Colleges adapt to 'new normal' during COVID pandemic
Schools in our area have had to work hard to combine school work and keep students safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools in our area have had to work hard to combine school work and keep students safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden's student loan plans: 5 changes you may see soon
President-elect Joe Biden has outlined a broad plan for reforming federal student loans.
President-elect Joe Biden has outlined a broad plan for reforming federal student loans.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
New airflow study shows how to prevent COVID spread inside a vehicle
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Schools confront 'off the rails' numbers of failing grades
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.
Pandemic leaves homeless students in NYC struggling
The coronavirus pandemic has provided yet another challenge for students in New York City who are homeless.
The coronavirus pandemic has provided yet another challenge for students in New York City who are homeless.
1st suit of its kind: California failing to meet needs of students, teachers during pandemic
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
De Blasio: NYC public schools to begin phased reopening Dec. 7
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
US colleges mull new virus protocols for students' return
As coronavirus cases are surging around the country, some colleges and universities are rethinking some of their plans for next semester.
As coronavirus cases are surging around the country, some colleges and universities are rethinking some of their plans for next semester.
Democrats call for student loan forgiveness but GOP wary
CrossFit coach Amanda Deller has something weighing her down: a $600 per month payment on her student loan. She hopes that Washington will help her and other borrowers.
CrossFit coach Amanda Deller has something weighing her down: a $600 per month payment on her student loan. She hopes that Washington will help her and other borrowers.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Growing concerns over remote-learning disparities in NYC
Concerns are growing over NYC students not having the devices to do remote learning and creating a education gap among students.
Concerns are growing over NYC students not having the devices to do remote learning and creating a education gap among students.
Frustrated parents protest decision to close NYC schools
Angry parents called on Mayor de Blasio to abandon the city’s three-percent positivity threshold and reopen their kids’ schools.
Angry parents called on Mayor de Blasio to abandon the city’s three-percent positivity threshold and reopen their kids’ schools.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.