Social service organization continues mission for 39 years
Frustrated with the lack of help and services for the Hispanic community Circulo de la Hispanidad was born.
Teacher under investigation for photo saying Confederate flag is announcement to ‘marry your sister’
A Georgia teacher is under investigation by a local school district after allegedly showing students an image of the Confederate flag and stating it was a way to “announce that you intend to marry your sister.”
Processed meats banned in New York City public school meals
The Board of Education has banned processed meat from being served in public school cafeterias following a resolution by the New York City Council.
Principal resigns after student in rape case allowed to remain in school
A high school principal has resigned amid fallout over the district's handling of a rape case.
NY’s first public school for students with dyslexia and learning disabilities opens on Staten Island
Bridge Preparatory Charter School on Staten Island opened its doors for the first time this September, becoming the first and only public school in New York State dedicated to serving students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities.
Protest over alleged racist assignment at Long Island school
The teacher asked students to come up with a funny caption for photographs of slavery, allegedly because she didn't want to be bored.
Professor-in-residence at Hofstra University helps first-year students adjust
It's not every day you see a professor doing their laundry in the dorms but for freshmen at Hofstra University it's not unusual. Dr. Katrina Sims is the Faculty in Residence in the main first year residence hall. The assistant professor of history is a resource to some 600 students and she calls Hofstra her home, literally.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
School bans 5th graders from dating to avoid broken hearts
The letter claimed that the students were getting together and breaking up too quickly and that was leading to 'many broken hearts' and distractions in the classroom.
Brooklyn middle school’s bilingual debate team among nation’s best
For many of the students in Brooklyn’s M.S. 50, Spanish is their first language. Five years ago, Principal Benjamin Honoroff decided that no child would be left out of debating on a national stage, making the school’s debate team bilingual and challenging English-only norms at tournaments.
2 pre-teen girls charged with racist attack on school bus
Two white girls are accused of a racial attack on a black girl.
8-year-old Texas boy suffers brain injury after attack by bullies
A family in the Houston suburb of Tomball says their 8-year-old student was treated for a traumatic brain injury after being attacked by bullies at school.
5-year-old boy with autism reportedly punished for hugging classmate, family claims
The family of a Tennessee kindergartner with autism said he was punished for giving his classmate a hug, while the school district has disputed their claim, according to a report.
Henry Viscardi School welcomes Long Island’s first facility dog
There’s a new puppy with a purpose joining the staff of the Henry Viscardi School on Long Island.
Students across NYC prepping for SHSAT exam
The pressure is on with just about a month to go until test day for the Specialized High School Admissions test, the lone entry exam for entry into the City's eight elite high schools.
Company offers ‘Greengotts Goblins,’ ghosts, wizards to tutor kids in Harry Potter themed lessons
While there’s no polyjuice potion involved, a company is offering “private Gringotts Goblins” to tutor your kid in all manner of subjects, such as math, chemistry and English.
DoE: NYC schools to close on December 23
New York City’s Department of Education has announced that schools will be closed on December 23 this year.
Teacher carries 10-year-old girl with Spina bifida so she wouldn't miss out on a class field trip
A girl with spina bifida was able to go on a field trip with her classmates thanks to one kind teacher.
'I make mom cry': Woman poses with dissertation in 'baby' photo shoot to celebrate doctorate
Our social media feeds have become flooded with cute images of newborn babies and proud parents, but one Ph.D. student in Florida decided to take photos with her five-chapter dissertation instead.
Kids head back for first day of school in New York City
The start of the 2019-2020 school year began Thursday for the 1.1 million students in the New York City public school system.