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By Jahanara Ullah, PhD,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore School Health Program  Queens Voice  August 20, 2025 NEW YORK  - The transition from summer to school routine is an adjustment that can lead to conflict or trigger anxiety.  Children might be anticipating big changes, such as going to a new school or meeting new teachers. Kids who learn differently might become anxious about keeping up with their academics or fitting in with their peers. Caregivers often struggle to get kids back on an earlier sleep and wake schedule.  Montefiore School Health Program supports caregivers in the back-to-school transition to support the overall well-being of kids and families. Here are some tips that can help you and your child lay the foundation for a successful school year.  1. Start the transition to school-mode e...

Mayor Bill de Blasio announces the new phased in schedule for reopening NYC schools. -Photo by Mayor's Office Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs Students Head Back on Monday    Staggered School Openings for Rest Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, September 17, 2020 Back to School will be delayed for the vast majority of NYC school children with half returning September 29 and the rest returning on October 1st.  Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs students will return to the classroom on Monday.  Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plan for a phased schedule for children to return to the classroom as well as the hiring of 2,500 additional teachers.  “For months, teachers, principals and school staff have been working hard to make sure our students have the education they deserve while putting health and safety first,” de Blasio said. “Today, we are announcing the latest in our larger plan to re-open schools the right way and give working class families the in-...