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.
Teachers unions across country demand end to in-person learning
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Student loan payments set to resume Jan. 1, 2021 — here’s what you need to know
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
How Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC pivoted in the pandemic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City serves 5,000 children in the city. Once the pandemic hit, things had to change to keep the relationships and mentoring going.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City serves 5,000 children in the city. Once the pandemic hit, things had to change to keep the relationships and mentoring going.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
De Blasio warns parents to prepare for possible school closures Monday
Mayor Bill de Blasio says schools could be closed to in-person instruction as early as Monday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says schools could be closed to in-person instruction as early as Monday.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
Hundreds of students in Connecticut town quarantined
More than 350 students and 20 teachers in a wealthy Connecticut suburb are in quarantine after a new round of coronavirus testing turned up 15 infections
More than 350 students and 20 teachers in a wealthy Connecticut suburb are in quarantine after a new round of coronavirus testing turned up 15 infections
Syracuse, Albany universities going all remote as COVID cases rise
The University at Albany switched to fully remote learning Tuesday and Syracuse University will do the same next week.
The University at Albany switched to fully remote learning Tuesday and Syracuse University will do the same next week.
Quarantine, COVID-19 tests for SUNY students in spring
Students attending college at one of New York’s public universities in the spring will have to quarantine at home for a week first and be tested for COVID-19, at home or on campus.
Students attending college at one of New York’s public universities in the spring will have to quarantine at home for a week first and be tested for COVID-19, at home or on campus.
Some NJ schools shift to remote learning amid virus uptick
Coronavirus cases are steadily rising across New Jersey, especially in northern counties. That has prompted certain schools to switch to remote instruction.
Coronavirus cases are steadily rising across New Jersey, especially in northern counties. That has prompted certain schools to switch to remote instruction.
All SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break
New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.
New York's public university system is requiring students to test negative for the coronavirus before they can leave for Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread as students fan across the country.
More than 100 schools reopen in NYC hot spots
All schools in Queens and some in parts of Brooklyn that were in coronavirus hot spots resumed in-person learning Monday.
All schools in Queens and some in parts of Brooklyn that were in coronavirus hot spots resumed in-person learning Monday.