ALT Seated attendees of the first NYC Reads Literacy Leadership Series session of the year which the Office of Multilingual Learners is presenting at.

ALT Seated attendees of the first NYC Reads Literacy Leadership Series session of the year which the Office of Multilingual Learners is presenting at.

ALT Seated attendees of the first NYC Reads Literacy Leadership Series session of the year which the Office of Multilingual Learners is presenting at.

ALT A bulletin board with text. Text reads, "NYC Public Schools Proud." The Office of Multilingual Learners is participating in NYCPS' back to school campaign.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, “Congratulations to the 2026 NYCPS Visual Arts Contest Winning Artist!”

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, “Puzzle Project” by an artist named Koey Xue. Graphic includes an artwork in which different puzzle pieces of people working together to form a whole picture. We all have an equal role in building a strong community and a peaceful world.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, “Together for Peace” by an artist named Yanfei Chen. Graphic includes an artwork in which two figures who are joining their hands together to support Earth. The two figures are separated by different shades of color to symbolize hope versus universal suffering.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, “Piece the World Together” by an artist named Daryna Prymak. Graphic includes an artwork in which people of different ages, cultures, nationalities, and life circumstances are gathered together in a table. They are all reaching for Earth, which is in the center of the table.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, "Join NYC Civic Corps."

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, "Support Multilingual and Immigrant Students in NYC Public Schools." Text is informing the public of NYC Civic Corps which is a 10 month paid service term.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, "Benefits include" and lists how examples such as public service experience, a $24,500 stipend, and more.

ALT Graphic with text. Text reads, "How to Apply" and provides a step by step process on how to apply.

ALT Graphic with text. The text reads “Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month.” There is an illustration of a blue laptop and the screen on the laptop reads “Keep in touch with the Office of Multilingual Learners through our social media platforms.” Logos of Instagram and X are included.

ALT Text reads, “Spotlight: The importance of Plyer versus DOE (1982).” There is an illustration of a spotlight with yellow light.

ALT Text about the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court Case of Plyler v. DOE. There is an image of a male student holding the American flag and his classmates pledging allegiance.

ALT Text about how New York City Public Schools welcome all students. For instance, providing resources in 13 citywide languages.

ALT Text about how New York City Public Schools supports all students equally. For instance, free lunches, transportation, and school programming.

ALT Text reads, “Spotlight: The importance of Lau versus Nicholas (1974).” There is an illustration of a spotlight with yellow light.

ALT Text about the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case of Lau v. Nicholas. There is an image of Chinese American students smiling for a class photo.

ALT Text reads, “Impact in NYCPS.” The case of Lau versus Nicholas led to another important decision in NYC called the ASPIRA Consent Decree.

ALT Text reads, “ENL & Bilingual Teachers! Looking for a summer job?” The text includes information for teachers to apply to the TESOL posting on the Summer Jobs Portal by April 30. There is a logo of the Summer Rising program on the bottom right.

ALT Text reads, “New York State Seal of Biliteracy. “ There is a parenthesis and inside it says NYSSB. There is also an illustration of a spotlight with yellow light.

ALT Text reads, “Intent of the NYYSB.” Text includes information about the New York State Seal of Biliteracy such as 221 high schools now offer the NYSSB.

ALT Text reads, “Did you know?” Text includes information about the NYSSB and how it is valuable to our global economy.

ALT Text reads, “Spotlight: Parents, learn how to support your child’s English Language Development Curriculum.”

ALT Text reads, “Support Learning through Daily Activities.” Text includes resources that support your child to practice English anywhere such as maps, games, and other media.

ALT Text reads, “Read, Talk, and Explore Together.” Text includes the importance of speaking, reading and learning in your home language to improve your English.

ALT Text reads, “Additional Resources.” Text encourages parents interested in learning more to read the NYCPS Family Guide to English as a New Language.