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Being a college trustee for 30 years, I have kept a close eye on trends in the field of higher education. I’m happy to see that many of our institutions are introducing new courses that reflect the changes that are happening. more

By Jerry Kremer | 8/25/22

Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs. more

8/11/22

Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer

There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more

7/14/22

Student eagerly awaiting spring activities

As the end of winter begins to draw near, the students at Lawrence High School are ready to welcome March with open arms. more

By Sabine Salnave | 3/5/20

At the DECA State Career Conference in Rochester from left were club adviser Mark Albin, and students John Loughlin Jr., Brooke Kirchner, Luke Kirchner, Amil Virani and Danielle Hance.

Lawrence students to compete at DECA International in Orlando next month

Danielle Hance, Brooke and Luke Kirchner and Amil Virani will represent Lawrence High School at the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) International competition in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center April 27 to 30. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/28/19

A pedestrian bridge collapses

Q. What could cause the bridge to collapse in Miami last week? Aren’t there all kinds of precautions to avoid this kind of thing? more

By Monte Leeper | 3/23/18

Baldwin students remember Parkland shooting victims,protest gun violence

As expected, hundreds of students from across Nassau County took part in Wednesday’s planned National School Walkout to remember the 17 victims of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School a month ago and to call for stricter gun controls, according to student activists and educators. more

By Scott Brinton and Daine Taylor | 3/16/18

Glen Cove High School students walked out of their building to honor the lives lost in the Parkland Florida shooting a month ago. The walkout appears to mark a change of plans, as the district had repeatedly stated that a walkout posed a security risk.

Glen Cove students remember Parkland shooting victims, walk out after plans to stay in

As expected, hundreds of students from across Nassau County took part in Wednesday’s planned National School Walkout to remember the 17 victims of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School a month ago and to call for stricter gun controls, according to student activists and educators. more

By Scott Brinton, Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 3/14/18

Hewlett High School students took part in the national walkout to remember the 17 people murdered at Marjory Stoneman High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. From left were the student leaders, Brandon Fisher, Justin Fliegel, Arham Ansari, Lauren Dori, Abigail Glattman, Joseph Marino, Hayden Gise, Michelle Schwartzman and Ian Acriche.

Parkland victims remembered in the Five Towns

One month after Nikolas Cruz shot 17 people dead — students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., — thousands of high school students across the nation, guided by teachers and administrators, either walked out of their buildings or took part in other activities at around 10 a.m. on Mzarch 14 in an effort to remember the victims and call attention to needed change. more

By Jeff Bessen and Tyler Marko | 3/14/18

North Shore High School students flooded the outer perimeter of the school today to participate in the National School Walkout event.

North Shore students remember Parkland shooting victims, walk out to protest gun violence

As expected, hundreds of students from across Nassau County took part in Wednesday’s planned National School Walkout to remember the 17 victims of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School a month ago and to call for stricter gun controls, according to student activists and educators. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/14/18