<p>
	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&#39;s Shari&nbsp;Einhorn reports.&nbsp;
</p>


Long Island

Education

LIFIRST230831_video

Reading, 'riting, and returning! School's back

Jericho

onecms:b8e6fd74-eead-4dc9-a83a-339e4135510c

Newsday

Excitement, picture-taking and some jitters  

D.SINGH_FIRST_08.300044.MXF.08_53_23_16.Still001.jpg

Most Popular

Latest videos

Education video slot

Baldwin High School senior Paul Fleck created a new app, Splash Tracker, aimed at cutting waste in the cleanup of Long Island's environment. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Makes what we do more efficient'  

The six Northport wrestlers who were ruled ineligible for the postseason this week will be allowed to compete after being granted a stay in a special court proceeding at the Riverhead courthouse late Friday afternoon.

'It's been an emotional rollercoaster' 

Martin Luther King III, son of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at Great Neck South High School, the same stage that his father spoke on during a visit to Long Island almost 60 years ago.

'Concerned right at this moment' 

President Trump said on the campaign trail that he wants to get rid of the federal education department and give states more power over schools. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I think Long Island will feel that acutely'

Sign up for The Classroom newsletter

Education Newsletter Widget

The number of districts and individual schools cited has decreased compared to the prior year, from 29 to 22, a Newsday analysis found.

11 LI schools, 11 districts cited by state as needing improvement

Education Article Bottom Module

The cuts, which are still being finalized, are due to enrollment declines and rising charter school costs, district officials said Wednesday.

Hempstead school district considering staff cuts, school closure

The day before the U.S. Senate is set to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon as secretary of education, the president told reporters he wanted the department "closed immediately."

LI educators hope for details on U.S. Ed. Dept.'s future at McMahon confirmation hearing

The unidentified female student allegedly made the threat on Snapchat.

Huntington HS student arrested for making threat, police say

Superintendent Donna Jones noted the societal challenges facing educators in 2025 in her announcement at a school board meeting.

Patchogue-Medford superintendent announces retirement plans

The award encourages students to learn to code and pursue careers in computer science.

These kids can code: 5 LIers place in Congressional App Challenge

Minority Millennials, Woman's Opportunity Rehabilitation Center and MusicBreeds will each receive a grant to improve Long Island communities.

'The next generation of leaders': 3 LI nonprofits receive grants to boost outreach

Education Video Playlist

Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan, there would be exceptions for students who need access, but the ban proposal still needs legislative approval. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It was just a battle of policing phones willy nilly'

The high schoolers will head to Washington, D.C. in March to present their projects. 

Regeneron finalists include 6 LI students

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

Advisers say the Regeneron competition is much more than what the students are learning in the classroom. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They're changing our world for the better'

Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of an Old Westbury crash between a school bus, dump truck and SUV. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

School bus collides with truck

Wantagh, Wyandanch, Connetquot and Massapequa have pushed back on the mandate that public schools remove all references to Native American imagery. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is part of our symbol of pride'

The money will go to 12 former Bay Shore students who had accused the district of failing to protect them from alleged sexual abuse by elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Decades after alleged teacher abuse, $35M in settlements OKd

The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

Family members and teammates attended the funeral of Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa hockey player who died in a charity game last week. 

'Connor was an amazing child'

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Long Island Trending Bar

Suffolk

Nassau

<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>


School board, budget vote results

High School Sports

Education - megaslot

Follow Long Island school district news from Nassau & Suffolk  including rankings, budgets, test scores and educator pay. 

Stay logged in.