Previously on the Morning Bell...

As teens start to think about next steps, apply for financial aid for college, and brush up their resumes in preparation for entering the workforce, NYC's public libraries are here to provide support and clear information.

From January 15, 2025 until February 28, 2025, NYC families with children born in 2022 can apply to 3-K programs and children born in 2021 can apply to Pre-K programs for the 2025–26 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!

With winter in full swing, learn more about the resources available to you and your family that can help boost your physical and mental health all season long.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—this year being celebrated on Monday, January 20—is also designated as a National Day of Service, when all Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. With NYC public schools and offices closed to mark the holiday, this is a great time to get involved and give back to your neighborhood.

The 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Election season has begun! If you are a parent or legal guardian interested in shaping education policies and priorities in New York City and in your community, you can apply to run for a seat on your education council until February 16.

Kick off the new year with these outstanding learning opportunities, programs, and scholarships available for City students! See what's available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, and register/apply for them today!

See what's in store for NYC Public Schools in January 2025. Key dates include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lunar New Year, and the start of 2025 3-K/Pre-K admissions.

Whether you'd like to spend your winter break by reading an old favorite book or by taking advantage of all of the amazing programming offered at your local library, NYC's public libraries have it all! Learn more about the activities and resources available at your local library for kids, teens, and families this holiday season.

Families are our schools' closest partners in helping New York City public school students to learn and thrive. Learn how you can support your child's education and serve your school community by volunteering for events, parent-teacher associations (PTAs), Community and Citywide Education Councils (CCECs), and more!

Celebrate 2024's Big Apple Award winners, and nominate the next group of amazing teachers who are making a difference in our schools! Nominate your favorite teacher by Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

The kindergarten application is now open for fall 2025! Learn about tips and tools you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application today!

Warm up your winter with these blazing hot learning opportunities, programs, and scholarships available for City students! See what's available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, and register/apply for them today!

Throughout the week, our students will complete hands-on projects like participating in hackathons, designing computer programs, and building robots and drones. These fun activities will foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, while also opening doors to expanded college and career opportunities in the future.

See what's in store for NYC Public Schools during the last month of 2024! Key dates this month include the start of fall 2025 kindergarten admissions, the end of fall 2025 middle and high school admissions, Computer Science for All Week, and of course, Winter Recess.

In this installment of our Hidden Voices series, learn more about Maria Tallchief, an Osage woman who went on to become the first prima ballerina from the United States, which she did right here in our city, at the New York City Ballet. Over the course of her career, Tallchief was credited with transforming ballet from a "foreign" art form into an American one.

Climate Action Days are back! On Tuesday, November 19, join schools across the city as they participate in fun activities and creative lessons that promote sustainability and encourage students to take climate action. The theme for our first Climate Action Day of the school year will be waste!

Beginning November 19, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos will be traveling across the five boroughs and listening to parents, educators, and other community member as part of her Five-Borough Listening Tour. Check out the Chancellor's schedule, and register to attend an event in your borough to let us know your thoughts about City schools!

This November, there are several learning opportunities and programs available for City students of all ages. See what's available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, and register/apply for them today!

The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library offer a wide range of resources—including individual counseling, college and career prep workshops, and programs to help our students take the next big step, whatever that may be.

Decision Day is finally here for New Yorkers—if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of New York City, and are registered to vote, then head on over to your designated polling place to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 5!!