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Lawrence school district launches Summer Jumpstart Program for ELL Students
This summer, the Lawrence school district invited 100 kindergarten through sixth grade students to take part in the Summer Jumpstart Program for English Language Learners. The program aims to provide students with enrichment through engaging activates and targeted learning opportunities. “We are excited to offer this Summer Jumpstart program to...
Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education welcomes new leadership
Valley Stream District 13 held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting to appoint leadership roles and swear in new trustees, marking a pivotal moment for the district as it prepares for the upcoming academic year with faces both new and old. Anthony Grosso was selected as the new board...
The DOE is struggling with banning phones in class because it’s already destroyed school discipline
Under a rumored city Department of Education plan to implement a cellphone ban across all 1,600 city public schools, students would be banned from using phones in schools starting in February 2025 and required to place them in school-funded lockers or magnetically locked pouches. Above all else, this is a damning confession that the folks in charge of city schools don’t think teachers can control their classrooms. Yet if they can’t do that, they can’t actually teach. Yes, making kids stow their phones is a challenge, but it’s not one that can be met by some bureaucratic fix: The teacher, for example, will...
Former NYC early childhood official to return as division’s next deputy chancellor
A former early childhood education official is rejoining the New York City public schools as the division’s next deputy chancellor. Schools Chancellor David Banks on Friday tapped Simone Hawkins to head the city’s early childhood education programs — taking the reins from embattled deputy chancellor Kara Ahmed, who announced her departure earlier this month. Hawkins, whose first day will be ...
Long Beach student receives leadership award from Nassau BOCES
Karina Licitra, a student within the Long Beach School District, has been honored with the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation. This award is part of the new Dr. Robert R. Dillon Awards, which recognize students for their leadership skills and...
Saladino Recognizes Massapequa Graduate for Remarkable Athletic Achievements
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board honored Lauren O’Brien, a recent Massapequa High School graduate who will attend Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida this Fall, where she will play softball on an athletic scholarship. Lauren and her teammates at Massapequa High School won the Long Island Championship in 2023 and this year, were the Conference 1 Champions for the first time in school history. Lauren, a Centerfielder, was awarded the Nassau County Softball Coaches Association 2024 Player of the Year. She was awarded Conference 1 Player of the Year named to the All-County team. Her spectacular hitting and fielding were key components to her team’s success. Supervisor Saladino congratulated Lauren, presented her with a Town citation and wished her well in the future.
Jericho Graduate Named Top 50 Finalist For International Prize
Recent Jericho High School graduate Yashwin Sajja was named a top 50 finalist for the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize. This international prize recognizes the extraordinary efforts and achievements of students making change. Sajja was chosen from 11,000 students from 176 countries for his environmental efforts and research. Sajja said...
Hofstra University Honors Cindy Lewis: New Stadium Name and EmpowHER Campaign Launch
In honor of Cindy Lewis' contributions to Hofstra University, the Field Hockey Stadium will be renamed Cindy Lewis Stadium, with an official dedication set for September 1. The university also announced the launch of the "EmpowHER" fundraising campaign and the Cindy Lewis Fund for Women's Athletics to support women's athletics programs and student-athletes at Hofstra.
Lavine secures $500K for Hicksville students
The Hicksville Public Schools will receive $500,000 with the aid of state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D_Glen Cove) as part of the recently passed 2024-2025 state budget. The money will be used to enhance programs and facilities within the district. This money comes in addition to a 6% increase (totaling nearly $2.5 million) in foundation aid, which is part of more than $5 billion slated for public school districts on Long Island in the budget.
School supply drive benefits kids in need
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) thanks the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset communities for their generous support of the Scott Martella “Supply our Students Drive” in support of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. During recent visits to the Plainview-Old...
Baldino, Horrocks Earn IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, MA | The Interrcollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 1,125 student-athletes from 201 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50...
Two graduates from Baldwin High School receive scholarships
Baldwin High School@Shubert Class of 2024 graduates, Tristan Allen and Davianna Hill received scholarships totaling $18,000 each. In addition to receiving this scholarship, Hill was asked to deliver the Student Commencement Address at the graduation ceremony on June 26, where she shared her story. Through a collaboration of Nassau Boards...
Residents will rally against charter schools
Community members are joining forces in opposition to the proposed Diamond Charter School in Hempstead village. The meeting will be held at the Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School Band Box on Monday, July 29, at 6 p.m. Organizers feel that adding another charter school in Hempstead will have “a...
Meet Elmont school district's new superintendent Marlon Small
The Marlon Small era as superintendent of schools for the Elmont school district began July 1 as he replaces interim superintendent Kenneth Card. Small was hired after a lengthy selection process by the education board that involved community collaboration and the search from School Leadership LLC. “We worked diligently to...
High school students receive Seals of Biliteracy
On June 17, 31 students from East Rockaway High School received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy medallion for high achievement in the State and National Language exams and 30 received the Seal of Civic Readiness. “In a graduating class of less than 90 students, we have 31 students...
Helping students with special needs earns Grace Pantelis a Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award in the organization. Earning it requires a significant commitment of time and effort. Girl Scouts are between grades 9 and 12 and must identify an issue they are passionate about that can be addressed in their community or the world. After thorough planning, a Girl Scout presents a plan for approval, and then “takes action” — implementing their project.
Nicea Jones, Malverne senior, named NYS Federation Champion
Nicea Jones, a rising senior at Malverne High School, was recently crowned New York State Federation Champion in the 400 meter track and field event, on June 8 in Cicero, in a time of 55.71 seconds, topping all student athletes in public, private and Catholic schools in division I or II.
Two East Meadow students chosen in PSEG contest
PSEG Long Island recently announced the student winners of its fifth annual I Am Em-Powered Energy Conservation Video Public Service Announcement Contest. The top 10 award-winning PSAs were revealed on June 17 at a ceremony at the Long Island Children’s Museum, where the videos of the top 30 finalists are on display through the end of July.
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