San Francisco school board suspends plan to rename schools, commits to reopening full time this fall
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
New Yorkers 16 and over now eligible for COVID vaccine
New Yorkers over 16 years old can sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday.
LI police want to find man who exposed himself to girls near high school
Police are asking anyone with information about a man who exposed himself to girls near a high school on Long Island to contact them.
Baylor beats Gonzaga for first NCAA men's basketball championship
Baylor beat Hartford, Wisconsin, Villanova, Arkansas and Houston to get a chance to play Gonzaga in its first NCAA championship on Monday night.
2-case rule dropped at NYC schools as opt-in deadline extended
New York City schools will no longer temporarily close when there are two reported cases of coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday.
Cornell University to require students to be vaccinated ahead of fall semester
The school will make exemptions for medical reasons and religious beliefs.
Drama continues to engulf San Francisco public schools, as commissioner sues colleagues
Alison Collins says she is the target of a smear campaign to label her a racist.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans
The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.
UConn officials investigating house party that resulted in 2 arrests
A party attended by more than 100 people at a small house near the University of Connecticut has resulted in two arrests.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Dublin school board trustee killed in crash while volunteering at food drive
Dublin Unified School District's board trustee was killed on Wednesday when she became pinned between two vehicles at Fallon Middle School, officials say.
Governor: New Jersey schools should be all in person in fall
There should be no option for remote learning, and all students should be back in person when the new school year starts in September, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday.
NYC to expand free preschool program for 3-year-old children
Starting this fall, early education will be available in all 32 school districts for three-year-olds.
Anonymous donor pays medical school tuition for an entire class
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
9 NYU Shanghai students detained by police
New York University says nine students from its Shanghai campus were arrested in a police dragnet for drug suspects.