New York State Education Department

How are you celebrating #SchoolLibraryMonth? Be sure to thank your school librarian(s) and library worker(s) for all the hard work they do in your school! American Library Association

Regent Wills recently visited the fourth grade wax museum at Putnam Valley Central School District! The museum was a culminating activity in which the children brought to life the learning they acquired while researching a chosen famous person in a biography unit in ELA. One of their favorite parts of the project was creating "buttons" to be pressed when visitors came to their exhibit, which brought their wax person to life!

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education is making history more accessible than ever! Its world-class team of researchers is honoring the 200th anniversary of one of the largest and most remarkable public works projects in American history by bringing the Erie Canal’s legacy directly to New York State schools and other cultural institutions. “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal” is an eight-panel exhibition carefully curated by the New York State Museum to bring the astonishing story of the canal to life, celebrating its visionary inception, ambitious construction, and bicentennial commemoration. https://bit.ly/3XWt2EG

Statement from New York State Education Department Spokesperson JP O’Hare: https://bit.ly/4cly17C

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to all the assistant principals in New York State for your hard work and dedication on behalf of your students and schools! Use these resources from National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to help celebrate your assistant principals this week: www.nassp.org/apweek #NASSP #APWeek #APweek25

Who’s ready to cook up something special? We're issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for qualified vendors and a fantastic kitchen space at the New York State Museum! Join us on this culinary adventure and be part of something BIG. Check out the details and prepare to stir the pot: on.ny.gov/rfi71967   ℹ️ The café is located on the second-floor mezzanine of the Cultural Education Center, encompassing approximately 1,035 square feet. Qualified food service operators should have at least five years of successful experience in managing and operating comparable food service establishments.

Today, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) celebrated Arab American Heritage Month with a special program honoring the vibrant culture, legacy, and contributions of Arab Americans. Dina Jazrawi, Executive Secretary of the NYS Board of Pharmacy & Midwifery, gave an inspiring keynote address, and Boshra Benantar, a sophomore at Shaker High School, served as the emcee. North Colonie Central School District

Happy National Public Health Week! NYSED protects the public through the oversight of more than one million practitioners in 56 learned professions. http://bit.ly/3ZDrdKA #NPHW

It’s National Library Workers Day, part of #NationalLibraryWeek! Do you know an exemplary library worker? Nominate them for the ALA-APA’s Galaxy of Stars! http://bit.ly/2UyO2BI #LibraryWorkers #NLWD25 #SchoolLibraryMonth American Library Association

It’s National Public Health Week 2025! NYSED’s Office of the Professions is committed to public protection and quality professional preparation. https://bit.ly/3lYUhia #NPHW American Public Health Association