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Returning to Long Island’s segregated schools

As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 9/11/20

West Hempstead High School senior Leah Rubin was among the honorees for State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s annual Student Standout Awards.

'Student standout' honored at West Hempstead High School

A high school student from West Hempstead was among the 14 honorees for State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s annual Student Standout Awards. West Hempstead High School senior Leah Rubin was … more

6/17/20

For American higher education, it’s time to lead

As the nation emerges from the coronavirus lockdown and begins to return to a semblance of normalcy, many of our cherished institutions will face some harsh realities. Nowhere will this dose of reality be starker than for America’s colleges and universities. more

4/24/20

A tuition freeze is worth considering

New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown Democrat, recently proposed a bill to cap tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools at $5,000 per year for in-state students. more

2/14/20

How do we keep young people on Long Island?

We are at a turning point on Long Island. The lasting impacts of the Great Recession and the student debt crisis are exacerbating the trend of young people struggling here and ultimately fleeing the area. more

By Laura Curran | 7/19/19

Higher ed needs a shake-up

It seems every politician under the sun is scrambling to deal with the out-of-control costs of higher education in the U.S. And with good cause. more

5/17/19

We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8

Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more

4/11/19

Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields

Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more

By Sufyan Hameed | 3/15/19

The West Hempstead SSAC met with district officials and architects during a meeting on Dec. 6.

West Hempstead Superintendent's Student Advisory Council shares ideas with district officials

Members of the West Hempstead Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council had the opportunity to meet with district officials and architects to exchange ideas during their meeting on Dec. … more

1/10/19

Q: What should my school district be doing about school security and what can I do as a parent to make sure they are doing the right things?

A: When I served as a police lieutenant in charge of helping the schools in my community, I had to get the message through to everyone in the district that the most dangerous thing they could … more

By Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM | 12/3/18

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