New theater for Susan Wagner HS on track to open in the fall
A new theater wing for Staten Island's Susan Wagner High School is on schedule to open in the fall. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Work on a new state-of-the art performing arts center at Susan Wagner High...
View ArticleStaten Island Technical High School scores high in national rankings
Staten Island Technical High School was ranked one of the top schools in the country in Newsweek's annual ranking. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island Technical High School was ranked one of the top...
View ArticleStaten Island students outscore city on state tests
Staten Island public school students outscored their peers throughout the city on standardized reading and math exams. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Students in Staten Island public schools outscored their...
View ArticleNY State reminds parents of back-to-school tax breaks
Parents and college students can take advantage of state and city sales tax breaks on certain back-to-school items. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As a new school year approaches, the New York State...
View ArticleSee how your school did on New York State reading, math tests
Staten Island parents, find out how your child's school did on New York State reading and math exams. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- And the numbers are in. Overall, students in Staten Island public schools...
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What are the best majors, careers for college students?
As college students head back to campus what are the fields of study and majors that will lead to jobs of the future? Students looking for strong career paths in the future should consider majors such...
View ArticleGifted and Talented program coming to PS 45 in the fall
PS 45 in West Brighton will be home to a new Gifted & Talented program, something Councilwoman Debi Rose has been pushing for. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - PS 45 in West Brighton will be home to a new...
View ArticleAssembly candidate Janine Materna to host education forum
Janine Materna, the GOP candidate for the 62nd Assembly seat on Staten Island, will host an education forum Tuesday. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. --A public forum to discuss the borough's education concerns...
View ArticleWhat are Hillary and Trump reading? 10 books that shaped presidential thought
A list of presidents, and presidential hopefuls, and the books that shaped them, from Course Hero. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While you should never judge a book by its cover, it's been said you can tell...
View ArticleTeacher's no-homework policy getting raves: Do you agree?
One teacher's no-homework homework policy is getting raves on social media. Tell us what you think of the idea. STATENÂ ISLAND, N.Y. -- As students and parents prepare to return to class for a new...
View ArticleState education department names first "privacy officer" to safeguard student...
New state education "privacy officer" tasked with making sure student data remains confidential. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The State Education Department (SED) has appointed the first "privacy officer"...
View ArticleNow that's cool: 90 air conditioners installed at Staten Island school
A total of 90 air conditioners were delivered and installed at Staten Island's I.S. 34/Totten Intermediate School. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Students at I.S. 34/Totten Intermediate School are cool kids...
View ArticleSchools to open with clean bill of health on lead levels in water
Staten Island public schools will open with a clean bill of health when it comes to lead levels in water. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island public schools will open with a clean bill of health when...
View ArticleThe time of their lives: Move-in day for Wagner College Class of 2020
Members of the Wagner College Class of 2020 arrived on campus Thursday to begin their four-year college experience. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There were smiles, hugs, a few tears, but mostly just...
View ArticleReading, math scores on Staten Island drop sharply by eighth grade
The percentage of students meeting state standards declined from 70 percent in fifth grade to 50 percent by eighth grade. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than two-thirds of Staten Island's third- through...
View ArticleFree Narcan training to be offered by Staten Island school
Staten Island's Totten Intermediate School (I.S. 34) is hosting a free training session Oct. 5 in the school. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Totten Intermediate School (I.S. 34) is taking the initiative to...
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Wagner College named one of America's top schools by Princeton Review
The Wagner College Theatre program was also ranked No. 3 in the "Best 381 Colleges" guide. Wagner College was named one of America's best colleges in the Princeton Review's 2017 "Best 381 Colleges"...
View ArticleReport: Tests of lead levels in water at city schools may be suspect
A report on how the city tested lead levels in the water in the public schools suggests the method and results were flawed, STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A review of how the city initially tested lead levels...
View ArticleTeens need meningitis vaccine before returning to class
Students entering seventh and 12th grades must be vaccinated against meningitis before returning to school. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The state Health Department is reminding parents that all students...
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College of Staten Island makes 'best bang for the buck' schools list
The College of Staten Island scored high on an annual list of "America's Best Bang-for-the-Buck Colleges." CSI ranked 18th in Washington Monthly's "America's Best-Bang-for-the-Buck Colleges" in the...
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