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
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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.

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
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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.

Parents rally to demand in-person services for special needs children
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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.