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.

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.

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.

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.

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.