Biden Administration Extends Suspension Of Student Loan Repayments
President Biden is extending the suspension on federal student loan payments and interest accrual through August 31, 2022. Continue reading
District Council 37 And Department Of Education Reach Agreement Regarding The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Employees
Today, District Council 37 and the Department of Education announced an agreement for nearly 20,000 DOE employees from Harlem to the Hudson. Continue reading
Attorney General James Urges Department Of Education To Fix Broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her fight to address the nation’s ongoing student loan crisis. Continue reading
NYC Chancellor Meisha Porter Launches The DOE’s Summer Meal Program
Chancellor Meisha Porter today celebrated the Department of Education’s commitment to keeping all New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis fed this summer.Continue reading
Chancellor Porter Announces Expansion Of Schools Serving Halal Meals Pilot Program
Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced today that New York City public schools are adding an additional eleven schools certified to serve meals.Continue reading
Chancellor Porter Announces Five-Borough Family Virtual Engagement Tour From Harlem To Hollis
Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced today the launch of a five-borough family engagement tour to hear directly from school communities about their experiences over the school year.Continue reading
COVID Vaccine Hub Relocation From Harlem To Hollis
As schools reopen this week, COVID vaccine hubs located in the Department of Education facilities will be affected. Continue reading
Seven Schools Closed By The Coronavirus Crisis In Harlem
Seven Harlem school buildings sat empty on Monday due to positive coronavirus tests among students and staff, according to the Department of Education's map of active cases.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis Closes Another Harlem School Building
Another Harlem school building has closed temporarily after multiple coronavirus cases were reported in separate classrooms, according to the Department of Education.Continue reading
Harlem School Building Closed Due To The COVID-19 Crisis Cases
A Harlem school building was shut down on Monday after multiple COVID-19 Crisis cases were reported there starting last week, according to the Department of Education.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Investment In Bus Transportation From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor de Blasio today announced the Department of Education (NYCDOE) has reached a tentative agreement with Reliant Transportation for an acquisition of its school bus operating assets.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Reopening Safely, Prioritizing Students And Families
By Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Students, teachers, educators, and administrators have all been working beyond their means towards a safe and responsible start of the school year 2020-2021. Continue reading
Ahead Of New School Year, Over Half Of Parents Express Lack Of Confidence In Preparedness
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced the results of his COVID-19 Public Education Survey, a snapshot questionnaire completed by more than 800 public school parents.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Free Childcare For Students From Harlem To Hollis This Fall
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that New York City is planning to provide quality, safe, free childcare options for 100,000 children this fall.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And Chancellor Carranza Announce Preliminary School Reopening Plans
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced additional preliminary plans for school reopening in September, assuming the city continues to meet all necessary COVID-19 public health thresholds.Continue reading