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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Cy-Fair ISD coach seen on camera getting attacked by middle school students
Middle school students were caught on camera chasing after a Langham Creek High School coach and throwing punches.
Middle school students were caught on camera chasing after a Langham Creek High School coach and throwing punches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Conn. mask mandate in schools should end Feb. 28, governor recommends
Governor Ned Lamont is recommending that statewide mask mandates that are in effect as part of the state’s COVID-19 safety protocols end on Feb. 28 for schools and childcare centers.
Governor Ned Lamont is recommending that statewide mask mandates that are in effect as part of the state’s COVID-19 safety protocols end on Feb. 28 for schools and childcare centers.
NJ mask mandate in schools to end March 7
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.
New Jersey fifth grader dies days after medical emergency on school bus
Families of Gloucester Township Elementary School are urging officials to share more information about what happened aboard a school bus that caused a fifth grader to suffer a deadly medical emergency.
Families of Gloucester Township Elementary School are urging officials to share more information about what happened aboard a school bus that caused a fifth grader to suffer a deadly medical emergency.
HBCU bomb threats prompt campuses across US to heighten police presence
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
NY mask mandate decision looms
An appeals court will decide Friday on whether Governor Kathy Hochul and the state Health Commissioner overstepped their authority when they imposed the mandate.
An appeals court will decide Friday on whether Governor Kathy Hochul and the state Health Commissioner overstepped their authority when they imposed the mandate.