District 26

An incredible evening at the PS 98 Gala! It was truly special to see staff, families, and community members come together to celebrate their school with such pride and unity. A wonderful reflection of what makes our D26 community so strong.

The first half of MS 67’s Newsies was incredible! The energy, choreography, and performances were outstanding—our students truly brought the stage to life. Can’t wait to see how they finish strong! #D26Proud

Appreciate the time spent with parent leaders and families today at MS 158. Honest feedback, strong partnership, and a shared commitment to student success continue to drive this work forward. Together, we are building a school community where every voice matters.

Proud to see MS 158 leadership in action with teachers and staff that are collaborative, focused, and committed to doing what is best for students every single day. This is what strong schools look like!

Great conversations with students today at MS 158! They spoke with pride about their school, highlighted meaningful learning experiences, and shared thoughtful ideas on how to make their school even stronger. When students feel heard, schools grow stronger.

Student leadership is flourishing at PS 390Q. From student council planning schoolwide events to leaders taking ownership across the building, students are not just participating, they are shaping their school community every day!

Impressed by the level of collaboration at PS 390Q. Teachers and leaders are digging into data, reflecting on practice, and working together to support every student. That kind of teamwork is what moves a school forward!

Spent the day at PS 390Q and saw a school grounded in strong systems, student engagement, and a clear sense of purpose. Classrooms were structured, students were thinking, and the work around MTSS, SEL, and instruction continues to move forward in meaningful ways! Panda Pride!

My visit at PS 213 on Friday highlighted the care and commitment of the leadership and staff. Classrooms reflected high expectations, strong relationships, and a focus on meeting the needs of every child. #D26 PRIDE!

Great conversation at Friday’s parent meeting at PS 213Q. Families were engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and reinforced the strong partnership that supports our students. When schools and families work together, our children benefit every single day! Go DRAGONS!

PS 213 continues to shine. On Friday, students were engaged, thinking, and proud of their learning. You can feel the strong sense of community the moment you walk in the building. WOW!

The staff and leadership at PS 221 have built a school where students are supported and families feel it. Parents shared how responsive teachers are, how well their children are known, and the real growth they are seeing. That kind of trust speaks volumes!

The ballroom celebration at PS 221 was AWESOME! Students showed confidence, teamwork, and joy as they performed with pride. Experiences like this build skills that go far beyond the classroom and create memories that last a lifetime. PS 221 students are brilliant and talented!

Met with student leaders at PS 221Q and was blown away by their confidence, leadership, and pride in their school. From civics projects to theater, sports, and service work, they are making a real impact and lifting each other up every day. Student voice in action!

Spent the day at PS 221 and saw a school where culture, instruction, and student voice come together in powerful ways. Classrooms were engaging, students were thinking and talking, and the sense of community was clear the moment you walked in. Proud of the work happening here.

Appreciated the opportunity to join Chancellor Town Hall in Queens tonight and hear directly from students, families, and school leaders across Queens.  Powerful themes emerged around student voice, school safety, academic opportunity, and Appeal School Funding.

Had a fantastic morning visiting classrooms at MS216Q and seeing their impressive technology program in action! It's inspiring to watch the next generation in Queens diving into STEM and discovering the fun in learning.

Wonderful to meet students at PS41Q during civics week! I’m so proud to see young people engaged in their community and excited to take part in our democracy.

AWESOME energy at today’s Mega Math meeting with teacher leaders from across District 26! Strong collaboration, rich math conversations, and a shared commitment to building student thinking and problem solving across our schools. #D26Proud

I had an incredible day at PS 191! From engaged classrooms to vibrant student voice and joyful learning experiences, the energy throughout the building was AWESOME! A school where students feel proud, supported, and excited to learn every day. #D26Proud