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Suffolk school for the deaf fights for 'fair funding'
Suffolk school for the deaf fights for 'fair funding'
A petition is calling for fair funding for the Cleary School for the Deaf.A petition is calling for fair funding for the Cleary School for the Deaf.'Tick Lady' educates kids on how to avoid illness
'Tick Lady' educates kids on how to avoid illness
April Boitano, known as the "Tick Lady," goes to Long Island schools and campuses to educate students on the dangers of ticks.April Boitano, known as the "Tick Lady," goes to Long Island schools and campuses to educate students on the dangers of ticks.Wyandanch is LI's only school district with a failed budget
Wyandanch is LI's only school district with a failed budget
Wyandanch's proposed $78 million spending plan came with a 40% school tax hike.Wyandanch's proposed $78 million spending plan came with a 40% school tax hike.School Vote 2019: Complete Results
School Vote 2019: Complete Results
Voters have spoken in all 124 school districts across Long Island.Voters have spoken in all 124 school districts across Long Island.NY lawmakers call for probe into mercury vapor found in LI schools
NY lawmakers call for probe into mercury vapor found in LI schools
State lawmakers are calling for an investigation into potentially dangerous mercury vapor that has been found at three Long Island schools.State lawmakers are calling for an investigation into potentially dangerous mercury vapor that has been found at three Long Island schools.School budgets set to take place across LI Tuesday
School budgets set to take place across LI Tuesday
School budget votes are set to take place around Long Island Tuesday, and taxpayers have some big decisions to make.School budget votes are set to take place around Long Island Tuesday, and taxpayers have some big decisions to make.3 districts look to pierce tax cap in budget vote this week
3 districts look to pierce tax cap in budget vote this week
Long Islanders will hit the polls Tuesday for the school budget votes.Long Islanders will hit the polls Tuesday for the school budget votes.2 more LI schools test positive for mercury vapor
2 more LI schools test positive for mercury vapor
Newsday: 2 more LI schools test positive for mercury vapor
Newsday: 2 more LI schools test positive for mercury vapor
Two more Long Island districts are reporting potentially hazardous fumes.Two more Long Island districts are reporting potentially hazardous fumes.West Islip SD warns parents about man who exposed self to teen
West Islip SD warns parents about man who exposed self to teen
The West Islip School District posted a letter to its website warning parents of a man who exposed himself to a student.The West Islip School District posted a letter to its website warning parents of a man who exposed himself to a student.Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Most of the senior class at Shoreham-Wading River High School went to Orlando last month, costing taxpayers nearly $153,000.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
There was increased security Monday at Bellport High School as students returned to class for the first time since the suspected gang slayings of two classmates and two other men in a Central Islip park.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by.
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...
