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Civics Week is here! All week long, we're excited to celebrate the importance of youth voice and our 2025 theme, "Democracy Begins Here!"
There are lots of great activities for learning about civic empowerment and the ways that everyone can participate in our democracy—regardless of age. Learn more about Civics Week, and see how you can join in on the fun!
This season, Parent University, the City's free online learning platform for families, is featuring live courses regarding housing in New York City. Whether you're a property owner or renter, check out Parent University to learn more about your housing rights and more today!
March is an outstanding time for NYC students to secure their learning and earning opportunities for the rest of the school year and beyond, including scholarships, grants, free classes and access to cultural institutions, and even paid jobs. See what's available for NYC public schools students this month, and register/apply for them today!
Summer Rising is back! Students in kindergarten through grade 8 are eligible to apply for this free program that connects students with fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. This year's deadline is Friday, March 28, so don't wait to submit your application!
This season's Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) are taking place throughout March! Learn when they'll occur, and check out some of our tips to make your conferences productive!
Take a look and see what's in store for NYC Public Schools in March 2025. Key dates and celebrations this month include Parent-Teacher Conferences, Summer Rising registration, Civics Week, our monthlong celebration of Women's History Month, and Eid al-Fitr.
Starting Monday, March 3, 2025, learn about the candidates seeking positions on your local Community Education Council or one of the City's four Citywide Education Councils by attending your district's virtual Candidate Forum.
Time is running out! If you are a parent or legal guardian interested in shaping education policies and priorities in New York City and within your community, consider applying to run for a seat on your local education council during the 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Election season. But hurry; this year's application period ends by the new extended deadline on February 27!
Midwinter recess runs February 17–21 this year and there’s lots to do for kids and teens at New York City’s public libraries, from reading challenges to extra support for teens applying for financial aid for college!
In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, we're sharing the story of Lewis Howard Latimer, who worked alongside some of the most notable inventors of the nineteenth century, achieving great success as a draftsman, patent expert, and inventor in his own right—in particular, contributing to the design of the incandescent lightbulb to make electric lighting more commercially viable.
Let us know what you think about NYC's public schools by completing the 2025 NYC School Survey! Learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by April 4, 2025!
February is a great time for NYC students to begin securing outstanding learning and earning opportunities for the rest of the school year and beyond, including scholarships, grants, free classes, and even paid jobs. See what's available for NYC public schools students this month, and register/apply for them today!
Take a look and see what's in store for NYC Public Schools in February 2025. Key dates and celebrations this month include Climate Action Day, Respect for All Week, Midwinter Recess, our monthlong celebration of Black History Month, and the last days to submit applications for this year's CEC elections and 3-K/Pre-K admissions.
Climate Action Days are fun, creative learning opportunities for students to take climate action in their schools, at home, and in their communities. Our next Climate Action Day on Wednesday, February 5, is all about Energy!
As teens start to think about next steps, apply for financial aid for college, and brush up their resumes in preparation for entering the workforce, NYC's public libraries are here to provide support and clear information.
From January 15, 2025 until February 28, 2025, NYC families with children born in 2022 can apply to 3-K programs and children born in 2021 can apply to Pre-K programs for the 2025–26 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!
With winter in full swing, learn more about the resources available to you and your family that can help boost your physical and mental health all season long.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—this year being celebrated on Monday, January 20—is also designated as a National Day of Service, when all Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. With NYC public schools and offices closed to mark the holiday, this is a great time to get involved and give back to your neighborhood.
The 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Election season has begun! If you are a parent or legal guardian interested in shaping education policies and priorities in New York City and in your community, you can apply to run for a seat on your education council until February 16.
