
Reading, math scores fell sharply for 9-year-olds during pandemic, data show
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
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Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
More than 100 schools in Philadelphia will dismiss early on Wednesday due to a lack of functioning air conditioning in the heat.
Nearly four million students nationwide are expected to learn at home this upcoming school year.
Students struggled with remote learning, leading to many to fall behind in their education.
"Keeping students in school has really helped with mental health and emotional well-being."
Back-to-school spending in total is expected to match the record high set in 2021: $37 billion.
Nationally, there are more than 280,000 fewer public-school teachers than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nationwide, there are at least 280,000 fewer public school teachers than there were before the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Many teachers, school leaders and state legislators have been pushing for tighter cellphone restrictions — but in some instances, they've been met with fierce opposition.
The Washington Post has spent years compiling a database of all known U.S. school shootings since Columbine in 1999, and found that more than 311,000 children have been exposed to gun violence in school. John Woodrow Cox, one of the reporters who worked to gather that data and the author of "Children Under Fire: An American Crisis," joined Tanya Rivero to discuss the findings and why the federal government does not track school shootings.
A nonprofit is trying to recruit more Black men into the profession to give more students of color a sense of belonging.
Typically quiet school board meetings have turned hostile across in many communities, with heated debates over hot-button political issues like critical race theory, book bans and mask mandates. A nationwide group of women called "Red Wine and Blue" is working to change the national conversation. The group's chief content officer Beverly Batte joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
On Wednesday, President Biden extended the pause on federal student loa repayments another 90 days, until May 1, 2022. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News' Elise Preston discuss the extension and the pressure the president is facing to address student loan debt on a larger scale.
Across the nation, schools are experiencing a shortage of teachers and critical staff. Janet Shamlian speaks with some of the educators forced to take on multiple roles.
There are new signs that congressional Democrats may be nearing an agreement on President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. A key part of that plan is universal pre-kindergarten. A CBS News poll shows that two-thirds of Americans support it. Nancy Cordes has more.
Camden Prep was struggling until a group of educators led by principal Susanna Tagoe stepped in. It's now the highest performing school in the area.
This year, typical back-to-school jitters combined with the uncertainties of the pandemic are leaving some families more anxious than usual. Ericka Souter, a parenting expert and author of "How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide," joined CBSN to discuss some tips for managing the stress.
Up to 250 personnel have been made available in the state to help with the staffing shortage.
New York City, which has the largest school system in the country, reopened for in-person learning. Meg Oliver shares more on what's being done to keep students and staff safe amid the pandemic.
The chancellor in the nation's largest school district says the city will avoid COVID closures seen in other states because of New York's higher vaccination rates.
Nationwide, it is estimated that up to 3 million children stopped attending school or online classes after the pandemic shutdowns last year.
Experts say adolescent wellness is as vulnerable to academic pressure as it is to poverty, trauma and discrimination – and that students from high-achieving schools are at greater risk of substance abuse, depression and anxiety than the national norm.
The Broward County School Board voted overwhelmingly to require students to wear masks even though the state has banned mask mandates amid a COVID surge from the Delta variant.
Newsom said the vaccine requirement is a "a sustainable way to keep schools open."
Lila Hartley said she is worried about her 10-year-old brother, who is ineligible for a vaccine.
President Joe Biden will tout the American story of "progress and resilience" in the State of the Union, which begins at 9 p.m. ET.
Constituents delivered petitions to House leaders seeking Santos' expulsion from Congress after he admitted to fabricating parts of his life.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
Evacuation orders were issued on Sunday ahead of a possible train car explosion with toxic chemicals, officials said.
The mushroom gained its other popular nickname "Devil's Cigar" because of it's dark brown color and 3-4 inch fuzzy capsule.
The agency cited preliminary data from 2022, which tracked the unseasonably early rise of invasive group A strep infections alongside other respiratory diseases.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
The lawsuit claims Sean Guetschow had a reputation for having a short temper and that the city failed to train him in interacting with children in a school setting.
