‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
Kids in NYC will not be in the classroom many days with new plan
As New York City continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the school system will implement a 'blended learning' model or 'fully remote' learning model.
Long Island school to use thermal scanners on students
When students walk through the front door, a thermal imaging camera will automatically scan their body temperatures.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
President Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but for political reasons against the will of families.
Florida orders all its schools to reopen campuses in August
The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order on Monday mandating that all of its schools must reopen for the fall semester, following months of closure due to the coronavirus.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Rutgers University plans to reopen mostly remotely for fall semester
Rutgers University announced Monday it plans to offer mostly remote classes with a limited number of in-person classes when it opens for the fall semester.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
NYC teachers union calls De Blasio’s plan to reopen schools premature
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
NYC teachers union expresses concerns over reopening schools in the fall
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
De Blasio: ‘Full Steam Ahead’ on NYC schools reopening in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
De Blasio says NYC schools will reopen in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Princeton University removes Woodrow Wilson’s name from school over 'racist thinking'
Princeton University has announced that it has removed the name of President Woodrow Wilson from the University’s School of Public and International Affairs, which will now be known as The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.