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Nassau County launches anti-bullying website
Nassau County launches anti-bullying website
Nassau County unveiled an anti-bullying website Wednesday that provides helpful links defining bullying and resources to prevent it.
Nassau County unveiled an anti-bullying website Wednesday that provides helpful links defining bullying and resources to prevent it.
Nassau County unveiled an anti-bullying website Wednesday that provides helpful links defining bullying and resources to prevent it.
Nassau County unveiled an anti-bullying website Wednesday that provides helpful links defining bullying and resources to prevent it.
Dismissal woes at Central Islip school frustrate parents
Dismissal woes at Central Islip school frustrate parents
The dismissal process at Mulligan Elementary School in Central Islip has some parents frustrated during the first week back to school.
The dismissal process at Mulligan Elementary School in Central Islip has some parents frustrated during the first week back to school.
The dismissal process at Mulligan Elementary School in Central Islip has some parents frustrated during the first week back to school.
LGBT Network: More needs to be done for LI transgender students
LGBT Network: More needs to be done for LI transgender students
Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School were informed about a gender-neutral, single-stall restroom located in the school’s nursing office with the goal of creating a safe environment for transgender students.
Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School were informed about a gender-neutral, single-stall restroom located in the school’s nursing office with the goal of creating a safe environment for transgender students.
Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School were informed about a gender-neutral, single-stall restroom located in the school’s nursing office with the goal of creating a safe environment for transgender students.
Students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School were informed about a gender-neutral, single-stall restroom located in the school’s nursing office with the goal of creating a safe environment for transgender students.
Lynbrook continues to teach cursive handwriting despite no state requirement
Lynbrook continues to teach cursive handwriting despite no state requirement
Some say it's a dying art, but learning how to write in cursive is alive and well in the Lynbrook School District.
Some say it's a dying art, but learning how to write in cursive is alive and well in the Lynbrook School District.
Some say it's a dying art, but learning how to write in cursive is alive and well in the Lynbrook School District.
Bus company, William Floyd School District come to agreement
Bus company, William Floyd School District come to agreement
The William Floyd Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting tonight to approve an agreement with First Student bus company on the large-bus contract.
The William Floyd Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting tonight to approve an agreement with First Student bus company on the large-bus contract.
The William Floyd Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting tonight to approve an agreement with First Student bus company on the large-bus contract.
Long Island classrooms experience digital divide
Long Island classrooms experience digital divide
While some schools, such as Southside High School in Rockville Centre, have access to plenty of technology, other districts have a hard time affording it.
While some schools, such as Southside High School in Rockville Centre, have access to plenty of technology, other districts have a hard time affording it.
While some schools, such as Southside High School in Rockville Centre, have access to plenty of technology, other districts have a hard time affording it.
Mother claims Sachem busing change puts daughters at risk
Mother claims Sachem busing change puts daughters at risk
A mother in Ronkonkoma is claiming that a change to busing policy in Sachem School District will put her three young daughters and other children in her community at risk.
A mother in Ronkonkoma is claiming that a change to busing policy in Sachem School District will put her three young daughters and other children in her community at risk.
A mother in Ronkonkoma is claiming that a change to busing policy in Sachem School District will put her three young daughters and other children in her community at risk.
State Board of Regents to consider changing graduation requirements
State Board of Regents to consider changing graduation requirements
While it was the first day of school for many districts across Long Island, the New York State Board of Regents is considering changes to the requirements for graduation at the end of the school year.
While it was the first day of school for many districts across Long Island, the New York State Board of Regents is considering changes to the requirements for graduation at the end of the school year.
While it was the first day of school for many districts across Long Island, the New York State Board of Regents is considering changes to the requirements for graduation at the end of the school year.
District urges parents to make contingency plans amid bus dispute
District urges parents to make contingency plans amid bus dispute
Families in the William Floyd School District are being urged to make contingency transportation plans ahead of the start of school next week, after a renewed effort to secure bus service for students failed.
Families in the William Floyd School District are being urged to make contingency transportation plans ahead of the start of school next week, after a renewed effort to secure bus service for students failed.
Families in the William Floyd School District are being urged to make contingency transportation plans ahead of the start of school next week, after a renewed effort to secure bus service for students failed.
Hundreds of Hempstead students going to Franklin Square school
Hundreds of Hempstead students going to Franklin Square school
About 600 Hempstead students will be going to a school in Franklin Square after their building was damaged in a fire.
About 600 Hempstead students will be going to a school in Franklin Square after their building was damaged in a fire.
NBA's Tobias Harris gives out backpacks to Hempstead students
NBA's Tobias Harris gives out backpacks to Hempstead students
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris gave out free backpacks Wednesday to students at ABGS Middle School in Hempstead.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris gave out free backpacks Wednesday to students at ABGS Middle School in Hempstead.
Suffolk superintendents lay out blueprint for school safety
Suffolk superintendents lay out blueprint for school safety
School superintendents in Suffolk County say they've created a blueprint for school safety as students are set to return to classes next week.
School superintendents in Suffolk County say they've created a blueprint for school safety as students are set to return to classes next week.
Nassau executive seeks input on school speed-zone cameras
Nassau executive seeks input on school speed-zone cameras
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is reaching out to residents to get their input on school speed-zone cameras.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is reaching out to residents to get their input on school speed-zone cameras.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is reaching out to residents to get their input on school speed-zone cameras.
US Education Dept. mulls arming teachers amid wave of criticism
US Education Dept. mulls arming teachers amid wave of criticism
The U.S. Education Department said Thursday that it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.
The U.S. Education Department said Thursday that it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.
The U.S. Education Department said Thursday that it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.
The U.S. Education Department said Thursday that it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators.
Bus driver contract issue could leave thousands of students stranded
Bus driver contract issue could leave thousands of students stranded
Thousands of Long Island students could be without buses for the start of school just two weeks away.
Thousands of Long Island students could be without buses for the start of school just two weeks away.
Thousands of Long Island students could be without buses for the start of school just two weeks away.
Thousands of Long Island students could be without buses for the start of school just two weeks away.
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...
