NYU faculty strike paused as tentative agreement reached

A tentative agreement has been reached between New York University and hundreds of its contracted faculty members, potentially bringing an end to a recent strike.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

Montclair voters divided after heated school referendum

Montclair voters narrowly approved a $12.6M one-time school tax by 80 votes and rejected a $5M permanent increase, delivering razor-thin results in a high-stakes referendum on a $20M budget deficit.

Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'

Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."

The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade.  To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.

Mamdani and Hochul launch first phase of free 2-K in NYC

The initiative will begin with 2,000 2-K seats this fall. Here are the first four communities that will receive seats this fall.

List of school closings in NY, NJ, CT: Monday, Feb. 23

Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

7 NYC Catholic schools will close at end of academic year

The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that seven Catholic elementary schools in New York City will close at the end of this academic year.

These NYC area schools were named among top universities in the world

Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from New York and New Jersey.

Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

New Bronx charter school proposes 12-hour school days, seven days a week

Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.