Nonprofit aims to recruit more Black male teachers
A nonprofit is trying to recruit more Black men into the profession to give more students of color a sense of belonging.
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.
An emergency rule in Florida will allow parents to use vouchers to transfer children out of public schools that require masks, but not everyone agrees with the move.
This year, more than half of shoppers have already started buying supplies — but what they're getting is a lesson in rising prices.
A national pediatricians group recommended that children over the age of 2 wear masks when they go back to school, even if they're vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall.
That drop is "larger than anything we have seen in years," National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Executive Director Doug Shapiro warned on CBSN Monday.
Immersive forest schools, in which students are instructed outside rather than in classrooms, have become a learning experience for many – and have added benefits in a time of pandemic.
With the nation's daily coronavirus case count down and with more vaccines secured, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking toward a step-by-step process to reopening schools. They have unveiled a new roadmap showing how it can be done. Michael George reports.
The largest publisher of children's books and magazines in the world, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, offers millions of students a kid's-eye view of history and culture, and an understanding of sometimes difficult events.
New studies suggest the disruption to in-person education is taking a heavy toll, from higher rates of failing grades to increased mental health incidents
"There was no right answer. You weren't going to win if you sent your kids to school or if you kept your kids home."
A Michigan man appearing virtually in a Washtenaw County court hearing earlier this month was ordered by a judge to turn himself in after his camera showed him actively driving under a suspended license.
The first day of jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial ended without a verdict as jurors asked to review several portions of testimony.
Although 8 out of 10 companies say they have lost talent because of their RTO policy, the majority of business leaders support the mandates.
U.S. National Park Service officials say an unoccupied house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
American Airlines shares plummet after CEO acknowledges stumble ahead of the lucrative summer travel season.
The 911 S5 Botnet deployed 19 million compromised IP addresses in over 190 countries, using them to carry out bomb threats, fraud, child exploitation and more, the Justice Department said.
The deliberately distressed sneakers, made to look pre-worn, have found a market among A-list celebs and younger consumers.
The fast-food giant is doing its best to keep prices reasonable for consumers, says McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger.
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani energy company and a bank in Mexico.
A Michigan man appearing virtually in a Washtenaw County court hearing earlier this month was ordered by a judge to turn himself in after his camera showed him actively driving under a suspended license.
The first day of jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial ended without a verdict as jurors asked to review several portions of testimony.
Although 8 out of 10 companies say they have lost talent because of their RTO policy, the majority of business leaders support the mandates.
U.S. National Park Service officials say an unoccupied house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
American Airlines shares plummet after CEO acknowledges stumble ahead of the lucrative summer travel season.
A CBS News investigation found concerns over care emerged after a for-profit chain took over some California nursing homes.
Although 8 out of 10 companies say they have lost talent because of their RTO policy, the majority of business leaders support the mandates.
American Airlines shares plummet after CEO acknowledges stumble ahead of the lucrative summer travel season.
The deliberately distressed sneakers, made to look pre-worn, have found a market among A-list celebs and younger consumers.
The fast-food giant is doing its best to keep prices reasonable for consumers, says McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger.
The first day of jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial ended without a verdict as jurors asked to review several portions of testimony.
While Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan survived the runoff, six of the eight Republican incumbents on Tuesday night lost to challengers.
The 911 S5 Botnet deployed 19 million compromised IP addresses in over 190 countries, using them to carry out bomb threats, fraud, child exploitation and more, the Justice Department said.
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani energy company and a bank in Mexico.
RFK Jr. is accusing CNN of differing standards for him versus former President Donald Trump and President Biden in the June 27 presidential debate criteria.
Are you aware of the impact food has on your dental health? Dental experts share some tips on food to be aware of and how to protect your teeth from damage.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Since the introduction of a 2020 law imposed by Beijing, Hong Kong authorities have severely limited free speech and assembly under the rubric of maintaining national security.
A substation in Delhi gave a preliminary reading of 126.1 degrees Fahrenheit this week amid a heat wave.
The horses were found "carefully" arranged and had all been "buried simultaneously," researchers said, but there were scarce clues left as to how and why the animals died.
"A person ended up in a running aircraft engine," Dutch flagship carrier KLM said in a statement.
Analysis of images of shrapnel gathered at the scene of an Israeli strike in Rafah on Sunday showed evidence of a bomb that was a U.S.-made GBU-39
"The bride looked gorgeous and Jake is as happy as can be," Jon Bon Jovi said.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year.
Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book "Camino Ghosts" is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the important history behind the book.
The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft is scheduled to be carried into space on a SpaceX rocket in September.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution.
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
A Michigan man appearing virtually in a Washtenaw County court hearing earlier this month was ordered by a judge to turn himself in after his camera showed him actively driving under a suspended license.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in court Wednesday as his new lawyers with the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested DNA evidence from the original investigation. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
The U.S. has returned millions of dollars worth of stolen artifacts to Italy. The collection includes hundreds of trafficked valuables, from tiny Roman coins to life-size bronze statues. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Chad Daybell married Lori Vallow two weeks after the death of his wife, Tammy Daybell. The bodies of Vallow's children were found on his property months after they were reported missing.
A judge presiding over convicted killer Scott Peterson's latest bid for a new trial on Wednesday afternoon ruled that only one piece of evidence will be allowed a new round of DNA testing.
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
A district judge in Ann Arbor, Michigan was shocked when a man with a suspended driver's license joined a court Zoom call while driving a car. At one point the judge says, "I don't even know why he would do that."
College athletics will soon change forever thanks to a new pay structure for schools and athletes. That's because the NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle multiple antitrust claims. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in court Wednesday as his new lawyers with the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested DNA evidence from the original investigation. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
The U.S. has returned millions of dollars worth of stolen artifacts to Italy. The collection includes hundreds of trafficked valuables, from tiny Roman coins to life-size bronze statues. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Several independent weapons experts told CBS News that images gathered from the blast site of Sunday's Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which killed dozens of Palestinians, shows clear evidence that an American-made GBU-39 warhead was used in the attack. Imtiaz Tyab reports from East Jerusalem.