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With the safety of students top of mind during the first week of school, officials gathered at Centereach High School on Wednesday to launch an initiative reminding drivers to stop for a stopped school bus. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We all know what it's like to drive here on Long Island'

Third-graders at John Street School in Franklin Square meet Milo the Robot. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'You just see the expression on our kids' faces'

According to a Newsday analysis, the average cost per student on Long Island is more than $36,000, compared to the state average of nearly $32,000. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nassau and Suffolk districts spend more on average to educate students than elsewhere in state

Students and parents share their excitement and nervousness as Jericho schools kick off their annual rite of being the first on Long Island to go back to school. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Excitement, picture-taking and some jitters  

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'I'm terrified': LI graduates, some with $250,000 in student loans, fear restart of payments

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The action comes just a week after the district "reassigned" the school's two top administrators.

Wyandanch school board directs special counsel to probe grading at middle school

There are widespread openings in positions including custodians, bus drivers, teacher aides and groundskeepers, officials say. They welcomed the brisk turnout Wednesday in Freeport.

In 'dire need' of support staff, schools make pitch at job fair

The mother of two children allegedly subjected to the slurs said Monday she is not satisfied with how the district has handled the situation.

Riverhead adding programs after students used racial slurs at football game

The law requires schools to provide instructions in using the injectors in the case of severe attacks.

New law requires teacher instruction on allergy 'pens'

School board member Virginia Healy, who was at the high school football game, said the two white students also spoke to the mother of the children, who are Black, in a "very disrespectful and derogatory way."

District: Riverhead students face punishment after using racial slurs

Freeport teacher Stephanie Arnell spent part of Sunday showing other instructors how to incorporate TeachRock, a nonprofit launched by rocker Steven Van Zandt, into their student curriculums.

Music, history in lesson plan for new students

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After 50 years, the athletic field at Hempstead High School has gotten a much-needed makeover. The new $6 million complex features fresh turf, stands, goalposts and lights that will allow the school to host night games for the first time. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'The kids really deserved it'

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Students attentding BOCES summer programs learn how to build, code and operate robots. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

BOCES coding camp helps students build towards future

Students attending a summer career exploration program at Eastern Suffolk BOCES in Oakdale learn the basics of welding. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Welding program aims to spark teens' interest in metalworking

A 16-year-old was suspended from Great Neck South High School after nine intruders entered in December. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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What is the "Do No Harm" policy for Regents exams and how does it work? NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday education reporter Joie Tyrrell discuss.

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Instead of getting to campaign on student loan relief, President Joe Biden will next year have to explain to young voters why his plan failed in the Supreme Court. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez report.

White House pushing for Higher Education Act

The NYU Langone Hospital program, which is in its second year, servies Hempstead students from ages 16 to 18 at no cost. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Mentoring program 'cemented' love for health care, student says

Long Island school districts, with cash reserves topping a combined $3.1 billion, are pushing for a change in state law that would allow districts to double the share now being set aside for "rainy day" financial emergencies. NewsdayTV's John Hildebrand reports. 

LI school district officials look to put away a larger portion of cash reserves for 'rainy day'

Kwasi Bonsu of Baldwin was named the winner of Newsday's 10th annual Marcus A. Henry Award as the top scholar-athlete for the 2022-2023 school year. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

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Maurice Brandon Curry, executive artistic director of Eglevsky Ballet, is introducing young students of color in the Uniondale district to the fun and joy of ballet, as well as the discipline, dedication and opportunities it offers.

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While Jericho High School routinely produces multiple valedicatorians, this year that number has almost doubled, to 15. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday Education Reporter Dandan Zou look into how this happened and what to expect at graduation.

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It's summertime on Long Island and there is plenty to do and explore on land and by sea. From beaches to wineries, here is your ultimate guide to fun in the sun featuring stories in Newsday's Fun Book.


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