Raheem Taylor, who previously went by the first name Leonard, long maintained that he was in California at the time of the four killings for which he was convicted.
President Joe Biden will tout the American story of "progress and resilience" in the State of the Union, which begins at 9 p.m. ET.
Constituents delivered petitions to House leaders seeking Santos' expulsion from Congress after he admitted to fabricating parts of his life.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
As states' "rainy day funds" reach a record, some state leaders want to eliminate their income tax entirely.
Tech giant is building artificial intelligence directly into Bing, CEO Satya Nadella tells "CBS Mornings."
President Joe Biden will tout the American story of "progress and resilience" in the State of the Union, which begins at 9 p.m. ET.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders, a former Trump spokeswoman, will be delivering the Republican response.
Constituents delivered petitions to House leaders seeking Santos' expulsion from Congress after he admitted to fabricating parts of his life.
President Biden is expected to argue his administration is disrupting the trafficking of fentanyl, including by increasing scanning technology at official border crossings.
1 in 4 parents has had to quit a job because of child care problems, according to the study.
The agency cited preliminary data from 2022, which tracked the unseasonably early rise of invasive group A strep infections alongside other respiratory diseases.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rising popularity of weight loss drugs, who is eligible and the costs.
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
Tens of thousands more were injured, and rescuers were still racing to find survivors under the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings.
"I know they're alive but there's no one to rescue them," said one desperate man, listening to his family's pleas for help from under the rubble.
So far, data shows that the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey may be the second-deadliest to occur worldwide in the past decade.
Entertainment giant has previously faced accusations of self-censorship for taking down "Simpsons" episode in deference to China.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Entertainment giant has previously faced accusations of self-censorship for taking down "Simpsons" episode in deference to China.
Jordan is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut in "Creed III." He's also starring in the movie.
Michael B. Jordan talks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his directorial debut in "Creed III."
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
Beyonce took home her 32nd Grammy Award on Sunday, making her the most decorated artist in the award show's history. Janet Shamlian shares more on the music industry's biggest night.
Microsoft unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine as it seeks to gain an edge in the industry. The company's Bing search engine will soon integrate some of the popular AI technology known as ChatGPT. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Tech giant is building artificial intelligence directly into Bing, CEO Satya Nadella tells "CBS Mornings."
Microsoft has unveiled an advanced version of its search engine Bing – complete with ChatGPT-like technology.
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total to 92 moons -- more than any planet in our solar system.
Some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government, in the quakes that have so far killed more than 6,000.
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Raheem Taylor, who previously went by the first name Leonard, long maintained that he was in California at the time of the four killings for which he was convicted.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a Democrat, and Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, joined CBS News to discuss their cities' needs ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington.
Multiple bystanders were integral in disarming the alleged attacker, Isaiah Trotman, 31, charging documents said.
Each officer will likely receive a final statement of charges, outlining policy violations tied to Nichols' death, by the end of the week.
Fred Bandy, Jr., and John Wayne Lehman, both 67, were arrested and charged with murder on Monday in connection with the teen's death.
The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has some early excerpts from the president's State of the Union speech, plus details on who Mr. Biden has personally invited to Capitol Hill.
Raya Kenney is no stranger to Capitol Hill, but this will be her first time attending the State of the Union. The 21-year-old has long tried to convince Congress to establish a national memorial for the working women of World War II. Last year, Congress passed a bill to do so. Nikole Killion shares more.
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total to 92 moons -- more than any planet in our solar system.
Several more Memphis police officers could be charged in connection with the violent beating of Tyre Nichols, who died days after the incident, officials said Tuesday. Six Memphis officers have already been fired in the case, including five who are charged with second-degree murder.
Microsoft unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine as it seeks to gain an edge in the industry. The company's Bing search engine will soon integrate some of the popular AI technology known as ChatGPT. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.