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Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Newday's Gregg Sarra tells us about how rules for boys and girls participating in high school sports may change.

'Equal and open tryout'

Roosevelt High School opened its doors to students for its annual My Brother's Keeper on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Coming together, having the same mission and vision'

School officials say students with special needs struggled with isolation during the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Things are getting better'

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The campus has been tense since the arrests of 29 students and faculty during a pro-Palestinian protest last week.

Stony Brook going ahead with graduation, oversight board has 'total confidence' in school president

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The vote is largely symbolic, as the Faculty Senate has no direct power over administrative decisions made regarding last week's protest.

Stony Brook faculty demand dropping charges against those arrested in pro-Palestinian protest

While supporters said it would bring greater equity to school sports, some critics said it could compromise girls sports by allowing in boys.

State board mulls gender-neutral rule for school sports, sparking concern over girls athletics

Demonstrations at Hofstra University in Uniondale included nearly 75 students and about 12 members of the faculty.

Students, faculty unite at Hofstra pro-Palestinian rally

"There were no weapons brought to the school," according to a Suffolk County Police Department news release.

Middle school student charged over alleged threats

Districts have paid $33.1 million to settle 46 lawsuits, according to a Newsday tally.

LI school districts face fiscal strain from Child Victims Act settlements

Inaugural Fine Arts Award & Exhibition at the Manes Art & Education Center in Roslyn Harbor honors 32 Nassau County high school students.

Nassau student-artists honored by Dr. Harvey Manes

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Fourth and fifth graders at Birchwood Intermediate School in Huntington Station learned about electrical safety from lineman at PSEG Long Island. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'A great way to get our kids to see something special' 

Another day of protests took place at Stony Brook University, but it was nothing like the chaos on campus overnight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I just don't know how they're focusing on protesting and studying for finals'

Dozens of students camped out overnight outside the Staller Center at Stony Brook University are asking the university to divest from Israel.

Protests against Israel-Hamas war at Stony Brook University 

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Long Island high schools are among some of those listed on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. NewsdayTV's Dandan Zou reports. 

2024 U.S. News & World Report ranks LI high schools 

Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand looks at what is driving high teacher salaries on Long Island.

High pay, cost of living, expectations

A year after the announcement that all NY schools must remove imagery and mascots representing Native Americans, some school districts have made progress toward this goal and some have not. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'What is the impact that you want to have?'

Hundreds of students at Wenonah Elementary School in Lake Grove headed outside the classroom for a lesson full of fun and celebration in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Awareness and acceptance'

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

Long Island school districts have been facing chronic absenteeism in recent years, nearly doubling since the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Doubled since the pandemic'

More than 40 students of about 1,000 who attend the high school were absent Thursday because they have been sick, according to school officials.

Students sick with stomach-illness at LI high school

Some Long Islanders are collecting solar eclipse glasses to send to children in South America for when they get their full solar eclipse in October. 

Collection bins for eclipse glasses on LI 

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