Education stories in New York

Two Nassau County schools earned top placements in New York state in the 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Lakeville Elementary School in Great Neck ranked No. 35 statewide among elementary schools, while Manhasset Middle School ranked No. 39

NEW YORK (PIX11) - As federal cuts to food assistance programs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) leave some families without help paying for groceries, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state will continue fully funding free school meals for students. Hochul annou

At least 28 people were injured when a back porch collapsed at an off-campus home near William & Mary during homecoming weekend, officials said. The injuries reported after the Friday night collapse were not life-threatening.

The annual Sip + Shop Mix + Mingle event at the Daniel Gale Port Washington office will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, bringing the Port Washington community together for a cause. The event supports multiple local causes, including The Nicholas Center, Port Counseling Center, High School Student Sc

Stanford University is facing criticism from students after posting an AI-generated image of its marching band. The incident has reignited discussions about the implications of AI in educational settings.

In an exclusive interview with The California Post, the Education Secretary weighed in on California’s test scores, parents’ rights, school choice and her plan to wind down the department.

The solitary confinement cell on Princeton University’s campus wasn’t part of a prison. It was a simulation erected as part of an annual protest organized by Students for Prison Education and Reform, or SPEAR.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island student journalists can gain real-world experience and advance their skills in community news through a journalism program with the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com.

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The next major showdown is scheduled for February, when the court is expected to consider the board’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is attempting to mitigate the fallout from a contentious forum with NY Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones. He enlisted the help of former Rep. Jamaal Bowman for damage control amid criticism.

A lawsuit alleges that top investigators with the NYC Department of Education secretly stored nearly 6,000 rounds of ammunition and distributed them among themselves to evade detection. The claims suggest a systematic cover-up within the department.

At least 25 people were injured and have been hospitalized after a school bus crashed Friday following a Georgia high school football game.

A New Jersey sub shop that began as a concept among three friends in a Rutgers University dorm room has opened a new location in Morristown.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is pushing to close the Department of Education, transferring its functions to the Department of Labor. This move is part of a broader effort initiated by President-elect Trump to demonstrate that federal education support can continue without a standalone agency.

A 14-year-old prodigy in New York has been denied the opportunity to graduate high school early because of his age, despite being a full-time community college student. This decision has raised questions about age-related policies in education.

An East Orange school district employee with a history of sexual harassment allegations has resigned after just two months on the job. Brian Agnew, of Piscataway, began his position as the district’s new safety compliance coordinator on Aug. 17. On Friday, school district spokeswoman Teresa Corallo

A judge has decided that Jane Doe can maintain her anonymity in a case involving Cornell University. The ruling emphasizes the balance between privacy concerns and the public interest.

Oyster Bay High School students got a firsthand look at television news during a virtual master class with Lauren Victory, a 2007 graduate of the school and a CBS News Chicago reporter. Joining the class virtually from her Chicago studio, Victory spoke with students in Alex Dollin’s TV broadcasting

A high school robotics team was recognized for its community partnership and received financial support for its upcoming competition season at a technology industry summit. Members of South High School’s Rebel Robotics Team No. 2638 attended the Optimum Technology Innovation Summit at the company’s

The Glen Cove City School District received an unmodified opinion from their external auditor, who said the district’s fund balance increased by $6 million over the course of the year and that the district’s unrestricted reserves were maintained at the legal limit of 4%.  The auditor, Jennifer Clar

Students learned how to respond to emergencies and protect themselves from fires during a visit from local firefighters, who demonstrated safety techniques and showed them the equipment used in rescue operations. The Albertson Fire Company visited Searingtown Elementary School on Oct. 19 to kick of

The MTA has renamed the Jamaica Center transportation hub to Jamaica Center - York College Station in recognition of York College's 60th anniversary. This change reflects the college's significant role in the Southeast Queens community.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island branch of the American Association of University Women took a major step toward empowering local youth by welcoming Rev. Terry Troia as the keynote speaker at their recent meeting at O’Neill’s in Port Richmond.

For four Saturdays this fall, Brooklynites had the chance to experience culture, music, art and workshops in the Jackie Robinson Park Playground in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Fall Funs series was a four-weekend event hosted by STooPS, with activities taking place every Saturday with the goal of bringin

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $156,000 from the Hillsborough Township School District through a fraudulent overtime scheme that included paying approximately $70,000 in cash kickbacks to a former district official.Kenneth Gratto, 55, of Dingman’s Ferry, P

San Quentin prison has undergone a significant transformation, now resembling a college campus with a new $239-million learning center. Incarcerated men are taking classes to earn bachelor's degrees, marking a shift towards rehabilitation and education in the correctional system.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Northwell Staten Island University Hospital has earned Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence designation from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to providing older adults with care tailored to their individual need

Seaford students, staff and community members celebrated homecoming Oct. 17, with festivities ranging from the annual parade to the final whistle of the Vikings football game. [caption id="attachment_377500" align="alignnone" width="700"] Seaford High School’s homecoming parade traveled up Washingt