Education stories in New York

During the graduation ceremony at Stanford University, over 100 students staged a protest as Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his speech. Videos of the protest circulated widely on social media, highlighting student dissent.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s St. Paul’s School of Nursing has been granted permanent degree-granting authority by the New York State Board of Regents, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

Only 273 out of 1,616 schools have full time librarians in the city. There are just 287 school librarians and 14 part-time librarians across the city’s 1,616 schools. [ more › ]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island high school has secured the support of its community for an expansion that will bring new classrooms and athletic facilities to its students.

The University of Southern California has reassigned a controversial business school dean to an advisory role near the president's office. This move comes as staff express dissatisfaction with the dean's leadership.

For the first time in a long time, Syracuse University faces a budget deficit.

Austin Franco, a 19-year-old Cornell student, declined a job interview with VryfID due to the Jewish heritage of its co-founders. This incident highlights ongoing issues of antisemitism in academic environments.

As felony assaults increase in New York City schools, the NYPD plans to reduce the number of school safety agents by nearly 300. These agents play a crucial role in monitoring schools and ensuring student safety.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Susan E. Wagner High School celebrated its 2026 prom at Nicotra’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, on Friday night.

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is under investigation for questionable no-bid contracts, leading to calls for his resignation. Insiders suggest that his position is increasingly precarious as scrutiny intensifies from City Hall.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) hosted a comprehensive LGBTQIA+ Health Symposium on June 11, bringing together healthcare professionals, community advocates and local leaders to advance inclusive and equitable care for LGBTQIA+ patients across Staten Island and beyon

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Brighton community center will serve fewer North Shore kids thanks to a New York City contract revamp, the Advance/SILive.com has learned.

Columbia University has announced it will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, reversing its COVID-era policy. This decision follows a multi-year faculty review that concluded test scores are valuable indicators of student success.

Students from Franklin High School celebrated their prom on Friday night at the Westin at Princeton Forrestal Village in New Jersey.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Compassion, leadership and an unwavering commitment to helping others have earned Notre Dame Academy graduate Riley O’Hanlon the North Shore Rotary Club’s prestigious 2025-2026 Community Service Scholarship.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Family members and friends cheered as seven seniors graduated from Gateway Academy on Friday during a commencement ceremony at the school’s chapel in Richmond Valley.The school’s third high school graduating class celebrated its commencement with worship, praise and heartfelt s

Columbia University will require SAT or ACT scores for admissions starting in 2027, making it the last Ivy League school to do so. This decision follows a faculty review that deemed standardized tests a useful indicator of student success.

The #1 source in the world for all things Harlem. Literacy Partners hosted its 2026 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. The event brought together New York’s literary, philanthropic, civic and business leaders for a festive black-tie evening celebrating the power of l

Students, educators and families from Bronx community school district 9 hosted their second annual Pride Parade and Celebration at the Roberto Clemente State Park gym on June 3. Harry Sherman, the superintendent of District 9, told the Bronx Times that the Pride celebration is one of their favorite

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Six students from P37R: The David Marquis School of the Arts received their diplomas Friday during the Great Kills school’s graduation ceremony.

Several parents spoke in support of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District teachers’ fight for a “fair contract” at the board of education’s June 11 meeting. Teachers filled the seats on the left side of the auditorium, wearing “Fair Contract Now” t-shirts, as negotiations have dragged on

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — PS 56 recently hosted its first-ever Arts Expo, a schoolwide showcase highlighting student achievement in visual arts, music and theater.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to appoint Celeste Ramirez as the new president of the NYC School Construction Authority, succeeding Nina Kubota. This leadership change aims to enhance the city's efforts in modernizing public schools and addressing class size reductions.

New York City public school students will only head to classes four days next week.

Throughout the month of May, colleges and universities on Long Island celebrated their commencement ceremonies with multiple keynote speakers, presidents, and honorees offering words of wisdom in no short supply for the graduates. At Hofstra University, keynote speaker Sethuraman Panchanathan deliv

The Carle Place School District held its annual Retirement and Tenure Recognition Ceremony on June 4, celebrating nine retirees and seven staff members who earned tenure. The evening began with remarks from Superintendent Ted Cannone, who expressed his appreciation for the retirees’ years of dedica

As they near the move to middle school, fifth graders at Seaford Harbor Elementary School had some time to reflect on the past six years of their education. The annual bagel breakfast on June 11 was a chance for noshing and nostalgia. Bagels, juice, milk and water were provided by the PTA. As stude