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…
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…
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…
Joseph Garofalo, ex-Valley Stream lacrosse coach, pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children
A former assistant high school lacrosse coach, charged last year after investigators said he blackmailed dozens of children…
Education leaders seek updates to NYS funding formula they say comes up short for districts
ALBANY — New York education leaders and advocates are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to overhaul the state’s decades-old…
Regents exam results: How Long Island districts performed on 2024-25 English, Algebra I tests
The percentage of Long Island high schoolers who passed the state Regents exam in English Language Arts in…
Locust Valley school board member Lauren Themis resigns
A Locust Valley school board trustee has resigned, citing a climate of intimidation and lack of “good-faith collaboration.”…