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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York University says nine students from its Shanghai campus were arrested in a police dragnet for drug suspects.
New York City public high schools reopen for first time since November
Hundreds of high schoolers in New York City return to the classroom Monday as public schools reopen for the first time since November.
Hundreds of high schoolers in New York City return to the classroom Monday as public schools reopen for the first time since November.
Report: White headmaster made Black boy, 11, kneel during apology
A Long Island mother says the white headmaster of her son's Catholic school forced the 11-year-old Black student to kneel while apologizing and later explained that the punishment was an “African way."
A Long Island mother says the white headmaster of her son's Catholic school forced the 11-year-old Black student to kneel while apologizing and later explained that the punishment was an “African way."
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
NYC schools to adopt new CDC guidelines, reopen opt-in window
The announcement comes just days before the city's high schools are expected to reopen on March 22.
The announcement comes just days before the city's high schools are expected to reopen on March 22.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
California board approves first statewide high school ethnic studies curriculum
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
Some Pace University seniors petition for in-person graduation
Three Pace University seniors have created a petition asking their college to reconsider their virtual graduation announcement.
Three Pace University seniors have created a petition asking their college to reconsider their virtual graduation announcement.