鶹

Skip to main content
Back to School

Back to School

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

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

    • The Graduation Measures Initiative demonstrates the 鶹’s commitment to transforming education in New York State to meet the expectations voiced by stakeholders and the challenges of the 21stcentury.

    • 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.
  • 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
    The 鶹 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 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.