Building Stronger Schools Together

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  • Accountability Tool

    Track progress across initiatives in NYC school system with updates on improvements, next steps, and accountability shared throughout the year.

  • Big Apple Awards

    The Big Apple Awards is a citywide recognition program celebrating New York City teachers who inspire students, model great teaching, and enrich their school communities. By honoring these teachers, we recognize all those who go above and beyond to serve our students and families!

  • Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education

    Learn how the DOE uses an educational strategy that embraces students’ identities called culturally responsive-sustaining education or CR-SE, and how diversity can be a source of knowledge.

  • Diversity in Our Schools

    The DOE is committed to creating and supporting learning environments that reflect the diversity of New York City. We believe all students benefit from diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms. We strive to welcome and support all students, families, and school staff.

  • NYCPS Cares

    NYCPS Cares aims to implement and expand pivotal, on-the-ground programs that provide direct, long-term supports for students and families.

  • Teacher and Principal Evaluation

    Advance is New York City's teacher development and evaluation system. See how it looks both at what teachers do and how students perform.

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

    New York’s teachers have come through for our us time and time again. Join us thanking them for their extraordinary dedication to our students, our families, and our city.

  • Together for Justice

    Read the chancellor's letter to families on recent events and the DOE’s commitment to anti-racist education and practices.