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LI district seeks approval for $123M bond referendum
The funding would pay for projects like new high school locker rooms, bleachers and middle school bathroom renovations.
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LI school district exploring possible merger with neighboring district
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LI college to lose $1.8M in funding after Ed Department claims program is racially discriminatory
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U.S. Education Dept. investigating allegations LI district let a 'male student' try out for girls team
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School property tax hikes on LI will be capped at 2% for 2026-27
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Police: High School basketball player punched by man during game
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Education leaders: State funding formula comes up short for districts, needs updating
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Judge denies prosecution's request to ask Bernagozzi about uncharged allegations
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Child care, social services funding freeze: Who's impacted, when will money run out?
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LI school superintendent suspended for ethics violation
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33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with Hicksville school bus, students uninjured
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Trump administration freezes NYS child care, social services funding over fraud claims
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8 students recognized in Brookhaven Town recycling contest
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Teacher Spotlight: William Floyd educator teaches hair skills and business success
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Fewer LI students get top scores on English Regents exam. What's driving the decline?
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Radio journalist, public official, college professor Paulette Brinka dies
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Free SUNY, CUNY tuition program accepting applications: Who's eligible and how to apply
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$2.3M civics grant awarded to LI school, Long Island University
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Whole milk could soon return to school lunchrooms on LI
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State launching dyslexia and dysgraphia center to help students
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Student loan borrowers in default could have their wages garnished starting in 2026: Here's what to know
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LI school board member resigns, citing intimidation and 'erosion of trust'
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Amityville nonprofit delivers holiday toys, joy to children in need
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Former LI school superintendent pleads guilty in 2024 crash
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After 32 years, a Brentwood school 'legend' is saying goodbye
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LI district files lawsuit over transgender bathroom policy dispute
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Love it or hate it, these LI schools are embracing the viral '6-7' trend
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LIers find helping addicts recover is their life's work
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3 LI charter school applications sent back for review, citing community opposition
The state Board of Regents' unanimous vote Tuesday comes two months after SUNY trustees approved plans to open two schools in Brentwood and one in Central Islip.
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Prosecutors: Dozens of alleged victims may testify at sex abuse trial of ex-LI teacher
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Great Neck North High School students disciplined for 'irresponsible prank,' superintendent says
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Trump administration freezes funding for NYS child care
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LI students' English, math state test scores improve
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LI district proposes adding armed guards at schools
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LI educators, students weigh in on cellphone ban
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'Students deserve more'
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'An incubator of ideas and possibilities'
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'Whatever they can do to protect my kid ... everybody's kid ... that's what they gotta do.'
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'They need to learn the history'
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'They were running around looking for him'
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'So far, the kids have been doing a great job'
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