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Join a special (free!) screening of Through the Night, a documentary by about a 24-hour daycare in New York. After the screening, a panel will discuss the future of universal childcare in NYC. Registration required at the link provided on the flyer.

We asked families about their students’ struggles with reading and literacy education. A clear pattern emerged: Families want more inspiring and less screen-driven instruction.
Full poll results ➡️ https://insideschools.org/news-&-views/families-speak-up-about-literacy-instruction-in-nyc-public-schools

Get your questions answered at our next LEARN & CHAT session on April 9. Register via the QR code, or the link in our bio or comments. Office hours will be offered in English, Spanish and French.

Speak up about literacy instruction in New York City Public Schools. Take our quick poll. We'll share the results and your insights with city leaders, including every City Council member. Use the QR code, or the link in bio or comments.

New poll. ➡️ https://schls.in/LITsurvey2026

In our New Year's Poll, families spoke loud and clear: stronger literacy and math instruction were their top priorities for 2026.

We were so impressed with the strong response and insightful comments, we shared the results with city leaders.

Now let's delve a bit deeper.

Tell us about reading and writing instruction at your child's school. What are your child's biggest struggles? What resources and support would be most helpful?

If your child is currently in grades K to 12, take our brief survey today! ➡️ https://schls.in/LITsurvey2026

High school offers will be available this afternoon! Here's a rundown of what you need to know.

-Everything will be available in your MySchools account: Your high school match, screened schools assessment scores, offers from LaGuardia and/or an exam-based specialized school (and SHSAT score), and waitlists.
-If you are matched with a school that was not your top choice, you are automatically placed on waitlists for schools you ranked higher.
-Happy with your match? Great! Just remember that some of your peers may not be pleased with their match, so be supportive.
-Not happy with your match? Join additional waitlists now. Several factors impact your place on a waitlist including when you joined it.
-Every school has strengths. Got your fourth or fourteenth choice and feeling disappointed?Take another look at your match to remind yourself of why you applied to it.
-Got multiple offers? Current 8th-graders must accept one by April 13; 9th-graders by June 12.
-Offered a seat at a specialized high school and unsure if you want to accept it? Attend its open house for accepted students. Also reach out to your other high school match to inquire about a visit ahead of the decision deadline.

Still got questions? Ask them at our next virtual office hours on 3/10. ⬇️

InsideSchools Online Office Hours / Horas de oficina en línea / heures de bureau en ligne

No school tomorrow. Stay safe and warm.

NYC gets ‘old school’ snow day as blizzard targets city, Mamdani says Mayor Mamdani said schools will close as a blizzard threatens between 18-24 inches of snow. The city received a waiver from the state because of a “unique set of extenuating circumstances,” he said.

New York City Public Schools go remote on Monday, January 26. Stay safe and warm.

Due to inclement weather, New York City Public Schools buildings are CLOSED on Monday, January 26.

School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day.

For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Monday, January 26.

Snow has started to accumulate and will continue through Monday afternoon on January 26.

EXCEPTION: due to the professional development day, students that attend high schools and schools that serve only grades 6-12 are not scheduled to attend school on January 26. School will not be in session remotely for those students.

ALERT: All other students – including students who are in grades 6-8 in K-8 or middle schools - are expected to participate in remote learning.

Children attending LYFE or a 3K or Pre-K program in an elementary school or Pre-K Center should participate in the remote learning experiences outlined by their program.

All after-school activities, Public Schools Athletic League (Public Schools Athletic League activities, adult education, and YABC programs are canceled on Monday, January 26.

Family Welcome Centers will be closed on Monday, January 26 and will operate virtually.

For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate on Monday, January 26.

Safety is of the utmost importance. If you must travel, use extreme caution and allow for additional travel time.

For information about digital learning tools used by the New York City Public Schools, please visit schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school if you have questions or require IT help.

Before and during an emergency, the City will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including
Notify NYC

Sign up for emergency notifications at NYC.gov/NotifyNYC or call 311.

This event is free and a great chance for current 6th- and 7th-grade families to get a jumpstart on high school admissions.
NYC Admissions Solutions

Our virtual office hours begin next week!

Each month we're hosting live sessions in English, Spanish, and French. You're invited to drop in to ask a question or stay for the full hour to learn more.

We'll prioritize a specific topic each month, but welcome all questions about navigating New York City Public Schools.

Register online ➡️ https://schls.in/IS26-esf.

What should Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritize in 2026 to strengthen New York City Public Schools?

Take our one-question poll ➡️ schls.in/survey-HNY2026.

Your responses will help guide our work and be shared with city leaders.