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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
A sign inside Wantagh High School reminds students that masks must be worn at all times. The district is currently finalizing its reopening plan for the upcoming year.
Update: Wantagh parents urge district to make masks optional
More than 100 community members turned out for the two-hour-long regular meeting. more
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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
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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
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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
Second-graders in the Wantagh School District worked in the computer lab in January 2018. Computer instruction has been integrated into elementary-level classrooms as of this year.
Computer instruction subject of concern in Wantagh district
As the 2021-22 school year approaches, some parents in the Wantagh School District remain frustrated with the reconfiguration of computer instruction at the elementary level caused by Covid-19 and … more
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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
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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
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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
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Elaine McGuigan is sworn in as District Clerk of the Wantagh Union Free School District for the 2021-22 school year by Superintendent John McNamara.
Wantagh BOE reorganizes for new academic year
Although school’s out for summer, Wantagh Union Free School District officials are preparing for the 2021-2022 academic year. The district held its annual reorganization meeting in-person … more
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