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Five rabbis from five yeshivas sent out a letter, asking community members to financially support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam in Far Rockaway.

Rabbis call for support of Far Rockaway yeshiva

Local Yeshivas Rally Together to Support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam Amid Financial Crisis, Surpassing Fundraising Goals. more

By Parker Schug | 4/12/24

Budding engineer Josh Levy with a portion of the sophisticated Lego he has built. The sets are proudly displayed on shelves in his house.

Applying Lego skills to learning engineering

Teenager Josh Levy ignites young minds with Engineering for Kids, a program using Legos to teach mechanical and aerospace engineering principles in a fun and interactive way, inspiring the next generation of engineers. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/12/24

Talia Marcus, a Woodmere native and physician assistant student at Touro University, attended a Touro symposium at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on March 19.

Touro University brings hands-on learning to Woodmere

Touro University's Interprofessional Education Symposium in Woodmere brought together 500 students and faculty from diverse healthcare disciplines, fostering collaboration and hands-on learning. Attendees developed diagnosis and treatment plans for hypothetical patient cases, enhancing their competency for careers in health sciences. more

By Parker Schug | 4/5/24

Lawrence Union Free School District This is a photo from the 2024-2025 Lawrence Union Free School District budget slideshow. This photo highlights the budget numbers and tax levy.

How the Lawrence school district is paying for programs and services with a proposed $101.99 million

At the understated and poorly attended Lawrence school district Board of Education meeting of March 18, the proposed 2024-2025 school year budget was unveiled. more

By Melissa Berman | 3/29/24

With AI, we’re through the looking glass

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more

By Alan Singer | 3/22/24

Elina Beyn, vice president for enrollment at Center for Allied Health Education of Brooklyn distributed water bottles, first aid kits and resource pamphlets as part of the March 6 Achiezer Safety Training and Awareness program.

Brooklyn-based Center for Allied Health Education teaches preventative crisis care in Inwood

Achiezer, in collaboration with Center for Allied Health Education, are preparing parents for emergency situations. more

By Parker Schug | 3/15/24

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

Writing climate change into the K-12 curriculum

We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980. more

By Alan Singer | 3/1/24