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Many E.M. parents say no to masks in school

The East Meadow Board of Education’s meeting on Wednesday featured the district’s reopening plan for the 2021-2022 school year. A long line of impatient parents waited outside until 7:40 … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/2/21

New York must require masks in school

New York’s new governor, Kathy Hochul, made it clear in the days leading up to her ascension to the state’s highest office that she would like to see a statewide mask mandate for schoolchildren and their teachers. Thank you, Governor. more

8/26/21

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

Getting our kids back to school must be a priority

An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . . more

8/12/21

Hadia Choudhry, foreground, left, and Saher Din, both of Valley Stream, interviewing each other for biographies that they wrote at the recent Hofstra High School Summer Journalism Institute. At back were Mariam Faisal, of Queens, left, and Emaan Tehseen, of Valley Stream.

Hofstra University journalism institute opens high-schoolers' minds

Nine Nassau County students, including four from Valley Stream, one from Elmont and one from Freeport, took part in this year’s Hofstra University High School Summer Journalism Institute, learning firsthand the ins and outs of the media industry. more

By Matthew Cudahy | 8/4/21

The new SST’s future depends on Kennedy Airport

Here’s a quick note to United Airlines. You know that deal you recently announced with Boom Supersonic that has you placing options to purchase 15 Overture aircraft, the still-to-be-built supersonic transport planes? more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 7/29/21

Building our schools back better

Summer vacation for students this year follows almost a year and a half of coronavirus shutdowns and precautions. The learning loss during school closures was significant, and unless steps are taken, the U.S. risks the education of a generation of young people. more

By Alan Singer | 7/8/21

Clarke High School seniors, including Maya Ngyen, graduated on Sunday under sunny skies, perhaps a portent of a bright future.

Salisbury's Clarke High School graduates ready to move forward

Clarke High School seniors gathered at Mitchell Field on the morning of June 27 to celebrate their accomplishments and receive their much anticipated diplomas. As the graduates were taking in … more

By Julia Cuttone | 7/6/21

A toss of the cap signaled that the graduates at EMHS were ready to move on with their lives.

Hats off to the East Meadow High School class of 2021

Sunday as a day of celebration for seniors attending East Meadow High School. Graduating at the Mitchel Field Athletic Center, the Class of 2021 appeared happy and proud. Valedictorian Hafsa … more

7/6/21

East Meadow School District students have the option to wear a mask when outside for the remainder of the school year.

District clarifies policies amid mask mandate

After a year of taking precautions like mask wearing and social distancing, many were shocked to learn that fully vaccinated people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, could … more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/18/21

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