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  1. Contracts for Excellence

    Some of the city's education budget must be used according to the State’s “Contracts for Excellence” law. Find out more about these funds, which must be given to certain schools and must be spent by those schools in spec...

  2. District Planning

    District Planning addresses the changing needs of communities across the city and supports schools in providing an excellent education to all students.

  3. PEP - Panel for Educational Policy

    The Panel for Educational Policy, or PEP, consists of 15 appointed members and the Chancellor. Learn about the PEP members and get meeting materials.

  4. Funding Our Schools

    Learn where the money that funds our schools comes from, and how we decide where it is spent.

  5. NYC School Survey

    Every year, all parents, teachers, students in grades 6-12 and select school support staff take the NYC School Survey to help school leaders understand what members of their school community think about the learning envi...

  6. Community Schools

    Community Schools support the whole child, the child’s family, and learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

  7. School Quality

    The Department of Education produces several reports to help families understand the quality of their school. These reports draw from multiple sources, including formal school visits; feedback from students, teachers, an...

  8. Non-Discrimination Policy

    Read the Non-Discrimination Policy of the New York City Department of Education.

  9. Quality Review

    Quality Review What is the Quality Review?The Quality Review (QR) is a process rooted in the NYC School Quality Rubric to evaluate how well schools are organized to support student learning and teacher practice. The Qual...

  10. Paying for College

    Paying for College Although college may seem expensive, financial aid can help you pay for tuition, books, supplies and other costs. In some cases, students can attend college for free. Talk to your school counselor abou...