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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The start of the 2019-2020 school year began Thursday for the 1.1 million students in the New York City public school system.
Plan to scrap NYC?s Talented and Gifted program on hold
Lawmakers gathered at City Hall on Wednesday to call on Mayor Bill de Blasio to reject a proposal by an influential advisory group to scrap the city?s Talented and Gifted program.
Lawmakers gathered at City Hall on Wednesday to call on Mayor Bill de Blasio to reject a proposal by an influential advisory group to scrap the city?s Talented and Gifted program.
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Twin sisters graduate [Our American Dream]
On May 19, Cristina and Maria Villon Bustillo accomplished the dream their parents had for them 11 years ago when they arrived in America. The identical twins, who had immigrated from Ecuador, graduated from St. John's University.
On May 19, Cristina and Maria Villon Bustillo accomplished the dream their parents had for them 11 years ago when they arrived in America. The identical twins, who had immigrated from Ecuador, graduated from St. John's University.
Non-profit group helping female former ex-cons get college degrees
The non-profit group College and Community Fellowship is working t help formerly imprisoned women seek college degrees.
The non-profit group College and Community Fellowship is working t help formerly imprisoned women seek college degrees.
NYC Department of Education hit with discrimination lawsuit
A $90M lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education alleges that longtime leaders were demoted solely because they were white.
A $90M lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education alleges that longtime leaders were demoted solely because they were white.
SAT 'adversity score'
In an effort to level the playing field for all college applicants regardless of their socioeconomic background, the College Board plans to assign an ?adversity score? to each student taking the SAT.
In an effort to level the playing field for all college applicants regardless of their socioeconomic background, the College Board plans to assign an ?adversity score? to each student taking the SAT.
School desegregation challenges
A City Council hearing on school segregation kicked off on a fiery note with students who said they're tired of officials lack of action on integration. Chancellor Richard Carranza testified before the education committee about the steps his department is taking to integrate schools.
A City Council hearing on school segregation kicked off on a fiery note with students who said they're tired of officials lack of action on integration. Chancellor Richard Carranza testified before the education committee about the steps his department is taking to integrate schools.
Who is Sabor Latino?
Roberto Torres, a.k.a. Sabor Latino, is a Jamaica, Queens, native, a social services worker at a nearby school, a prolific author (he is about to release his fourth book), and a rap artist riffing a message of positivity. He presents his hip hop in a way you rarely hear it and writing with a message, so personal and so positive that it can change one's world.
Roberto Torres, a.k.a. Sabor Latino, is a Jamaica, Queens, native, a social services worker at a nearby school, a prolific author (he is about to release his fourth book), and a rap artist riffing a message of positivity. He presents his hip hop in a way you rarely hear it and writing with a message, so personal and so positive that it can change one's world.
Kahoot! educational games
Whether or not you want to admit it, technology dominates some many of our lives. Kids are glued to TV screens, video games and phones, but teachers say that is not always a bad thing. Kahoot! is a game-based learning and trivia platform that's taking over classrooms across the country and around the world.
Whether or not you want to admit it, technology dominates some many of our lives. Kids are glued to TV screens, video games and phones, but teachers say that is not always a bad thing. Kahoot! is a game-based learning and trivia platform that's taking over classrooms across the country and around the world.