New York City Department of Education
Overview
 
The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is the branch of municipal government in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...

 that manages the city's public school system. It is the largest school system in the United States
United States
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, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,700 separate schools. The department covers all five boroughs of New York City.

The department is run by the New York City Schools Chancellor.
 
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