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Welcome back to school! Watch Commissioner Betty A. Rosa’s video message to educators, students, and families.
At the New York State My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium, young men from across the state came together not just to connect—but to rise.
Ms. Keough is a tireless advocate for the students in her second grade classroom and for all students and families in the Hamilton Elementary School community in Schenectady.
Executive Deputy Commissioner Sharon Cates-Williams shares a warm greeting and encouragement for students as they begin the new school year.
As we kick off a new school year, Deputy Commissioner Bill Murphy discusses the importance of our higher education partners in helping families and students as they navigate the many forms of aid available to support them as they pursue their college and career dreams.
Deputy Commissioner David Hamilton shares some of the ways that students, educators, and families might interact with licensed professionals throughout the school year.
In this back-to-school greeting, Deputy Commissioner Angelique Johnson-Dingle shares the exciting work being done by 鶹’s Instructional Support Team to transform the educational experience for all students and ensure their success and well-being.
Deputy Commissioner Ceylane Meyers-Ruff and Assistant Commissioner Linda Schramm share a greeting with educators, families, and students and discuss our valuable vocational rehabilitation services, which can help with the transition from school to work.
Deputy Commissioner Jason Harmon discusses the great work happening in the Office of P-12 Operational Support to create exciting teaching and learning opportunities for students all across the state for the new school year.
Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Dan Morton-Bentley, shares the process by which the Office of Counsel assists the Commissioner in issuing administrative appeal decisions to ensure the well-being of families within the law as students go back to school.
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer Christina Coughlin shares warm wishes for students and discusses the work that 鶹 is doing to modernize the systems used to ensure funds are distributed to schools.
Mike Mastroianni, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Cultural Education, encourages students and teachers to take a field trip to the New York State Museum and use the many resources available from the New York State Archives and Library.
Senior Deputy Commissioner Jeff Matteson shares some of the most important aspects of our work this year – graduation measures, regionalization, and streamlining teacher certification requirements – to ensure educational equity for all students, no matter where they live.
Welcome back to school! Watch Commissioner Betty A. Rosa’s video message to educators, students, and families.
Watch this video for a window into Blue Ribbon Commission members’ experiences as they work to finalize recommendations on New York State graduation measures.
Richard Ball, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, encourages students to learn about agriculture and eat fresh, nutritious, locally grown foods at school.
Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, encourages kids to find their passions as they return to school this year.
Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon shares her favorite subject and advice to students about doing their best.
New York State Assemblymember Patricia Fahyoffers encouragement to students as they begin the new school year.
Gail Geohagen-Pratt, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Child Welfare and Community Services, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, offers words of hope and encouragement to New York State’s foster parents for the new school year.
New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky shares a greeting with higher education students who are returning to college for the new academic year.
New York State Senator John C. Liu wishes students a great school year as they head back to their classrooms.
As we embark on a new school year, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli discusses the importance of teaching students about financial literacy.
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder shares the history of school buses and talks about school bus safety for riders and pedestrians.
New York State Department of Health Commissioner James V. McDonald shares warm wishes and valuable advice to students as they return to school.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli talks about his favorite subject in school.
New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer offers advice and encouraging words to students for the first day of school.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senate Majority Leader, shares a heartfelt message welcoming students back to school.
Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly, shares his favorite subject, advice to students, and the school field trip that inspired him to run for office someday.
Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa welcomes educators, students, and families back to school.
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. welcomes educators, students, and families back to school.
Commissioner Betty A. Rosa recalls the excitement of seeing her friends again on the first day of school!
Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. offers important advice to students as we kick off the new school year.
New York State My Brother's Keeper (MBK) students explain what the MBK program means to them and how it has transformed their lives.
New York students explain that learning becomes possible – and joyful – when they are seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa welcome students, educators, and families back to school.
Chancellor Young and Commissioner Rosa welcome students, educators, and families back to school.
ChancellorLester W. Young, Jr. and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa kick off the 2021 New York State Summer Reading at New York Libraries program.
鶹 Assistant Commissioner Anael Alston interviews Dr.Lynne M.Holden.
The keynote presentation from 鶹's February 5th Digital Equity Summit,Advancing Digital Inclusion through Racial Equity and Collective Impact, was delivered by Rebecca F. Kauma, the Economic and Digital Inclusion Program Manager for The City of Long Beach, CA.
鶹 Assistant Commissioner Anael Alston interviews Dr.Lynne M.Holden about COVID-19.
Interim Commissioner Betty A. Rosa welcomes students, educators, and parents back to school.
In the second half of the summit, Teacher Opportunity Corp students (pre-service teachers) shared their insights and thoughts on Dr.
On June 10, 2020, NYSMBK held a virtual summit entitled "MBK Teacher Opportunity Corps II - All Eyes on Equity During COVID-19." The event featured a keynote from distinguished professor and author Dr. Pedro Noguera.
Watch the video of the virtual My Brother's Keeper Village Meeting presented by the 鶹 and the Partnership for After School Education.
My Brother's Keeper (MBK) students explain what the New York State MBK program means to them and how it has positively impacted their lives.
This brief,parent-friendlyvideo about ESSA implementation includes information on ESSA requirements and important changes.
This webinar focuses on the New York State English as a second language achievement test and provides an overview of four steps to determine a school-level rating in ELP.
My Brother's Keeper (MBK) students, school administrators, Chancellor Rosa, Vice Chancellor Brown, Regent Young, and Commissioner Elia talk about the positive impact of the New York State MBK initiative.
On February 17, 2017, the 鶹 hosted a symposium on My Brother’s Keeper. This video captures the afternoon portion of the event.
On February 17, 2017, the 鶹 hosted a symposium on My Brother’s Keeper.This video captures the morning portion of the event.
What is a Clinical Laboratory Technologist? This video highlights a healthcare profession licensed by the 鶹's Office of the Professions.
There’s support for licensed professionals with substance abuse problems at the New York State Office of the Professions.

