The mental health of a majority of high school and college students across the country has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a number of surveys of students conducted since the health crisis began over 18 months ago.
Elmont schools responded by adding three new school counselors for the 2021-22 school year.
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By Robert Traverso
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10/28/21
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Guided reading materials designed by a pro-literacy organization will be added to the libraries at Elmont schools, according to a statement released by the Elmont Union Free School District.
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By Robert Traverso
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10/13/21
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The Elmont Union Free School District launched a new website on Sept. 7, according to a statement released by the district. The website, according to the district, was redesigned for easier access and efficiency.
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By Robert Traverso
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10/8/21
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I was mowing my backyard lawn in Merrick last Saturday when I was suddenly struck by the strange sensation that I had missed the bus to my race — that I should, at the moment, have been running a 5K or a 10K . . .
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9/30/21
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I recently took part in a WABC-TV special, “Back to School: Learning During a Pandemic,” hosted by Lauren Glassberg. The participants included . . .
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By Alan Singer
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9/23/21
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Schools in the Elmont Union Free School District will direct nearly $350,000 in funding provided through the Smart Schools program of the state education department toward enhanced in-classroom technologies, according to a statement released by New York State Sens. Todd Kaminsky and Anna Kaplan along with New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages.
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By Robert Traverso
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9/23/21
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With a minute left in the second quarter, it appeared Hewlett’s homecoming game against Valley Stream North on Saturday was on pace to be a stagnant slugfest until the final whistle. The visitors maintained a miniscule one-point lead and had possession at their own 31-yard line. Momentum shifted with one fateful play.
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By Jamie deJong
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9/20/21
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My wife called soon after 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, her voice measured but tense. I was half-awake, preparing myself for the day . . .
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9/16/21
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Three months and three weeks after Massapequa, Garden City, Manhasset and Wantagh captured Nassau football championships, all 53 programs in the county started preparing for a new season Aug. 23.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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9/10/21
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When talking with my grandkids about returning to school this fall — to the building, with other kids, not the dining room table — I was reminded of a school day of my own years ago.
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By Robert A. Scott
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9/9/21
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