NYC public school calendar 2024-25: Key dates, events, essential info for parents
Get ready, parents! NYC public schools are set to welcome its students back next month. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the 2024-25 year.
Get ready, parents! NYC public schools are set to welcome its students back next month. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the 2024-25 year.
Mayor Adams unveils $100M plan to make child care more affordable across NYC
With school just around the corner, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the city council announced a high-quality plan to make child care more affordable across all five boroughs.
With school just around the corner, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the city council announced a high-quality plan to make child care more affordable across all five boroughs.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
NYC public school transportation options: What parents need to know
The DOE has several transportation options, such as MetroCards and buses, for NYC students to get to school.
The DOE has several transportation options, such as MetroCards and buses, for NYC students to get to school.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
'New Teacher Week' begins in NYC: Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks welcome educators
It may still be summer vacation for students, but it is back to business for teachers. "New Teacher Week" kicked off on Tuesday.
It may still be summer vacation for students, but it is back to business for teachers. "New Teacher Week" kicked off on Tuesday.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
NYC public school students to receive meals: Here's what is being offered
Good news for all students, breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals are free to all NYC public school students during the 2024-2025 school year. Here's what is being offered:
Good news for all students, breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals are free to all NYC public school students during the 2024-2025 school year. Here's what is being offered:
How much are New York parents spending on school supplies?
With the start of school just around the corner, parents are hitting the stores to get all the supplies their kids need for the school year. Here's how much New York parents are spending:
With the start of school just around the corner, parents are hitting the stores to get all the supplies their kids need for the school year. Here's how much New York parents are spending:
Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms?
Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms this school year? Officials say cell phone use in school has become a distraction and outright addiction.
Could New York City ban cell phones from classrooms this school year? Officials say cell phone use in school has become a distraction and outright addiction.
NYC public school dress code guidelines: What to know
NYC Public Schools has released its dos and don'ts when it comes to the dress code guidelines at school. Here's what students can wear:
NYC Public Schools has released its dos and don'ts when it comes to the dress code guidelines at school. Here's what students can wear:
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Manhattan College announces new name
The school, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, announced that, effective immediately, it will change its name to Manhattan University.
The school, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, announced that, effective immediately, it will change its name to Manhattan University.
Why parents should explore the New York Public Library's fall programs
As the summer draws to a close and a new school year approaches, the New York Public Library (NYPL) is stepping up with a range of programs and services designed to engage children, teens, and adults.
As the summer draws to a close and a new school year approaches, the New York Public Library (NYPL) is stepping up with a range of programs and services designed to engage children, teens, and adults.
As students return, colleges brace for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza
While the summer break has provided a respite in student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, it has also given protesters and higher education officials a chance to regroup and strategize for the fall semester.
While the summer break has provided a respite in student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, it has also given protesters and higher education officials a chance to regroup and strategize for the fall semester.
AZ woman accused of stealing from Scottsdale school group had warrant out of Yuma County | Crime Files
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
We are learning more about a woman who detectives say stole from the bank accounts of a parent-teacher group that is linked with a middle school in Scottsdale.
South Jersey school district prohibits all wireless devices - including smartwatches
Some schools in South Jersey are cracking down on wireless devices this year, but they aren't stopping at just phones and tablets.
Some schools in South Jersey are cracking down on wireless devices this year, but they aren't stopping at just phones and tablets.
NJ school district prohibits all wireless devices: New policy explained
One NJ public school district is cracking down on wireless devices this year, but they aren't stopping at just phones and tablets.
One NJ public school district is cracking down on wireless devices this year, but they aren't stopping at just phones and tablets.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.