NYSRA News

NYSRA's annual conference will be held in Manhattan. 

Additional details will be posted here as they become available.

Hunter College

695 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10065

November 6-8, 2026

This year’s theme, Playful Literacies!, asks educators to consider how we engage students in literacy learning through creativity, engagement, and exploration.  

"Meaningful play is not separate from learning. It is learning. The New York State Play-Based Learning | New York State Education Department  and guidance document Understanding the Value of Play from Birth Through 3rd Grade promote that play is a vehicle for learning and social development and that children learn best when they are engaged in active, social, experiential learning opportunities. We know this, right? But do we promote it? Live it? Experience it?  Opportunities abound…  "  - Dr. Sheri B. Voss, NYSRA President

Read more about Play-Based Learning here.