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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
25 Atlanta students surprised with acceptance to Harvard program
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Outdoor graduations get the go-ahead in NJ
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that high schools can have outdoor graduations this summer.
CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”
Murphy approves outdoor graduations for NJ high school seniors
High school seniors in New Jersey may not get to walk across the stage, but they will get to celebrate graduation this year, after Governor Phil Murphy approved of schools holding outdoor graduations that obey social distancing guidelines.
High school seniors in New Jersey may not get to walk across the stage, but they will get to celebrate graduation this year, after Governor Phil Murphy approved of schools holding outdoor graduations that obey social distancing guidelines.
Switch to remote learning a new challenge for Spanish-speaking families in NYC
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Remote learning more difficult for families whose first language is not Spanish
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
The switch to remote learning has been difficult for families all across New York City, but it is particularly hard for families whose first language is not English.
Parents: Remote therapy, learning not working for special-needs kids
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.