NYC migrant crisis: Influx of children straining schools, report says
With schools opening their doors to migrant children, it has reportedly created little to no space for the students to use science equipment and music instruments.
With schools opening their doors to migrant children, it has reportedly created little to no space for the students to use science equipment and music instruments.
School district bars student from wearing Mexican-American flag sash at graduation
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
Actor Tom Hanks tells Harvard grads to defend truth, resist indifference
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
NYC college professor fired for berating abortion opponents on campus
The adjunct professor was recorded on video berating abortion opponents and even threatened a journalist with a machete.
The adjunct professor was recorded on video berating abortion opponents and even threatened a journalist with a machete.
School that taught black students during segregation era becomes historic NYC landmark
A former Manhattan school building rich in history is now officially a New York City landmark.
A former Manhattan school building rich in history is now officially a New York City landmark.
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Williamsburg parents, students rally as NYC school gyms to house migrants
Parents and students rallied in front of P.S. 17 to protest the school's gym being turned into a temporary shelter for migrants.
Parents and students rallied in front of P.S. 17 to protest the school's gym being turned into a temporary shelter for migrants.
From Straight A's to the ballot: Long Island student runs for Board of Ed.
Quinn Bedell has just about 24 hours to convince his community to elect him as the newest member of the West Islip School Board.
Quinn Bedell has just about 24 hours to convince his community to elect him as the newest member of the West Islip School Board.
NYC public school gyms to house migrants
New York City is set to house migrants inside of gyms at several public schools across the city, drawing outrage from parents.
New York City is set to house migrants inside of gyms at several public schools across the city, drawing outrage from parents.
Curriculum teaches US students about 9/11 heroes
While U.S. students are currently learning about historical subjects like Pearl Harbor and World War II, a lesson about 9/11 is not mandated in many schools nationwide. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation effort to ensure students get this education.
While U.S. students are currently learning about historical subjects like Pearl Harbor and World War II, a lesson about 9/11 is not mandated in many schools nationwide. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation effort to ensure students get this education.
Local custodian graduates from college: 'I never thought I was going to make it'
“I'm excited and at the same time terrified because now I have to find a job!" Walter Morales said.
“I'm excited and at the same time terrified because now I have to find a job!" Walter Morales said.