NYC DOE



The Equity and Excellence for All agenda has been central to today’s improved student outcomes, including the highest-ever graduation and college enrollment rates, the lowest-ever dropout rate, and rising scores on state tests. Read the chancellor's letter to families on recent events and the DOE’s commitment to anti-racist education and practices. The Framework for Great Schools is the primary way the Department of Education partners with our schools. Learn about the Six Elements and how we build trust in our classrooms and across the city. 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. 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. 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! Advance is New York City's teacher development and evaluation system. See how it looks both at what teachers do and how students perform. Get information about how to become a vendor to the New York City Department of Education. Learn how to start a Charter School in New York City.

The New York City Department of Education has several processes in place to help researchers collect data. Community-based organizations (CBOs) offer our students many opportunities to develop, learn, and grow.