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By Vickie Moller April 26, 2013
State Education officials are investigating dozens of Long Island school districts for allegedly using controversial election and voting tracking software to influence budget voter turnout.
By Debbi Spiegel April 26, 2013
Screen-Free Week starts on Monday-engage in unplugged fun!
By Vickie Moller April 24, 2013
"Nothing is going to mimic real life exactly so you have to kind of put your own thoughts into it and artistic impression into the ice," explained Mastic Beach High School teacher Rich Daly, as ...
By Debbi Spiegel April 23, 2013
Prom is the most prominent formal event for every junior and senior!
By Vickie Moller April 22, 2013
Students in grades 3-8 all across New York have begun taking the new high-stakes standardized tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards to better assess how much they know and to promote college and ...
By Robert Ottone April 18, 2013
Two Long Island teachers face scrutiny for allegedly engaging in relations with male students.
By Vickie Moller April 18, 2013
"Structures and Cultures" is a Suffolk County Historical Society exhibit featuring authentic artifacts from four nomadic tribes from around the world, along with interactive displays and videos.
By Christian Abbatecola April 15, 2013
A teacher in the Albany School District has incited heavy criticism after asking students to “argue that Jews are evil” in a persuasive essay.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 13, 2013
A Los Angeles coroner has ruled the cause of Joseph Tutaj's death to be an "invasive" strep infection.
By Vickie Moller April 12, 2013
Since their introduction into the everyday curriculum at St. Mary's Middle School earlier this year, there's been a new level of excitement about learning among students and teachers alike.
By Vickie Moller April 10, 2013
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, chair of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, Monday called on the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to reimburse over a dozen LI school districts for costs to ...
By Vickie Moller April 09, 2013
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which launched in February, is designed to help prospective students make more informed decisions about which college to attend by providing information about affordability and value.
By Vickie Moller April 08, 2013
Hempstead School District Superintendent Susan Johnson Saturday hosted the first-ever "State of the District" address, unveiling a detailed plan to revitalize the ailing district.
By Christian Abbatecola April 08, 2013
A South-Georgia town which has never held an integrated prom will see its first one at the end of this month.
By Debbi Spiegel April 05, 2013
It is better to be safe than sorry!
By Vickie Moller April 01, 2013
The first "Important Information" entry on the West Babylon Union Free School District's homepage is a notification that elementary report cards have been posted--directly followed by a notification that an Active Shooter Drill is to ...
By Debbi Spiegel March 29, 2013
Family vacations are the best times and create the most lasting memories.
By Vickie Moller March 28, 2013
The Senate yesterday passed the 2013-14 New York State Budget, which provides tax relief for middle-class families, helps business create jobs and keeps spending growth below two percent.
By Vickie Moller March 25, 2013
Earlier this month, the Long Island Association, Long Island's leading business organization working toward economic development and finding solutions to some of the toughest issues we face, published a report entitled "Educating Long Islanders in ...
By Robert Ottone March 25, 2013
John and Stacie Butler are out on bail after hosting an underage drinking party.