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Graduation may make you feel sad — but not so fast!

It’s the last day of school. I see tears streaming down my peers’ cheeks. But why? more

By Jackson Tarricone | 6/15/18

Maria Zouloufis, of Massapequa, is one of 28 students who have completed the inaugural graduate nursing program at Hofstra University and Northwell Health. Zouloufis is also raising three children, including her daughter, 5-year-old Eva Maria, pictured above. Zouloufis's two sons are George, 9, Anthony, 7.

Nursing students are ‘trailblazers’ at Hofstra

Four years ago, a group of 28 students committed to pursuing a degree in nursing at a school that offered no lectures and frowned on standardized teaching and testing. When Hofstra University and … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 5/24/18

Meadowbrook Alternative Program senior Hannah Kuzminski received the Kiwanis Award, which was presented by Michael Reed, of Merrick.

Meadowbrook Alternative Program sends off 20 grads

The Meadowbrook Alternative Program in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District graduated 20 students from its senior class on June 19. more

6/29/17

Sophia Katz, Abigail Jellinek, Allison Goldstein

Kennedy Cougars celebrate 50th commencement

The last graduating class born in the 20th century has left the Cougar den of John F. Kennedy High School. more

6/29/17

Mepham senior Wendy White, left, with her mother Kelsey, her father Michael and her siblings Kaylee, 9, Kevin, 10, and Sean, 14.

Mepham Class of 2017 leaves behind a legacy

Madison Uzwy had community on her mind when she spoke at the 79th commencement of Mepham High School on June 25. more

6/29/17

Christian, Dina, Ayla, Edward Martinelli

Calhoun grads urged to find ways to serve others

Sanford H. Calhoun High School’s graduating seniors were celebrated as individuals and a group with deep bonds on June 25, at the commencement ceremony, held at the NYCB Theatre in Westbury. more

6/29/17

Trump’s pullout from Paris accord is sad, so sad

The biggest problem with President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement is not that it rejects an international accord signed by 195 countries . . . more

6/15/17

Q: How Do I Help Graduates Start On Solid Financial Ground?

A: With graduation season drawing to a close, many recent graduates are making their first major decisions about the future – where to live, which job to take and how to spend their non-working … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 12/13/16

Words of wisdom for the college-bound

In a sacred, thrilling, stress-filled, tear-stained yearly ritual, our area high school graduates are heading off to college, the next chapter in their journey to . . . more

9/1/16

As the Progressive School chorus sang Imagine Dragons’ “It’s Time” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” the school’s co-founder Eric Jacobson, right, closed his eyes and listened. Jacobsen recently received a state citation for his work in education.

Measuring progress in friendships

The eighth-graders kept their voices low, despite their excitement as they rushed to the Progressive School auditorium in North Merrick last month to line up for their graduation. They whispered, … more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/14/16

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