Announcements

5/12/2022

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Students with Dyslexia

First-Ever Investment to Support and Screen Dyslexic Students in New York City History. Announcement Comes on Heels of News That NYC Will Host World Dyslexia Assembly in Spring 2023.

5/9/2022

Mayor Eric Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Lifting of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Proms

Vaccine Requirement for Attending Graduation Previously Lifted

5/9/2022

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Joined by Union Leaders in Support of Mayoral Accountability

4/25/2022

Mayor Adams, Schools Chancellor Banks and the Department of Youth and Community Development Announce Opening of Summer Rising Enrollment

4/14/2022

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Expansion of Gifted and Talented Programs Citywide

Addition of Over 1,000 New Kindergarten and Third Grade Gifted and Talented Seats. Brings Access to Accelerated Learning to All New York City Public School Districts

3/22/2022

Mayor Adams Announces Appointment of Nine new Members to Panel for Educational Policy

3/22/2022

Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Announces Successful Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Supports

Citywide investments in student well-being will result in historic the hiring of over 500 new school social workers and guidance counselors

3/11/2022

Chancellor Banks’ Statement on Mayoral Accountability in State Budget

3/11/2022

Mayor Adams Announces Summer Learning and Enrichment Program for K-8 Youth

Summer Rising Will Provide Arts, Recreation, and Exploration Opportunities for 110,000 Students. K-8 Program Part of Largest Summer Program Ever for New York City Young People

3/10/2022

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, No Kid Hungry Recognize This Year's "NYC Hunger Heroes"

Cooks, Food Service Workers, and Aides Go Above and Beyond to Provide Healthy, Nutritious Meals to 800,000 Students Every Day

3/10/2022

Chancellor Banks, New York City Health Department and New York City Test & Trace Corps Announce Kickoff of 5–11 Vaccination Campaign

3/9/2022

Chancellor Banks Announces Updates on the Future of Enrollment and Admissions in NYC Schools