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NY parents should be fined for students chronic absenteeism: poll
Parents should literally pay the price for their student’s chronic absenteeism, according to a new poll. More than half of New Yorkers — 52% — support fining parents for 10 or more school absences, according to a survey of 3,000 parents across the state by Test Prep Insight, an online education company. The average suggested fine was $22. Yes, Chancellor Banks: Ban phones in school ASAP NYC could ring up cellphone ban for public schools in next few weeks For the 44% who opposed fines, concerns centered on the potential unfairness to those from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds, the survey said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER Among these respondents, 70% believe that schools or authorities should provide additional support for struggling students; 20% advocate for financial incentives for good attendance, and 10% suggest increased communication with parents to address absenteeism. In New York City, four in 10 students, about 353,000, were chronically absent in the last full school year (2021-2022), The Post previously reported. The national figure is 22%. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
NYC Schools to Announce Cellphone Ban, Affecting Nearly 1 Million Students
New York City public schools are close to putting into effect a cell phone prohibition that will affect nearly one million students. The Schools Chancellor, David Banks, announced that the official statement will come within the next two weeks, with the goal of addressing the disruptions caused by cell phones in classrooms.
Veronica Cheeseboro honored with Big Apple Award for transforming DeWitt Clinton High School's dance program
Veronica Cheeseboro kicked off her pumps to dance in the principal’s office during her second interview more than six years ago. Now Cheeseboro is being praised by her school and the city for her dedication to her students in her many roles as dance teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School.
African American drum band at Queens school performs at graduation ceremony
"D-Limits," an African American drum band from the Eagle Academy for Young Men of southeast Queens, performed at their school's graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at the Greater Allen AME Church on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica. Charter Spectrum, along with AXS TV, donated $10,000 to the band and to Eagle Academy's...
Senior Chika Akazi earns track championship titles
Senior Chika Akazi ended her stellar track career at Uniondale High School with a bang, including winning the 100-meter hurdles at the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 8. She finished the race with a time of 14.07 seconds. “It was truly a blessing from God,...
Hollywood glamour at Ward Melville High School’s senior prom
On the evening of June 25, Ward Melville High School transformed into a scene straight out of Hollywood for its highly anticipated senior prom. The event, held at the lavishly decorated high school, was a night of glitz and glamour, where students walked the red carpet and enjoyed an evening of unforgettable memories.
NYC Bets New, Uniform High School Math Curriculum Will Boost Student Test Scores
New York City Public Schools, in an effort to lift chronically low mathematics test scores and close the opportunity gap for underserved students, will soon require high school math classrooms to use a single, uniform curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics. Districts will choose from a list of pre-approved options for their middle schools. Mayor Eric Adams and […]
Great Neck Public Schools Class Of 2024
Great Neck Public Schools celebrated the class of 2024 this week. The village school held their commencement on June 24, while John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School and William A. Shine-Great Neck South High School held their ceremonies at the Tilles Center on the Long Island University C.W. Post campus June 25.
John Lewis Childs School Welcomes New Administrators
Floral Park-Bellerose’s John Lewis Childs School has appointed a new principal and assistant principal, effective this July. The school’s current assistant principal, Kristina Lynch, has been promoted to principal, and the district welcomes Megan Dixon into the role of assistant principal. Lynch has worked in the Floral Park-Bellerose...
Plainview-Old Bethpage students take home media awards
Several students in the POBJFK High School TV Media Program, took home trophies and an honorable mention certificate at the 2024 BASH Broadcast Awards, held At Hofstra University. The all-day event, which took place on May 21st, saw nearly 1,000 students from fifty school districts across Long Island and Westchester Counties, competing against one another in multiple categories.
Presenting The Class Of 2024
Over the past few weeks, high schools across the country have been celebrating the graduating class of 2024. Here are some highlights from graduation ceremonies in the Nassau Illustrated News coverage area:. Mineola High School. On June 22, students from Mineola High School graduated at the Tilles Center. The class...
Locust Valley seniors invade Normandy for 80th D-Day anniversary
Six Locust Valley High School seniors made a remarkable journey to Normandy, France, earlier this month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Matthew Borruso, Sonny Consolazio, Michael DiLorenzo, Riley Haas, Spiro Lampoutis and Kelsey Neves were chosen for the trip after submitting essays and poems that reflected their appreciation for the sacrifices made by thousands of brave young men on June 6, 1944.
Herricks Students Graduate
The Herricks High School senior class has graduated, joining Roslyn High School and Henry Viscardi School’s Class of 2024 graduates who graduated last week. Joan Keegan, Principal of Herricks High School led the June 25, 2024 ceremony. Senior Madilyn Silverman led the audience in singing the National Anthem after the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by seniors Ava Lorenzana and Camryn Larock.
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Launches SBH CARES
SBH Cares is a joint vocational program between the hospital and local high schools, with a goal of improving job-readiness skills for young people in South Brooklyn and surrounding communities. Today NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health announced the launch of the South Brooklyn Health Collaborative Action for Resilience +...
At Park Avenue School, field day filled with excitement
The sun was shining and the energy was high for field day at Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District on June 7. Donning their blue and white T-shirts, students competed in various activities on the back field during a day that was filled with school pride.
Hands-on science for kids each week at Idlewild
You mean you’ve never heard of 7-year-old kids studying chemistry and physics?. Well, that’s exactly what’s going on in the Whiz Kidz Science Zone, a weekly program sponsored by the Eastern Queens Alliance at the Idlewild Park Environmental Science Learning Center in Springfield Gardens. It runs on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 7 to 12.
Manhasset Public Schools Graduates Class Of 2024
On June 21, Manhasset Public Schools celebrated the graduation of the class of 2024. Under a blue sky, the students crossed the stage and entered the next chapter of their lives. Among the speakers was Salutatorian Kate Wede. She mentioned how her class was affected by the pandemic and emerged...
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