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Friday, September 23, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, September 22, 2022
News and Notes: 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, July 21, 2022
News and Notes: Summer Updates from NYSED
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - June 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, May 20, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Monday, May 9, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Tune in this Thursday and Friday for the 2022 My Brother's Keeper Symposium
Friday, April 15, 2022
My Brother's Keeper: 2022 MBK Symposium
Thursday, April 14, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Monday, April 4, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, March 25, 2022
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative
Monday, March 21, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, February 18, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, February 11, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, January 28, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, January 14, 2022
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, January 14, 2022
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Family Newsletter: Happy Holidays from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, December 17, 2021
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative
Friday, December 17, 2021
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Monday, December 13, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Thursday, November 18, 2021
News and Notes: Happy American Education Week!
Friday, November 12, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, October 22, 2021
News and Notes: Happy National Principals Month!
Friday, October 22, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, October 8, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, September 24, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, September 17, 2021
News and Notes: 2022 New York State Teacher of the Year
Friday, September 10, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Welcome Back to School 2021
Friday, August 27, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, August 13, 2021
Family Newsletter: NYSED Issues Health and Safety Guide to Reopen New York State Schools
Friday, July 23, 2021
Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, July 16, 2021
News and Notes: Summer Updates from NYSED
Friday, July 9, 2021
Family Newsletter: Summer Programs and Activities
Friday, June 25, 2021
Family Newsletter: Participate in Summer Reading at New York Libraries!
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Thank You, Educators, School Support Staff & Families
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - June 2021
Friday, June 18, 2021
Staying Connected: Innovative Practices During the Pandemic
Friday, June 11, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, June 11, 2021
News and Notes: Newly Elected Board of Regents Vice Chancellor
Friday, May 28, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Rosa
Monday, May 17, 2021
News and Notes: Promoting Civics Education and Bringing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to New York Schools
Friday, May 14, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Promoting Civics Education Opportunities
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, April 23, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools
Friday, April 16, 2021
News and Notes: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, April 9, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, March 26, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, March 19, 2021
News and Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, March 12, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
My Brother's Keeper Newsletter: Winter 2021
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Staying Connected: Expanding Access to Books and Libraries During COVID-19
Friday, February 26, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, February 19, 2021
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, February 12, 2021
News & Notes from Commissioner Rosa
Friday, February 12, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Monday, February 1, 2021
My History My Future: Lifting Student Voices
Friday, January 22, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Newly Elected Board of Regents Chancellor; 2016 Cohort Graduation Rates
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
News and Notes: Newly Elected Board of Regents Chancellor; 2016 Cohort Graduation Rates
Friday, January 8, 2021
Parent Newsletter: Message from Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Monday, December 21, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Budget & Legislative Priorities, State Aid Request, Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards
Friday, December 18, 2020
News and Notes: Message from Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, December 11, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Computer Science Education Week
Monday, November 30, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Staying Connected, Parent Dashboard, & Engaging Opportunities for Students
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, November 20, 2020
News and Notes: American Education Week
Saturday, November 14, 2020
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - Fall 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
Parent Newsletter: January Regents Exams, Erin's Law Resources, Parent Dashboard, & Substantial Equivalence of Instruction
Friday, November 6, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, October 23, 2020
News & Notes: National Principals Month
Friday, October 23, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Message from Interim Commissioner Rosa
