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Prepare for Remote Learning
In the event that weather conditions or other emergencies require the temporary closure of public school buildings, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready with these tips and answers to frequently asked questions. -
Celebrate Computer Science All Week Long (12/4–12/10/23)
Learn more about CS Education Week, including some of the events and activities that will be taking place at City schools across the five boroughs, and support CS instruction at home by completing an Hour of Code! -
'¡Su voto es su voz!': Willie Velásquez, Champion for Voting Rights
In this installment of our ongoing Hidden Voices series, we are sharing the story of Willie Velásquez, the charismatic Mexican American grassroots activist who worked to ensure equal voting rights for Latinos in the United States while also galvanizing Latinos towards participating in the U.S. political process at the local, statewide, and national levels. -
Movie Star and Barrier-Breaker, Anna May Wong
Today, we’re sharing the story of Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first-ever Chinese American movie star, who captivated audiences, earned critical acclaim for her performances, and dared to break free of Hollywood’s early to mid-twentieth century typecasting practices for nonwhite actors. -
When Edie Met Thea—A New York Love Story
In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, learn more about Edith “Edie” Windsor, a computer programmer and pioneering LGBTQ+ activist best known for her role in the landmark Supreme Court case, United States v. Windsor, that helped lead towards the eventual legalization of gay marriage in the United States. -
Dr. Joanne Chory is Changing the World—One Seed at a Time
In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, learn more about Dr. Joanne Chory, a Lebanese American plant geneticist whose early work revolutionized botany and who is now dedicated to the global fight against climate change. -
Bernice Sandler, “Godmother” of Title IX
Hidden Voices, our ongoing series celebrating the lives of individuals who are often "hidden" from traditional historical records, continues with our profile of Bernice Sandler, the first chair of the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs, and champion of the groundbreaking Title IX law that transformed student athletics in the United States. -
Victor H. Green, Creator and Publisher of the ‘Green Book’
In this installment of our Hidden Voices series, we’re honoring Victor H. Green, a Harlem native who created the “Green Book” – a travel guide that helped thousands of African Americans safely navigate across the United States throughout the twentieth century. -
Reaching for the Stars with Mary Golda Ross
Our Hidden Voices series continues with our profile of Mary Ross Golda, the first Native American woman to become an aerospace engineer, and one of NASA's "Hidden Figures!" -
Fighting for Women’s Health—Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías
Our Hidden Voices series continues with our profile of Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías, a pediatrician who became one of the United States' most influential champions of health equity for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. -
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Suffragist and Community Leader
Our ongoing Hidden Voices series continues with our profile of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the Chinese-American scholar, suffragist, and minister who once led a parade of 10,000 people down Fifth Avenue in support of universal voting rights. -
Emily Roebling, Engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge
As we continue with our ongoing Hidden Voices series, we're featuring Emily W. Roebling, the acting engineer responsible for the construction and completion of New York's "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Brooklyn Bridge! -
Florence Mills, Queen of Happiness
As our ongoing Hidden Voices series continues, we're featuring Broadway legend, Florence Mills, whose unique voice, stage presence, hard work, and personal commitment to Black representation on Broadway during the 1920's helped set the stage for the rise of jazz and the integration of Black artists into Broadway productions. -
Celebrating Indigenous Heroes
This installment of our Hidden Voices series is dedicated to five Native American figures who have made their mark on our nation. Learn more about these outstanding individuals, and check out our embedded resources for additional details! -
The 'Passionate Life' of Dr. Antonia Pantoja
Our Hidden Voices series, which began as a collaboration with the Museum of the city of New York, highlights important people from American history who have been "hidden" from traditional historical records. Our first profile in the series features Dr. Antonia Pantoja, one of the country's most influential civil rights and education leaders of the 20th Century.