Dear NYC Public Schools Community,

The new school year is a time for possibility and promise. As an educator for nearly two decades, a New York City Public Schools parent, and the Chancellor of the largest school system in the nation, I feel that sense of promise profoundly.

I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. There is still so much we can—and must—do to provide the opportunities and experiences our students deserve. That’s why we are releasing this accountability tool, to share what we’ve accomplished so far and what we plan to achieve. We want our community to have a clear line of sight into our work and to hold us to our word.