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The number of children home-schooled on Long Island has risen from about 1,200 in 2009-10 to more than 3,700 in 2022-23. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'What works is that I know how he learns'

Students at John Quincy Adams Elementary School learn the traditions of Diwali through music. 

Elementary students learn traditions of Diwali through music 

At the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, students from Notre Dame Catholic School in New Hyde Park showcased their watercolors honoring Long Island servicemen and women as part of the Veterans Portrait Project. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Rave reviews for special exhibit

Community members gathered Saturday for a peace march to speak out against violence in Roosevelt. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.

March for peace in Roosevelt

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The young activists have gotten results already, including elimination of plastic ketchup packets in favor of squeeze bottles and pump dispensers.

Students lobby for plastic-free lunchrooms in Port Washington

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It is seen as too hot of a topic to cover by teachers already wary of people looking over their shoulder. But some parents, students and educators are urging that the conversations begin.

LI educators wrestle with how to discuss Israel-Hamas war

Some of the eight Long Island public schools that bear his name plan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his assassination on Nov. 22, 1963.

How LI's schools named for JFK keep his legacy alive

The law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul is part of a Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package that also requires education and testing for cosmetologists to include all hair types and textures.

Private middle, high schools required to provide free menstrual products

A state panel's controversial proposal to reduce the role of the exams has won endorsements from groups representing educators. Others are concerned about what will happen to academic rigor. 

A lesser role for Regents exams has support, but others worry about long-term effects

The Old Bethpage School was ranked eighth and the Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School in Plainview came in ninth, according to U.S. News & World Report's rankings of nearly 4,000 elementary schools statewide.

2 LI elementary schools ranked in state's top 10, 4 in top 20 middle schools

Two lawsuits filed against the company that owned the bus and the driver in the upstate crash bring to six the number of legal actions taken by families of students who were injured.

2 more families file lawsuits over Farmingdale High bus crash

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Two robotic companies joined high school students from Mineola High School for 'Robotics Day' at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. 

Superintendent: 'We want to make sure STEM is accessible to all people'

Drivers will receive a 30-day warning period when the Glen Cove school bus camera program starts next week. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I'm terrified': Mother fears cars passing stopped buses 

Baldwin students get to speak to astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli aboard the International Space Station.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

"I think it's exciting and really cool."

Audrina Crocitto met the crew that helped save her life after she was severely injured in the Farmingdale band bus crash. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I know I'm going to get through this' 

The number of educators making more than $300,000 year is rising statewide. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand has more.

44 LI educators made more than $300,000 last year

Groundbreaking 1985 Bethpage girls lacrosse team honored: "We just didn't give up," team captain Patty O'Connor said about getting the school board to form it. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

From fighting to have a team to making their school's hall of fame

The Farmingdale marching band took center stage at the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reporrts.

'There's tremendous sense of pride'

Long Islanders react to the Connetquot school district suing over the state-wide mascot ban. 

LIers react to Connetquot school district suing state over mascot ban 

School districts across Long Island have elevated their security after Hamas call for worldwide protests. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Deputy Superintendent: 'Safety is our number one priority'

This first-grade classroom at Lenox Elementary School in Baldwin is home to pets that include a gecko, salamander — and a hedgehog that likes to snack on worms. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'The hedgehog does a lot to communicate with us'

Just two weeks after the horrific bus crash that killed two beloved educators at Farmingdale High School — chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band director Gina Pellettiere — the Daler marching band was ready to make music again at Friday's homecoming. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Farmingdale High School marching band returns for homecoming to honor those who died in bus crash

The funeral for Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pelletiere was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, with hundreds in attendance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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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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