Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Brooklyn joins nationwide celebration of library book access
Thousands of people gathered at libraries across the country on Saturday to support book access, including one in Brooklyn.
Thousands of people gathered at libraries across the country on Saturday to support book access, including one in Brooklyn.
East Orange, NJ students face half days as nearly 100 teachers will be laid off
Nearly 100 teachers and staff in the East Orange School District are set to lose their jobs due to a $25M budget shortfall. Gov. Phil Murphy says he is considering a state intervention.
Nearly 100 teachers and staff in the East Orange School District are set to lose their jobs due to a $25M budget shortfall. Gov. Phil Murphy says he is considering a state intervention.
East Orange NJ schools dismiss students early amid massive layoff, cuts
East Orange Schools will have a half-day on Thursday due to budget issues and nearly 100 layoffs, as Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving cited unforeseen circumstances for the early dismissal.
East Orange Schools will have a half-day on Thursday due to budget issues and nearly 100 layoffs, as Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving cited unforeseen circumstances for the early dismissal.
Biden administration has canceled student loans for over 1 million public workers
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
These are the best colleges, universities in NY, NJ, CT
WalletHub has come out with their 2025 list of College & University Rankings, including the best from each of NY, NJ and CT. Did your school make the list?
WalletHub has come out with their 2025 list of College & University Rankings, including the best from each of NY, NJ and CT. Did your school make the list?
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
NYC parents frustrated by long school bus delays, 'useless' tracking app
Parents across NYC are becoming frustrated, as school bus delays continue to impact their children's ability to get to school on time.
Parents across NYC are becoming frustrated, as school bus delays continue to impact their children's ability to get to school on time.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
Who will replace NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks? | Adams makes education announcement
In a press conference Wednesday, Chancellor David Banks (who is expected to step down at the end of the year), announced that Melissa Aviles-Ramos would take his place.
In a press conference Wednesday, Chancellor David Banks (who is expected to step down at the end of the year), announced that Melissa Aviles-Ramos would take his place.
NYC schools chancellor to step down after federal agents seized his devices
The decision comes weeks after federal agents seized Banks' phones, as well as devices belonging to the city's police commissioner, two deputy mayors and a top Adams adviser.
The decision comes weeks after federal agents seized Banks' phones, as well as devices belonging to the city's police commissioner, two deputy mayors and a top Adams adviser.
US News 2025 best colleges list: These NY, NJ, CT schools made the top 20
U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of the best colleges and universities in the country, and six schools from the Tri-State Area made it into the top 20. Here's the full list.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual ranking of the best colleges and universities in the country, and six schools from the Tri-State Area made it into the top 20. Here's the full list.
NYC teachers back possible citywide cell phone ban in schools, but with conditions: Survey
Two thirds of teachers with the UFT in New York City say they support a citywide ban on student cell phones, but want to ensure that educators are not the first line of enforcement, along with other conditions.
Two thirds of teachers with the UFT in New York City say they support a citywide ban on student cell phones, but want to ensure that educators are not the first line of enforcement, along with other conditions.
NY ranked best state in US for teachers: Here's why
New York has been ranked the best state for teachers, according to Wallethub.
New York has been ranked the best state for teachers, according to Wallethub.
Brooklyn’s Roc Nation School grows with new programs, industry giants
Brooklyn’s Roc Nation School, in partnership with Long Island University, expands its offerings with new programs and continues to enhance its industry connections, providing students with valuable opportunities and resources.
Brooklyn’s Roc Nation School, in partnership with Long Island University, expands its offerings with new programs and continues to enhance its industry connections, providing students with valuable opportunities and resources.
Ex-NYC school food chief gets 2 years for tainted chicken tender bribery
Despite ongoing complaints about foreign objects in the chicken tenders, SOMMA’s products were served in schools several months later, according to prosecutors.
Despite ongoing complaints about foreign objects in the chicken tenders, SOMMA’s products were served in schools several months later, according to prosecutors.
NYC first day of school 2024: Calendar, lunch menus and info parents should know
Welcome back! It’s the first day for students at NYC public schools. From the calendar to lunch menus, here's what parents should know.
Welcome back! It’s the first day for students at NYC public schools. From the calendar to lunch menus, here's what parents should know.
America’s top colleges: These NY, NJ, CT schools made the list
Forbes has released their list of America’s Top Colleges. Find out which NY, NJ and CT schools made the list.
Forbes has released their list of America’s Top Colleges. Find out which NY, NJ and CT schools made the list.