NY school to allow Bible verses on paid parking spot
A student challenged her school’s ban on Bible verses in a paid parking spot, raising questions about free speech and endorsement.
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Schools counter AI overuse with handwritten essays
A Queens high school moves summer writing assignments into the classroom; teachers nationwide rethink the impact of technology on academic integrity.
5-foot lake-effect snowfall in western New York
Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie came to western New York communities over the weekend, shattered records, and closed schools.
Some NYC students to start in-person learning Mon.
Some NYC elementary students will be able to return to in-person learning on Dec. 7, provided they made certain choices this fall.
NYC pushes back school start date
1.1 mil students in the nation's largest district will start in-person school on Sept 21, not on Sept 11, as schools prepare for their return to campus.
Discussion continues over vaping by schoolchildren
A ban on vaping may be coming in many states, but it's being blocked by trade industry reps in others. It's bad for your health.
N.Y. school sued over strip-search
A student was allegedly strip searched in N.Y., based on 3 students who said she was carrying drugs. She wasn't. Now she's suing the school.
1st winter storm kills 2, wrecks cars
A winter storm has brought more than a foot of snow and gusty winds to areas in the Upper Midwest and the Northeastern US.
Positive effects seen from NYC H.S. closures
The closure of low-performing high schools in New York brought considerable resistance from communities, but the end result may have been positive.
SCOTUS denies appeal in NY vaccination case
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case that allows New York schools to send non-vaccinated students home if an outbreak occurs.