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A scanned copy of Harvard University's 1869 entrance examination has been circulating online, drawing interest from readers curious about how admissions standards have changed. The exam, published as a PDF by the New York Times, tests subjects such as Latin, Greek, arithmetic, and geography. Commenters are debating whether the questions were harder for their time or simply different, and what that says about modern education.
- 2New Opinion Piece Calls Business Schools a Pox on Society●Business school is a pox on society and encourages the worst behavior in its graduates: https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10
A New York Times opinion essay argues that business schools actively encourage the worst behavior in their graduates, naming Harvard, Cornell and Cambridge in its critique. The piece, associated with academic Chris Marquis, frames MBA programs as harmful to society rather than beneficial. Early readers sharing it are amplifying a broader skepticism of business education and corporate culture.
- 3NYC High Schoolers Build Tech Art in NYU STEAM Workshops▼NYC High Schoolers Create Tech-based Art Installations in STEAM Workshops Led by Steinhardt and the Nonprofit Community-Word Project
High school students across New York City have created technology-based art installations through STEAM workshops run by NYU's Steinhardt School and the nonprofit Community-Word Project. The program pairs students with educators to blend coding, digital media, and artistic expression, giving young people hands-on experience at the intersection of art and technology.
- 4Business school professor argues it's time to shut them down▼I Teach at a Business School. It's Time to Shut Them Down
A New York Times opinion piece by an instructor at a business school calls for shutting down business schools and MBA programmes altogether. The argument challenges the value of elite institutions like Harvard, Cornell and Cambridge in training managers. Readers are debating whether the degrees confer real skills or merely credentials and networking, and what would replace formal management education.
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A New York Times opinion piece argues that business schools should be closed, naming institutions such as Harvard, Cornell and Cambridge. The argument, written by an MIT-affiliated commentator, contends that MBA programs add little value and should be replaced with other forms of management training. The piece is drawing debate about whether business education justifies its cost and prestige.
- 6Business School Professor Calls for Shutting Down Business Schools▼Opinion | I Teach at a Business School. It’s Time to Shut Them Down.
A professor who teaches at a business school has published an opinion piece arguing that business schools should be shut down. Writing in The New York Times, the author draws on firsthand experience inside the institution to make the case that these schools no longer serve a useful purpose. The argument, coming from someone within the system, is drawing attention and debate about the value of formal business education.
- 7Elmhurst Hospital and Queens Public Library Expand Health Education Partnership▼NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and Queens Public Library Expand Partnership to Bring Health Education and Library Resources to Queens Residents
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and the Queens Public Library have expanded their partnership to bring health education and library resources to Queens residents. The collaboration aims to connect local communities with medical information and library services. The announcement was made in New York City, with few further details available in the initial release.
- 8New York City public schools to ban AI use through middle school▼New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school starting this year
New York City Public Schools will prohibit students from using artificial intelligence tools through middle school beginning this academic year, according to ABC News. The restriction covers the nation's largest school district and affects students in eighth grade and below. The move reflects ongoing concerns among educators about AI's impact on learning, academic honesty, and child development.
- 9SUNY Fredonia to host conference on mental wellness▼University to host conference on mental wellness
The State University of New York at Fredonia has announced it will host a conference focused on mental wellness. The event is expected to bring together students, educators and practitioners to discuss mental health support and wellbeing. Details on speakers and dates have not yet been widely reported.
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The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has opened a second campus, expanding its music education offerings beyond its original Brooklyn location. The announcement was covered by Spectrum News NY1. The conservatory, a longtime community music school, will use the new site to reach more students with lessons, classes and programs across the borough and beyond.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the next phase of the city's 2-K program, which offers free early childhood seats for two-year-olds. The New York Daily News reports the expansion names specific school districts included in the rollout, continuing a gradual widening of the program across the city.
- 12Oregon Shooter Was Former Special Education Student at School●Oregon Shooting Updates: Attacker Was a Former Special Education Student at the School
The New York Times reports new details in the Oregon school shooting, identifying the attacker as a former special education student at the school where the attack took place. Updates continue to emerge about the shooter's background and connection to the campus as the investigation proceeds.
