NY school mask mandate ends

New York lifted its school mask mandate Wednesday, although students in New York City will have to continue to mask up through at least Monday.

About 85% of Connecticut schools dropping mask rule

About 85% of school districts across Connecticut have elected to drop mandatory face mask wearing as of Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury are keeping the mandate in place for now.

NY school board to fight removal of Native American mascot

A New York town's school board has voted to appeal an order from the state education commissioner to change their mascot and imagery, which depicts a Native American man.

Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike

As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions. 

Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds

Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.

MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.

New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says

The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.

80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma

Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.

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.