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Superintendent turnover is not slowing down this summer
Summer may be a slower time in classrooms but not so much for school boards grappling with superintendent turnover. Fia Davis, superintendent of Bronx High School Districts 8, 10, and 11 in New York City Public Schools, is moving on to take the helm of Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Davis was previously a deputy superintendent in the Bronx and a principal for 15 years.
Hochul Talks Congestion Pricing, Housing, a Cell Phone Ban in Schools and Biden
Governor Kathy Hochul took part in a one-on-one live Q&A at Hearst Towers July 18 in which she reiterated her support for Joe Biden as long as he remains in the race and gave some new insight on her about face on congestion pricing last month, which came only weeks before the controversial toll was slated to go into effect.
City Schools Plan Cellphone Ban to Start February, Principals Say
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters New York City, the nation’s largest school system, is considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools starting in February, according to several principals briefed on the possible policy. Schools would have to come up with their own […] The post City Schools Plan Cellphone Ban to Start February, Principals Say appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Late NYPD officer’s alma matter offers his children scholarships
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Bronx alma mater of late NYPD officer Edgar Ordonez has offered his two children scholarships. St Anselm School, a Catholic school in South Bronx, announced the scholarships Thursday during a funeral for the NYPD recruit who died earlier in July. “Our school created the Teresa Lopes Memorial Scholarship to provide […]
Albertson’s Henry Viscardi School Receives Additional $522,000 in State Funding
Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) and Assemblymember Gina Sillitti (D-Port Washington) announced additional funding for the Henry Viscardi School during a recent stop on the speaker’s annual statewide tour, bringing the school’s state funding to 1.25 million dollars, according to a press release from Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Silitti’s offices.
He dreamed of attending Stuyvesant. But getting accommodations for his disability proved too much.
In the summer after middle school, George begged his mom to drive him to Lower Manhattan from their home in Brooklyn, so that he could walk around Stuyvesant High School, a massive 10-story building along the Hudson River.He gazed up at it, trying to imagine what it would be like to go to one of New York City’s most prestigious institutions.“I had this idea in my head of what Stuyvesant would be like,” he said, recalling that summer three years ago. “I’ve always been kind of a sucker for those big things.” (George and his mother requested pseudonyms for privacy...
Recent South High Graduate Receives Achievement Award
Recently, the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Benevolence Fund presented donations to students at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Sewanhaka High School, Herricks High School and Great Neck South High School. Recent Great Neck South High School graduate Grace Phillip received a $500 student achievement award from the...
New diploma criteria shape the future of education
As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community.
Irvington Debate’s Success at the Tournament of Champions
From April 3 to 7, students part of Irvington’s Debate Club competed in the National Parliamentary Debate League’s prestigious Tournament of Champions (TOC), hosted in Queens, New York. Later that week, other members participated in California’s State Debate Championships. TOC is the grand culmination for the top...
Hewlett-Woodmere Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. to retire 2025
Hewlett-Woodmere Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. to retire 2025. Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. will retire from the Hewlett-Woodmere school district on August 31, 2025, after a decade of dedicated service and impactful leadership. I look forward to spending my last year at the District being around our incredible students, working alongside...
Video: Anthony Ramos Talks 'Anthony Ramos Day' Honor After Supporting Brooklyn High School Arts Program
Anthony Ramos sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show to talk about his role in the new disaster blockbuster Twisters, which is set to be released in theaters this Friday. Ahead of their Twisters discussion, Ramos told Fallon about the recent proclamation of "Anthony Ramos Day", following his...
Suborno Bari, 12, is Malverne's youngest-ever graduate
Suborno Bari is like any other kid, and he’s not. He likes playing games, and sharing memes with his friends — and mastering the intricacies of physics and calculus. At age 12, he is the youngest person ever to graduate from Malverne High School. Suborno was 1½ when...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
Manhasset Parent Association For Special Education Receives Grant
The Manhasset Parent Association for Special Education (PASE) would like to thank the Manhasset Community Fund for their generous grant to our non-profit organization. Manhasset PASE was founded in 1990 to support the needs of special education students in the district. Our mission is to be a driving force in the development and enhancement of special education programs offered in Manhasset. The grant from the Manhasset Community Fund will allow us to fund programs that directly impact and benefit special education students in Manhasset. With this grant, we will be able to continue to provide programs, workshops and scholarships to our special education students and their families. It is with sincere gratitude and deep appreciation that we thank the Manhasset Community Fund for their continued support and generous grant to our organization.
Hofstra Student-Athletes Honored on CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
Hempstead, NY – 298 Hofstra University student-athletes were named to the Coastal Athletic Association Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester. The conference announced 3,876 student-athletes from across its CAA member institutions. Student-athletes named to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll must have participated in a CAA-sponsored sport, attained a minimum grade point average of 3.0 during the designated academic term, and have been enrolled as a full-time student. The conference is honoring student-athletes for three different levels of academic achievement. Those with a 4.0 grade point average are recognized as Hight Honor with Distinction, followed by the recognition…
Pleines Piano Students Perform In Recital And Win National Honors
Port Washington piano students of Ruth Pleines’s multi-media studio were featured at the 44th annual recital on Saturday, June 8, at Shelter Rock Church in Manhasset. Family and friends enjoyed the pianists’ choice of solos and duets reflecting the various musical eras—Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, including popular and jazz.
Manhasset Student Awarded American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship
National Headquarters of The American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded Cristina Caputi of Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York, The American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship. Cristina Caputi will receive this scholarship to go towards tuition when she attends Villanova University as a freshman this Fall of 2024. Students,...
Scholarship Awards at Loggia Glen Cove #1016
The July Membership Meeting of Loggia Glen Cove #1016 was a special occasion as the lodge honored outstanding young people with scholarships. Congratulations were extended to the scholarship recipients and their families. Recipients of scholarships on behalf of the local lodge included Olivia Gallo (scholarship in memory of Lisa Carrera),...
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