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LI schools flagged for lead in water fixtures
More than one-third of Long Island schools had at least one water fixture used for drinking or cooking that exceeded the state's standard for lead, according to a new report.
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LinkedIn coaches, resume experts: How some LI parents are helping Gen Z find a job
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Fast-acting fans come to aid of referee who collapsed during soccer game
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LI school district flagged for credit card spending, including $5G for meals
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25 LI students named contest winners; new principals in Baldwin, Commack and more
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LI educator named NYS Teacher of the Year
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State gets green light to start phasing out Regents HS graduation requirement
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This Roslyn teacher has helped more than 80 students become Regeneron scholars
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Housing in Suffolk, smell of marijuana, cutting school district costs
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District: High school water damage caused by leaking faucet
Sewanhaka High School closed Monday due to water damage
3 LI school districts targeted by new 'Cat in the Hat' hoax
Hofstra faculty approves contract with 3% annual raises
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New principals in Valley Stream, Northport and more; LI student medals in biology contest — again
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Educators across LI take different approaches to teaching 9/11
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Teacher opens box of art supplies — and finds box of bullets inside
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Former LI school official sues district for wrongful termination
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HS art teacher pleads not guilty to stalking former student
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First woman president of Stony Brook University dies at 92
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Hofstra faculty contract extended again: What to know about the union negotiations
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Schools must grade caring just like they do academics
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Art teacher at LI high school allegedly stalked former student
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As youth mental health remains a concern, one LI school is taking steps to help its students
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LI college named one of the top 100 schools in the U.S.
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Students in 49 LI districts head back to school today
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Photos: Students head back to school in many LI districts
Hofstra, faculty union agree to contract extension to keep classes in session
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Connetquot Pride flag dispute: Appeals court rules against teachers
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Back to school already? Students in 2 LI districts return to class today.
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$700 for school supplies? LI parents face back-to-school sticker shock.
The average U.S. shopper is expected to spend more than $800 for back-to-school supplies, according to a recent report.
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6 Suffolk school superintendents share thoughts on AI in the 2026-27 school year
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Second monitor appointed for struggling LI district
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District spent nearly $1M to fire teacher for 'inappropriate' contact with student
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Education data
13 Long Island schools ranked among NY's top 50
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LI districts reported 1,906 bullying incidents in 2024-25. Advocates say the number could be bigger.
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Median teacher pay surpassed $120G in Nassau, Suffolk in 2024-25 school year
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LI student with Tourette syndrome sues district, alleges school staff mocked her, questioned her diagnosis
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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City
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Record-breaking 21 valedictorians at Jericho H.S.
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LI college grads face a tough job market
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Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire
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Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students
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Cybersecurity incidents rising in schools
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