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fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Higher education

This billionaire is quietly giving away free college to 800,000 people | Fortune

Mission District
fromsfist.com
36 minutes ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

This billionaire is quietly giving away free college to 800,000 people | Fortune

ModernStates.org provides free college credit opportunities through CLEP exams, reaching 800,000 people without advertising.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
4 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago
NYC parents

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
16 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
NYC parents
fromCity & State NY
1 week ago

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Op-ed | State Senate's drug discount plan leaves the poorest patients behind | amNewYork

Policymakers must ensure the 340B Drug Discount Program effectively supports low-income patients amid tightening Medicaid funds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A disturbing lack of integrity': Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money

Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) describes itself as an independent organization producing research on energy policy. But that representation is misleading, alleges the complaint to the New York City consumer protection bureau.
Non-profit organizations
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Education
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Clark Howard Says Dump Your Coverdell ESA for a 529 Plan: Here's Why

The Coverdell ESA is largely considered obsolete compared to the more flexible 529 college-savings plan.
Wellness
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Celebrating Financial Literacy Month: New York City Chase Community Manager Shares Tips for Strengthening Financial Health | amNewYork

Focus on earning, protecting, spending, and saving to improve financial health.
Social justice
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Brooks School senior heads to Oxford on Keasbey Scholarship | Cornell Chronicle

Ariela Asllani, a public policy major, will study refugee and forced migration at Oxford University after winning a Keasbey Scholarship.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Turn Monthly Rent and Mortgage Payments Into Value With Bilt

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.
Real estate
Arts
fromColossal
6 days ago

Colossal Members Have Funded 100 Projects in K-12 Classrooms through DonorsChoose

Colossal Members funded 100 classroom projects, contributing over $13,000 to support K-12 students' access to art supplies and materials.
fromVulture
6 days ago

The Pitt Paid Off Patrick Ball's $80,000 Student Loans

I paid off my student loans like three months into The Pitt, and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it. It's a huge burden to carry, and a lot of people carry it.
Mental health
NYC real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Patrick Ball says even if 'The Pitt' didn't work out, it made him debt-free: 'They can't take that away from me'

I paid off my student loans like three months into 'The Pitt,' and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it.
Television
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
20 hours ago

Disabled Borrowers Sue Trump Admin. Over Denied Debt Relief

The Department of Education's failure to properly process discharge applications from vulnerable and sick borrowers is reprehensible. We are simply asking the Department to review their applications on the merits, as is their right.
NYC parents
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStrongtowns
1 day ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC graduation rates down by largest year-over-year percentage in 20 years

New York City's graduation rates dropped to 81.2%, marking the largest decline in over 20 years.
#nyc-public-schools
Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

BNY offers $6,500 to US employees earning $100,000 or less to assist with first home purchases amid worsening housing affordability.
NYC parents
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Kids are lining up at this Staten Island bodega with report cards. Here's why.

Wail Alselwi's 'Grades for Grabs' initiative rewards students for good grades with snacks and prizes, fostering a supportive community environment.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
6 days ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC wins court fight over magnet school funding tied to trans student policies

The Trump administration cannot withhold funding for NYC magnet schools over transgender student policies, as ruled by a federal judge.
Bootstrapping
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Top nine low cost 529 plans ranked by fees and expense ratios - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

High 529 plan fees erode savings significantly over time, but Secure 2.0 and low-cost direct-sold plans enable families to maximize college savings and gain new Roth IRA rollover flexibility.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

Judge says Trump administration improperly withheld funding from NYC schools over trans policy

The Trump administration improperly cut off funding to NYC public schools over policies protecting transgender students, violating Title IX procedures.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

At Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for.
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
5 days ago

NYC's new 2-K program will run 10 hours a day, year-round, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani's new 2-K program offers free, full-day child care for 2-year-olds, addressing the needs of working families in NYC.
NYC parents
fromThe Haitian Times
6 days ago

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy in Queens to close after decades of serving Haitian and immigrant families

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy in Queens will close after the 2025-2026 school year due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Yale's Summer Storage Wars

Yale cut summer storage reimbursements for first-gen and low-income students, raising concerns about its budgeting priorities despite a $44 billion endowment.
#pell-grant
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

I got a 10,000 loan for my nursing degree. Now they say it's an error and I have to pay it back

David Robinson, who completed a one-year postgraduate diploma in adult nursing, was informed that his course was ineligible for maintenance loans, requiring repayment at an accelerated rate.
Higher education
Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

'Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing': The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America | Fortune

The value of a college degree has diminished while unemployment for recent graduates has risen since 2022.
Education
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago

33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debtshe's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off

