Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that the registration period for this year’s Summer in the City (SITC) – which provides free, full-day summer programming for students in grades 2-12 – is now open. Continue Reading →
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Appointed Richard A. Carranza As New York City’s Schools Chancellor
Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Richard A. Carranza as New York City’s next Schools Chancellor. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Co-Located Schools Transformed Into Campus Communities
By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña
Students learn best when there is collaboration between teachers, school staff and families. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Building Strong Schools Through Community Engagement
By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña
With over 50 years of experience as an educator, I know that it truly takes a village to deliver for students. In each school community, that village is made up of teachers, administrators, support staff, outside partners and of course, families. Continue Reading →
For Families From Harlem To Hollis Pre-K And 3-K Applications Open Today
Today, February 5, 2018, applications for free, full-day, high-quality 3-K for All and Pre-K for All seats will open for families. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Expanding Bilingual Programs For Our Youngest Learners From Harlem To Hollis
By Chancellor Carmen Fariña
When it comes to our children’s education, the sooner we start the better. An extra year of education can change the course of a young life. Continue Reading →
Chancellor Fariña Announces 33 New Pre-K Dual Language Programs From Harlem To Hollis
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the launch of 33 new pre-K Dual Language programs across the City this fall, more than doubling the number of existing programs from 30 to 63.
Chancellor Fariña Announces 51 Percent Increase In Number Of High School Juniors Taking SAT Exams
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced a record-high 61,800 high school juniors taking the SAT exam, a 51 percent increase from last year. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: The Arts Are Here To Stay
By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña
When I accepted the job of Chancellor, I knew right away that the arts would be a focal point of my tenure. Continue Reading →