With May 1 decision deadline looming at many colleges, FAFSA delays persist
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid was revamped last year, but it wasn't made widely available until January, three months later than usual.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid was revamped last year, but it wasn't made widely available until January, three months later than usual.
The DOE is looking into whether schools violated their legal obligations to protect students from discrimination.
The U.S. DOE is investigating seven schools nationwide for incidents of alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Reining in the budget will be one of the top priorities faced by new schools chancellor David Banks.
Goldstein allegedly solicited and accepted bribes in a scheme to steer food contracts to the company of three co-defendants.
Under previous restrictions, high-risk sports like basketball, volleyball and wrestling were allowed, but only outdoors.
According to the DOE, the removal of geographic priorities directly resulted in increased choices for more high school students.
In June 2020, CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer told us about $800,000 worth of food meant for New York City's students left in a warehouse when schools closed because of the pandemic.
The results show the percentage of Black and Latino students receiving offers is down again. Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is calling on the state to eliminate the test.
The USDE is suggesting states push testing to summer or fall, shorten the exam or give it remotely.
At least 60,000 New York City public school students still do not have an iPad or Chromebook, months after the pandemic first started and just days after city public schools went all-remote for the second time this calendar year.
CBS2 has reported on schools that don't have proper ventilation systems, so windows are left open to protect against coronavirus.
Teacher Jia Lee says on a rainy day two weeks ago, the temperature in her classroom at the Earth School dipped into the low 50s. Without an HVAC system or HEPA purifier, she says opening windows is her only option.
Homeless families say they're facing an uphill battle to get their kids online for school, and the problems leave them worried they could lose their kids.
Repeatedly asked for public school attendance numbers, the mayor again argued they fluctuate so wildly he needs even more time.
According to coronavirus tracking from March 16 to April 10, officials say the toll includes 21 teachers and 22 classroom aides across all five boroughs.
Monday through Friday, adults and children can pick up three meals at a time and no adult will be turned away.
Here's a look at parents across the Tri-State Area are sharing resources online to build and expand their districts' learning plans.
Students at the Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science in East Harlem say a man walked into the cafeteria at around 8 a.m. who wasn't supposed to be there, and then he started grabbing an 11-year-old girl.
A spokesperson for the Department of Education says he was terminated after the city learned of his arrest in Wisconsin.
Sources say Lemon allegedly engaged in sex acts with the girl in the basement of P.S. 59 multiple times in June. The victim was not a special needs student.
The principal of the high school the 1980's cult classic "Fame" was based on is resigning.
Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management told parents at a meeting last month that they won't be renewing the school's lease after decades in the neighborhood.
Astoria resident Yanina Calabro says she drives her children to and from school because their bus is completely unreliable.
Find out how to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. the Connecticut Sun tonight.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Former President Donald Trump's pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office will take place virtually on Monday.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
Drivers should expect lane closures and delays at the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge this week around New York City.
New York police are investigating after a 33-year-old man shot his brother, mother and then himself on Saturday night.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
Morning showers will be followed by partly sunny skies on Monday.
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
Drivers should expect lane closures and delays at the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge this week around New York City.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
A huge fire destroyed a home, damaged others and caused hundreds of power outages in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday night.
New Jersey police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man with his department-issued firearm after a late-night crash in Camden County.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
Former President Donald Trump's pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office will take place virtually on Monday.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before a Republican-controlled congressional subcommittee, but likely not until after former President Donald Trump is sentenced in July.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982.
"Piece by Piece" will feature Pharrell Williams voicing himself in animated LEGO form, accompanied by some A-list collaborators from his chart-topping career.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
The Yankees hit three homers in their 6-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos' bases-loaded slow roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play for the Mets in London.
Harlem's historic Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the opening of new stages and plans for renovations under new leadership.
A Brooklyn community is on edge after a mosque in their neighborhood was vandalized, the latest in a rise of suspected New York City hate crimes in 2024.
The program is free and all specialized bikes are provided to riders when they arrive.
The Brooklyn Public Library is working hard to keep kids read all summer, and CBS New York is a proud partner in this effort.
A Brooklyn public school teacher got the ultimate surprise: a $25,000 award for going above and beyond for her students and fellow teachers.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram explores the Cost of Caregiving for those who are both raising children and taking care of their aging parents.
Nick Corasaniti, author of "I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony" joins CBS New York to discuss his new book.
Police officers said they encountered a bear at the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about June being Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
New York is making it easier for expecting mothers to access doulas and doctors appointments. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details from the governor's announcement.