NYS Education Department

Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa bit.ly/40yIQ12

📚 The New York State Library has awarded $148,440 in Conservation/Preservation Program Discretionary Grants! These funds support projects to protect New York’s historical materials, with grant awards ranging from $8,040 to $42,391. bit.ly/4kNHaKG

Today, the New York State Education Department released its final school accountability determinations, identifying the appropriate support model for every school serving grades K-12 across the state. Read for more information: bit.ly/3OFAZMo

During February break, families are invited to escape the cold and explore the @nysmuseum lineup of free, educational, hands-on programs. Educators, historians, and scientists will lead activities designed to entertain and engage visitors of all ages. bit.ly/4kyrTNC

Opening February 14 at the New York State Museum! “Fashion and Faith: Hats from the Great Migration” celebrates the Black women whose style, faith, and leadership helped shape Albany’s South End, Arbor Hill, and Rapp Road communities. bit.ly/3MdjKkZ @nysmuseum

We're launching a bold new chapter: 🖼️New exhibition 🧒Dedicated Kids Zone 🛍️Return of the café & gift store 🔮New Visioning Task Force Thanks to @govkathyhochul, @EmpireStateDev, and @nysgeneralservices, this is just the beginning! nysed.gov/news/2026/gove…

Young learners thrive by sharing time and cultural education experiences together. Use this simple framework and thoughtfully curated resource kit to support your P-3 learning environment: bit.ly/4jw6Lam

This #ThankYourMentor Day, let’s acknowledge our mentors by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their presence, support, and the profound impact they’ve had on our lives. Share your story at bit.ly/3m75Duq. #MentoringMonth @MENTORnational

Today is #DataPrivacyDay, an important reminder to raise awareness and promote best practices regarding privacy and data protection. Test your knowledge on topics such as phishing, passwords, and multifactor authentication. bit.ly/4k1TPcm

International #HolocaustRemembranceDay marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945. Today, we remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and honor the survivors.

#DataPrivacyWeek is January 26-30, 2026! Read today’s newsletter from NYSED’s Privacy Office to find events happening this week: conta.cc/49EFSh4 Subscribe to the newsletter here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/sGgFiZm/dpo

Today is #InternationalDayofEducation, a great day to celebrate how learning empowers all of us. What are you learning today? bit.ly/4qHlVfi @UNESCO

NY Families! Subscribe to Commissioner Rosa’s Family Newsletter and get updates from the New York State Education Department. Read the January 2026 edition here: bit.ly/4kcWUGR Sign up today and stay connected: bit.ly/4pXD3gC

Happy National Reading Day! Check out the DayByDay website, where two free e‑books are posted daily. Read together as a family and help your kids build a love of books. daybydayny.org @NYSLibrary

Read the January edition of Commissioner Rosa’s News & Notes newsletter, featuring information about NY Inspires, National Mentoring Month, the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Art & Essay Exhibition, resources for the NY250 commemoration, and more. bit.ly/49RPpAk

NEXT TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. Join us for a guided tour of the exhibit, Holocaust to Haven. Discover the remarkable story of the 982 refugees who found the United States’ only official "safe haven" during World War II & learn more about their enduring legacy. nysm.nysed.gov/programs/holoc…

Students across New York honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by submitting art and essays that reflect his teachings. Check out this beautiful artwork made by students at @GCSD_HighSchool! View the 2026 Student Art & Essay Exhibit here: bit.ly/4bxkDip @NYS_OGS

Today we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who used the power of his voice and his words to help change the nation. youtube.com/watch?v=k7t35q… Discover resources about MLK's 1962 Speech and the Civil Rights movement: nysm.nysed.gov/mlk

Commissioner Rosa spoke to the Adirondack Area School Boards Association about NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate. Education leaders in the @WSWHEBOCES region are working to ensure students gain the skills they need to thrive. bit.ly/4qqbrks @nyschoolboards

Regent Krist visited the Yonkers Public Library's Riverfront Library to attend a screening of "Brick by Brick: A Civil Rights Story," followed by a panel discussion about the history of housing and education discrimination in the @CityofYonkers. @westchestergov @AndreaSCousins