School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Huntington school bus deal averts crisis
According to an email sent by officials, as of September 30, the district's bus company would no longer cover as many as 42 morning and 34 afternoon school bus routes.
Memphis elementary school shooting leaves 1 student in critical condition
A shooting at Memphis elementary school left a student in critical condition. The suspect, identified as another student at the school, was taken into custody.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
Major flea infestation shuts 2 Oakland schools
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be closed for the rest of the week due to an infestation of fleas that may have been caused by raccoons in the area, school officials said Wednesday.
7 juveniles facing multiple charges after knife fight at Annapolis High School leaves 2 hospitalized
Authorities are on the scene at Annapolis High School where they say ‘multiple serious assaults’ have taken place.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Robo Chicken: Engineers cook 3D-printed chicken with lasers
Engineers at Columbia University have figured out a way to simultaneously 3D print chicken and cook individual layers of pureed chicken with a laser.
NYC vaccine mandate impacts
There are questions about how many workers will not be vaccinated by the deadline set by New York City.
Family member brings Chapman University sexual assault suspect in to surrender to police
After a photo of the suspect was released to the public, 22-year-old Dalante Jerome Bell was brought to Chapman University to surrender by a family member and Chapman University notified the Orange Police Department.
Appeals court rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate for schools, health care
A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.
COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
Megan and Harry visit Harlem elementary school
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, made an appearance at a Harlem elementary school, where she read her children's book to a group of about two dozen children. Harry accompanied her.
Nearly all NYC teachers say schools do not have proper safety plan: Poll
According to a new survey, almost all of the members of New York City's largest teacher's union are saying the city's COVID-19 protocols in schools are insufficient.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Court allows vaccine mandate for NYC school employees, for now
Several unions have sued New York City to stop its vaccine mandate for teachers and other workers in schools, saying that it violates workers' rights. But a state judge has lifted a restraining order for now.
Queens student journalists look back on a year of reporting on COVID
From a touch-and-go year of remote learning to the return to classrooms and vaccinations, schools newspapers have had no shortage of content for their front pages.
Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
Group of teens at bus stop in Louisville fired at in drive-by shooting, killing 1
A group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky, was fired at by a passing vehicle, killing one of the kids and wounding another.
23 COVID outbreaks reported at schools across New Jersey
There were 23 outbreaks of coronavirus at schools across New Jersey, state officials announced Wednesday.