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With incumbent Mayor Eric Adams leaving the race, it means someone new will be taking over the school system.
The federal DOE demanded that city schools stop adhering to a state law that allows transgender students to use bathrooms or facilities that align with their gender identity.
The DOE says outdated numbers don't reflect progress, but it has internal data that does.
Is the DOE failing students with special needs? Last week, we told you how frustrated families often seek court medication but say they don't get solutions. Thursday, DOE officials appeared in front of a federal judge defending improvements they've made. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams has the story.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
They say it takes four to five hours per day for their developmentally disabled child to get to and from school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
As NYC public school students returned to class Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul had a surprise to help usher in the new statewide ban on cellphones.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Students across the five boroughs returned to the classroom on Thursday, and handed in electronic devices like phones, smart watches and tablets. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has more on how it went.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to students and parents about the new rule, while Natalie Duddridge was on hand for the first day in classrooms in Jersey City.
Local News NYC students head back to school, now with cellphone-free classrooms newyork By Updated on: September 4, 2025 / 7:31 AM EDT / CBS New York The first day of school for New York City students is here. Several new schools open Thursday, and students will have to adjust to a new rule – a statewide ban on cellphones during school hours.
The Yankees partnered with New York City Public Schools for a back-to-school resource fair at Yankee Stadium on Friday. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the event helped parents save and build a cushion for the surprises that can blow up a budget.
While it's just too early to know the impact it will have, CBS News New York's Doug Williams explains what it could mean for mental health, classroom interactions, and social media addiction.
As part of CBS News New York's back-to-school series this week, we spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
It's not just students who are using it. A growing number of teachers, principals and administrators are, as well. CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
Immigration advocates rallied on the steps of the NYC Department of Education demanding ICE immediately release a Brooklyn student in custody.
NYC Public Schools are enacting a cellphone ban, as part of a new statewide law to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
Mayor Eric Adams announced late Wednesday night that every New York City Public School will have to comply with the state mandate to ban cell phones during school hours.
Aviles-Ramos started mid-school year after David Banks retired amid his involvement in the Adams investigation.
Thursday was the last day of school for New York City public school students, and the end of the first year under the leadership of Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos — but will it be the last? In an exclusive interview, she told CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams more time would mean more change.
NYC public schools are open for the last day of school today. See the full 2024-2025 academic calendar.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the mayor's plan and what it means for parents and students.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a look at what this means for students, teachers and staff.
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
