'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools

California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.

Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates

After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.

NY seniors plan for graduations in 2021

Governor Cuomo has acknowledged the importance of graduation ceremonies after a stress-filled year.

Colleges across nation divided over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

NYC kindergarten applications drop 12 percent as enrollment falls

Just under 55,000 families applied to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, down from almost 63,000 the year before.

Despite push by officials, many NYC parents opt-out of in-person instruction

Despite a continual push by Mayor de Blasio, many New York City parents have not sent their children back to the city's schools for in-person learning.

Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine

White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Interpol searching for suspect in Yale graduate student's death

The U.S. Marshals have secured an international warrant for the man suspected of fatally shooting a Yale graduate student, who was also an Army veteran.

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. 

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.