Announcements

Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Plan to Improve Diversity at Specialized High Schools

Jun 3, 2018

Plan will increase enrollment of disadvantaged students, eliminate single admission test through new legislation 10 percent of specialized high school students are Black or Latino, compared to nearly 70 percent citywide.

Chancellor Carranza Celebrates First-Ever Citywide Public Schools Alumni Day

Jun 1, 2018

p.s. alumni will bring over 400 former NYC public school students into classrooms across the city to discuss college and career readiness with over 10,000 students

Chancellor Carranza Announces Appointment of Edie Sharp As Chief Of Staff

May 30, 2018

Sharp will oversee management of the Chancellor’s Executive Office and serve as key advisor

Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Four Times More Children Receiving 3-K for All Offers

May 23, 2018

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced 3,257 families are receiving offers to free, full-day, high-quality 3-K for All across six community school districts –up from 793 offers across two community school districts last year.

Chancellor Carranza Announces $24 Million Investment in Health Ed Works

May 22, 2018

Comprehensive health education initiative will improve instruction for students, increase supports for teachers, and enhance community partnerships

Chancellor Carranza Announces 2018 Big Apple Award Winners

May 11, 2018

6,500 Nominations Submitted by Students, Families, School Staff, and Community Members to Honor Outstanding Teachers

Chancellor Carranza Announces Record High Percentage of Families Receiving Top Pre-K Choice

May 8, 2018

Families still interested in a Pre-K seat should call 718-935-2009 or fill out a Get In Touch form at maps.nyc.gov/prek

Chancellor Richard A. Carranza Announces Bilingual Programs Expansion - 48 New Programs Opening This Fall

May 3, 2018

Over 200 bilingual programs opened or expanded over the last four years. First-ever Albanian Dual Language program opening in the Bronx

Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson Announce $125 Million Investment to Ensure all Schools Receive at Least 90 Percent “Fair Student Funding”

Apr 25, 2018

Letter to Families from Chancellor Richard A. Carranza

Apr 9, 2018

It is my pleasure to serve as your Schools Chancellor. I am eager to meet parents and families, and hear your hopes for your children and schools.

NYC Public Schools OPEN Tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

New York City district schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018. All programs and activities will be held as scheduled.

Chancellor Fariña Kicks Off Summer In The City Registration

Mar 20, 2018

Free, Full-Day Summer Programming Available for Students of All Ages across the City

NYC Public Schools Closed Wednesday, March 21 Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Mar 19, 2018

Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City district schools will be closed Wednesday, March 21, 2018. After-school programs, adult education, YABC programs, and PSAL activities are also cancelled.

NYC Public Schools Open Tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

DOE schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2018.

NYC Public Schools Open Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Mar 5, 2018

DOE schools will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

Mayor de Blasio Appoints Richard A. Carranza as Schools Chancellor

Mar 4, 2018

Chancellor Fariña Announces 346 High Schools Participating in Career Exploration Month

Feb 15, 2018

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that 346 high schools are participating in Career Exploration Month this February, a citywide effort to help students identify career interests and learn about the postsecondary paths needed to pursue those careers. This is the second year of Career Exploration Month; last year, 253 high schools participated.

Chancellor Fariña Launches 12th Annual NYC Public School Survey

Feb 12, 2018

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the launch of the 12th annual NYC School Survey, available online and in print in 10 languages for students, parents and staff members to complete by March 23.

Mayor de Blasio Speeds up 3-K For All Rollout and Announces 4 New Districts

Feb 2, 2018

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that 3-K for All will expand to four more community school districts over the next three years, increasing the City’s commitment to fully funding free, full-day, high-quality 3-K from eight community school districts by 2020 to 12 community school districts.

Mayor de Blasio Announces Record High Graduation Rate

Feb 2, 2018

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City’s 2017 four-year high school graduation rate is the highest on record – 74.3 percent. The dropout rate is now at its lowest ever – 7.8 percent.