Medical students graduating early, heading to frontlines of coronavirus battle
Medical students from across Long Island are joining the fight against coronavirus, graduating early to help battle the pandemic.
Mother sentenced to 7 months in prison in college admissions scam
A California woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven months in prison for paying bribes to rig her two daughters' college admissions exams and get one of them into Georgetown University as a fake tennis recruit.
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
Kids can brighten neighborhoods with colored rainbows in windows
Communities can bond over rainbows even in these times of social distancing.
College prep coach: Homeschooling students shouldn't slack off
With schools shut across the nation, high school juniors and seniors across the nation currently homeschooling are being reminded that just because tests and exams have been postponed or canceled, doesn’t mean they can slack off on their college admissions preparation.
College admissions during crisis
Many high school students across the nation are dealing with difficult questions when it comes to applying for college.
Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.
Elementary students recite Pledge of Allegiance on driveways amid coronavirus pandemic
Children in a New Jersey neighborhood stood in their driveways and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The coronavirus pandemic has left their school closed.
AP tests will be given online amid coronavirus challenges, school closures
The AP College Board said that students taking the online exams can choose between two different testing dates.
NYC, other cities take unplanned plunge into online learning
The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, took the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.
Loss of taste, smell could be telltale sign of coronavirus
The loss of the ability to smell or taste could be a sign that an individual has coronavirus, according to a recent report.
Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
Teachers dance, struggle with assignments and tech during quarantine
At Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, Calif., some educators are hosting dance parties online. Other students don't have access to tech at all.
Federal government waiving student loan payments, suspending entry at borders due to coronavirus
The president remarked on the developments on Friday.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
Student dons cap and gown over mask, protective suit in coronavirus-altered graduation photos
Jonah Deaton decided to document the COVID-19 pandemic through his own graduation photos.
NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures
Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.
Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off
We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.
All schools and colleges ordered closed in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the closure of all schools and colleges starting Wednesday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak.