Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Long Island community rallies behind gay teacher fired at Catholic school: 'God loves Mr. Califano'
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
Millions of student loan borrowers still aren't making payments
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
President Biden ended the student loan payment pause earlier this year.
NYC teachers sue Mayor Adams over cuts to public schools
The United Federation of Teachers is suing Mayor Eric Adams in an attempt to stop planned budget cuts that with slash spending in the city's public schools.
The United Federation of Teachers is suing Mayor Eric Adams in an attempt to stop planned budget cuts that with slash spending in the city's public schools.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
House passes legislation to bring whole milk back to school cafeterias
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
If approved by the Senate, whole milk could be available on school menus for the first time in over a decade.
Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Brooklyn parents rally against Mayor Adams's budget cuts threatening Pre-K, 3-K programs
Brooklyn parents are mobilizing against Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed budget cuts to the Department of Education which will weaken the beloved Pre-K and 3-K programs across the city.
Brooklyn parents are mobilizing against Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed budget cuts to the Department of Education which will weaken the beloved Pre-K and 3-K programs across the city.
Mayor Adams unveils sweeping NYC budget cuts, blaming migrant crisis
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
New York considering making Regents exams optional for students
New York may make Regents exams optional for high school diplomas, allowing students to instead show their proficiency in skills through projects and presentations.
New York may make Regents exams optional for high school diplomas, allowing students to instead show their proficiency in skills through projects and presentations.
Autistic students to perform at Carnegie Hall
Five piano students with autism are set to perform at Carnegie Hall later in the month.
Five piano students with autism are set to perform at Carnegie Hall later in the month.
REPORT: Record high number of NYC students are homeless
According to a new report, one in nine students in New York City experienced homelessness in 2022, the eighth straight year in which more than 100,000 public school students were identified as homeless.
According to a new report, one in nine students in New York City experienced homelessness in 2022, the eighth straight year in which more than 100,000 public school students were identified as homeless.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Columbia University Jewish students report rise in antisemitism, demand accountability
Jewish students are condemning Columbia University for failing to address what they say is a dangerous rise in antisemitism on campus.
Jewish students are condemning Columbia University for failing to address what they say is a dangerous rise in antisemitism on campus.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
NJ district ends Halloween activities during school hours to be 'inclusive of all families'
A New Jersey school district has banned costumes and Halloween-related events during school hours to avoid isolating students with cultural or religious reservations or financial limitations.
A New Jersey school district has banned costumes and Halloween-related events during school hours to avoid isolating students with cultural or religious reservations or financial limitations.
Metro area teachers start grassroots online classes for kids in Israeli
An educator who spent the past decade teaching in Israel and is now back in New Rochelle with her mother decided to create an online school.
An educator who spent the past decade teaching in Israel and is now back in New Rochelle with her mother decided to create an online school.