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- 1Yale Experts Share Five Takeaways From Climate Week NYC▼Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
Yale School of the Environment published five key takeaways from its experts following Climate Week in New York City. The roundup distills what environmental scholars saw as the most significant themes and outcomes from the annual gathering, which brings together governments, businesses and advocates on climate action.
- 2New York City rolls out electric school buses▼https://www. canarymedia.com/articles/elect ric-vehicles/electric-school-buses-new-york-city Had no idea electric school
New York City is moving ahead with electric school buses, part of a wider push to electrify vehicle fleets. Commenters say the buses are an ideal early use case for large electric vehicles, since they run fixed routes twice a day and can recharge between the morning and afternoon runs. The article has drawn attention from readers surprised such projects are already underway.
- 3Schools worldwide split over how to handle AI in classrooms▼From Mamdani’s veto to enthusiasm in Estonia: Schools around the world are grappling with the use of AI
School systems around the world are taking sharply different approaches to artificial intelligence in education. In New York, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has voiced support for vetoing AI use in schools, while Estonia is embracing the technology with enthusiasm in its classrooms. The contrast highlights how governments are struggling to set common rules on AI for students and teachers.
- 4Dennis Haskins, TV's Principal Belding, Dies at 75●Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at the age of 75, according to a New York Times report. Haskins portrayed the affable school principal across the show's original run and later spin-offs, becoming a familiar figure to a generation of viewers. Details about the cause of death and reactions from former co-stars were not included in the initial report.
- 5New York Law Backs Solar Projects for Schools▼Harckham, Griffin Bill to Support Solar Energy Projects for Schools Signed into Law
New York Governor has signed into law a bill sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Griffin to support solar energy projects at schools. The measure makes it easier for school districts to finance and install solar, lowering energy costs and cutting emissions. It advances New York's broader climate and clean energy goals, and is being welcomed by education and environmental advocates statewide.
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The City University of New York Athletic Conference has issued its weekly women's tennis report, dated September 29, 2026. The release covers recent results, standings and standout performances across CUNYAC women's tennis programs. Conference weekly reports serve as the standard update for member schools, coaches and fans following the fall tennis season in the New York area.
- 7Denée Benton and Patina Miller Star in 'School Girls' on Broadway●Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give 'School Girls' a Broadway Glow-Up https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/theater/sc
The Broadway production of 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play' is drawing attention with Denée Benton and Patina Miller among its cast, according to a New York Times review. The piece, set at a Ghanaian boarding school, reaches Broadway with high-profile leads, and the review highlights the lift the two Tony-nominated performers give the production.
- 8Parents Divided Over New York City School Technology Ban▼Present Concerns & Future Worries: Parents Weigh In on NYC School Technology Ban
Parents in New York City are responding to the city's school technology ban, with reactions split between worries about immediate practical impacts and concerns about children's long-term development. Reporting by The 74 Million captures a range of parental views on how restricting technology in classrooms affects learning, supervision and students' future readiness, as debate over screens in schools continues across the country.
- 9NYCLU report finds sex education in New York severely lacking▼'To do it, or not to do it': NYCLU releases dismal report on sex education in New York
The New York Civil Liberties Union has published a report describing the state of sex education in New York as dismal, arguing that many students are not receiving adequate or consistent instruction. The findings have drawn local media attention and are likely to renew debate over statewide standards for health and sex education in public schools.
- 10NYCLU says most schools still teach abstinence-only sex ed●NYCLU: abstinence is still the sex ed message at most schools
The New York Civil Liberties Union reports that abstinence remains the primary message of sex education in most schools across the state, according to a report covered by the Times Union. The finding raises concerns among advocates that students are not receiving comprehensive instruction on contraception, consent, and sexual health.
- 11New York Yeshiva Secular Education Fight Continues▼The Fight Over Secular Education in New York Yeshivas Isn’t Over
A dispute over whether New York's Hasidic yeshivas provide adequate instruction in English, math, science and other secular subjects remains unresolved. The issue, which has drawn state investigations and community pushback, continues to pit education officials against yeshiva leaders and their supporters.
- 12'School Girls' Opens on Broadway With a 'Mean Girls' Edge●‘School Girls’ Review: A Broadway Glow-Up for a ‘Mean Girls’ Comedy
Jocelyn Bioh's comedy 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play' has arrived on Broadway, and a New York Times review frames the production as a polished Broadway upgrade of the show's earlier, better-known high school comedy formula. Set at a Ghanaian boarding school, the play blends teen rivalry comedy with sharper questions about colorism and beauty standards, and reviewers are highlighting its transition from off-Broadway success to the main stage.
- 13Arizona State hockey players ask school to put coach on leave●Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave
Players on Arizona State University's men's hockey team have asked the school to place head coach Greg Powers on leave, according to The New York Times. The request puts the long-serving coach's position under scrutiny and raises questions about the program's leadership. The university has not detailed the players' specific grievances, and it remains unclear whether administrators will act on the request.
