Thousands of NYC families wait-listed for free 3-K program
More than 2,400 New York City children are now on the waitlist for the city's free 3-K program out of the 43,000 who applied.
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More than 2,400 New York City children are now on the waitlist for the city's free 3-K program out of the 43,000 who applied.
Over 2,000 New York City children have been wait-listed for 3-K, leaving families scrambling to find other child care options. This comes after Mayor Eric Adams promised every child who wanted a spot in the free program could have one. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The City Council is trying to get Mayor Adams to added more money to the budget for education programs.
Metal detectors were in place Wednesday at the High School of Graphic Communication Arts after two students were slashed and stabbed during a fight.
The mayor has already added $500, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor has already restored $500 million in funds, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks on his handling of antisemitism in the classroom, but not everyone is happy with his answers. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer and education reporter Doug Williams report.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks was grilled about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks testified about antisemitism in schools Wednesday during a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
Only 18% of New York City fourth graders were proficient in math, according to last year's test scores.
The New York City teachers union is urging Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Education to make reducing class sizes a priority. The United Federation of Teachers says 850 high schools have space right now to meet the limits and that funding is available to make it happen.
One of the organizations at the forefront of New York City's new reading curriculum is now asking the education department to focus on another subject -- math. New data shows city students are struggling in the subject. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is in Washington, preparing to testify before the same congressional committee that questioned college presidents on antisemitism. The focus this time is antisemitism in grades K-12. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to the chancellor about his testimony.
New York City Public Schools educational programs are getting over $500 million from the city.
New York City says it's committing more than $500 million to educational programs for public school students. Mayor Eric Adams says the programs were previously paid for by temporary stimulus dollars from the federal government.
All New York City public high schools are now teaching financial literacy in some form, with topics like inflation and the importance of saving money.
When you graduated from high school, did you know how to balance a checkbook or how to build your credit score? Now, all New York City public high schools are teaching financial literacy. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Mayor Adams disagreed with the report, adding officials should give more weight to the great strides New York City schools have made in test scores and graduation rates.
The Department of Education released the list of new schools coming the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
Students who applied to selective specialized schools and regular admission schools have until Friday to decide which they'd like to attend.
The New York City Department of Education says nine new schools will be opening citywide in the next school year. Seven of them will be in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger breaks it down.
Students who applied to selective specialized schools and regular admission schools have until Friday to decide which they'd like to attend. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
As CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's a common sight: Children selling snacks on the streets and subways instead of spending their days at school.
