Previously on the Morning Bell...

Time is running out! If you are a parent or legal guardian interested in shaping education policies and priorities in New York City and within your community, consider applying to run for a seat on your local education council during the 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Election season. But hurry; this year's application period ends by the new extended deadline on February 27!

Midwinter recess runs February 17–21 this year and there’s lots to do for kids and teens at New York City’s public libraries, from reading challenges to extra support for teens applying for financial aid for college!

In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, we're sharing the story of Lewis Howard Latimer, who worked alongside some of the most notable inventors of the nineteenth century, achieving great success as a draftsman, patent expert, and inventor in his own right—in particular, contributing to the design of the incandescent lightbulb to make electric lighting more commercially viable.

Let us know what you think about NYC's public schools by completing the 2025 NYC School Survey! Learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by April 4, 2025!

February is a great time for NYC students to begin securing outstanding learning and earning opportunities for the rest of the school year and beyond, including scholarships, grants, free classes, and even paid jobs. See what's available for NYC public schools students this month, and register/apply for them today!

Take a look and see what's in store for NYC Public Schools in February 2025. Key dates and celebrations this month include Climate Action Day, Respect for All Week, Midwinter Recess, our monthlong celebration of Black History Month, and the last days to submit applications for this year's CEC elections and 3-K/Pre-K admissions.

Climate Action Days are fun, creative learning opportunities for students to take climate action in their schools, at home, and in their communities. Our next Climate Action Day on Wednesday, February 5, is all about Energy!

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.