Announcements

New York City Public Schools Releases Grades 3 – 8 State Test Score Data for 2023–24 School Year

Aug 21, 2024

Math scores in grades 3-8 increased 3.5 points. English Language Arts scores increased 1.8 points in grades K-2, decreased 2.6 points in grades 3-8.

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Simone Hawkins as Deputy Chancellor of Early Childhood Education

Jul 26, 2024

Statement From Chancellor David C. Banks on the Departure of Deputy Chancellor Dr. Kara Ahmed

Jul 9, 2024

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Melissa Aviles-Ramos as Deputy Chancellor of Family and Community Engagement and External Affairs

Jul 8, 2024

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Kenita Lloyd as Chief of Staff

Jul 3, 2024

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Unveil More Equitable Vision for Future of New York City Public Schools With Signature Math Initiative and new Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning

Jun 24, 2024

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Celebrate Two Years of Record Achievements in Education

Jun 23, 2024

Record-Achievements During First Half of Adams Administration Aimed at Investing in School Communities, Bolstering Student Curriculum to Drive Accelerated Outcomes, and Creating an Equitable and Comprehensive Learning Environment

2024 Admissions Cycle Data Release

Jun 20, 2024

Today New York City Public Schools is releasing a summary of the fall 2024 admissions processes.

“Nothing About Us Without Us” Art Competition Winners To Have Work Displayed in MTA Stations for Disability Pride Month

Jun 18, 2024

67 Mentors and Students Honored at First-Ever ‘The Key Awards’ Ceremony

May 30, 2024

New York City Public Schools Unveils Next Phase of Class Size Reduction Plan for 2024–2025 School Year

May 28, 2024

Plan includes an immediate $182 million going to schools for next year to support class size reduction.

Spoken Testimony of Chancellor David Banks Before the Committee on Education & Workforce

May 8, 2024

NYC Public Schools Distribute Two Millionth ‘Civics for All’ Comic Book

May 2, 2024

Publication makes NYCPS one of the top ten comic book distributors in the United States.

New York City Public Schools Continues To “Meet the Moment”

May 1, 2024

Announces New Initiatives to Bring More Resources to Schools; Key Milestones Met on “Meeting the Moment” Comprehensive Action Plan, Including Training of 1,600 Principals on Applying the Discipline Code, Navigating Difficult Conversations Training, and Launch of Interfaith Advisory Council

Chancellor Banks Celebrates Sustainability Efforts in Recognition of Earth Day

Apr 22, 2024

Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Protect Over $500 Million in key Education Programs Previously Funded With Temporary Stimulus Dollars, Announce Effort to Boost Early Childhood Education Enrollment

Apr 19, 2024

City Funds More Than $500 Million in Department of Education Programming Previously Supported with Temporary Stimulus Funds, Bolstering Mental Health Care, Career Readiness, and Literacy Support. $5 Million Effort Will Maximize Enrollment in 3-K and Pre-K Programs Across New York City. City Invests $25 Million for Pre-K Students with Special Needs. Adams Administration Adds $8 Million for Ongoing Implementations of MyCity Portal, Making it Easier for New Yorkers to Apply for Subsidized Child Care.

Chancellor Banks Announces Nine New Schools Opening for the 2024–25 Academic Year

Apr 4, 2024

Organizational Update From Chancellor David C. Banks

Mar 25, 2024

Statement from Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Regarding the 2024 PSAL Class 4A Boys Varsity Basketball Championship Game

Mar 16, 2024

NYC Kicks Off Sixth Annual Civics Week

Mar 11, 2024