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As youth mental health remains a concern, one LI school is taking steps to help its students
"There's a lot of pressure in terms of socially, academically ... and having a space to really talk and navigate that, I think, is critical," said one school official.
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LI college named one of the top 100 schools in the U.S.
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Students in 49 LI districts head back to school today
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Photos: Students head back to school in many LI districts
25 LI students named contest winners; new principals in Baldwin, Commack and more
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Back to school already? Students in 2 LI districts return to class today.
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$700 for school supplies? LI parents face back-to-school sticker shock.
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6 Suffolk school superintendents share thoughts on AI in the 2026-27 school year
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Second monitor appointed for struggling LI district
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District spent nearly $1M to fire teacher for 'inappropriate' contact with student
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Former LI high school student says she was groomed, sexually abused by teacher
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Hofstra prepares for possible faculty strike as contract talks continue
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Nassau school superintendents share thoughts on AI
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U.S. Education Department wades into screens in schools debate: What to know
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Should kids have required summer reading assignments? These LI educators say no.
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Retired high school French teacher Roberta Sherlock dies at 88
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Former Penn State student from LI in court for drug trafficking case
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LI college freshmen, anxious but excited, settle into dorm life
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13 LI high schools named NY's best — but some top schools saw big drop in rankings
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TPS workers, ICE detentions, bullying, life skills classes
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LI schools: Ahead of a very mediocre pack
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Embattled school board member defeated in revote
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2 LI villages join opposition to NYS energy project
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After allegations of election fraud, Hempstead residents go back to the polls today
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LI Head Start struggles to prepare preschoolers as federal revamping looms
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LI girl's lemonade stand made $1,000 this summer. She spent it on school supplies for other kids.
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Judge denies teachers' union bid to stop opening of LI charter school
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Vaccines, bullying, home prices, cybersecurity, immigration, more
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Ex-school counselor says she was fired after objecting to directive that singled out ENL students
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DOJ sues NYS over in-state tuition for undocumented students
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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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Education data
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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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City
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Record-breaking 21 valedictorians at Jericho H.S.
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LI college grads face a tough job market
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Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire
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Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students
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Cybersecurity incidents rising in schools
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