Announcements

Mayor Eric Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Lifting of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Proms

May 9, 2022

Vaccine Requirement for Attending Graduation Previously Lifted

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Joined by Union Leaders in Support of Mayoral Accountability

May 9, 2022

Mayor Adams, Schools Chancellor Banks and the Department of Youth and Community Development Announce Opening of Summer Rising Enrollment

Apr 25, 2022

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announce Expansion of Gifted and Talented Programs Citywide

Apr 14, 2022

Addition of Over 1,000 New Kindergarten and Third Grade Gifted and Talented Seats. Brings Access to Accelerated Learning to All New York City Public School Districts

Mayor Adams Announces Appointment of Nine new Members to Panel for Educational Policy

Mar 22, 2022

Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Announces Successful Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Supports

Mar 22, 2022

Citywide investments in student well-being will result in historic the hiring of over 500 new school social workers and guidance counselors

Chancellor Banks’ Statement on Mayoral Accountability in State Budget

Mar 11, 2022

Mayor Adams Announces Summer Learning and Enrichment Program for K-8 Youth

Mar 11, 2022

Summer Rising Will Provide Arts, Recreation, and Exploration Opportunities for 110,000 Students. K-8 Program Part of Largest Summer Program Ever for New York City Young People

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, No Kid Hungry Recognize This Year's "NYC Hunger Heroes"

Mar 10, 2022

Cooks, Food Service Workers, and Aides Go Above and Beyond to Provide Healthy, Nutritious Meals to 800,000 Students Every Day

Chancellor Banks, New York City Health Department and New York City Test & Trace Corps Announce Kickoff of 5–11 Vaccination Campaign

Mar 10, 2022

Chancellor Banks Announces Updates on the Future of Enrollment and Admissions in NYC Schools

Mar 9, 2022

Civics Week 2022 Kicks Off Civic Engagement and Voter Registration Drive in NYC Schools

Mar 7, 2022

Encourages students to speak up and use their voices to positively influence democracy

Chancellor Banks Outlines Vision for Transforming and Building Trust in NYC Public Schools

Mar 2, 2022

Chancellor Banks Announces End of Outdoor Mask Mandate

Feb 25, 2022

Chancellor Banks Announces Extension for High School Application

Feb 16, 2022

Students and families can apply until Friday, March 11

Chancellor Banks Announces Increased High School Graduation Rate for Class of 2021 Amid Pandemic

Feb 16, 2022

Graduation rate rises to 81.2 percent, increase of 2.4 percentage points compared to last year

Chancellor Banks Launches the 16th Annual NYC School Survey

Feb 14, 2022

Students, families, and staff members can complete the survey until March 25

Chancellor Banks Announces Streamlined Cabinet

Jan 18, 2022

Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Banks Emphasize Health and Safety in Day One School Visits

Jan 3, 2022

A focus on health and safety as the nation’s largest school district opens

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Announce 'Stay Safe and Stay Open' Plan for Schools

Dec 28, 2021

City doubles in-school testing. New safety measures will use at-home rapid tests, reduce unnecessary school absences