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Recent News [2023]

Please see below for a list of the New York State Education Department's 2023 news releases and announcements.

Thursday, December 21, 2023 New York State Library Announces January Public Programs Wednesday, December 20, 2023 News and Notes: Happy Holidays! Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Friday, December 15, 2023 Regents Actions in 43 Professional Discipline Cases Thursday, December 14, 2023 State Education Department Announces Nominees for 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Wednesday, December 13, 2023 My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative Monday, December 11, 2023 Board of Regents Advances Budget and Legislative Priorities for the 2024-25 School Year Thursday, December 7, 2023 Queens Public Hearing Set on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools Wednesday, November 29, 2023 New York State Library Announces December Public Programs Tuesday, November 28, 2023 News and Notes: New York State Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures Presents Recommendations Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Monday, November 27, 2023 Bronx Public Hearing Set on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools Monday, November 27, 2023 New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries Recognizes the Yonkers Public Library With the 2023 Shubert Library Excellence Award Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Regents Actions in 37 Professional Discipline Cases and 2 Restoration Petitions Thursday, November 16, 2023 New York State Archives Announces Rochester-Area Winners of the 2023 Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition Thursday, November 16, 2023 New York State Archives Announces Long Island Winners of the 2023 Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Youngstown Science Teacher Makes Hometown History with $25,000 Milken Educator Award Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Jeffrey Matteson Appointed State Education Department Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy Monday, November 13, 2023 New York State Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures Presents Recommendations Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Dates and Locations Set for Public Hearings on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Tuesday, November 7, 2023 News and Notes: Native American Heritage Month Friday, November 3, 2023 New York State Departments of Agriculture & Markets and Education Working Collaboratively to Support New York Dairy Industry and School Districts During Nationwide Paperboard Shortage Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Biographer and Historian Jon Meacham Recognized as 2023 Empire State Archives and History Award Laureate Thursday, October 26, 2023 New York State Library Announces November Public Programs Monday, October 23, 2023 State Library Awards $186,000 in Grants to Preserve Library Research Materials Friday, October 20, 2023 Regents Actions in 51 Professional Discipline Cases and 3 Restoration Petitions Wednesday, October 11, 2023 New York State Selected for Hunt Institute’s the Path Forward to Transform Literacy Instruction Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on the Impact of the Israel-Palestinian Crisis on Our Students Tuesday, October 10, 2023 State Education Department Recognizes 53 Employers of Individuals With Disabilities Thursday, September 28, 2023 New York State Museum Hosts First Family History Day Wednesday, September 27, 2023 State Education Department Issues Determination on Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools Wednesday, September 27, 2023 News and Notes: 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Wednesday, September 27, 2023 State Museum, Library, and Archives Commemorate New York State History Month Monday, September 25, 2023 New York State Museum Opens Exhibition: “The Fidelity Medal: Treason at West Point” on September 29 Friday, September 22, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr, the Board of Regents, and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Orange County Bus Accident Tuesday, September 19, 2023 U.S. Department of Education Honors 22 New York Schools as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Monday, September 18, 2023 Regents Actions in 43 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition Tuesday, September 12, 2023 State Education Department Announces Rochester Music Teacher Named 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year Monday, September 11, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on the Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks Wednesday, September 6, 2023 New York State Museum Opens Exhibition: “Each One Inspired: Indigenous Art Across the Homelands” Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Board of Regents and State Education Department Welcome Educators and Students Back to School Thursday, August 31, 2023 New York State Library Announces September Public Programs Monday, August 28, 2023 Know Your Rights: Attorney General James and NYSED Commissioner Rosa Affirm Every New York Student Has the Right to a Free Public Education Monday, August 28, 2023 News and Notes from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Monday, August 28, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Thursday, August 24, 2023 State Archives Awards $5.2 Million to Local Governments and Educational Institutions to Improve Records Management Thursday, August 17, 2023 State Education Department Hosts P-3 Summer Institute to Bolster Early Education Learning Programs Statewide Wednesday, August 16, 2023 State Education Department Announces $34 Million for 197 Public Library Construction Projects Statewide Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Attorney General James and NYSED Commissioner Rosa Issue Guidance to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in New York Public Schools Monday, August 7, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Monday, August 7, 2023 State Education Department Statement on Release of the Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools