Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Parental Rights in Education Act" into law during a visit to Classical Preparatory School in Spring Hill. The bill bars instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students.
Taylor Swift to deliver speech at NYU graduation, receive honorary degree
Taylor Swift will be awarded a Doctor of Fine Arts by New York University.
Taylor Swift will be awarded a Doctor of Fine Arts by New York University.
Minneapolis teachers strike ends: Teachers vote to ratify deal
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
The Minneapolis teachers' strike is officially over, with the teachers union voting 75 percent in favor of approving the deal with the school district. Students are now set to return to class on Tuesday, March, 29.
University announces first-ever masters degree in 'Happiness Studies,' will cost students $17,700
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Centenary University's 'Happiness Studies' program will educated leaders committed to the 'cultivation of wellbeing.'
Brooklyn school welcomes Ukranian refugee family
One of the millions of families that fled the warzone in Ukraine is now finding peace in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
One of the millions of families that fled the warzone in Ukraine is now finding peace in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools may finally be reversed
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
Long Island students' invention helps children with prosthetics
A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.
A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
Cherry Creek School District will no longer highlight valedictorians at graduation because ‘learning is not a competition.'
NYC teachers hit hard by burnout; many leaving
Burnout is the talk of the teachers' lounge, according to Samia Wattoo, who has taught for 19 years -- the last two in a global pandemic where masks and remote learning have been thrust upon teachers and kids overnight.
Burnout is the talk of the teachers' lounge, according to Samia Wattoo, who has taught for 19 years -- the last two in a global pandemic where masks and remote learning have been thrust upon teachers and kids overnight.
Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.
Hofstra hosts first in-person job fair since beginning of pandemic
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
9 killed, including 6 University of the Southwest students, in Texas crash
Nine people, including six University of the Southwest students and a coach, were killed in a head-on collision in Andrews County in West Texas, authorities say.
Nine people, including six University of the Southwest students and a coach, were killed in a head-on collision in Andrews County in West Texas, authorities say.
2 teens stabbed outside school in Queens
Two teens were stabbed outside their high school in Queens on Tuesday. Police released images of the person wanted in the attack.
Two teens were stabbed outside their high school in Queens on Tuesday. Police released images of the person wanted in the attack.
University vice chancellor admits to plagiarizing grant application, resigns
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Russia-Ukraine war: Adelphi faculty, students discuss unfolding events
Students at Adelphi University attended a teach-in discussion in person and on Zoom about the unfolding events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Students at Adelphi University attended a teach-in discussion in person and on Zoom about the unfolding events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
School bus and NY State Police vehicle collide killing aide
A NY State Police vehicle collided with a school bus in upstate New York killing an aide aboard the bus, said police.
A NY State Police vehicle collided with a school bus in upstate New York killing an aide aboard the bus, said police.
5 Florida children face hate crime charges for attacking white students
Five South Florida middle schoolers are facing battery and hate crime charges after police say they attacked white students, punching and kicking them while yelling things like "it's opposite day" and "brown power."
Five South Florida middle schoolers are facing battery and hate crime charges after police say they attacked white students, punching and kicking them while yelling things like "it's opposite day" and "brown power."
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.