Report: NYC public school students born later in the year more likely to be identified with learning disability
A new analysis by the Independent Budget Office is re-examining how when a child starts school and them being identified with a learning disability can be linked.
A new analysis by the Independent Budget Office is re-examining how when a child starts school and them being identified with a learning disability can be linked.
Trump surprises Philadelphia 4th grader with 'opportunity scholarship' at State of the Union
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Only one Princeton student still being assessed amid outbreaklating amid China virus
Princeton University says only one student who recently traveled to China is still being assessed among those required to self-isolate amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak in that country.
Princeton University says only one student who recently traveled to China is still being assessed among those required to self-isolate amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak in that country.
Thousands sign petition demanding closure of Alhambra schools amid coronavirus outbreak
As fear about novel coronavirus spreads -- much faster than the disease itself -- nearly 14,000 people have signed an online petition, urging Alhambra Unified to cancel all classes until the outbreak ends, it was reported Tuesday.
As fear about novel coronavirus spreads -- much faster than the disease itself -- nearly 14,000 people have signed an online petition, urging Alhambra Unified to cancel all classes until the outbreak ends, it was reported Tuesday.
Donor surprises graduates at Ohio high school with free college tuition — and free tuition for their parents
Students at a Toledo high school planning to attend a university, college or trade school will no longer have to worry about college debt thanks to a donor's generous pledge.
Students at a Toledo high school planning to attend a university, college or trade school will no longer have to worry about college debt thanks to a donor's generous pledge.
UC Berkeley removes John Boalt’s name from law school, citing his racist sentiments
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
Ludacris surprises South Florida high school with $75k in musical instruments
A well-known rapper rolled out a surprise for a South Florida high school students Wednesday.
A well-known rapper rolled out a surprise for a South Florida high school students Wednesday.
Long Island students relocated to new schools over toxic chemical complaints
More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff.
More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff.
Las Vegas Raiders pledge $500K toward eliminating school lunch debt across Nevada
The donation will be made to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meal service program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students across the the state.
The donation will be made to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meal service program, which provides breakfast and lunch to students across the the state.
Three HISD employees placed on leave over provocative dancing, dress in Christmas party video
Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.
Sources tell FOX 26 that at least three HISD employees were placed on leave following the investigation into their provocative dress and dancing at a staff holiday party.
Remembering MLK's speech at a Newark school
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
North Carolina will require high school students to take personal finance course to graduate
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
High school students in North Carolina will soon be required to take a personal finance course to graduate.
NJ lawmakers announce new fire safety program for college students
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.
Protesters call for NYC Schools Chancellor to be fired
Protesters mostly made up of parents from District 26 called for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to be ousted for what they call a failing system of spending.
Protesters mostly made up of parents from District 26 called for New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza to be ousted for what they call a failing system of spending.
Trump to unveil 'new guidance' on expanding prayer in public schools
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
Trump won white evangelicals by more than 81 percent in the 2016 presidential election, according to exit polls.
Kentucky student expelled from private Christian school over rainbow shirt and cake, mom claims
A Louisville, Ky. high school student is claiming she was expelled over a photo of her posing with her birthday cake — because the cake and the sweater she was wearing were both decorated with rainbows.
A Louisville, Ky. high school student is claiming she was expelled over a photo of her posing with her birthday cake — because the cake and the sweater she was wearing were both decorated with rainbows.
Language immersion program on Upper West Side teaches pre-school kids dual languages
La Escuelita, a pre-school on the Upper West Side runs a Spanish-language immersion program for students ranging in age from 2 to 5 years old.
La Escuelita, a pre-school on the Upper West Side runs a Spanish-language immersion program for students ranging in age from 2 to 5 years old.
UWS language immersion program teaches pre-school children to be bilingual
A language immersion program at La Escuelita pre-school on the Upper West Side is teaching kids both English and Spanish at a young age.
A language immersion program at La Escuelita pre-school on the Upper West Side is teaching kids both English and Spanish at a young age.
Police: Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed at Brooklyn school
New York City police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti, including a swastika, found sprayed in a stairwell of a local high school.
New York City police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti, including a swastika, found sprayed in a stairwell of a local high school.
Anti-Semitic graffiti incidents in schools alarm Westchester parents, educators
Sleepy Hollow High School recently became the fifth school in Westchester County in recent months where anti-Semitic messages and symbols have been found inside, worrying parents and students.
Sleepy Hollow High School recently became the fifth school in Westchester County in recent months where anti-Semitic messages and symbols have been found inside, worrying parents and students.