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Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees' kids: report
Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students.
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NJ high school briefly locked down over suspicious person report
A New Jersey high school was briefly put on lockdown Wednesday due to a report of an unauthorized juvenile in the area, according to police. Officers cleared the area. They determined the person had left the vicinity. It wasn’t immediately clear who they were looking for. “All appropriate measures were taken to ensure the safety of the students. There...
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NYC public school calendar and holidays for 2024-2025 academic year: Dates to know
Summer camps are done, kids are back at home with their families, mornings are getting a bit crisper as evenings are getting a bit shorter — all sur-fire signs that summer is ending and school is about to start back up again. For some parents, it’s been a long summer with the kids. For kids, it wasn’t nearly long...
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NYC dress code policy changes for public school students for 2024: What to know
There are some new changes to the dress code policy for all New York City public school students that parents and students should know about before the school year starts.
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Schools are competing with cell phones. Here's how they think they could win
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades. At the crux of these challenges? Addiction to cell phones. Cell phone bans are gaining traction around the country, but many say they’re not enough.
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Unplugging at Camp: An inside look at summer's ‘digital detox' | NBC NY Digital Original
Summer camp is a familiar pastime where outer world distractions fade away. What can this nostalgic experience teach us about stepping away from our tech? NBC New York travels to Camp Weequahic for answers.
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‘Generation Text': Teens go on a phone ‘fast' for a week
As part of an I-Team investigation into the impact of smartphones and social media on teenage mental health, a group of teenagers agreed to give up their phones for a week and share how it went and how they felt. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Generation Text: NBC survey of principals reveals deep concern about impact of phones in schools
An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…
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Generation Text: See the full NBC survey results as principals reveal concern about phones in schools
An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…
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Olympics trivia: Did you know these fun Olympics facts?
The Paris Olympics are finally here and the world is buzzing. If you aren’t hyped yet, here are a few fun facts that will get you in the Olympics mood.
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Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children’s future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024. Comparing 50 states and Washington, D.C. across 32 key metrics,…
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NYC makes changes to dress code policy for public school students: What to know
For the first time, all New York City public school students will have to abide by a universal school dress code.
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City Council considering changes to dress codes for NYC public schools
New York City Council’s Committee on Education met and passed two dress code bills, as the proposed legislation would create a universal city school dress code for the first time. Here’s what the code could require and how the idea is being received. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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After school program in NJ helps young girls get ahead
Gilma Avalos with the special report for News 4 Latino.
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A.I. helping students learn at Bronx school
Kate Snow reporting on A.I. helping students learn at a Bronx school.
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Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates
Many of the survivors said they continue to live with the trauma of the day when 20 first graders and six educators were killed.
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Pushback against cuts to NYC's pre-K and 3K programs
Parents pushed City Hall to restore funding for New York City’s Pre-K and 3K programs. News 4 New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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NYC teachers union pushes Education Department to fulfill class size mandates
The president of NYC’s teachers union is putting pressure on the Department of Education to make the state’s class size law a reality. The union says class sizes are still too big. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Bringing NYC class sizes down: What teachers union is proposing to speed up process
The president of New York City’s teacher’s union is putting pressure on the Department of Education to make the state’s class size law — which limits the number of students per classroom — a reality, and fast.
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USDA introduces new guidelines to improve school meals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new regulations on Wednesday to improve the quality of school breakfasts and lunches by tightening the limits on salt and sugar.