Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Long Island school district accused of turning its back on bullying
New allegations against the Central Islip School District accuse officials of allowing a 13-year-old girl to be bullied with repeated threats that led her to have suicidal thoughts.
New allegations against the Central Islip School District accuse officials of allowing a 13-year-old girl to be bullied with repeated threats that led her to have suicidal thoughts.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Special commission debates the fate of Regents exams in New York
The commission will present its decision to the Board of Regents in November.
The commission will present its decision to the Board of Regents in November.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
NY Board of Regents bans Native American mascots in public schools
Schools that choose not to comply with the decision are at risk of losing some state funding.
Schools that choose not to comply with the decision are at risk of losing some state funding.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rutgers University, unions announce agreement; classes to resume
Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions.
Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions.
SUNY drops SAT, ACT admission requirement
Students will still be able to submit their scores if available, but it will no longer be a university requirement.
Students will still be able to submit their scores if available, but it will no longer be a university requirement.
Central Islip School District sued over failure to protect student from bullying
An alleged epidemic of violence and bullying in and around Long Island schools has led some parents to file lawsuits in order to make the schools a safer place for students.
An alleged epidemic of violence and bullying in and around Long Island schools has led some parents to file lawsuits in order to make the schools a safer place for students.
Rutgers faculty strike enters third day
As the strike drags on, some students are growing increasingly concerned about the impact it could have on final exams, which are less than three weeks away.
As the strike drags on, some students are growing increasingly concerned about the impact it could have on final exams, which are less than three weeks away.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Staff from all 3 Rutgers University campuses on strike
Here's what to know about the Rutgers University strike.
Here's what to know about the Rutgers University strike.
Brooklyn Success Academy student goes to Harvard
Geah, who is the captain of her high school chess team firmly believes chess is what helped her get into not one but two Ivy League schools.
Geah, who is the captain of her high school chess team firmly believes chess is what helped her get into not one but two Ivy League schools.
This NY school helps students with autism become more independent
An upstate school for autistic students is not only helping them reach their full potential, but also creating a next generation of teachers to spread their knowledge of treating students on the spectrum across the globe.
An upstate school for autistic students is not only helping them reach their full potential, but also creating a next generation of teachers to spread their knowledge of treating students on the spectrum across the globe.