Friday, October 9, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Message from Interim Commissioner Rosa
Friday, September 25, 2020
Parent Newsletter: Message from Interim Commissioner Rosa
Friday, September 18, 2020
News & Notes: 2021 New York State Teacher of the Year
Friday, September 11, 2020
Parent Update: Message from Interim Commissioner Rosa
Saturday, August 29, 2020
News & Notes: Message from Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, August 28, 2020
Parent Newsletter from Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, August 14, 2020
Parent Update: Message from Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Friday, July 24, 2020
Parent Update: Guidance to Reopen New York State Schools
Thursday, July 23, 2020
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - Summer 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
News & Notes: Guidance to Reopen New York State Schools
Friday, July 10, 2020
Parent Update from Interim Commissioner Tahoe
Friday, July 3, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, June 26, 2020
Parent Update: 2020 Summer Reading at New York Libraries Program
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, June 12, 2020
Parent Update: Regional Reopening Schools Task Force Meetings
Friday, June 12, 2020
News & Notes: Regional Reopening Schools Task Force Meetings
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
MBK Newsletter: NYS MBK Fellows Needs, Deeds, and Impact During COVID-19
Friday, May 22, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, May 22, 2020
Parent Update: Advocating for Critical Federal Funding
Monday, May 18, 2020
Staying Connected: Your Stories
Friday, May 8, 2020
News & Notes: Educators Are Heroes
Friday, May 8, 2020
Parent Update: Teacher Appreciation Week and COVID-19 Updates
Friday, April 24, 2020
Parent Update: NYSED Identifies 582 Recognition Schools
Friday, April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Updates for Parents
Friday, April 10, 2020
News & Notes: NYSED's Response to COVID-19
Friday, March 27, 2020
Parent Update: Additional Resources and Guidance Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, March 13, 2020
Parent Update: Guidance Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
News & Notes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Guidance for Schools
Friday, February 28, 2020
Changing the Narrative: Learn about each of the 2019-20 MBK Fellows!
Friday, February 28, 2020
Parent Update: Parent Resources About the 2020 Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Tests
Friday, February 14, 2020
News & Notes: Commemorating Black History Month
Friday, February 14, 2020
Parent Update: Register Today for a Regional Meeting on NYS Graduation Measures
Thursday, January 30, 2020
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - January 2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
Parents: You're Invited to Regional Meetings on NYS Graduation Measures
Saturday, January 18, 2020
News & Notes: Regional Meetings on New York State Graduation Measures
Friday, January 10, 2020
Parent Update: Transition to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
New York State Museum: January Programs and Special Events
Monday, January 6, 2020
Next Generation Roadmap Spotlight - December 2019
Friday, December 27, 2019
Parent Update: Winter Break Ideas
Friday, December 13, 2019
Parent Update from Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe
Friday, December 13, 2019
News & Notes: Message from Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - November 2019
Friday, November 22, 2019
Parent Update: Message from Acting Commissioner Shannon Tahoe
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
News & Notes: Message from Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin
Friday, November 8, 2019
Parent Update from Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin
Friday, November 1, 2019
November at the State Museum: It's New York State History Month!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Parent Update: Message from Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin
Friday, October 11, 2019
News & Notes: Graduation Measures in New York State
Friday, October 11, 2019
Parent Update: Graduation Measures, My Brother's Keeper Grants, Student Research Awards, & More
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
October at the State Museum: History Cafe, Brain Food, Halloween Spooktacular, and More
Friday, September 27, 2019
Parent Update: School Breakfast Day, My Brother's Keeper, Physical Education Standards
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - September 2019
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
News & Notes: 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year
Friday, September 13, 2019
Parent Update: Welcome Back to School!
Monday, September 9, 2019
September at the State Museum: Papa Burger Statue, Erie Canal Programs, and More
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
News & Notes: Spring 2019 Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Assessment Results
Friday, August 23, 2019
Parent Update: Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Test Scores
Friday, August 9, 2019
Parent Update: Fun, Educational Summer Activities
Friday, July 26, 2019
Message to Parents from Commissioner Elia
Thursday, July 25, 2019
News and Notes: Summer Updates from NYSED
Friday, July 12, 2019
Parent Update: Fun, Educational Summer Activities
Monday, July 8, 2019
Children's Programs at the State Museum this Summer
Monday, July 1, 2019
July at the New York State Museum
Friday, June 28, 2019
Parent Update: Recognition Schools, Summer Programs
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Highlights from the 2019 New York State My Brother's Keeper Symposium
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Office of Accountability Newsline - June 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Parent Update: Participate in the Summer Reading Program at Your Local Library!
