Golfer Dottie Pepper pays off New York students' lunch debt
More than 50 students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School in Saratoga Springs had their lunch debt wiped out.
More than 50 students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School in Saratoga Springs had their lunch debt wiped out.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Record settlement means student debt forgiveness for thousands
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
The Federal Trade Commission and a major for-profit college have reached a record settlement that means debt forgiveness for many affected students to the tune of $191 million.
Science teachers, students get Times Square New Year's stage
This year's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will spotlight efforts to combat climate change when high school science teachers and students press the button that begins the famous 60-second ball drop and countdown to next year.
This year's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will spotlight efforts to combat climate change when high school science teachers and students press the button that begins the famous 60-second ball drop and countdown to next year.
Probe of some NYC Jewish schools says few currently at goal
A city Department of Education probe of more than two dozen ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools found only a couple that currently provided education meeting state standards in secular subjects.
A city Department of Education probe of more than two dozen ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools found only a couple that currently provided education meeting state standards in secular subjects.
Report on yeshivas in NYC
Activists rallied at City Hall on Monday after a Department of Education report found that only two of 28 Yeshiva schools in New York City provide their students with an adequate secular education.
Activists rallied at City Hall on Monday after a Department of Education report found that only two of 28 Yeshiva schools in New York City provide their students with an adequate secular education.
17-year-old receives master's degree from TCU, and his 14-year-old brother is following his lead
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
A 17-year-old is now believed to be the youngest student to ever receive a master’s degree from TCU.
Nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college this year compared with 2018, according to report
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment this fall took a steep dive with nearly 250,000 fewer students than last year opting out of higher education entirely.
Students visiting Rocky statue have chance encounter with Sylvester Stallone
Students and staff from East Side High School in Paterson got the surprise of their lives when they were approached by actor Sylvester Stallone just as they were visiting the Rocky Balboa statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Students and staff from East Side High School in Paterson got the surprise of their lives when they were approached by actor Sylvester Stallone just as they were visiting the Rocky Balboa statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Black Tulane med students take powerful photo at former slave quarters: ‘Resilience is in our DNA’
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
New fashion magazine proudly leaves photos unretouched
A new fashion magazine showcases women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. And all the photos are unretouched.
A new fashion magazine showcases women of all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. And all the photos are unretouched.
Study: Students who silently talk to themselves improve their math scores
Encouraging kids to talk to themselves could improve their math scores, according to a new study published in the journal child Development.
Encouraging kids to talk to themselves could improve their math scores, according to a new study published in the journal child Development.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Caught on camera: NC school resource officer violently assaults student
The vicious assault happened last Thursday, Dec. 12 at Vance County Middle School in Henderson.
The vicious assault happened last Thursday, Dec. 12 at Vance County Middle School in Henderson.
Candlelight vigil in Morningside Park mourns Tessa Majors
Nearly 1,000 people braved the wind and cold Sunday night to attend a candlelight vigil to remember the life of Tessa Majors, the Barnard College freshman who was brutally murdered on Wednesday.
Nearly 1,000 people braved the wind and cold Sunday night to attend a candlelight vigil to remember the life of Tessa Majors, the Barnard College freshman who was brutally murdered on Wednesday.
13-year-old boy charged in stabbing death of Barnard student
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the stabbing death of Tessa Majors.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the stabbing death of Tessa Majors.
School district apologizes for assignment comparing value of slaves
A North Carolina school district has apologized for an assignment that asked middle school students to compare the value of slaves and white people.
A North Carolina school district has apologized for an assignment that asked middle school students to compare the value of slaves and white people.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
School closings, delayed openings for Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Schools in the New York City region are reporting closures and delayed openings.
Schools in the New York City region are reporting closures and delayed openings.
FTC: University of Phoenix to cancel $141m in student debts as part of settlement over deceptive advertising
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.
Officials with the Federal Trade Commission announced that University of Phoenix will cancel $141 million in debts owed to the school by students who were harmed by ads that were allegedly deceptive.