NY awards first round of vax scholarships for kids 5 to 11
Ten preteens from around New York have won college scholarships for 5-to-11-year-olds who get vaccinated against COVID-19.
West Point cadets trying to steal Navy mascot grabbed the wrong goat
West Point cadets on a mission to nab the U.S. Naval Academy's mascot ahead of the annual Army-Navy football game infiltrated a farm near Annapolis, Maryland, chased the spooked goats, and grabbed one named Bill. But it was the wrong Bill.
NY school district offers remote learning due to gun violence, not coronavirus
In one New York City town, the gun violence is so bad that school officials are giving parents the option of remote learning for their kids this week.
Babylon HS alumni accuse teachers of sexual misconduct
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a civil investigation into the Babylon School District over allegations of widespread sexual abuse and misconduct.
New day program on Long Island for adults with autism
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
Defiant USC professor refuses to remove Blue Lives Matter flag from office door
A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate."
10-year-old New York boy a finalist in global coding contest
New Yorker Sid Singh has developed an app that allows kids to swap toys. Sid hopes the app will save families money and be good for the environment.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Bomb threats cause evacuations at Columbia University, other Ivy League schools
Cornell University, Brown University, and Columbia all issued statements saying they were investigating bomb threats.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
'Tragedy averted' NYPD arrests teen armed with 2 guns in after-school fight
Saying it was a "tragedy averted," the NYPD disarmed a 16-year-old boy armed with two guns during an after-school fight in the Bronx.
Rutgers' The RAC renamed Jersey Mike's Arena
Rutgers and Jersey Mike’s Subs announced Wednesday they have reached a multi-year agreement to make the sub sandwich franchise an official naming rights partner of Rutgers Athletics.
UC law school hopes to remove name of genocidal founder
Hastings Law School was founded in 1878 by Serranus Clinton Hastings, a wealthy rancher and former chief justice of the California Supreme Court
‘Teacher of the Year’ arrested for hitting pupil who criticized award
A Florida teacher was jailed on child abuse charges two days after being named Teacher of the Year for allegedly hitting a student who criticized her for getting the award.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Former City College bursar stole $500,000 from students: Prosecutors
The former bursar of the City College of New York has been charged with stealing almost $500,000 in student checks and spending the money on vacations and luxury goods.