New York accent takes center stage in pandemic response
With New York City at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. and its native-born among those offering crucial information to the nation in televised briefings, the New York accent has stepped up to the mic — or maybe the megaphone.
Will summer camps be open this year?
As summer approaches, summer camps throughout the tri-state area are hoping they'll be able to accept campers who have been cooped up inside all Spring, but there's still a lot to be decided.
Long Island lights up to support graduating high school seniors
The coronavirus pandemic has turned 2020 into a bust for high school seniors across the country who will miss landmarks like Prom and graduation. Now, communities across Long Island are taking part in ?Be the Light,? a campaign to give students their last hurrah.
Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year
Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
New York schools staying closed through spring, Cuomo says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Democrat announced Friday that the order applies to 4.2 million students statewide. It continues a shutdown order that had been set to expire May 15.
After-school programs help NYC kids ?rock out? across the boroughs
The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping thousands of underprivileged New York City school students from virtually ?rocking out? across the five boroughs after-school. New York Edge, the largest provider of after-school programming in New York City, has partnered with E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt?s Rock and Roll Forever Foundation to teach rock online to students so they can stay connected through the universal language of music.
Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
College students frustrated over remote learning
Arturo Ceceña is a junior at California State University Northridge. When asked to comment on his virtual learning experience at the huge university he said, “I’m not one for online classes. I love to be going to class physically…. being interactive and being social with my professor and classmates. That’s the person I am.”
NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
Staggered schedules likely for NYC students, says union president
UFT President Michael Mulgrew says the union is working with city and education officials to create a plan for students once they return to school. The return to school date has not been set.
Coronavirus-altered grading system announced for NYC students
New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
Twin sisters from NJ accepted to 5 Ivy League schools
A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities.
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
'I just can't do this.' Frustrated parents giving up on home school
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Remote learning a challenge for teachers, students
With no plans to open schools in our area anytime soon, remote learning has been a frustrating experience for teachers, students and parents. FOX 5 NY spoke with experts about how to deal with the stress of it all.
Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools
A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.