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See the latest news from Long Island school districts, including local rankings, school board developments, safety updates and more.
More than 200 LI schools exceeded NYS limit for lead, report finds
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LI, NYC educators get a tour of South Fork Wind farm, other arrays
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LI man named in lawsuit as president of Cornell fraternity at time of alleged gang rape
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6-time champion HS marching band to perform at London Parade
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The Essential Guide to College in New York
Applying for college on LI: Too rich for financial aid, too poor to afford tuition
The higher cost of living on Long Island often pushes local families to request more financial aid, but the federal application measures financial resources, not actual local cost of living.
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The college search now starts in 9th grade. Here's what to do each year.
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College applications have gotten way more competitive. Here are 5 things to know before applying.
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How to get the most out of a college campus tour
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More Education Stories
More NYers now eligible for free community college tuition
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'Easier to get a career': More young LIers see trade programs as a path to success
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Per-pupil costs on LI to hit record high of $42G. Here's why.
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What makes SUNY Binghamton a 'public Ivy'?
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Pat-Med teacher turns her students into teachers too
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Storied LI high school football coach dies at 99
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Check your school district's projected cost per pupil
Cornell rape case prompts calls to change state's sex assault laws
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Why Hochul appointed AG James to lead Cornell rape investigation
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Jericho schools occupational therapist dies at 72
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Mascot ban challenge can move forward, appeals court rules
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Researchers at SBU edge closer to new treatment for OCD
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Could pickleball be a competitive HS sport? This LI school thinks it could happen.
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3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. in new rankings
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3 LI middle schools named Schools of Distinction
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LI educator named NYS superintendent of the year
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85% of LIers want screen time limits in schools, new poll shows
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NYC schools banned AI for young learners. On Long Island, it's already in classrooms.
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'Brain for hire': The SAT cheating scandal that rocked LI
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LI district continues fight to fire principal accused of inappropriate touching
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Meet the LIers who pursued trade school for their career
Appeals court dismisses LI district's bid to claim ownership of student athletic field
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Schools chief apologizes at meeting for offensive signs at football game
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No boarding permitted at planned Muslim school
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Latest videos
HS student barred from school over vaccine exemption fight
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What a new scholarship tax credit could mean for LI families
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NYS teachers union, SNAP and homelessness, Greenway, AI controls
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Education data
More New Yorkers are now eligible for free community college tuition
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Cost to educate students on Long Island hits a record high
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13 Long Island schools ranked among NY's top 50
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LI districts reported 1,906 bullying incidents in 2024-25. Advocates say the number could be bigger.
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Median teacher pay surpassed $120G in Nassau, Suffolk in 2024-25 school year
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LI student with Tourette syndrome sues district, alleges school staff mocked her, questioned her diagnosis
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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City
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Record-breaking 21 valedictorians at Jericho H.S.
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LI college grads face a tough job market
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