Monday, June 10, 2019
News and Notes: Commissioner Elia & Regent Hakanson Launch Summer Reading Program in Utica
Friday, June 7, 2019
June at the New York State Museum
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
NYSSSA Quarterly Newsletter - June 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Next Generation Roadmap Spotlight - June 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
NYS Ed Tech Innovators, June 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
New York State My Brother's Keeper Symposium: Friday, May 31, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
Parent Update: Mental Health Resources, 2019 Green Ribbon Schools, & the Upcoming MBK Symposium!
Saturday, May 18, 2019
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - May 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages Spring 2019 Newsletter
Friday, May 10, 2019
Parent Update: Scholarship Winners, Student Panel, Summer Reading, Regents Review, & More!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
News and Notes: Thank You, Teachers!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
May at the State Museum
Friday, April 26, 2019
Parent Update: New FAFSA Tracker
Friday, April 12, 2019
Parent Update: Advancing Educational Equity
Thursday, April 11, 2019
News and Notes: Happy National Assistant Principals Week and National Library Week!
Friday, April 5, 2019
Message from Chancellor Betty A. Rosa, the Board of Regents and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Friday, March 22, 2019
Parent Update: New Resources to Support Social Emotional Learning
Monday, March 11, 2019
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - March 2019
Friday, February 22, 2019
Parent Update: Find out how we're celebrating Black History Month!
Saturday, February 16, 2019
News and Notes: Celebrating Black History Month
Thursday, January 31, 2019
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - January 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Parent Update: DREAM Act, Executive Budget Proposal, ESSA Accountability Determinations
Saturday, January 19, 2019
News and Notes: New School Accountability Determinations
Friday, January 11, 2019
Parent Update: Follow us on social media for tips, resources, & news!
Friday, December 28, 2018
Parent Update: NYSED Launches New ESSA Website
Thursday, December 20, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - December 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
News and Notes: 2019 Budget Priorities & State Aid Request
Friday, December 14, 2018
Parent Update: Happy Holidays!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Parent Update: Ensuring All Students Receive the Opportunities They Deserve
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - November 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
News and Notes: Thank you, educators and school psychologists!
Friday, November 9, 2018
Parent Update: Happy Family Literacy Month
Friday, October 26, 2018
National Rural Teacher of the Year, Supporting Students in Foster Care, and More
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - October 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
News and Notes: Happy National Principals Month!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Parent Update: Student Health and Well-being
Friday, September 28, 2018
Parent Update: NYSED Releases Results of Grades 3-8 ELA & Math Tests
Friday, September 21, 2018
News & Notes: 2019 New York State Teacher of the Year
Friday, September 14, 2018
Parent Update: Proposed Changes to Every Student Succeeds Act Regulations
Friday, August 24, 2018
Parent Update: It's almost time to go back to school!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
News & Notes: Social Emotional Learning Guidance and Resources
Friday, August 10, 2018
Parent Update: Fun and Educational Summer Activities
Friday, July 27, 2018
Parent Update: MBK Town Hall, Updates on Various Initiatives
Friday, July 20, 2018
News & Notes: Summer Updates
Friday, July 13, 2018
Parent Update: Help #StopSummerSlide!
Friday, June 22, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - June 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Parent Update: Summer Programs for Kids
Saturday, June 16, 2018
News & Notes: What's New with Summer Reading This Year?
Friday, May 25, 2018
Parent Update: We'd like your input!
