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SHSAT rescheduled for NYC students after technical issue
New York City public schools students will need to retake the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) after tech issues derailed Saturday's exam.
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New York City public schools students will need to retake the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) after tech issues derailed Saturday's exam.
A nonprofit found more than 138,000 New York City public school students experienced homelessness during the last school year. That's about 1 in every 8 students.
The NYPD is now turning to education, taking the message of the dangers of the disturbing trend into schools. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A partnership between the Billion Oyster Project and NYC Ferry aims to put about 10,000 students a year on the water to learn about marine ecology, oyster restoration and maritime career opportunities.
A new program will bring thousands of students onto a boat to learn about marine science. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Parents at New York City public school are outraged after learning the man accused of murdering a woman on a Brooklyn jogging path was an employee at their children's school. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Some Queens parents say they were blindsided by the announcement that Christ the King Kids daycare and pre-K will close for good next year.
Families in Queens say they were shocked to learn that their beloved preschool plans to close next year. Now, they're pressing for answers as they urge the school to reconsider. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Several children at a party at a Queens middle school suffered effects of food poisoning Friday, police say.
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution expressing no confidence in the university's administration, including Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators.
The Cyberarts Studio Academy in Brooklyn was on the verge of closing, with absenteeism and a low graduation rate plaguing its students just four years ago.
The Cyberarts Studio Academy in Brooklyn was on the verge of closing, with absenteeism and a low graduation rate plaguing its students just four years ago. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge has more on its remarkable turnaround.
CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley spoke to students in Harlem who are learning about why their vote matters.
The Bronx teen was killed on his way to school last week and police are still searching for three teen suspects. On Monday, students held a vigil just steps away from the high school the victim attended. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The city announced that 10,000 new spots will be added across the city for free childcare for 2-year-olds. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Department of Education said it will recommend the Board of Regents leave decisions on employee clothing, including apparel displaying offensive indigenous imagery, to local school districts. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
They are opening up another 10,000 2-K seats next year. The mayor called the move historic and the governor touted it as part of her plan to make New York affordable for young parents. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The New York State Department of Education said Monday it will recommend that the Board of Regents now leave decisions on whether or not to use Native American imagery in sports logo to local school districts.
The Department of Education said Monday it will recommend that the Board of Regents now leave decisions on whether or not to use Native American imagery in sports logo to local school districts. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the second phase of the free 2-K program with additional seats starting in fall 2027.