NYC kids' corn project chopped down; exclusive surveillance released
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
An autumn harvest project for a group of Upper East Side preschoolers ended in heartbreak after their hand-planted cornstalks were mysteriously chopped down and thrown in the trash.
These are the best public high schools in NY and NJ for 2026: US News
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Families across New York and New Jersey have a fresh benchmark for academic excellence as U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 list of the region’s top public high schools.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
How NYC families can beat back-to-school taxes with a Connecticut trip
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.
For families in the New York City area, back-to-school shopping comes with a unique set of tax rules.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Student loan overhaul takes effect: What borrowers and parents need to know about new limits, repayment plans
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
A massive overhaul of the federal student loan system goes into effect Wednesday, impacting roughly 43 million Americans who collectively owe $1.7 trillion.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.