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The following resources are intended to provide ideas and inspiration for teachers and administrators as they welcome students back to school.Ìý

The µç³µÎÞÂë applauds and thanks the thousands of teachers and administrators in µç³µÎÞÂë State who do everything possible to ensure their students' health, safety, well-being, and education.

Resources

• Welcome Back Video
  • Welcome back to school! Watch Commissioner Betty A. Rosa’s video message to educators, students, and families.
• Graduation µç³µÎÞÂë

  • The Graduation µç³µÎÞÂë Initiative demonstrates the µç³µÎÞÂë’s commitment to transforming education in µç³µÎÞÂë State to meet the expectations voiced by stakeholders and the challenges of the 21stÌýcentury.

  • In July 2025, the Board of Regents and theÌýDepartment officially adopted theÌýµç³µÎÞÂë State Portrait of a Graduate.ÌýTheÌýPortrait of a GraduateÌýserves as a forward-looking framework, where academic excellence intersects with the demands of a dynamic, rapidly changing world.
• Media Literacy Toolkit

  • µç³µÎÞÂë’s Media Literacy Toolkit helps educators teach students to spot misinformation online. The toolkit includes the following topics:

    • Overview of the 21st century media landscape
    • Introduction to media literacy
    • Key questions for analyzing, evaluating, and using media
    • Importance of media literacy
    • Educator tools/resources
• Student Well-being
  The µç³µÎÞÂë is committed to providing resources to help you in this essential work, including:
  • The : A vital resource for training, technical assistance, and support around creating safe and healthy school environments.
  • Mental Health Resources: Explore comprehensive resources on ourÌýNYS Mental Health EducationÌý·É±ð²ú±è²¹²µ±ð.
• Digital Learning ResourcesÌýWebsite
  • These resources may be used for ideas and inspiration as districts, schools, and teachers utilize technology to provide high-quality learning experiences for their students.Ìý