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Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? We asked New Yorkers to share their advice for the men an women charged with educating our kids now.
Inspector Kevin Taylor is head of the NYPD School Safety Division, which is responsible for the nearly 1 million students. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
It could be weeks before school bus drivers ultimately decide to go on strike, Banks said.
The schools chancellor shared the update Friday morning in Harlem. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest developments.
More than 900,000 kids returned to New York City public schools Thursday.
New York City public schools are back in session, but they're dealing with some hot weather and air conditioning challenges. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Whether it was inside schools, while outdoor dining or just strolling around the five boroughs, New Yorkers dealt with tough conditions on Thursday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Overall, it was a successful first day across the five boroughs, but some students and families experienced problems. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The start of the school year comes with some hurdles, including the high temperatures and the possibility of a bus drivers strike in the weeks ahead.
CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at P.S. 121 in the Bronx, along with the mayor and schools chancellor.
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew are welcoming students back for another school year this morning at P.S. 121 Throop in the Bronx.
While school buses will be rolling as normal, that may not be the case in the weeks ahead. Schools are also making some changes because of the extreme heat. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
The union representing bus drivers says buses will roll for the first days of school this week, but what comes next remains to be sorted out.
School buses will run normally for the first day of school Thursday and Friday as well, but there's no guarantee for the following week and those after. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest developments.
Schools Chancellor David Banks said negotiators are working to quell a work stoppage could affect 4,400 bus routes.
Chancellor David Banks said the district has enrolled 1,000 new students this summer and 20,000 since last summer.
Students are due back in class Thursday, with the looming threat of a bus strike that could impact 80,000 students. CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer is on the story.
A threat of a school bus strike is on hold, for now, but the Department of Education faces other unique challenges this academic year.
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.
Schools Chancellor David Banks spoke with us about what parents and students can expect before they head back to school later this week.
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118.
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
Officials say one change that's being implemented this year is a new door locking system.
The New York City Department of Education says 80,000 students get to and from school via a school bus. About 25,000 have special needs.
New York City Public School students should expect some changes when classes begin next Thursday. CBS New York's Dave Carlin shows us what city leaders are planning, including new safety measures. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qV9W4u
