NYC Public Schools push first day to September 10 next school year
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
New York City Public Schools released the 2026-27 school calendar this week, listing Thursday, Sept. 10, as students' unusually late first day back in the classroom.
Israeli club flyers defaced at Scarsdale HS fueling antisemitism accusations
Antisemitism accusations are emerging in Scarsdale after Israeli culture club flyers were defaced and placed in bathroom urinals at Scarsdale High School, sparking outrage in the community.
Antisemitism accusations are emerging in Scarsdale after Israeli culture club flyers were defaced and placed in bathroom urinals at Scarsdale High School, sparking outrage in the community.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Princeton University to bar e-bikes from campus beginning June 1
Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.
Starting in June, Princeton University will prohibit the use of electric bikes and a range of other personal micro-mobility devices across its campus.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
NYU faculty strike paused as tentative agreement reached
A tentative agreement has been reached between New York University and hundreds of its contracted faculty members, potentially bringing an end to a recent strike.
A tentative agreement has been reached between New York University and hundreds of its contracted faculty members, potentially bringing an end to a recent strike.
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Montclair voters divided after heated school referendum
Montclair voters narrowly approved a $12.6M one-time school tax by 80 votes and rejected a $5M permanent increase, delivering razor-thin results in a high-stakes referendum on a $20M budget deficit.
Montclair voters narrowly approved a $12.6M one-time school tax by 80 votes and rejected a $5M permanent increase, delivering razor-thin results in a high-stakes referendum on a $20M budget deficit.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Mamdani and Hochul launch first phase of free 2-K in NYC
The initiative will begin with 2,000 2-K seats this fall. Here are the first four communities that will receive seats this fall.
The initiative will begin with 2,000 2-K seats this fall. Here are the first four communities that will receive seats this fall.
NYC schools reopen after nearly 30 inches of snow, sparking backlash on Staten Island
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called the city’s snow response “horrible" and said reopening schools was “a big mistake."
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called the city’s snow response “horrible" and said reopening schools was “a big mistake."
List of school closings in NY, NJ, CT: Monday, Feb. 23
Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.
Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.