Report Monday, August 7, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Supports for School Districts Regarding Influx of Asylum Seekers Friday, July 28, 2023 New York State Library Announces August Public Programs Friday, July 28, 2023 News and Notes from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Thursday, July 27, 2023 Graduation Measures Blue Ribbon Commission Holds Final Meeting to Develop Graduation Requirements for New York Students Thursday, July 27, 2023 Statement From Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Appointment of Blake G. Washington as New York State Budget Director Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Regents Actions in 36 Professional Discipline Cases Thursday, June 29, 2023 New York State Library Announces July Public Programs Thursday, June 29, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Supreme Court’s Decision Regarding Affirmative Action Wednesday, June 28, 2023 News and Notes from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa Tuesday, June 27, 2023 2023 Summer Food Service Program to Provide Meals at More Than 2,500 Sites Statewide Thursday, June 22, 2023 2023 Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” Promotes Inclusion, Enrichment, and Love of Reading for Students and Families Wednesday, June 21, 2023 New York State Library Selected as Preservation Steward for U.S. Government Publishing Office Thursday, June 15, 2023 Regents Actions in 32 Professional Discipline Cases and 3 Restoration Petitions Monday, June 12, 2023 State Education Department Releases Framework for Safe, Supportive, and Affirming School Environments for Transgender and Gender Expansive Students Friday, June 2, 2023 News and Notes from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Thursday, June 1, 2023 New York State Museum Celebrates Reopening of Iconic Carousel Wednesday, May 31, 2023 New York State Education Department Hosts Inaugural School Safety Summit Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Tuesday, May 23, 2023 The New York State Library Announces June Public Programs Friday, May 19, 2023 State Education Department Announces Sixth Class of My Brother’s Keeper Fellows and MBK Communities Network Milestone Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Regents Actions In 43 Professional Discipline Cases Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Board of Regents Recognizes Outstanding Student Scholarship Awardees Friday, May 12, 2023 New York State Archives Accepting Submissions for 33rd Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition Wednesday, May 10, 2023 U.S. Department of Education Honors Five New York Students as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Wednesday, May 10, 2023 State Finalists Selected for 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Special Preview: 2023 New York State My Brother's Keeper Symposium Friday, May 5, 2023 Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Regents Actions in 50 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition Monday, April 24, 2023 News & Notes from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Monday, April 24, 2023 The New York State Library Announces May Public Programs Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The New York State Library Announces April Public Programs Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Commissioner Rosa Appoints Director of Public Information as Part of Department’s Shift to Service-Oriented Approach Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Empire State Summer Arts Scholarship Program to Offer $168,000 in Scholarships for Students to Attend Regional Arts Programs Monday, March 20, 2023 News & Notes: Commemorating Women's History Month Monday, March 20, 2023 Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Thursday, March 16, 2023 Regents Actions in 22 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition Tuesday, March 14, 2023 My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - March 2023 Monday, March 13, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Board of Regents Appointments Wednesday, March 8, 2023 New York State Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month With Viewing of Women’s Rights Pioneers Central Park Monument Model Monday, March 6, 2023 Disciplinary Actions of Board Of Regents Tuesday, February 28, 2023 News & Notes: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Monday, February 27, 2023 Written Testimony of Commissioner Betty A. Rosa: Joint Legislative Higher Education Budget Hearing Friday, February 24, 2023 Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Thursday, February 16, 2023 The New York State Library Announces March Public Programs Monday, February 13, 2023 State Education Department Proposes Indigenous Culture and Language Studies Certification for Teachers Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Written Testimony of Commissioner Betty A. Rosa: Joint Legislative Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Hearing Thursday, February 2, 2023 2018 Cohort Graduation Rates Data Thursday, February 2, 2023 The New York State Education Department Recognizes Black History Month Tuesday, January 31, 2023 New York State Education Department Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 Summer Food Service Program Thursday, January 26, 2023 The New York State Library Announces Upcoming Public Programs Wednesday, January 25, 2023 News & Notes: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Art & Essay Exhibition Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Public Notice: Notice of Public Hearing on February 14 on Proposed Resolution Related to Videoconferencing Under Extraordinary Circumstances Thursday, January 12, 2023 Regents Actions in 36 Professional Discipline Cases Tuesday, January 10, 2023 New York State’s 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition Features the Work of 3,930 Young Artists and Writers Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Governor’s State of the State Address Monday, January 9, 2023 Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa Regarding Regent Ruth B. Turner

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