Welcome back to the Pathways Learning Hub as we step into the 2026–2027 school year! Over the summer, thousands of educators, district leaders, higher education partners, employers, and community organizations came together at Summer Institute to map out bold possibilities for our students. Now, as a new academic year begins, we have the incredible opportunity to turn those summer plans into everyday practice—bringing to life the strategies and partnerships that can change the trajectory of our students' lives.
Our collective focus remains grounded in expanding economic mobility and driving true affordability for every young person we serve. By equipping students with meaningful credentials, real-world experiences, and clear postsecondary options, we ensure they graduate with the agency to thrive in college, career, and life. The work we do this year directly strengthens that bridge between high school expectations and lifelong success.
The Pathways Learning Hub is here to support you every step of the way—just as it did throughout the summer. Use this platform all year long to track upcoming professional learning, access high-impact tools, and stay connected to the key metrics that matter most for staff and student growth. Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and your unwavering partnership as we work together to build pathways that truly inspire.
Warmly,
Jane Martinez Dowling
Chief, Office of Student Pathways
The College and Career Planning Team is excited to announce that registration is now open for this year's College and Career Advising and Awareness Credential Catalog!
Explore the Credential Catalog to review available offerings, registration details, and expectations.
The Free Application window for NYCPS Seniors exploring CUNY options is already open!
Additionally, the Higher Education Services Corporation has published a list of dates for all NYS colleges and universities waiving application fees for Fall 2027 admissions - including SUNY schools 10/19-11/2
Civil Service exams are now free for NYC high school students (and first time test takers). With 80% of City jobs requiring candidates to pass a civil service exam, tne new fee waivers will open the door to public service for hundreds of thousands of students!
Tools and Resources
We focused on a few high-yield documents and tools you can use all year.
School-Specific Planning Workbooks
Data Portal by New Visions
Class of 26 Senior Survey Results
Vendor Table Resources
Workshop Materials
Visit our Summer Institute Workshops page to revisit the slides and handouts from every session.
District-Led Sessions have their own pages to help keep you connected to your Supertintendent's focus for the year.
shout out and thank you to Amanda, Mari, and Tunisia for sharing their first day decor!
The Pathways Learning Hub is not just a one way broadcast - we aim to use this space to showcase practices and practitioners doing inspiring new work at their schools.
If you've got work you want to show off, we'd love for you to share it here - or invite us to come out to special events and activities IRL!
Share your success stories and best practices, we'll spread the word and visit if calendars allow!