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Hempstead teacher accused of inappropriate contact with several students
Hempstead teacher accused of inappropriate contact with several students
A teacher in the Hempstead School District has been pulled from the classroom following claims from several students that the teacher had inappropriate contact with them.A teacher in the Hempstead School District has been pulled from the classroom following claims from several students that the teacher had inappropriate contact with them.Common Core opt-outs could impact LI schools with below average ratings
Common Core opt-outs could impact LI schools with below average ratings
Students opting out of the Common Core tests could be negatively impacting the rating of several school districts with below average performance on Long Island.Students opting out of the Common Core tests could be negatively impacting the rating of several school districts with below average performance on Long Island.2 Long Island Catholic schools closing in June
2 Long Island Catholic schools closing in June
The Diocese of Rockville Centre says St. Joseph School in Ronkonkoma and All Saints Regional School in Glen Cove will shut their doors this June because of declining enrollment.The Diocese of Rockville Centre says St. Joseph School in Ronkonkoma and All Saints Regional School in Glen Cove will shut their doors this June because of declining enrollment.Parents: Asbestos being removed from school while students are in building
Parents: Asbestos being removed from school while students are in building
Parents say they're concerned about asbestos removal at a West Hempstead elementary school that's happening while students are in the building.Parents say they're concerned about asbestos removal at a West Hempstead elementary school that's happening while students are in the building.53 LI students honored in prestigious research competition
53 LI students honored in prestigious research competition
Fifty-three high school seniors from Long Island took home honors in the country's best-known student research competition.Fifty-three high school seniors from Long Island took home honors in the country's best-known student research competition.Attorney: Schools chief on leave for 1 year wants his hearing
Attorney: Schools chief on leave for 1 year wants his hearing
Hempstead's school superintendent has been on administrative leave for a year now, and he still hasn't had a hearing.Hempstead's school superintendent has been on administrative leave for a year now, and he still hasn't had a hearing.Preschooler diagnosed with lead poisoning, Baldwin school probe underway
Preschooler diagnosed with lead poisoning, Baldwin school probe underway
Nassau County health officials are conducting an investigation at the Shubert School in Baldwin after a preschooler was diagnosed with lead poisoning.Nassau County health officials are conducting an investigation at the Shubert School in Baldwin after a preschooler was diagnosed with lead poisoning.Southampton students return from helping rebuild Puerto Rico
Southampton students return from helping rebuild Puerto Rico
Southampton High School students have returned home from helping rebuild structures in Puerto Rico that were destroyed by Hurricane Maria.Southampton High School students have returned home from helping rebuild structures in Puerto Rico that were destroyed by Hurricane Maria.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...
