• Five students at P.S. 188 The Island School in Manhattan hold up a sign with Plastic Free Lunch Day written on it, and display the plastic waste they have collected from their cafeteria, which is sorted into four cardboard boxes.

    Don't "Waste" an Opportunity for Climate Action!

    Our second Climate Action Day of the year is coming up on February 7, and the next theme is waste!
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    The 3-K and Pre-K Applications are Open!

    From January 10, 2024 until March 1, 2024, NYC families with children born in 2021 can apply to 3-K programs and children born in 2020 can apply to Pre-K programs for the 2024–25 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
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    Ready to Read: Literacy Resources for Families

    NYC Reads will ensure that every student is receiving high-quality, literacy instruction, as we implement research-supported curriculum in elementary schools across the city. Resources are also available for families to use to help continue building reading skills outside of the classroom.
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    Nominate Your Favorite Educator for the 2024 Big Apple Awards!

    The 2024 Big Apple Awards has begun! Nominate your favorite teacher by January 19, 2024.
  • Graphic showing a home-made solar oven, made from a pizza box, with s'mores cooking inside the box on a sunny day.

    Exploring Climate Action at Home: Make Your Own "Solar Oven"

    Join in on the fun of our first-ever Climate Action Day on December 6 at home with a solar-powered science project—and enjoy a tasty snack when you’re done! Learn to make your own "solar oven" that can cook your favorite snack with the power of the sun.
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    Stay Connected to Your Child's School with Your NYC Schools Account

    A New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) can help you access your child's grades and transportation information, update important forms, explore exclusive online learning opportunities, stay connected with your local parent leader groups, and more.
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    Submit Your Child's Kindergarten Application By January 19

    There are only a few more weeks until the kindergarten application closes on Friday, January 19, 2024! Learn more about tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application today!
  • A mother and daughter sitting together at a table with a laptop. The daughter is pointing at the laptop screen.

    Prepare for Remote Learning

    In the event that weather conditions or other emergencies require the temporary closure of public school buildings, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready with these tips and answers to frequently asked questions.
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    Celebrate Computer Science All Week Long (12/4–12/10/23)

    Learn more about CS Education Week, including some of the events and activities that will be taking place at City schools across the five boroughs, and support CS instruction at home by completing an Hour of Code!