I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who came out to our Community Education Council 21 meeting to say goodbye and mark the end of 14 years serving as a parent advocate. NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Mark Treyger 🍎 DOE District 21 ⒿⒶⓎ ⒷⓇⓄⓌⓃ jaybrown.bsky.social CUNY Urban Assembly High Schools

Anna Szyc, 43, died unexpectedly 2 weeks ago, an inconceivable loss to her family. Her son has organized this GoFundMe. The PS/IS 99 school community, and all of District 21 mourns her passing. Consider giving, if you are able, and/or share with others. gofundme.com/f/d2sjb-assist…

Summer's in full swing, but the 2025-2026 school calendar, including all Parent-Teacher Conference dates days schools are closed, can be found here: schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-…

Free Summer Meals Program - Through August 29 - totally free for anyone 18 or younger - breakfast/lunch, no ID needed - 15 locations across District 21 - more info here... schools.nyc.gov/school-life/fo…

PSAL Summer Sports/Fitness/Recreation -any grade 9-12 NYC students -attend at any site -baseball, basketball, flag football, track, soccer, volleyball, swimming, yoga -Lincoln, Lafayette -7/14-7/29 <OR> 7/30-8/14 -Mon to Thu: 3– 6pm psal.org/articles/artic…

Brooklyn Public Library Teen Internships & Paid Opportunities. Opportunities like: - Librarians of Tomorrow internship program for 10th-12th graders - Teen techies: 2-week fall technology institute, then help library patrons with those skills - Much more bklynlibrary.org/learn/teens/in…

NYCPS’s Genconnect Program presented by APNA & NYCPS Multilingual Learners - 8-wk workshop for Urdu speakers - learn, play games, improve language skills, build community - Brighton Beach Library - thru 9/2 - Tuesdays, 2-5pm OR Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA35), a crucial step in the ongoing fight for equity.

🚨 New NYC Public Schools Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy! 📲 State law now requires that smartphones and other personal internet-enabled devices like smartwatches cannot be used on school grounds during the school day.

Today we witnessed yet another act of senseless violence in our city. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. While it did not occur on one of our campuses, I thank our NYPD sisters and brothers for their bravery and for keeping New Yorkers safe today and every day.

Join us this Wednesday!

I am heartbroken to share that another one of our students was detained by ICE, while attending his immigration hearing. Our Project Open Arms team is standing with the student’s family, working closely to connect them with legal support and other critical services.

To all of our families — please know that our schools are safe, welcoming places, and we remain committed to supporting every student.   We encourage you to continue sending your children to school this fall, where they are cared for and valued.

On this Labor Day, CEC21 would like to express our deep appreciation for our District 21 teachers, support staff, and administrators, as well as for all of our hardworking school district community parents/guardians.

Happy first day of school to all of our students and their families. Much appreciation to all of our wonderful DOE District 21 educators & professionals for another seamless transition into what will be another great school year.

.Community Education Council 21 was honored to join with all of DOE District 21 at our September meeting to celebrate our former Superintendent (now Acting First Deputy Chancellor) Isabel DiMola, and to officially welcome our very capable and prepared IA Superintendent (and partner) Erin Lynch-Reyes.

A heartfelt celebration for Isabel DiMola, former Superintendent of District 21, as she steps into her new role as First Deputy Chancellor of NYC Public Schools! Her leadership has inspired generations — and now, her impact will reach even further. #IMPACT #NYCPS #Leadership

Are you ready for #Biketober?🚴‍♀️ Join us at our free helmet fitting and distribution events across NYC this October. Ride safe, smart and protected! Check out a list of upcoming events: nyc.gov/biketober

This funding opportunity prioritizes programs incorporating adaptive and integrated activities so that youth with disabilities can fully participate, with modified equipment, trained staff, and accessible play! 🔗 Apply today: bit.ly/NYTS-26