New York State Education Department

Yesterday, Regent Brian Krist attended the Transgender Day of Remembrance at City Hall in Manhattan, sponsored by the City Council, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Comptroller Brad Lander, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, the Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus, and the Council's Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.

This week, the New York State Education Department hosted a special event at the State Education Building in Albany to celebrate and recognize Veterans. The program brought together colleagues, partners, and students to reflect on leadership, resilience, citizenship, and the spirit of service. A special highlight was the Albany High School JROTC Color Guard, whose discipline and teamwork set a powerful tone for the event. Commissioner Betty A. Rosa delivered special remarks, and we were pleased to hear from our colleagues and special guests who shared their perspectives: 🔹Mark Sollohub, Special Assistant for Outreach, NYS Department of Veterans’ Services 🔹John Paneto, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist 2, NYS Department of Civil Service 🔹Tracy Snow, Licensing Services Clerk, NYS Education Department Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the commitment and courage of our Veterans. New York State Department of Veterans' Services New York State Department of Civil Service City School District of Albany

🎉 Congratulations to Melissa Montague! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Melissa Montague, Supervisor on the Policy, Analytics, and Research Team in NYSED’s Office of Accountability, for receiving the New York State School Counselors Association (NYSSCA) President’s Award! Melissa’s expertise has been invaluable in helping school counselors, counselor educators, and school communities navigate graduation requirements, credits, assessments, and transcript reviews for students across public, private, and home schools—both in New York State and beyond. Thank you, Melissa, for your dedication to supporting educators and students statewide! 👏 New York State School Counselor Association

This week, Regent Ferrer visited Brilla College Prep Middle School in the Bronx. During her visit, Regent Ferrer toured classrooms, connected with the school’s incredible teachers and parents, and participated in a thoughtful discussion about next steps for supporting families. Brilla Schools

Today is Substitute Educators Day—the final day of #AEW2025! We’re sending a big THANK YOU to all of New York’s incredible substitute educators. Your flexibility, commitment, and professionalism make a real difference for students and schools. https://bit.ly/47LscyE National Education Association

Strong school-family partnerships make a big difference in student success. To celebrate #NationalParentInvolvementDay, check out these ideas for engaging parents year-round: https://lnkd.in/eeJJ4gi

Today is #WorldChildrensDay! Let’s shine a light on every child’s rights and ensure their voices and priorities are heard. Discover ways you can take action: https://bit.ly/47rpCPs #ForEveryChild UNICEF

Celebrate #FamilyLiteracyMonth and build young learners’ literacy with this collection of instructional materials from PBS Teachers. Find resources related to various reading foundational skills topics here: https://bit.ly/4auAc6w #ReadNY

Today is Education Support Professionals Day! As part of American Education Week, we celebrate the incredible support professionals who go above and beyond to keep our schools safe, healthy, and ready for learning. Take a moment to thank an ESP today for their dedication—and let’s continue to honor the essential role they play in our school communities every day! https://bit.ly/47LscyE #WeLoveOurESPs #AEW2025 National Education Association

Happy School-Related Professionals (SRP) Recognition Day! From the bus ride to the classroom, SRPs make every moment count for our students. Their care and commitment help students thrive every single day, and we are deeply grateful for all they do. Looking for ways to show your appreciation? Find ideas to celebrate here: https://bit.ly/4oXUmNS #SRPRecognitionDay NYSUT