On Call with Dr. Kumar: Screen time conversations for back to school
Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
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Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
New York City officials made a subway safety announcement Tuesday ahead of back to school later this week.
CBS New York's Cindy Hsu sits down with the New York City schools chancellor ahead of the first day of school later this week.
While back-to-school can be an exciting time for many students, others could be reluctant to return because of bullying. We spoke with Stomp Out Bullying Founder and CEO Ross Ellis for some advice.
Schools Chancellor David Banks spoke with us about what parents and students can expect before they head back to school later this week.
A new law passed in New Jersey will take the financial burden off some students a year from now. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
As students head back to school, CBS New York is partnering with Big Russ Barber Shop to offer free hairs for thousands of students.
is the first day of school for students in New Jersey's largest school system. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks spoke about safety on school campuses Friday.
One change being implemented this year is new door-locking systems.
New York City schools are back in session next week, and here at CBS New York we know we are #BetterTogether. So we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop to give dozens of students a fresh start this fall.
The chancellor is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. about his plans to help the children of asylum seekers.
We hosted our morning show live from five different schools last year to highlight outstanding teachers, students, teams and programs. Now we're looking for more schools to visit this fall.
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with some precautions we should all be taking.
We're getting ready for back-to-school, and this year might be a huge step for your child -- walking to school, whether alone or with friends.
A second meeting was held in Paterson on Tuesday to update parents from Paterson Public School No. 3 on what's in store for their children once the school year starts.
We find out how eye health can impact childhood development and learning.
Experts stress the important of open communication, saying a child is never too young to say "no" to unhealthy habits. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Part of the first-floor ceiling collapsed on July 28, according to school officials. No one was hurt, but repairs are needed before anyone can reenter. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Experts predict this back to school season could set a new record, but not one parents will be happy about. CBS New York's John Dias has a look at the numbers.
Kipp NYC operates 18 free public charter schools throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Three of the grand prize winners -- Janassia Wood, Marissa Wilcher and Melanie Barrett -- spoke with us about the program, along with its head Tamika McReynolds and HOT 97 DJ Wallah.
A new education report finds despite billions of dollars to curb pandemic-related learnign loss, students are still struggling.
Budget cuts threaten to bounce a popular music teacher from his position at a Brooklyn elementary school, but some parents are stepping in to stop it. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled against the Biden administration's plan to cancel student loans, millions of borrowers have a lot of questions. We hear from CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger for her answers.
