Brooklyn boy helping teach other kids to read on the internet
7-year-old Bryan Rumfelt is using the internet and his love of reading to help teach kids all across the world to read.
Special needs student omitted from NJ high school yearbook
The family of Glenda Defabio says they were stunned when she was omitted from the school?s yearbook.
Advocates call for the removal of school safety officers from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
Calls to removed uniformed safety agents from NYC public schools
A coalition of parents, students, educators, and mental health providers and advocates say they want school safety agents out of New York City's public schools.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
School dog helps bring graduation to the students
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
What will the return to school look like this fall in NYC?
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
Many questions remain over reopening of schools in NYC
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
Judge: Reopen Puerto Rico school cafeterias in 24 hours or face arrest
A judge on Thursday gave Puerto Rico’s education secretary 24 hours to open all public school cafeterias in the U.S. territory or face arrest as impoverished students struggle to obtain free meals amid the pandemic.
Amid pandemic, scores of US Catholic schools face closure
Catholic schools have faced tough times for years in the United States, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
New York high school senior receives car, scholarship after cleaning neighborhood following protest
A high school senior opened his heart to help his community, and his good deed is paying off -- in the form of a new car and college scholarship.
Parents rally to demand in-person services for special needs children
Remote learning has been challenging for students and teachers, but the parents of children with special needs say they are especially concerned their children are regressing without in-person instruction.
School segregation endures in New York and beyond
The Bridge Collaborative is looking for 50 partners from across the country, from school districts to charters schools and housing organizations.
Mother and daughter graduate medical school together and get matched at same hospital
Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently became the first to graduate from medical school together and the first to match at the same hospital.
Boy, 13, graduates California city college with 4 associates degrees, youngest in school’s history
A 13-year-old boy graduated from a city college in Southern California this week with his fourth associate’s degree, making him the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
Overcoming all obstacles: Homeless student graduates as valedictorian of Florida high school
A high school senior in Florida has graduated at the top of his class, despite the hardships of living in homeless shelters with his mom.
NJ announces dates for reopenings of childcare, sports, camps, horse racing, houses of worship
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced several reopening dates Friday for activities and organizations that have been shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus.