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Jewish and anti-Israel students protest at Columbia on Oct. 7 anniversary
Columbia University is once again a hot spot for Gaza protests, only this time, they’re happening on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, in which 1,200 people died and some 250 were taken hostage. Jewish students arranged to do an art installation in the heart of the Columbia campus […]
Admissions open for middle, high school students in NYC for 2025 school year
NEW YORK (PIX11) – You can officially enroll your student in a New York City middle or high school starting Wednesday. Admission applications for high school students opened back on Oct. 1. Middle school admissions began on Oct. 9. Parents can enroll their children for school on the MySchools website. You’ll also be able to […]
Staten Island HS football rankings (Week 6): Curtis climbs after upset win; Sea returns to Top 5
As we head into the second half of the high school football season, some Island teams are proving they are contenders, while others are looking like pretenders. One of those teams who look strong and will make a run at a title is Curtis, which upset PSAL power Erasmus Hall on Saturday.
NYC schools don't meet needs of students with disabilities, lawsuit alleges
NEW YORK — The New York City Department of Education is facing a new lawsuit from the Legal Aid Society and a group of city public school parents. It alleges that kids in need of special education programs often aren't going to school because city schools don't have what they need.According to city school data, 46.1% of students with disabilities were chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. That equates to over 86,000 students staying home.The lawsuit alleges that's because they simply don't want to, but because, in some cases, it's too traumatic."The Department of Ed does not have a...
New report lists best school districts in U.S.: Where does Staten Island rank?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Niche, a platform that connects students with colleges and schools, recently published its new 2025 Best School Districts in America. The service, which is dedicated to ranking and reviewing schools across the country, also recently released its list of the best public high schools for 2025. This included nationwide rankings, as well as state and local rankings. The rankings include updated data for more than 93,000 public schools, 30,000 private schools and over 11,000 school districts nationwide. Staten Island Technical High School was ranked as the third best public high school in the New York City and New York state.
Eastside High School's T.J. Hill Named to the Edmonton Elks All-Decade Team for the 2010s
T.J. Hill, Eastside High School, Athletic Director, has been named to the Edmonton Elks All-Decade Team for the 2010s.A former Eastside High School athletic standout, Hill had a storied career with the well-known team in the Canadian Football Leage, boasting a rich legacy of iconic players and unforgettable moments. Hill’s selection highlights his impressive individual achievements and underscores his significant impact on the team during his tenure.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA Versatile Force on DefenseT.J. Hill joined the Edmonton Elks (formerly known as the Eskimos) in 2006 and quickly became a...
Weatherington, King, Rotbaum Lift Nutley To 21-12 Victory Over Millburn; Raiders Improve To 3-3
MILLBURN, NJ - Junior Zahir Weatherington rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Nutley High football team to a 21-12 victory over Millburn on Saturday afternoon in Millburn. With the win, Nutley improved to 3-3 this fall and kept up a pattern of following a loss with a bounce back victory the following week. Millburn fell to 2-3 this season. Weatherington's first touchdown, a two-yard rush, and ensuing PAT by Brian Dolaghan provided Nutley with a 7-6 lead at the half. He added a five-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to increase the Raiders' lead...
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