New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday finalized campus sexual assault rules that bolster the rights of the accused, reduce legal liabilities for schools and colleges, and narrow the scope of cases schools will be required to investigate.
Mr. Feeny of 'Boy Meets World' asks public to 'thank your teachers’ amid coronavirus pandemic
The man who portrayed Mr. Feeny in the 1990s sitcom “Boy Meets World” wants everyone to thank educators for being unsung heroes who shape future generations.
The man who portrayed Mr. Feeny in the 1990s sitcom “Boy Meets World” wants everyone to thank educators for being unsung heroes who shape future generations.
Cuomo: Time to 'reimagine' education through technology
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
College students petition and sue for tuition refunds
Online petitions have been posted by students at Columbia University, Long Island University and many others across the country in addition to lawsuits being filed against dozens of universities since the institutions moved to a distance-learning model during the coronavirus pandemic.
Online petitions have been posted by students at Columbia University, Long Island University and many others across the country in addition to lawsuits being filed against dozens of universities since the institutions moved to a distance-learning model during the coronavirus pandemic.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Tom Hanks delivers heartfelt message to the ‘chosen ones’ of university’s graduating class
The Oscar-winning actor shared his words of wisdom and hope to those graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures.
The Oscar-winning actor shared his words of wisdom and hope to those graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Women's flag football to become varsity sport
Women’s flag football will become a varsity sport for NAIA schools by next year, the organization announced Monday.
Women’s flag football will become a varsity sport for NAIA schools by next year, the organization announced Monday.
College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
NJ schools to remain closed for remainder of academic year
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
Summer camps scrambling to try to operate this year
As the weather warms, parents across the region are wondering if summer camps will be open this summer as we continue to try to observe social distancing.
As the weather warms, parents across the region are wondering if summer camps will be open this summer as we continue to try to observe social distancing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”