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.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Student sues after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.
French teacher's killer paid students to name him, prosecutors say
Two teens among seven people under investigation for their alleged involvement in the beheading of a teacher outside Paris.
Two teens among seven people under investigation for their alleged involvement in the beheading of a teacher outside Paris.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
3 critically injured in crash involving school bus, truck
Emergency crews from Washingtonville, New York were on the scene of a school bus crash Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews from Washingtonville, New York were on the scene of a school bus crash Wednesday morning.