A New York City teacher increased her income from $50,000 to $90,000 annually plus $55/hour side income through a charter school position and mental health counseling, enabling debt repayment and housing stability.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'We can breathe': Staff, students celebrate Achievement First Ujima High School's new building in East New York * Brooklyn Paper

I feel a tremendous amount of gratitude because it took an inordinate amount of work and uncertainty to get to this point, so now that we're finally here, we can breathe. The new school features large classrooms with plenty of natural light and additional shared spaces for clubs, sports and after-school programs.
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Teachers union flexes on New York state budget: pension boosts or bust

Improving pension benefits for public employees is a priority for New York City's teacher union amid ongoing budget negotiations.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation - and others make top 10

University of California, Berkeley has reclaimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings, pushing UCLA to second place after years of dominance.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Students Demand Fixes To NYC's Flimsy Student OMNY Cards

New York City students face issues with fragile OMNY cards, leading to fare evasion and delays in replacements.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYU professors ratify their first union contract after March walkout

NYU professors reached their first union contract, securing job security, academic freedom, and significant pay raises after a strike.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Kids demand fixes to NYC's student OMNY cards, saying flaws encourage fare evasion

New York City students demand improvements to the OMNY card program due to durability issues and limited access.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After graduating from NYU, I had to leave New York because I couldn't afford it. I had to move back in with my parents.

After graduating from NYU without securing full-time employment, I moved back to California to live with my parents and spend time while reassessing career options.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short - Above the Law

New federal regulations are limiting graduate student borrowing, shifting reliance from federal loans to private loans, which are harder to navigate.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Law School Graduates Gifted $10K For Finishing Law School - Above the Law

Anonymous donors gifted $10,000 to each of the 154 graduates of Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law to alleviate student loan debt.
Real estate
fromsilive
1 month ago

Affordable housing for College of Staten Island campus? Activist think-tank seeking Mamdani's help.

Convert underutilized parking lots and vacant land on CUNY campuses into affordable housing to address housing shortages and generate an estimated $30–$55 million annually.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Mayor Mamdani expands NYC scholarship program to include undergraduate degrees

"Our city advances when our workers can too. By connecting city workers to undergraduate and graduate educations, we're empowering the next generation of civil servants who act ambitiously, think creatively and believe firmly in government's ability to improve the lives of working people."
Higher education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
fromQNS
2 months ago

High School juniors launch LIFT to provide free tutoring for students in need - QNS

Two Long Island high school juniors are transforming their academic experiences into a mission to help others. Jonah Aloni of St. Anthony's High School and Liel Agajan, a student at Wheatley High School, have founded LIFT - Lead. Inspire. Foster. Thrive., a student-run organization dedicated to ensuring that children struggling in school can receive the academic support they need, regardless of financial circumstances.
Brooklyn
fromEpicenter NYC
1 month ago

It's not too late to apply to these free or paid teen opportunities in New York this summer - Epicenter NYC

SNP introduces NYC public high school students to modern brain research. About 20 participants attend interactive lectures, read and present a scientific paper, dissect a brain, design their own neuroscience experiment and visit research labs. The two-week course is led by Rockefeller graduate students. The hope is to develop young people's passion for science, especially for students with otherwise limited opportunities.
NYC parents
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

'A win-win': Queens specialized high and HBCU school may both secure paths to new homes

Queens High School for the Sciences may relocate to a larger 165-15 88th St. building in Jamaica, allowing expansion from about 500 to 700 students by 2029–30.
NYC parents
fromAol
1 month ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC public schools is driving parents toward private schools, which require intensive tutoring and networking to access.
Higher education
fromNewsday
1 month ago

SUNY approves rule that could oust NCC leader by August

SUNY trustees approved a regulation limiting interim president appointments to one year, effectively removing Nassau Community College's interim president Maria Conzatti by August 1, 2024, prompting the college board to sue SUNY within 24 hours.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Paperwork Stands Between Law School Receiving Millions In Funding - Above the Law

Appalachian School of Law faces severe financial distress, seeking reduced county aid while resisting financial transparency despite economic impact on the community.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

NYU and SUNY Debut Higher Ed Design Lab

"We're bringing together two really significant and very diverse institutions, and it's a big-scale operation, so we'll be able to look at a lot of things across a lot of different environments," said Mindy Tarlow, senior fellow and professor at NYU's Marron Institute of Urban Management, where the lab will initially be housed.
Higher education
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Is the Mellon Foundation Doing to Higher Education?

Humanities face long-standing crises—chronic underfunding, limited graduate support and jobs, STEM prioritization, and risks from institutional control threatening intellectual freedom.
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