- 13Six special education students stuck on NYC school bus for hours●6 special education students kept on school bus in NYC for more than 4 hours: report
Six special education students in New York City were reportedly kept on a school bus for more than four hours. The incident has raised concerns about transportation safety and oversight for vulnerable students in the city's school system, renewing criticism of how such children are monitored during commutes.
- 14Business School Professor Calls for Business Schools to Be Shut Down▼Opinion | I Teach at a Business School. It’s Time to Shut Them Down.
A New York Times opinion piece by a business school professor argues that business schools should be abolished. The author claims students arrive with noble intentions but leave with flawed expertise, suggesting the institutions do more harm than good. The provocative argument from an insider has drawn attention and debate about the value of business education.
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New York City Public Schools have announced the return of Climate Action Days, an initiative under which schools run activities focused on sustainability and waste reduction. The programme highlights themes such as 'talking trash', encouraging students to learn about recycling, consumption and environmental responsibility. Schools across the city are expected to take part in scheduled days dedicated to climate education and hands-on action.
- 16New York schools score low on sex education, report finds▼Many NYS schools score low on sex education, new report says
A new report says many school districts across New York State are failing to provide adequate sex education, with large numbers scoring low on standards for comprehensive instruction. The findings put a spotlight on uneven coverage of topics like consent, contraception and health across the state's schools.
- 17Bored Teachers bring 'Is It Friday Yet?!' tour to Binghamton▼Bored Teachers: ‘Is It Friday Yet?!’ Comedy Tour coming to Broome County Forum Theatre
The Bored Teachers comedy tour 'Is It Friday Yet?!' is scheduled to stop at the Broome County Forum Theatre. The show features comedians drawing on their experiences as educators, blending classroom humor with stand-up. Local news in the Binghamton, New York area announced the upcoming date, giving residents a chance to catch the popular teacher-themed comedy act live.
- 18Gaza teacher says she was threatened for refusing to teach antisemitism▼Exclusive | Gaza teacher says she was threatened for refusing to teach kids to hate Jews: ‘We will cut your tongue’
A Gaza teacher says she received death threats after refusing to teach children to hate Jews, quoting her tormentors as saying 'We will cut your tongue'. The claim, reported as an exclusive by the New York Post, comes amid ongoing scrutiny of education and incitement in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- 19New York schools score low on sex education, report finds●Many New York schools score low on sex education, new report says
A new report finds that many schools across New York State are scoring poorly on sex education, suggesting weak compliance with instructional standards. The findings raise questions about the quality and consistency of health education students receive, and are likely to renew debate among educators and policymakers over curriculum requirements and state oversight of what schools teach.
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An opinion piece argues that Illinois should follow New York's lead in establishing school choice scholarship programs. The article frames New York's adoption of such scholarships as proof that even politically difficult states can expand educational options, and urges Illinois lawmakers to pursue similar legislation allowing public funds to help families pay for private schooling.
- 21NAMI highlights mental health resources in the Capital Region●NAMI provides valuable mental health resources to the Capital Region
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is drawing attention to the free mental health resources, support groups and education programs it offers across New York's Capital Region. The organization is encouraging residents dealing with mental illness or supporting family members to reach out for locally available help, amid continued focus on mental health needs in communities.
- 22Empire State University reports 15% fall enrollment growth●Empire State University Achieves 15% Fall Enrollment Growth to Mark Five Consecutive Years of Double-Digit Gains
Empire State University, part of the State University of New York system, has announced a 15% increase in fall enrollment, marking its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth. The institution attributes its rising numbers to expanding online programs and flexible learning options. The announcement highlights the university's steady turnaround at a time when many US colleges face enrollment declines.
- 23Bill Nye headlines RIT homecoming with science talk▼Science icon Bill Nye speaks at RIT’s homecoming
Bill Nye, the science educator and television personality known as 'Bill Nye the Science Guy,' delivered a talk at the Rochester Institute of Technology as part of its homecoming celebrations. The appearance gave students and alumni a chance to hear from one of the most recognizable advocates for science education, drawing attention to the university's festivities in Rochester, New York.