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6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings 6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Swastika Found At Long Island School, Officials Say Swastika Found At Long Island School, Officials Say
Swastika Found At Long Island School, Officials Say A swastika was found at a Long Island school, prompting an investigation into the incident, according to authorities. The hateful symbol, which was found on a piece of artwork, has sparked an investigation into the incident, according to the district. In a release to parents and students in the Riverhead School District, interim Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich announced on Friday, Nov. 17 that a swastika had been discovered at Riverhead Middle School. Found by a group of students and a teacher, the symbol had been drawn on a piece of artwork hung in the school. Pedisich claimed the distr…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Class Chosen To Perform On ABC's Good Morning America Long Island Class Chosen To Perform On ABC's Good Morning America
Long Island Class Chosen To Perform On ABC's Good Morning America One lucky Long Island musical theatre class was chosen to perform on the popular morning show to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the movie “Frozen.” Twenty-two Long Island high school students are headed to Broadway — or, pretty close nearby. The musical theatre class at Brookhaven’s William Floyd High School was selected to perform on ABC's Good Morning America on Monday, Nov, 27, the school announced. Led by teacher Berkeley Rousseau, the students will sing in an ensemble for a rendition of “Let It Go” as part of a performance with 2023 Jimmy Awards winner Lauren Marchand celebrat…

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by Sophie Grieser
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21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell 21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell A student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has been accused of threatening to shoot, stab, and rape Jewish students at the Ivy League school. Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 31 on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to prosecutors in the Northern District of New York. Dai allegedly posted threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion site, including posts calling for the deaths of Jewish peopl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Life-Savers: 'Heroic' Long Island Teacher Aides Honored For Helping Choking Students Life-Savers: 'Heroic' Long Island Teacher Aides Honored For Helping Choking Students
Life-Savers: 'Heroic' Long Island Teacher Aides Honored For Helping Choking Students A trio of teacher’s aides are getting the attention they deserve after together, they saved two children from choking just days apart from each other. During a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Connetquot Central School District honored the three staff members – Lori Stellwagen, Amy Loretta, and Samantha Gallo — for saving the lives of two students who were choking. The first incident happened on Friday, Sept. 22 at Edward J. Bosti Elementary. During lunch time, a kindergarten student choked on a chicken nugget that he had brought from home. Luckily, his one-on-…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island School District To Welcome New Superintendent Long Island School District To Welcome New Superintendent
Long Island School District To Welcome New Superintendent A Hudson Valley school district is searching for a new superintendent of Schools following the resignation of the current one. Dr. Dave Moyer, superintendent of the Arlington Central School District in Dutchess County said he has taken a new superintendent position with the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District on Long Island beginning in January 2024. "Together we accomplished a great deal in a short period of time," Moyer said in a letter to the school community. "That is thanks to your collective commitment to our children, our community, and our school district." The…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Daler Strong': Farmingdale High School Band To Play For First Time Since Deadly Crash 'Daler Strong': Farmingdale High School Band To Play For First Time Since Deadly Crash
'Daler Strong': Farmingdale High School Band To Play For First Time Since Deadly Crash Two weeks after a bus crash killed two beloved members of a Long Island high school marching band and injured dozens more, the band plans to come together and perform for its homecoming game. On Friday, Oct. 6 night, the Farmingdale High School marching band, after losing their beloved band leader and adored chaperone in a deadly charter bus crash, is coming together to play for their homecoming game, the school announced. “Get ready for an incredible Homecoming Night,” the school posted on Facebook. This marks the first time the band has played in public since the incident and is sure …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Top Honors: These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These NY Liberal Arts Colleges Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says These NY Liberal Arts Colleges Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says
These NY Liberal Arts Colleges Ranked Among Top 20 In US, New Report Says The grades are in, and these colleges are a cut above the rest. Of the top 20 liberal arts colleges in the United States, four can be found in Massachusetts, three in New York, and one in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings. They are: No. 1 - Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts No. 2 - Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts No. 4 - Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts (Tied with Pomona College in Claremont, California and Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania) No. 8 - United States Military …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Dress Like A Slut': Teacher On Long Island Bullied Disabled Student, $25M Lawsuit Claims 'Dress Like A Slut': Teacher On Long Island Bullied Disabled Student, $25M Lawsuit Claims
'Dress Like A Slut': Teacher On Long Island Bullied Disabled Student, $25M Lawsuit Claims An 18-year-old woman has filed a $25 million lawsuit against a Long Island school district, alleging that her teacher is still on the job despite an internal investigation finding that she subjected the girl to racist and other inappropriate remarks. The suit against the Middle Country Central School District, filed in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 5, accuses Centereach High School math teacher Jennifer Brunet of multiple “shocking and repugnant acts of misconduct” against senior Isabella Rexach-Moore. The Suffolk County resident, who is Black, receives special education accommodat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay
New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay A Long Island school has appointed a principal just in time for the new school year, school officials announced. On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced that Melissa Argaman was appointed as the new principal of Oyster Bay High School. Argaman’s new title was effective Thursday, Sept. 7, and came in the wake of previous principal Sharon Lasher’s retirement, the district said. She originally joined the district in 2021, where she served as Oyster Bay High School’s supervisor of guidance before stepping in as acting principal for the second half …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Best High Schools: Long Island Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: Long Island Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: Long Island Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Led by a strong showing downstate, New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's brand-new rankings of the nation's best high schools. The rankings were released on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Top-ranked in the Empire State is the High School Math Science and Engineering at CCNY, with a 100-percent graduation rate and college readiness rating of 98.9, placing it at the No. 22 spot nationally. The top five-ranked Long Island high schools are: Jericho High School (13th in NY, 104th nationally) Garden City High School (21st in the state, 199th nationally) Great Neck South H…

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by Joe Lombardi