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Back-to-School Resources

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

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

Resources

  • NY Inspires

    • The NY Inspires initiative is redefining what a diploma signifies and how students demonstrate readiness for college, careers, civic life, and the world beyond.

    • In June 2026, the Board of Regents and the Department announced the next phase of the NY Inspires initiative, outlining a historic transformation of P-12 public education to a competency-based system.
    • In July 2025, the Board of Regents and theDepartment officially adopted theNew York State Portrait of a Graduate.ThePortrait of a Graduateserves as a forward-looking framework, where academic excellence intersects with the demands of a dynamic, rapidly changing world.
    • To ensure clarity and support stakeholders’ shared understanding of the Portrait, the Department developed “Need-to-Know” documents for students, parents, educators, administrators, and school board members.
  • Attendance Matters
  • Media Literacy Toolkit

    • New York’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
    • ​First day of school tips:
      • Drink plenty of water
      • Get a good night's rest
      • Eat a nutritious breakfast
      • Remember: You don't have to have everything figured out on day one.
    • Additional resources include:
      • The : A vital resource for training, technical assistance, and support around creating safe and healthy school environments.
      • Mental Health Resources: Explore comprehensive resources on ourSchool Mental Health Educationɱ貹.
  • Digital Learning ResourcesWebsite
    • 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.