- 14Education Above All Pushes Education Protection Agenda at UNGA81●Education Above All Foundation Advances Education Protection and Innovative Financing at UNGA81
The Education Above All Foundation used the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York to push for stronger protection of education in conflict zones and to promote innovative financing mechanisms for schooling worldwide. The Qatari-based foundation, founded by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, highlighted its work safeguarding children's right to education during emergencies and securing new funding models.
- 15Massapequa ends Garden City's 68-game winning streak▼Massapequa ends Garden City’s nation-leading 68-game winning streak in heart-pounding thriller
Massapequa defeated Garden City in a tense contest, snapping Garden City's nation-leading 68-game winning streak in New York high school sports. The result is a major upset locally, ending one of the longest active streaks in the country. Fans in the Long Island communities are reacting to the dramatic finish between the rivals.
- 16PIX11 launches 'PIX Parenting Plus' amid NYC school changes●‘PIX Parenting Plus’: NYC school changes
PIX11 has introduced 'PIX Parenting Plus', a parenting-focused segment covering changes to New York City schools. The feature addresses shifts affecting families across the city's school system, offering parents guidance on what the changes mean for their children. It reflects growing demand for clear, practical information for parents navigating the city's evolving education landscape.
- 17MLB mental performance coach on lessons school never taught●I’m a MLB mental performance coach. Here’s what school didn’t prepare me for
A mental performance coach working in Major League Baseball has written about what his job actually involves and why his formal education left him unprepared for it. The piece describes the realities of supporting professional players' minds under pressure, and how the role differs from what training programs cover. It has been published by The New York Times.
- 18Nir Krakauer Named 2026 Fellow of American Solar Energy Society▼American Solar Energy Society inducts Grove School’s Nir Krakauer as 2026 Fellow
Nir Krakauer of the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Solar Energy Society. The fellowship recognizes his contributions to solar and sustainable energy research, and the announcement was made by the college as an institutional honor.
- 1932 Section III newcomers making instant impact this fall▼Instant impact: 32 Section III boys golf, girls tennis, swimming newcomers off to hot starts
Section III high school sports in the Syracuse, New York area are seeing 32 newcomers off to strong starts across boys golf, girls tennis and swimming this season. The roundup highlights first-year varsity athletes who have quickly delivered results for their teams, drawing attention from local fans and coaches following early-season competition in all three fall sports.
- 20NYC Bathhouse Turns Heads With Flirty Instagram Posts●The Russian and Turkish Bathhouse Has the Horniest Instagram Account Ever https://hellgatenyc.com/russian-and-turkish-ba
The Russian and Turkish Bathhouse, a longtime East Village spa in Manhattan, is getting attention for its unusually cheeky Instagram account. Hell Gate NYC ran a piece calling it the horniest Instagram account of any business, highlighting the bathhouse's suggestive posts and playful captions. Readers are enjoying the contrast between the old-school public bathhouse and its surprisingly flirty social media presence.
- 21Kenneth and Gloria Levy give $5M to CCNY engineering school▼Kenneth and Gloria Levy invest $5M to transform engineering education at CCNY’s Grove School
Kenneth and Gloria Levy have committed $5 million to the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York, with the gift aimed at transforming how engineering is taught there. The donation, announced by the college, is being highlighted as a significant boost for the public institution's engineering programs and its students.
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A New Rochelle High School teacher has been named a MacArthur Climate and Equity Fellow, joining a program that supports educators working at the intersection of climate change and social equity. The recognition highlights climate education efforts in the New York suburb and brings attention to the teacher's work with students on environmental and justice issues.
- 23College Football Profits Off Players, Then Lectures Them●College football gets rich off its players. Then we all lecture them about their behavior https://www.nytimes.com/athlet
A New York Times piece argues that college football programs and the NCAA earn enormous revenue from players while publicly scolding those same athletes over their conduct. The article points to schools including Oregon, USC and Texas, framing the criticism of player behavior as hypocritical given how much money universities make from their labor. Readers are debating whether the sport's moral lectures about athletes can survive its profit-driven business model.
- 24Norwich Girls' Tennis Team Honors Seniors Against Forks▼Norwich Girls’ Tennis Honors Seniors Vs Forks
Norwich's girls' tennis team celebrated its senior players during a home match against Forks, according to a report from The Evening Sun in Chenango County, New York. Senior night recognitions are a staple of the spring high school sports season, giving departing players a moment with teammates, families and fans. Details on the match result were not provided.
- 25Crane School of Music announces its upcoming performances●Crane School of Music announces upcoming performances
The Crane School of Music, part of the State University of New York at Potsdam, has announced its slate of upcoming performances. The announcement outlines the concerts and events planned for the coming season, giving audiences and the campus community a look at what is ahead. Specific dates, venues and program details were not included in the report, but the news signals an active performance calendar for the school's students and faculty.
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NYVT Media has released its Border Country Sports Report for September 29th, a regular roundup covering local school and community sports in the border region between New York and Vermont. The report recents scores, highlights and upcoming fixtures for area teams. It is part of the outlet's ongoing daily coverage of regional athletics, though no specific results from this edition were detailed.