Over my first 100 days as Chancellor, I heard directly from New York City students, families, staff, and community members who shared what data and statistics alone could never tell us. After more ...

Navigating the digital world is a big responsibility. While most social media platforms require users to be at least 13 years old, some apps and websites are designed for younger users. Whether and ...

New York City Public Schools offers free breakfast, lunch and after school meals to all NYC Public Schools Students during the school year. We equitably serve NYC students with healthy and delicious ...

Breakfast, lunch and after school meal service is free for all NYC public school students. Follow us on Instagram@nycps.ofns to stay connected and learn more about your food service program. Discover ...

Ask your Parent Coordinator, School Social Worker, or School Counselor for more information about your school's mental health program. The DOE develops tools to help families and educators understand ...

Key takeaway: Requests for future support were closely clustered, led by grade-band guidance for developmentally appropriate use. Priorities varied by role: school administrators strongly favored ...

NEW YORK – Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced that NYC Public Schools’ newly revamped Office of New School Development and Design will open nine new schools for the 2024-25 academic ...

Congratulations to ten outstanding educators across the City! This week, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) announced the winners of the 2025 Big Apple Awards for their exceptional work in schools.

NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels today announced the opening of five new schools for the 2026-27 academic year across the Bronx and ...

The Conversations with the Chancellor series has concluded, with ten town hall conversations held across all five boroughs. Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels heard directly from families, staff, and ...

The 2025–26 school year is only just getting started, and already, the opportunities are just piling up for NYC students! This fall, scores of City organizations, nonprofits, and cultural institutions ...

Two years ago, when I first became chancellor, I advocated for reorganizing New York City Public Schools to push our valuable financial and human resources closer to schools. From empowering our ...