RELATED ARTICLE: <a href="https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/schools-suspensions-students-racial-disparity-1.24329928">Report: NY's black students suspended far more than whites, others</a> 
<div id="DV-viewer-5453565-Stolen-Time-EMBARGOED" class="DC-embed DC-embed-document DV-container"></div> 
<script src="//assets.documentcloud.org/viewer/loader.js"></script> 
<script>
  DV.load("https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5453565-Stolen-Time-EMBARGOED.js", {
  width: 650,
    height: 900,
    sidebar: false,
    pdf: false,
    container: "#DV-viewer-5453565-Stolen-Time-EMBARGOED"
  });
</script>

RELATED ARTICLE: Report: NY's black students suspended far more than whites, others

Long Island

Education

'Stolen Time' report by The Education Trust-New York

Newsday

Read the report

Most Popular

Latest videos

Education video slot

Mamdani made universal child care a cornerstone of his campaign. NewsdayTV's Macy England talks with experts on how his plan could impact Long Island.

'I think it's an awesome idea'

Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

An out of this world experience

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson is joined by education experts to discuss the rising concerns of marijuana vaping in Long Island schools.

'Young people are turning to vaping ... to cope'

President Trump vowed new immigration policies following the deadly ambush on two National Guard soldiers in Washington. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't agree with it. I think it's appalling'

Sign up for The Classroom newsletter

Education Newsletter Widget

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which awaits President Donald Trump's signature, would give schools the option to serve milk with the fuller-fat content as well as plant-based milks.

Whole milk could soon return to school lunchrooms on LI

Education Article Bottom Module

Sebastian Melendez, 5, became unresponsive during a kindergarten class lesson earlier this month.

'They are our family': School staff moves quickly to save LI boy's life

The students whose alleged abuse exceeds the statute of limitations cannot testify, the judge ruled.

Judge makes key ruling on former Bay Shore students' testimony at ex-teacher's sexual abuse trial

Locust Valley trustee Lauren Themis said in a statement that she was "constrained" from speaking freely and that there was a lack of transparency from other board members.

LI school board member resigns, citing intimidation and 'erosion of trust'

More than 50 buses delivered gifts and good cheer to Long Island children in need this holiday season.

Amityville nonprofit delivers holiday toys, joy to children in need

She is creating the kinds of opportunities for students that helped shape her.

Teacher Spotlight: This Carle Place 'frog' proves you can go back home again

Former Port Washington schools Superintendent Michael J. Hynes had been charged with vehicular assault and DWI in connection with a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist.

Former LI school superintendent pleads guilty in 2024 crash

Education Video Playlist

Educators and addiction experts across Long Island say that with the legalization of marijuana, vaping among adolescents has become a concerning trend.

Some schools installing detection systems

The robotics club at Floyd built a T-shirt bot, a machine that shoots shirts into the crowds at sporting events.

'You just watch the crowd go wild'

Jayden Flores, a Mepham High School freshman, was killed on his e-bike crash on his way to school. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what we're going to do'

Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini reunited with a service dog, Daler, who he raised as a puppy since the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash.

Daler helped comfort students after 2023 Farmingdale bus crash

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talk to Long Island school administrators about how the school cellphone ban is going so far.

'Kids are outside. They're playing. They're laughing together.'

How Long Island schools are trying to reassure parents amid immigration crackdown. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We will make sure that you are ok here'

The offers came after Newsday reported Hempstead town issued more than 80,000 tickets in four school districts that had never agreed to participate in the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Bus ticket vendor offered to pay districts

Roosevelt schools superintendent Shawn Wrightman spoke to Newsday about the ICE detention of high school senior Alvaro Castro Velasquez, who was detained by agents weeks from graduation.

'I'm still feeling hopeful'

The Brentwood superintendent sent a message to parents saying ICE agents were never on the school property itself. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'A school should be a sanctuary, a place of learning, not a place of politics'

Parents are even more worried about their kids not having their phones easily accessible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We're becoming like, numb to it'

Jayson Williams knows what it means to get a second chance. The former NBA player who once spent time in jail founded the "Rebound on the Road" program to teach individuals who have faced challenges how to become truck drivers. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'All we need is another chance'

Fifty-three percent of students in grades 3 through 8 scored proficient in English this year, the state Education Department said.

Test scores improve for students in grades 3 through 8 this year

Newsday TV shorts

Vertical videos

After Carey High School senior James McGrath Jr. lost both of his parents by age 11, he relied on his older brother and two sisters to help guide him through life.

Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents

From Magic of Lights at Jones Beach to the Dinosaur Carinval at CSTL, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI: Holiday light shows, Dinosaur Carnival and more

The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

No tax on tips: What it means for LIers

Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" was recorded during a concert at C.W. Post in 1975. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán talks with NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about three of this year's most-anticipated movies about to hit the big screen.

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Center Moriches, where it is extra busy this time of year at Nettie's Country Bakery.

Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish explains why the cost of beef is rising across Long Island.

Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

Long Island Trending Bar

Suffolk

Nassau

Newsday is highlighting the passionate, engaging and innovative educators of Long Island with its Teacher Spotlight feature.

Teacher Spotlight

High School Sports

The polls have closed in Long Island's more than 120 school districts after residents weighed in on board candidates, budgets, and propositions. See the results in your district.  Read more here.

School board, budget vote results

App Nativo Ad Unit Slot

Education - megaslot

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

Most Popular

Latest videos

Stay logged in.