NYC schools getting more police after recent shootings
A string of recent violent incidents, including shootings has caused the NYPD to increase the presence of officers outside schools across New York City.
A string of recent violent incidents, including shootings has caused the NYPD to increase the presence of officers outside schools across New York City.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Teacher had sex with 13-year-old ‘girlfriend’ in classroom, cops say
The teacher referred to the 13-year-old student as his "girlfriend" when questioned by police.
The teacher referred to the 13-year-old student as his "girlfriend" when questioned by police.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Law over milk? NY congresswoman wants chocolate milk offered in schools
A New York congresswoman wants to require schools to offer students at least one flavored milk option, like chocolate milk.
A New York congresswoman wants to require schools to offer students at least one flavored milk option, like chocolate milk.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
ChatGPT: A threat to education? Or a new tool for learning?
Educators are concerned about the new AI program ChatGPT, but some cyber experts are arguing that educators should embrace the technology as a classroom tool.
Educators are concerned about the new AI program ChatGPT, but some cyber experts are arguing that educators should embrace the technology as a classroom tool.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Woman poses as child for days at NJ school
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
ChatGPT may be smart enough to graduate law school
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.
Scorpion found in bananas turned into learning moment for students
Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.
Cafeteria workers were shocked when the scorpion fell into the metal tub being used for washing the bananas.
Improving math skills among US kids could start as early as block play
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Many of the problems students face in high school math find their roots in early education, according to researchers.
Paterson drops school mask mandate
The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
The district introduced the mask mandate just over a week ago in response to the so-called "tripledemic" of rising cases of COVID-19, RSV, and influenza.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
NYC's offering $100 to every 5-year-old, here is how to claim it
Each kindergarten or first-grade student is given $100 under the program.
Each kindergarten or first-grade student is given $100 under the program.
NYC schools ban AI writing tools
The tool will reportedly be banned across all devices and networks in the city's public schools.
The tool will reportedly be banned across all devices and networks in the city's public schools.
NJ art teacher overdoses in front of students
An art teacher at a suburban New Jersey school is facing felony charges after a shocking overdose in front of a classroom of students.
An art teacher at a suburban New Jersey school is facing felony charges after a shocking overdose in front of a classroom of students.
Brooklyn librarians offer banned books to children
"When I work with kids, it worries me that they don’t have access to freedom to read books."
"When I work with kids, it worries me that they don’t have access to freedom to read books."