Prepare for Remote Learning

In the event of a snowstorm that closes public school buildings this winter, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready by visiting our Digital Learning webpage for helpful resources and information. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions below:

Frequently Asked Questions about Remote Learning

How will I know if schools are closed due to severe weather?

Your school will stay in close communication with you regarding anticipated closures due to weather events like a blizzard that may require public school buildings to close. To make sure we can reach you, be sure to update your contact information in your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) online at schoolsaccount.nyc, or complete the emergency contact form provided by your school. Learn more about how to sign up for NYCSA at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

Which students are expected to participate in remote learning?

Students in kindergarten or above will be expected to log on and participate in their classes from home. Children attending LYFE or a 3K or Pre-K program in an elementary school or Pre-K Center should participate in the remote learning experiences outlined by their program.

What will my student need to participate in remote learning?

Students can access all the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) technology platforms they will need for remote learning through their DOE account, which is created automatically when your child enrolls in school.

You can access your child’s DOE account by signing into TeachHub (teachhub.schools.nyc) using the username and password that your school provided. If you are not sure of your child’s username and password, please visit selfservice.schools.nyc or ask your school for help. From there, students and families can connect to all DOE applications with one click. You can learn more about the Applications and Platforms your student will need on our website.

Learn more about DOE accounts at schools.nyc.gov/studentaccounts.

How can I request an internet-enabled device for my student, if we don’t have access to one at home?

To participate in remote learning, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or iPad that can connect to the internet. If your child does not have an internet-ready device at home, you can request a NYCPS-loaned device from your school. If your child needs a NYCPS device, please ask your school now, to ensure you are prepared; do not wait for a weather closure. You can find guidance on how to get started using your loaned iPad or laptop at schools.nyc.gov/ipad.

Find additional information on free and low cost internet for eligible students and families on our website! 

Who can help me if I am having technology trouble?

Families can get help with school accounts, software, and devices on the NYC Public Schools technology SupportHub. 

Books of the Week

Did you know April is National Poetry Month? We’re celebrating by sharing some of our favorite poetry books and novels in verse across all grade levels this week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Early Readers (3K–Grade 2)

  • Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem, by Amanda Gorman; illustrated by Loren Long
  • How to Write a Poem, by Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido; illustrated by Melissa Sweet 
  • Kiyoshi’s Walk, by Mark Karlins; illustrated by Nicole Wong

Elementary (Grades 3–5)

  • The Color of My Words, by Lynn Joseph
  • Land of the Cranes, by Aida Salazar
  • Words With Wings, by Nikki Grimes

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

  • All He Knew, by Helen Frost
  • Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson
  • Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science, by Jeannine Atkins

Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)

  • An Appetite for Miracles, by Laekan Zea Kemp
  • The Poet X, by Elizabeth Acevedo
  • Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners, by Naomi Shihab Nye
Image of two students reading

For more great reads, check out the  Climate Change Collection on Sora, our citywide Digital Library which provides free access to hundreds of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students!

Earth Month Spotlight: Eugenie Clark, The 'Shark Lady' Who Took a Bite Out of Marine Biology

In celebration of Earth Month, we're sharing the story of Dr. Eugenie Clark, a fish scientist from New York City who earned herself the nickname, "Shark Lady," thanks to her trailblazing research on fish and shark species around the world as well as her personal dedication to protecting sharks and their ocean habitats from extinction.

Learn about Dr. Clark on Hidden Voices

Image of Eugenie Clark smiling while sitting on the edge of a pier.

Arab American Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Joanne Chory is Changing the World—One Seed at a Time

In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, learn more about Dr. Joanne Chory, a Lebanese American plant geneticist whose early work revolutionized botany and who is now dedicated to the global fight against climate change.

Dr. Joanne Chory at her laboratory at the Salk Institute, posing with her plant specimens.

Meet NYCPS’s Office of Sign Language Interpretation Services (OSLIS)!

In recognition of National American Sign Language (ASL) Day on Monday, April 15, we’re highlighting the tiny, but mighty team at the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Office of Sign Language Interpretation Services (OSLIS).

An image of two people communicating using sign language.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS

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Two students wearing eclipse glasses stand outside on their school's field to watch the eclipse together.
Student standing outside school building wearing eclipse glasses to look at the sun.
A student stands in from of a green screen to record an interview. She is facing a teleprompter, and another screen showing her video feed.
A young, smiling student wearing eclipse glasses, a grey sweatshirt, and a black hat poses for the camera with a school staff member.
Three students in a classroom - from left to right, they are holding puppets representing the moon, sun, and earth for an eclipse activity.
A group of students standing on their school field with decorated solar eclipse glasses, looking at the sun.
A student and teacher both dressed as astronauts pose in front of an outer space backdrop.

Dates to Remember

  • All Month Long: Arab American Heritage Month
  • April 1: Easter Monday - Schools Closed
  • April 3: Middle School Offers Released
  • April 10: Eid al-Fitr—Schools Closed
  • April 11–19: New York State English Language Arts exams for students in grades 3–8
  • April 15: Upper Gifted & Talented Admissions Opens
  • April 17: Climate Action Day
  • April 19: 2024 NYC School Survey Closes
  • April 22: Earth Day
  • April 22–30: Spring Recess—Schools Closed

Click here to see more of The Month Ahead (April 2024)
White, gold, and pink text on a navy blue background that reads "Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month" surrounded by illustrations of moons and stars in the same colors as the text.

Summer Rising Offers Now Available

Summer Rising 2024 logo on top of an orange background

Applied for any of NYC's Summer Rising programs earlier this year? You can view your offers beginning Wednesday, April 17!

Register for our virtual info session to learn more about Summer Rising 2024.

Thursday, April 18: 6:30—8:00 PM

Prepare for Remote Learning

In the event of a snowstorm that closes public school buildings this winter, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready by visiting our Digital Learning webpage for helpful resources and information. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions below:

Frequently Asked Questions about Remote Learning

How will I know if schools are closed due to severe weather?

Your school will stay in close communication with you regarding anticipated closures due to weather events like a blizzard that may require public school buildings to close. To make sure we can reach you, be sure to update your contact information in your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) online at schoolsaccount.nyc, or complete the emergency contact form provided by your school. Learn more about how to sign up for NYCSA at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

Which students are expected to participate in remote learning?

Students in kindergarten or above will be expected to log on and participate in their classes from home. Children attending LYFE or a 3K or Pre-K program in an elementary school or Pre-K Center should participate in the remote learning experiences outlined by their program.

What will my student need to participate in remote learning?

Students can access all the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) technology platforms they will need for remote learning through their DOE account, which is created automatically when your child enrolls in school.

You can access your child’s DOE account by signing into TeachHub (teachhub.schools.nyc) using the username and password that your school provided. If you are not sure of your child’s username and password, please visit selfservice.schools.nyc or ask your school for help. From there, students and families can connect to all DOE applications with one click. You can learn more about the Applications and Platforms your student will need on our website.

Learn more about DOE accounts at schools.nyc.gov/studentaccounts.

How can I request an internet-enabled device for my student, if we don’t have access to one at home?

To participate in remote learning, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or iPad that can connect to the internet. If your child does not have an internet-ready device at home, you can request a NYCPS-loaned device from your school. If your child needs a NYCPS device, please ask your school now, to ensure you are prepared; do not wait for a weather closure. You can find guidance on how to get started using your loaned iPad or laptop at schools.nyc.gov/ipad.

Find additional information on free and low cost internet for eligible students and families on our website! 

Who can help me if I am having technology trouble?

Families can get help with school accounts, software, and devices on the NYC Public Schools technology SupportHub. 

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