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.泭
The 做厙TV applauds and thanks the thousands of teachers and administrators in 做厙TV 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. Rosas video message to educators, students, and families.
- NY Inspires
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The NY Inspires initiative demonstrates the 做厙TVs commitment to transforming education in 做厙TV to meet the expectations voiced by stakeholders and the challenges of the 21st泭century.
- 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 the泭Department officially adopted the泭做厙TV Portrait of a Graduate.泭The泭Portrait of a Graduate泭serves 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.
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- Media Literacy Toolkit
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New Yorks 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
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- Student Well-being
The 做厙TV 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 our泭School Mental Health Education泭滄梗莉梯硃眶梗.
- Digital Learning Resources泭Website
- 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.泭

