New York City to enroll migrant children in public schools
New York City leaders have been urging the Texas governor to stop busing migrants. But as the school year approaches, the city has a plan for the children.
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New York City leaders have been urging the Texas governor to stop busing migrants. But as the school year approaches, the city has a plan for the children.
Interested families can begin the application process today.
Teachers will use a guide that includes profiles of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. to launch a pilot program in social studies and literacy units.
New York City students danced and sang inside Tweed Hall on Thursday to celebrate AAPI heritage. Starting in the fall, each grade will be learning about it, CBS2's Liza Rozner reports.
One event scheduled before Tuesday's massacre took on a new sense of urgency.
It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.
The mayor says New York City will assess all public school students for dyslexia and provide targeted, specialized instruction to help them reach their full potential.
The mayor is raising the specter of a return to the bad old days of corruption, politics, and bureaucracy if Albany fails to act.
It happened around 7:40 a.m. before students arrived at the school on Theriot Avenue near Soundview Avenue.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says by expanding the program to all districts, it will expand diversity.
CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the announcement and what it means for families.
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks made the announcement Thursday morning.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks plans to reinstate the Gifted and Talented program, sources tell CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Banks said he plans on making changes in the future, saying the current process is too complicated and he wants to make it easier.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says it was the right move given the applications are due tomorrow.
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks speak at Bayside High School in Queens.
"There are huge parts of the system which have been broken for a long time and need to change," Banks said.
New York City's new schools chancellor gave the Department of Education he inherited a failing grade. CBS2's John Dias reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks attends ribbon cutting at school nurse training facility in Manhattan.
The chancellor will appear at a ribbon cutting Thursday for the next generation of school nurses. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
After two months as New York City's schools chancellor, David Banks gave a scathing review of the Department of Education. His revamping plans include more school safety officers and ending the mismanagement he says leads to low graduation rates; CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City's schools chancellor shared his vision Wednesday for the city's Department of Education.
New York City's schools chancellor shares his vision for the city's public school system in an address.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will lay out his vision Wednesday for the city's public schools.
Banks outlined four pillars of his plan, including "reimagining the student experience," with a focus on career pathways, civic education, wellness and more.
