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.
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.
Lindenhurst school board faces backlash from parents after student stabbing
The recent stabbing incident at the Lindenhurst Middle School has sparked outrage among parents who feel that the school board is not doing enough to ensure the safety of their children.
College counselor weighs in on stressful admissions process for incoming freshmen
College admissions counselors said it’s been a record-breaking year for applications.
Father files suit after teen attacked in Central Islip High School
"I’m afraid to send my daughter back to school," said the victim's father.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
NY's power to regulate religious schools trimmed by judge
The decision Thursday strikes down a key provision of new rules that strengthened the state's oversight of such schools, including those specializing in religious education.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
'It was like we won the Super Bowl:' Viral classroom video sparks hope across the country
When second-grader Harlie McCary answered a math problem correctly, scoring some free time after lunch for her classmates, the room erupted in cheers.
Trade schools seeing record enrollments in 2023
Skilled trade workers like plumbers and electricians are in high demand, and Gen Z is starting to take notice as enrollment at trade schools has been skyrocketing.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
LI teen with cerebral palsy, autism graduates as salutatorian, plans for Ph.D. program
Sean Andrade, a 15-year-old high school senior, hasn't let cerebral palsy or autism stop him from graduating as salutatorian of his class and preparing to become a student at Stony Brook University this fall.
Long Island student with disability bullied by teacher, complaint claims
The 18-year-old Centereach High School student claimed her math teacher even made a comment about her race.
Gov. Hochul joins GDNY: Bail reform, affordable housing and more
Bail reform, affordable housing and more: Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics.
NYC high school students demand more mental health funding instead of more police
New York City high school students spoke at a City Council meeting Wednesday, to advocate for more funding to be directed towards mental health resources rather than school police.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
2 Hempstead schools improve academic performance
The graduation rates have gone up from below 40% to 86%.