Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Mount Vernon schools face closures amid financial crisis
The Mount Vernon City School District is grappling with financial struggles that may force the closure of three elementary schools.
The Mount Vernon City School District is grappling with financial struggles that may force the closure of three elementary schools.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Long Island community honors fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller with scholarship fundraiser
The scholarship will support students who reflect Diller’s character, including student-athletes and those considering careers in law enforcement.
The scholarship will support students who reflect Diller’s character, including student-athletes and those considering careers in law enforcement.
Homelessness on the rise among NYC public school students: Report
A new report reveals over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, a 23% increase from the previous year.
A new report reveals over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, a 23% increase from the previous year.
Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Student loan forgiveness: Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers
From its launch, President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness has faced pushback from Republican opponents.
From its launch, President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness has faced pushback from Republican opponents.
Brooklyn 8th grader’s letter wins extra day off for NYC schools
That sound you hear might be school kids all across New York City cheering, after Brooklyn eighth grader Isaac Regnier convinced NYC Mayor Eric Adams to grant an extra day off for all NYC public school students right before Christmas.
That sound you hear might be school kids all across New York City cheering, after Brooklyn eighth grader Isaac Regnier convinced NYC Mayor Eric Adams to grant an extra day off for all NYC public school students right before Christmas.
Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking
A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.
A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.
President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy
President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
Teachers, parents protest East Orange school layoffs at council meeting
The city's school district is facing a $8M deficit, with recent reports suggestion the gap could be as high as $25M.
The city's school district is facing a $8M deficit, with recent reports suggestion the gap could be as high as $25M.
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.