Jodi Scarlatos, former PTA treasurer for Jericho Elementary School in Centereach, charged with stealing $50G
The former treasurer of the Parent Teacher Association at Jericho Elementary School in Centereach has been arrested and…
Patrick G. Harrigan named new superintendent of Patchogue-Medford district
The Patchogue-Medford school board has selected Patrick G. Harrigan as the district’s new superintendent following a monthslong search…
NYS strikes down Massapequa, Locust Valley school transgender bathroom policies
The state education commissioner has struck down policies enacted by the Massapequa and Locust Valley school boards requiring…
23 Long Island schools flagged for subpar academic performance
Twenty-three schools in 16 Long Island districts have been flagged for subpar academic performance in the state’s latest…
College tours: How to make the most of your time on campus
Sabrina Knipe knew Hofstra University had a top-ranked music business program, but it wasn’t until she visited the…
New York State to stop issuing commercial driver’s licenses to many immigrants, in bow to Trump administration
New York’s DMV, bowing to a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration, will no longer issue commercial driver’s…
Connetquot school district faces ‘impossible’ choice in NYS Native American mascot fight, experts say
The Connetquot school district faces an “impossible” choice, according to experts: Should it keep its new nickname, the T-Birds,…
Adelphi University accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back — and won.
An Adelphi University student who sued the school over what he called a “completely false” allegation that he…
Lawsuit: Freeport schools superintendent misled district, spent $100G to renovate office
Freeport’s schools superintendent misled the district about when she would earn her doctoral degree, spent $100,000 in district…
Judge dismisses Valley Stream teacher’s lawsuit
A judge has dismissed a Valley Stream South High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging a board trustee exerted undue…
North Shore Central School District seeks approval of $11.8M bond
The North Shore Central School District will ask voters on Tuesday to approve a nearly $11.8 million bond proposal and…
Wyandanch, Hempstead are led by Black men who are new superintendents
One started by teaching students jump shots. The other by giving preschoolers an academic jump start. And now…