Islandia
EDUCATION
North Shore Eighth-Graders Move Up To High School
Congratulations to all the North Shore Middle School eighth graders who graduated on June 25, 2024. At the ceremony, principal Dr. Ryan O’Hara took the stage and welcomed his students as well as all of their loving parents and family members to the Moving On ceremony in the North Shore High School Theatre. Then Principal O’Hara stated how proud he was of all his eighth-graders.
An evening to remember: Annual commencement celebrates NHS Class of 2024
The following article was released by the NENUFSD after the Class of 2024 high school graduation this past Friday, June 28. It was a welcome outdoor evening event, a change from past commencement ceremonies, and lauded by many on social media as a wonderful (and much cooler) celebration. The sun...
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine, according to a Patch report. Students can earn access to the machine, stocked with free books, by demonstrating positive behaviors aligned with the school's PAWS program (Practice Respect, Accept Responsibility, Work Hard, Safety Matters).
Theone Rinaudo Closes the Curtain on Teaching
Chemistry teacher Theone Rinaudo is retiring after teaching for 25 years in the Jericho School District and 40 years in her career. Prior to teaching at Jericho, Ms. Rinaudo taught for 10 years at H. Frank Carey High School and 5 years at St. Andrews. Ms. Rinaudo said that initially...
A Space Away from Home
In 2019, the number of students being homeschooled was 2.5 million. By 2022, that figure was up to 3.1 million students, according to the National Home Education Research Institute. “Across the nation, there’s been a significant increase, with New York State and California among the highest,” said Deborah Hempe, coordinator...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.