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Long Island school districts are suing social media giants over rising mental health concerns
According to News12 Long Island, thirteen Long Island school districts are suing social media companies Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook, citing increased mental health concerns among students. South Huntington, Kings Park and Port Jefferson are just three of the school districts taking part in the class-action lawsuit. South Huntington Union...
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Woodhull School Students Graduate to Next Level
Woodhull School recently celebrated its spring concert and graduation ceremony to mark the achievements of 6th-grade and prekindergarten students. The evening showcased the students’ hard work and dedication with performances that highlighted their talents under the direction of music teacher Michael Vitale. In addition to the concert, graduate students...
Ex-Rutgers president to lead N.Y. university
Richard L. McCormick, who led Rutgers University for a decade, will serve as interim president of Stony Brook University, part of the State University of New York, officials announced this week. Since stepping down as Rutgers president in 2012, McCormick has been teaching history and education at Rutgers and writing...
MASOTTO-DRISCOLL SCHOLARSHIP: Plainview, N.Y.’s Graf is honored
Samantha Graf will play goalkeeper at Marist College. (Photo courtesy of ENYYSA) Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has announced that Plainview, N.Y. resident Samantha Graf will receive the Masotto-Driscoll Scholarship. At Plainview/Old Bethpage High School, Graf was involved in student government for four years and was senior class president....
East Meadow schools' new president, board members sworn in for 2024-25 school year
As students and teachers begin to enjoy their summer break, members of the East Meadow School District Board of Education were sworn in at the July 2 reorganization meeting, setting plans in motion for the 2024-2025 school year. The purpose of the reorganization meeting was to officially install new and...
Love Your Neighbor Project awards scholarships
Love Your Neighbor Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to fostering community connections, recently awarded scholarships to several inspiring students. Jaime Teich, the project’s founder, explained that scholarships provide financial support and encouragement to students and community members who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing their communities. The organization has expanded its scholarship initiative since its inception last year.
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