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School officials let educator misconduct be 'normalized,' AG finds
The attorney general's investigation affirms the stories told by multiple women during an emotional, hourslong school board meeting in November 2021 — a turning point that sparked a public recko ning and spawned the state probe.
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School weapons possessions cases dropped more than 60% on LI. Experts credit these 3 factors.
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68 million years ago, this fruit-eating dinosaur walked the Earth. A Stony Brook researcher helped ID it.
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LI district enacts student tech limits amid pushback
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5 LI college students: What I wish I knew when I was applying
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Thousands of kids play sports on LI. Most won't play in college. Here's why.
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Applying for college on LI: Too rich for financial aid, too poor to afford tuition
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Record number of sexual misconduct cases reported at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: report
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Ex-LI teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to child porn possession charges
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Hochul signs bill banning AI chatbots deemed unsafe for children
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LI student accused of bringing gun to school, was 'aggressor' in earlier incident, judge says
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LI student arrested after gun found in backpack
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LI educator forced to work in storage closet after criticizing superintendent, suit alleges
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What's next after Regents exams phase out? 3 LI schools offer clues.
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Glen Cove teacher is a pro musician who teaches kids it's OK to be beginners
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Jericho student's documentary wins national prize
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Ex-Farmingdale State College professor charged with sexually abusing student, court records show
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Muslim organization sues Islip Town over boarding school decision
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High school staffer accused of stalking student, 17
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Drivers were hit with over 75,000 summonses for illegally passing buses in Suffolk last year
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More than 130 LI nonprofit employees made over $1M. Search the database.
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Oceanside teacher uses energy drinks to teach math
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6 LI schools named among best in state, down from 17 last year
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Chaminade High grad dropped from Cornell lawsuit
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Agency rescinds its approval of water-quality permit for Propel project
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The college search now starts in 9th grade. Here's what to do.
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Victim of alleged hazing responsible for own injuries due to 'negligence,' university says in filing
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State plans to repeal part of Native American mascot ban
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LI student named finalist in Junior Innovators Challenge
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7-year-old was absent or late in half the school days in the months before her death
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Ex-LI PTA treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $50G from group to use on personal expenses
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Latest videos

'She's so brave': LI student wins national award for dyslexia podcast
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SAT scores for the Class of 2026 are out. Here's how NYS students performed.
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LI student a winner in NPR Podcast Challenge
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Education data

Pilot program planned to phase out Regents
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Babylon school officials let educator misconduct be 'normalized,' AG finds
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3 LI school districts recognized as top 10 nationwide
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More New Yorkers are now eligible for free community college tuition
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Cost to educate students on Long Island hits a record high
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13 Long Island schools ranked among NY's top 50
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LI districts reported 1,906 bullying incidents in 2024-25. Advocates say the number could be bigger.
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Median teacher pay surpassed $120G in Nassau, Suffolk in 2024-25 school year
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LI student with Tourette syndrome sues district, alleges school staff mocked her, questioned her diagnosis
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