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The complexity of the work of educators not only clearly falls within this definition, but also sets the standard. But because our work is often not fully understood, is tremendously diverse and involves children, it is often not seen as professional work. I would argue that the past few years provide ample evidence that education is in fact a profession, and that it should be considered as such is for the benefit of all.
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By Christopher R. Zublionis
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12/17/25
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Artificial Intelligence is here. The real responsibility lies in how wisely, ethically and collaboratively we choose to use it. In that responsibility, Valley Stream 24 stands ready to lead.
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By Unal Karakas
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12/17/25
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Will the Trump administration, with its call to “Drill, baby, drill,” include, once again, waters off Long Island and the Atlantic coast?
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By Karl Grossman
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12/17/25
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It has been an absolute privilege and honor to serve on your City Council for the past eight years. I feel truly blessed to be part of the Glen Cove community. Although the outcome of the mayoral election wasn’t what I had hoped, I’m proud of the campaign that Team Glen Cove and I undertook.
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By Marsha Silverman
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12/17/25
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When Glen Cove students cross the stage at graduation each June, we celebrate far more than the credits listed on their transcripts. We celebrate the growth of young people who are prepared to contribute to their community and navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. That’s what it means to be Glen Cove ready. That’s what it means to be future ready.
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By Alexa Doeschner and Bryce Klatsky
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12/17/25
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Trump’s policy to erase from the memory of time historic material that, in his view, inappropriately disparages people in the past or present, and instead focus on the greatness and achievements and progress of the American people, is simply a construct that corrupts and perverts our history.
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By Charles Lavine
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12/17/25
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If you’re passionate about helping others, now is the time to step up. Even a part-time or support role positively influences a child’s education. Schools thrive when people from all backgrounds bring their skills and compassion to the table.
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By Judith A. LaRocaa
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12/17/25
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I’ve spent the past decade teaching New York entrepreneurs how to launch and grow successful small businesses. Today, sophisticated digital tools help many entrepreneurs scale and succeed with unprecedented efficiency. So I was astonished when, just a few months ago, New York lawmakers seriously considered legislation called The Twenty-First Century Anti-Trust Act, which would have effectively rendered many of those tools illegal.
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By Richard Hayes
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12/17/25
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Dear readers, I began this column, my last of 2025, thinking that despite the chaos in our lives, we can all agree on certain basic truths.
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By Randi Kreiss
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12/17/25
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On Long Island and across our country, the rising cost of living is making it harder for people to get by. From some of the highest tax bills in the country to rising utility and health care bills, everything just costs too much these days.
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By Laura A. Gillen
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12/17/25
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