The Point: Chancellor David Banks on getting schools back on track after COVID

The Point: Schools Chancellor David Banks on getting schools on track post-COVID

The Point

David Banks is the "Energizer Bunny" of the New York City school system. He's innovative and is bringing change to a school system that is badly in need of an overhaul. 

Banks inherited a school system that was reeling from the effects of the COVID pandemic and remote learning. He rolled up his sleeves and, in the words of Mayor Eric Adams, is committed to "getting stuff done." 

Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Banks in the video player above or click here

Exclamation Point

In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Banks reveals his best and worst subjects in school. 

Exclamation Point: Banks on his best & worst subjects, favorite teams and more

Your Point

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and Hanukkah. Many New Yorkers are ready to embrace the holiday spirit.

Your Point: New Yorkers embrace holiday spirit

"The Point with Marcia Kramer" airs every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CBS2, right after "Face the Nation." Then turn to CBS News New York at noon for an extended conversation in the "Exclamation Point."

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