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Senior education reporter John Hildebrand talks about the topic of Long Island's most highly paid public school educators, and gives context to keep in mind, in a conversation with NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa.

Educators' pay on LI: More than 31,000 earn $100,000 or more annually

Malverne's Lindner Place, named after a KKK leader, is now Acorn Way after schoolchildren in the district helped spark the change. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Tears of relief and of pride'

NewsdayTV's senior lifestyle host Elisa DiStefano takes a tour of the variety of extracurricular classes offered on Long Island for children with any needs. 

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Three students from Jericho High School and St. Anthony's High School were named Tuesday among the finalists for the Regeneron national science competition. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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There were marked gains in Hempstead and Wyandanch, officials reported. The rate on the Island is a tiny improvement from 92.2% last year.

LI graduation rate at 92.6%, state reports

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The spending proposal includes $100 million for pothole repair and tax credits for businesses to expand child care access for employees, as well as plans to tie the state's minimum wage to inflation.

Schools, trains, groundwater and vapes: Highlights of Hochul's budget

The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies that was released on Wednesday downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had threatened to ban the class in his state.

College Board revises AP Black history class after criticism

Teacher-union representatives said relatively high pay helps educators cope with the region's steep cost of living, and also aids in recruiting job applicants. 

More than half of LI educators earn at least $100,000 annually, records show

Students will continue remote learning for a second day Friday, following the fire Wednesday evening.

Nassau elementary school closed for 'small fire'

In an unanimous decision, the South Huntington school district has voted to place armed guards at the exterior of all school buildings. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'It's the unpredictability of the world we live in'

"We looked at response times and there's no way to guarantee someone will be there in seconds," said South Huntington Superintendent Vito D'Elia in announcing the added security. "We looked at what could give staff and students a chance to combat an active shooter."

Armed guards to be stationed outside all South Huntington schools, at cost of $750,000

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The mother of 13-year-old Javien Coleman, who died of cancer last year, said his death was due to toxic air at his Bellport school, which is located near a landfill. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'The school should be shut down'

The medical staff from Division Avenue High School in Levittown on Monday at a Nassau County Legislature meeting in Mineola received citations for using an AED and CPR to save the life of student Haeleigh Ortiz, who had gone into cardiac arrest in school in October.

'You train for this but you never really expect it'

Ella Ignacio, a 10th grade special needs student, spent more than two years drawing 25 pictures for the book "Do Skunks Think Skunks Stink?"

Teen illustrates art for children's book 'Do Skunks Think Skunks Stink?'

The path to becoming a Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalist isn't easy, but for this group of Long Island students it has been a rewarding experience. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Becoming a Regeneron Science semifinalist

Four students from Huntington sat down with retired Air Force Major Gen. and civil rights pioneer Joseph McNeil Wednesday to ask him about the day, nearly 60 years ago, when McNeil and three friends sat at a whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C.

Hearing history in Hempstead

Long Island students who submitted artwork honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. spoke with Newsday about what they hope others will feel upon viewing their work.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy reflected in students' art

Documents show the teacher had been "counseled" about sexual harassment before seven tennis players complained.

Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll

Valentine, a therapy dog, has become part of the reading pack for fifth-graders at Ogden Elementary School in Valley Stream. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Lucky dogs: To boost student literacy, these Valley Stream kids read stories to therapy animals

Nearly 40 Long Island high school seniors from private and public schools, including Syosset and Jericho High School, were honored Tuesday as Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists.

Long Island seniors earn top honors as Regeneron semifinalists

"Any moment that I spent with her was amazing." Friends of Angelia Dominguez mourned the 16-year-old Tuesday. Dominguez was killed Sunday in an early-morning crash in Old Brookville. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Seaford teen killed in Old Brookville crash was friends with everyone, neighbors say

Students in the Jericho school district helped carry out a holiday tradition for one middle school in Cape Coral, Florida, devastated by Hurricane Ian in September. 

Handmade Christmas ornaments on LI help keep tradition alive for one Florida middle school 

Nassau police say a 17-year-old was stabbed after an incident outside Uniondale High School. 

Cops: Suspect apprehended after stabbing incident at Uniondale High School 

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