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In Amityville, the president of the teachers association says he's worried about what could happen if the budget is defeated. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I think it's a community effort'

Six Long Island school districts have proposed budgets that will pierce the state tax cap. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Taxes only go up, they never go down'

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

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Across Long Island, residents of 124 school districts are going to polls Tuesday to vote on budget proposals totaling nearly $16 billion.

Survey: Most LI schools optimistic about finances ahead of Tuesday votes

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The remaining protesters, including faculty members, will be arraigned in court Tuesday.

Stony Brook students arraigned on disorderly conduct charges stemming from pro-Palestinian protests

Hampton Library officials are hoping to raise $1.5 million more for a renovation on the facility that was built in 1877.

A Bridgehampton book 'retreat' seeks donations for nearly $2M renovation

The student was arrested Friday at Old Field Middle School after making the threat Monday, authorities said.

Cops arrest Greenlawn teen, say she made threat at school

The effort to build the fence at North Side School may have gotten new life from the latest court ruling, part of a five-year fight that could have implications elsewhere.

Battle to build school fence takes another turn

Stony Brook University President Maurie McIniss said the Class of 2024 "wants to leave its mark on the world" and make society better for it.

SBU commencement proceeds without disruption, features tribute to benefactor James Simons

The memories of two Long Islanders strike a chord as the nation commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision.

How one LI community was shaped by Brown v. Board of Ed

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School officials look at security in terms of layers of protection. Armed guards, officials say, is a part of the plan. NewsdayTV Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Each second is precious in order to save lives'

Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Newday's Gregg Sarra tells us about how rules for boys and girls participating in high school sports may change.

'Equal and open tryout'

Roosevelt High School opened its doors to students for its annual My Brother's Keeper on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Coming together, having the same mission and vision'

School officials say students with special needs struggled with isolation during the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Things are getting better'

Fourth and fifth graders at Birchwood Intermediate School in Huntington Station learned about electrical safety from lineman at PSEG Long Island. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'A great way to get our kids to see something special' 

Another day of protests took place at Stony Brook University, but it was nothing like the chaos on campus overnight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I just don't know how they're focusing on protesting and studying for finals'

Dozens of students camped out overnight outside the Staller Center at Stony Brook University are asking the university to divest from Israel.

Protests against Israel-Hamas war at Stony Brook University 

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Long Island high schools are among some of those listed on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. NewsdayTV's Dandan Zou reports. 

2024 U.S. News & World Report ranks LI high schools 

Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand looks at what is driving high teacher salaries on Long Island.

A year after the announcement that all NY schools must remove imagery and mascots representing Native Americans, some school districts have made progress toward this goal and some have not. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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<p>Long Island residents will go to the polls on May 21 to vote on school budgets, board members and propositions for the 2024-25 school year.&nbsp;</p>


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