1st day of school in Newark brings longer hours
It's the first day of school in New Jersey's biggest district, where students will have longer hours for 2024. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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It's the first day of school in New Jersey's biggest district, where students will have longer hours for 2024. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Newark's 63 public schools will have longer days that run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. this school year. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more on the change.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
CBS News New York's series on Back to School continues with tips on how to get organized now before the chaos of school starts.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu speaks to a professional about how to best prepare children for work at home and at school.
Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer of Scholastic Education Solutions joins CBS New York to discuss ways parents can get kids reading more this school year.
Dave Giffen, the Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless talks about their Project: Back to School campaign.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators broke out in cheers Wednesday night after the university president announced she would step down. CBS New York's Christian Fan has the latest.
Columbia University is limiting campus access to only those with a school ID or pre-registered guests.
Trae Bodge, Smart Shopping Expert at Truetrae.com joins CBS New York to discuss back to school shopping tips.
"This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country," former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Esther Bishop has been a crossing guard in Brooklyn, New York, for 15 years. Known as "Star," she dances at her intersection to make sure drivers notice her and to bring cheer to the kids crossing the street. CBS New York's Steve Overmeyer has the story.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the age kids begin school and cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live with the students and staff at Phillipsburg High School, where they are all about inclusion.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live with the students and staff at Phillipsburg High School, where they are all about inclusion.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live with the students and staff at Phillipsburg High School, where they are all about inclusion.
Phillipsburg High School in New Jersey recently held its annual Inclusion Week to make sure every student feels seen, heard and valued. CBS New York's Chris Wragge is live with the students and staff for Class Act.
Phillipsburg High School in New Jersey holds an annual Inclusion Week as a way to get students to believe in the good in the world, and make sure every student feels seen, heard and valued. CBS New York's Chris Wragge is live with the students and staff for Class Act.
The New York City Council announced Tuesday new projections that the city will bring in an additional $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025. This additional money is on top of what was predicted by Mayor Eric Adams' budget office. Jacques Jiha, the city's budget director joins CBS New York to discuss.
Our next Class Act with Chris Wragge visit takes us to a school on the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border.
CBS New York's Class Act is headed to Phillipsburg, New Jersey this Friday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Phillipsburg High School this Friday in New Jersey to meet some incredible and inclusive students.
