UC Berkeley removes John Boalt’s name from law school, citing his racist sentiments
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
Ludacris surprises South Florida high school with $75k in musical instruments
A well-known rapper rolled out a surprise for a South Florida high school students Wednesday.
A well-known rapper rolled out a surprise for a South Florida high school students Wednesday.
Long Island students relocated to new schools over toxic chemical complaints
More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff.
More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff.
Las Vegas Raiders pledge $500K toward eliminating school lunch debt across Nevada
The donation will be made to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meal service program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students across the the state.
The donation will be made to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meal service program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students across the the state.
Three HISD employees placed on leave over provocative dancing, dress in Christmas party video
Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.
Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.
Remembering MLK's speech at a Newark school
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
North Carolina will require high school students to take personal finance course to graduate
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
NJ lawmakers announce new fire safety program for college students
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.
Protesters call for NYC Schools Chancellor to be fired
Protesters mostly made up of parents from District 26 called for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to be ousted for what they call a failing system of spending.
Protesters mostly made up of parents from District 26 called for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to be ousted for what they call a failing system of spending.
Trump to unveil 'new guidance' on expanding prayer in public schools
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
Kentucky student expelled from private Christian school over rainbow shirt and cake, mom claims
A Louisville, Ky. high school student is claiming she was expelled over a photo of her posing with her birthday cake — because the cake and the sweater she was wearing were both decorated with rainbows.
A Louisville, Ky. high school student is claiming she was expelled over a photo of her posing with her birthday cake — because the cake and the sweater she was wearing were both decorated with rainbows.
Language immersion program on Upper West Side teaches pre-school kids dual languages
La Escuelita, a pre-school on the Upper West Side runs a Spanish-language immersion program for students ranging in age from 2 to 5 years old.
La Escuelita, a pre-school on the Upper West Side runs a Spanish-language immersion program for students ranging in age from 2 to 5 years old.
UWS language immersion program teaches pre-school children to be bilingual
A language immersion program at La Escuelita pre-school on the Upper West Side is teaching kids both English and Spanish at a young age.
A language immersion program at La Escuelita pre-school on the Upper West Side is teaching kids both English and Spanish at a young age.
Police: Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed at Brooklyn school
New York City police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti, including a swastika, found sprayed in a stairwell of a local high school.
New York City police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti, including a swastika, found sprayed in a stairwell of a local high school.
Anti-Semitic graffiti incidents in schools alarm Westchester parents, educators
Sleepy Hollow High School recently became the fifth school in Westchester County in recent months where anti-Semitic messages and symbols have been found inside, worrying parents and students.
Sleepy Hollow High School recently became the fifth school in Westchester County in recent months where anti-Semitic messages and symbols have been found inside, worrying parents and students.
Anti-Semitic graffiti incidents in Westchester schools alarm parents, officials
Recent incidents of anti-Semitic messages and graffiti found inside schools throughout Westchester County are worrying parents and educators.
Recent incidents of anti-Semitic messages and graffiti found inside schools throughout Westchester County are worrying parents and educators.
New York teen discovers a planet 1,300 light-years away
Sifting through a mound of data from a telescope orbiting Earth, a teenaged intern at NASA discovered a planet some 1,300 light-years away.
Sifting through a mound of data from a telescope orbiting Earth, a teenaged intern at NASA discovered a planet some 1,300 light-years away.
Mother viciously beaten on way to speak with principal about bullying, reports say
A mother in California says she was viciously beaten by the girl who had been bullying her 16-year-old daughter, according to various local reports.
A mother in California says she was viciously beaten by the girl who had been bullying her 16-year-old daughter, according to various local reports.
'One-gallon challenge' teaches NJ students about global water plight
What is the One-Gallon Challenge and how does it relate to women around the world?
What is the One-Gallon Challenge and how does it relate to women around the world?
Boy stabbed, struck with baseball bat walking home from school
A 15-year-old boy from Uniondale was in serious condition after he was stabbed and hit in the head with a baseball bat.
A 15-year-old boy from Uniondale was in serious condition after he was stabbed and hit in the head with a baseball bat.