NYPD school safety agents could be reduced under budget plan

Under a preliminary budget introduced by Mayor Eric Adams, the number of school safety agents would be permanently reduced by the hundreds. But some parents object to that, saying that their children need to be safe in schools.

Newark high schoolers get training, stipend to become teachers one day

Students enter the program freshman year of high school. During their junior year, they begin additional course training with professors from Montclair State University. They will earn 30 college credits along with admission to Montclair State.

Voters oust San Francisco school board members in special recall election

As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.

Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.

Sandy Hook families reach $73M settlement with gun maker Remington

The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre agreed to a lawsuit settlement of $73 million with gun maker Remington. An attorney for the families said he hopes all gun companies are paying attention to this case.

Peer-to-peer tutoring via video grows amid pandemic

Blast Off Tutoring began at the height of the pandemic. The technology platform enables free peer-to-peer tutoring — and it all started as an idea by a high school senior.

NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired

New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

On Parkland school shooting anniversary, Biden pushes for tougher gun laws

President Joe Biden says his administration stands with advocates working to end gun violence and urges the nation to uphold the “solemn obligation” to “keep each other safe.”

Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois

Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.

Unvaccinated NYC workers face termination as deadline passes

Friday is the deadline for New York City municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs. About 1% of city employees are not vaccinated.

Anclote High School teacher dies after being hit by SUV in school parking lot

Beloved Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, has died of her injuries, one day after she was hit by an SUV in the school's parking lot.

NY high school shooting, stabbing: Teen charged, shooting victim comes forward

A 17-year-old was charged Friday with attempted murder and assault in connection with the stabbing of another teen during a dispute outside a Buffalo high school that also injured a security officer earlier this week.

Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

The unfettered joy of waking up to the news of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids. But New Jersey may soon let schools opt-out of snow days and make students do remote learning instead.

Billy Joel donates to Long Island high school

Billy Joel has pledged $1.5M to the Long Island High School for the Arts to help train aspiring performers.

NY mask mandate lifted for businesses, mask mandate in schools continues

Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.

80-year-old nun sentenced to 1 year in prison

A nun who was principal of a Catholic elementary school has been sentenced after she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the school for her personal expenses and to bankroll her gambling habit.

NY school mask mandate:  Patience wearing thin

Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.