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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.