Education stories in New York

For some background context, I’m currently in school to get my MAT in teaching. My content area is middle/high school English. The districts I’m thinking about applying to once I’m done (another 2 years) are Newark, Jersey City, West New York, Fort Lee, Edgewater, Weehawken, and Union City. If the

I received a summons for June. Am currently a PA student in clinicals. It is very strict on absences, so missing even one day can lead to academic consequences. I know I am able to schedule a deferral and give them a date that works for me. However I graduate in January and I literally have no possi

Anyone have experience working at the success academy corporate office (not as a teacher)? Looking at applying for a finance role and seeing mixed reviews online.

Searching for a female guitar teacher who is very proficient in emo/post-hardcore and has a good grasp on songwriting. Send me a message

In a sharply worded letter to Dean Geoffrey Garrett, 52 tenured professors flagged falling enrollment and graduate program cuts as signs of deeper trouble.

As an economics major at CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College in 2011, Lara Porter spent a semester in Prague studying Eastern Europe’s transition from communism to capitalism. Spending late nights with people who had lived through economic upheaval, she left with a deeper understanding of how markets sha

The measure would have blocked protests in front of buildings.

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District has been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 2026, continuing the district's tradition of excellence in music education. Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designatio

Inspiration was abound at Northside Elementary School in the Levittown School District on Friday, April 17 as a diverse range of career professionals visited the building to speak to students. Outside the building, students enjoyed the sun as they were met with a firetruck, ambulance and garbage di

Hey everyone, I’m in nursing school and now that the weather is getting warmer I was wondering if anyone has some good study spot recs. Preferably one with a nice view, it could be indoor or outdoors. Location wise around central/northern NJ. Thanks!

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Manhasset High School students recently showcased their scientific expertise at the W.A.C. Lighting Invitational Science Fair, held on Sunday, April 19, at Herricks High School. This prestigious competition allowed young researchers to present their original work to panels of professionals and exper

The Manhasset school district announced that Manhasset High School senior Adriana Chan has been named a winner of the ADP Henry Taub Memorial Scholarship. This prestigious award is part of the first round of corporate-sponsored honors announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Recipie

On Saturday, April 17, the stage at Manhasset’s Shelter Rock Elementary School was brimming with song and spirit as first grade students presented a captivating performance of the “3 Piggy Opera.” Performing for an audience of proud parents and family members, the students showcased not only their g

Three adults were sent to a hospital Friday in Bergen County when the school bus they were on collided with another vehicle.

Glaire Gochna, an Advanced Placement drawing student, received an Award of Excellence at the Go Ape! Advanced Placement Exhibition for her work, “My Fallen Mask,” an acrylic on canvas. Gochna, a student at North Shore High School, was among eight of 86 participants nationwide recognized with the ho

About 150 middle school students from across Long Island participated in the North Shore Invitation Math Tournament on Friday, March 27, including 50 students from North Shore Middle School. The remaining competitors came from Cold Spring Harbor, Half Hollow Hills, Herricks, Hewlett-Woodmere, Long I

Hi, Im in my sophomore yr of college struggling currently with my science pre reqs but was wondering if anyone who is attending Nassau CC has any tips for professors and different courses since im going to be registering soon. It would be great help, thanks.

I thought it would be a great idea since summer camps are so expensive but there's just not a lot of information available for me to decide? I had to browse around forums to see that it goes until 6pm and that it's half school and then half activities for whatever programs at the school. We got in

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge granted an emergency order that temporarily blocked Nassau University Medical Center from conducting brain death testing on Anthony Gestone, a 23-year-old Farmingdale man, after his mother filed a lawsuit on April Friday, April 17. Gestone was critically injured

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than one-third of all Staten Island residents ages 25 and over have a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rockland Community College (RCC) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Melanie Tuthill Rie as vice president of academic affairs during its meeting on March 30. In her new role Rie will oversee all academic areas, academic support services and online education. She will also collaborate with the State

Anybody have any ideas for pizzerias in affluent areas in Westchester that’s hiring delivery drivers? Friend just moved here and looking to make extra money while he’s in grad school. Leads/ suggestions appreciated !

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This has been asked multiple times so sorry for asking again, but I’m really out of luck here. I’ve applied to nearly 10 places, and I either get no response or denied. I’ve almost applied to more, but everything suddenly requires me to be 18 or at least graduated high school already. I’m 17, I hav

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I’m a college student thinking about going to med school but need to gain experience. I recently finished my associates in biology and am working towards my bachelor’s and am thinking of getting my CNA cert so i can work overnights / afternoons while in school. However my uni doesn’t offer it.Does

I make a fairly good living and am trying to move into the classic NJ suburb with a good school district (Livingston is my wife's goal, but I'd love to be in Princeton). Been watching Zillow closely this spring and I swear there been maybe 2 listings for any home with more than 2 bathrooms for a mi

My husband and I (31) have an 8 month old. We’re considering staying on the South Shore (Blue Point area) because I love the beaches and the beach feel, however we also have really liked the Stony Brook area when we visit. I have a good sense of our current area, but how’s living in SB? Transparentl