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Levittown schools hold honk and hello parade through students' neighborhoods
Levittown schools hold honk and hello parade through students' neighborhoods
Levittown schools hold honk and hello parade through students' neighborhoods
Levittown schools hold honk and hello parade through students' neighborhoods
With schools shut down, some teachers in Levittown used a unique way to lift students' spirits.With schools shut down, some teachers in Levittown used a unique way to lift students' spirits.Working from home forces parents to adjust to tough work-life balance
Working from home forces parents to adjust to tough work-life balance
The changes have been stark for Dana Battaglia in Farmingdale. The department head at Adelphi University is working remotely while also supervising her 7-year-old son's schoolwork.The changes have been stark for Dana Battaglia in Farmingdale. The department head at Adelphi University is working remotely while also supervising her 7-year-old son's schoolwork.Parents, educators learn to adjust to virtual learning with schools closed statewide
Parents, educators learn to adjust to virtual learning with schools closed statewide
Schools statewide are joining Nassau and Suffolk in temporarily closing for at least two weeks to combat the coronavirus, sending parents, teachers and students into uncharted waters.Schools statewide are joining Nassau and Suffolk in temporarily closing for at least two weeks to combat the coronavirus, sending parents, teachers and students into uncharted waters.Stony Brook students protest lack of communication over SUNY, CUNY coronavirus protocol
Stony Brook students protest lack of communication over SUNY, CUNY coronavirus protocol
The announcement followed a protest at Stony Brook University from students who felt left in the dark about what their school was doing about the coronavirus.The announcement followed a protest at Stony Brook University from students who felt left in the dark about what their school was doing about the coronavirus.Meteorologist Geoff Bansen visits LI school for special needs as part of weather unit
Meteorologist Geoff Bansen visits LI school for special needs as part of weather unit
News 12 Meteorologist Geoff Bansen visited a school for students with special needs in Port Washington as part of its school-wide weather unit.News 12 Meteorologist Geoff Bansen visited a school for students with special needs in Port Washington as part of its school-wide weather unit.Ex-Hempstead superintendent taking case against district to U.S. Supreme Court
Ex-Hempstead superintendent taking case against district to U.S. Supreme Court
The former Hempstead schools superintendent is taking his fight with the district to the Supreme Court.The former Hempstead schools superintendent is taking his fight with the district to the Supreme Court.Long Island students take part in climate change protest
Long Island students take part in climate change protest
Some Long Island students will be skipping school today to take part in a major climate change protest in Manhattan.Some Long Island students will be skipping school today to take part in a major climate change protest in Manhattan.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...
