NYC officials detail plan to educate thousands of migrant children
Since the start of the summer, busloads of migrants have been arriving in the city, including thousands of children.
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Since the start of the summer, busloads of migrants have been arriving in the city, including thousands of children.
Officials are expected to discuss their evolving plan to deal with migrant children sent here from southern states. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The language barrier and lack of bilingual teachers are among the biggest challenges, according to educators
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is working to find solutions, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Project Pivot will connect 138 schools to organizations that provide critical social and academic interventions.
The Adams administration announced changes to the controversial high school admissions policies by putting more emphasis on good grades.
Some parents don't think the changes go far enough, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Schools Chancellor David Banks says the department is making good on a promise made back in March to make the process more community driven.
The New York City Department of Education is rolling out new policies for middle and high school admissions, following through on a promise made back in March to make the process more community driven.
If you're in class, no vaccine is necessary, but for some extracurricular activities, the rules change.
Some New York City public school students and their parents say it's time to get rid of certain vaccination requirements, especially the ones for after-school activities. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The curriculum is launching in select schools this fall before expanding citywide in 2024.
Another phase of the effort will help students graduate with college credits.
The change will be implemented gradually over a five-year period beginning in September 2023.
Thursday was the first day of school for New York City's nearly 1 million public school students and also for Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on their chance to turn campaign promises into reality.
The mayor, schools chancellor and police commissioner broke down their plan to make this a smoother and safer year.
More than a million students headed back into the classroom Thursday in New York City. As Zinnia Maldonado reports, city officials broke down their plan to make this a smoother and safer year.
CBS2's John Dias caught up with some before the big day about what their concerns are for the year ahead.
CBS2's John Dias caught up with some earlier this week to talk to them before the big day about what their concerns are for the year ahead.
From school shootings, to COVID and potential learning loss, CBS2's John Dias catches up with parents ahead of the first day of school in New York City.
New York City public schools are ready to welcome back more than one million students for the first day of school Thursday. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on the security measures put in place.
The city is gearing up to welcome more than 1 million public school students back into classrooms.
Safety is certainly top of mind as more than 1 million New York City Public School students get ready for their first day Thursday. CBS2's Nick Caloway has details on the new security measures that will be in place.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks makes an announcement ahead of back-to-school tomorrow.
City schools open their doors tomorrow, and safety is a top priority. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