Friday, May 18, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Highlights from the 2018 Symposium
Friday, May 11, 2018
News & Notes: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Parent Update: Updates from This Week's Regents Meeting, My Brother's Keeper Symposium, Student Privacy Forums
Friday, April 27, 2018
Parent Update: My Brother's Keeper Symposium, New Museum Exhibits, Student Privacy Forums
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
New York State My Brother's Keeper Symposium: April 27-28, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Parent Update: Educational Resources, New 4+1 Pathway Assessment Option, Exceptional Middle Schools
Thursday, April 12, 2018
News & Notes: Happy National Assistant Principals Week!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - April 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
Parent Update: School Safety; Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Tests
Monday, March 19, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - March 2018
Friday, March 16, 2018
News & Notes: Public Schools Week, National School Walkout, Regents' Re-election
Friday, March 9, 2018
Parent Update: NYS Protects Transgender Students; Implementation Roadmap for Next Generation Learning Standards
Friday, February 23, 2018
Parent Update: PTA Legislative Summit, Black History Month, FAFSA
Friday, February 16, 2018
News & Notes: High School Graduation Rates
Friday, February 9, 2018
Parent Update: High School Graduation Rates
Friday, February 2, 2018
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - February 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
News & Notes: Approved ESSA Plan; New Grant Opportunities; Teacher Certification Flexibility
Friday, January 26, 2018
Parent Update: Approved ESSA Plan; New Grant Opportunities; Career Exploration for Students
Friday, January 12, 2018
Parent Update: Integrated Classrooms; NYSSSA; Social Media Campaigns; Public Comment
Friday, December 22, 2017
Parent Update: Safety Net for Students with Disabilities; Early Childhood Education; Budget Priorities
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - December 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
News & Notes: 2018 Budget Priorities & State Aid Request; Safety Net for Students with Disabilities
Friday, December 8, 2017
Parent Update: Opportunities for Students
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - November 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
News & Notes: Happy American Education Week!
Friday, November 10, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, October 27, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, October 20, 2017
News & Notes: Help for Students and Teachers Displaced by Recent Natural Disasters
Friday, October 13, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, September 22, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, September 15, 2017
News and Notes: Board of Regents Approves Arts Standards and ESSA Plan
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
News and Notes: Back to School Edition 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
News and Notes: Results of Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments
Friday, August 25, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, August 11, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
News and Notes: ESSA Plan, Summer Food Service Program and Cultural Ed Resources for Teachers
Friday, July 14, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, June 30, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, June 16, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Thursday, June 15, 2017
News and Notes: Board of Regents Reduces Days of Grades 3 - 8 Assessments
Friday, June 2, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, May 19, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
News and Notes: Revised ELA and Math Standards; Public Meetings for ESSA Plan
Friday, May 5, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, April 21, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, April 7, 2017
News and Notes: Ready to Read Program; Guidance Available in 20 Languages
Friday, April 7, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Friday, March 24, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner Elia
Monday, March 20, 2017
News and Notes: Statement on President Trump's Budget Proposal; Amendments to Teacher Certification Requirements
Friday, March 10, 2017
Parent Update from Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Friday, February 24, 2017
Update for Parents from Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
News and Notes: State Education Department Releases High School Graduation Rates
Friday, February 10, 2017
Update for Parents from Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Friday, January 27, 2017
Update for Parents from Commissioner Elia
Thursday, January 12, 2017
News and Notes: Proposed School Health Regulation Changes Ease Burden on School Districts
Friday, December 16, 2016
News and Notes: Board of Regents Approves New P-12 Science Learning Standards
Friday, November 18, 2016
News and Notes: Happy American Education Week!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
News and Notes: ELA and Math Learning Standards Public Comment Open Through November 14
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
News and Notes: 2017 New York State Teacher of the Year
Thursday, August 25, 2016
News and Notes: $7 Million in Grants Available; Medications in Schools; Arts & EngageNY Surveys
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
News and Notes: Grants Now Available for New York State My Brother's Keeper Initiatives
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
News and Notes: Regents Expand Diploma Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meet the Regents Chancellor and Vice Chancellor
Thursday, March 3, 2016
News and Notes: Standards, Curriculum, and Assessments
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
News and Notes: Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
News and Notes: Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Letter to Teachers: Common Core Standards Survey
Friday, October 30, 2015
News and Notes: Survey on the Standards
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
News and Notes: Introducing Commissioner-Elect Elia