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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. more

By Robert A. Scott | 9/9/21

The two most adventurous years of my life

Thirty years ago this week, I hopped on an electric train with a bright-red engine, a nervous energy pulsing through my arms and legs straight to my fingers and toes, which fidgeted uncontrollably. My head was spinning. more

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

Individuals interested in donating can drop by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation on Wantagh Avenue.

Annual 'Back to School' supplies drive critical amid pandemic

The annual Back to School drive hosted by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh kicked off this month and will run through September 12. more

By Mallory Wilson | 8/19/21

Seaford Union Free School DIstrict Superintendent Adele Pecora discussed the district’s federal funding at a school board meeting at Seaford Manor Elementary School last Wednesday.

Seaford UFSD receives over $3M in federal Covid-19 relief aid

Seaford Union Free School District will receive roughly $3 million through two federal grants which will be used to improve district infrastructure, students’ socio-emotional health, and more, … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 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

Marissa DeBonis, Environmental Educator Assistant at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, shows a group of students wildlife that were caught during a beach seining activity at the West End Boat Basin at Jones Beach State Park.

Marine camp provides “hands-on” opportunities for local underserved youth

A group of students gathers around in a circle at Jones Beach State Park. As the sun beats down, Marissa DeBonis, Environmental Educator Assistant at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, shows … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 7/28/21

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