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Ariana Watson believes her involvement in STEM academic and extracurricular activities earned her a nomination for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. In 2023, Ariana, left, and her friend Doaa Adam participated in the Summer Academy for Math and Science.

Lawrence High School senior vies for national honor

Follow Lawrence High School senior Ariana Watson's journey as a semifinalist in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, highlighting her exceptional academic achievements, STEM involvement, and community contributions, paving the way for her promising future in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. more

By Parker Schug | 5/3/24

Holocaust survivor Livia Horowitz sharing her story with Brandeis Hebrew Academy eighth-graders Asnat Rakhmanova and Leah Minkov. The students met with Horowitz once a month, and learned her life story.

Getting to know Holocaust survivors at Brandeis

Delve into the meaningful commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Brandeis Hebrew Academy, where eighth-graders honor survivors through poems, songs, and personal connections, embodying the commitment to education, remembrance, and passing on the legacy of resilience to future generations. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/3/24

Herald file photo The Lawrence school district is one of 16 districts of the 50 across Nassau County that do not offer late buses for its students. Above, Independent Coach is one of the bus companies Lawrence uses to transport students.

Want a late bus? Not in Lawrence school district

Some Nassau County school districts lack late buses, sparking debate over budget allocation and student accessibility. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/25/24

Nathaniel Blumenthal Lazan, left, David Lazan, Marion Blumenthal Lazan, Michele Hochhauser, Debbie Habshoosh were a part of the pebble garden dedication ceremony, honoring Marion’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor and speaker.

Pebbles, once again, symbolize a Holocaust survivor’s tale

Woodmere Middle School students honor Holocaust survivor with pebble garden dedication ceremony, inspired by her book "Four Perfect Pebbles," emphasizing the importance of remembrance and education. more

By Parker Schug | 4/25/24

Five rabbis from five yeshivas sent out a letter, asking community members to financially support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam in Far Rockaway.

Rabbis call for support of Far Rockaway yeshiva

Local Yeshivas Rally Together to Support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam Amid Financial Crisis, Surpassing Fundraising Goals. more

By Parker Schug | 4/12/24

Budding engineer Josh Levy with a portion of the sophisticated Lego he has built. The sets are proudly displayed on shelves in his house.

Applying Lego skills to learning engineering

Teenager Josh Levy ignites young minds with Engineering for Kids, a program using Legos to teach mechanical and aerospace engineering principles in a fun and interactive way, inspiring the next generation of engineers. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/12/24

Talia Marcus, a Woodmere native and physician assistant student at Touro University, attended a Touro symposium at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on March 19.

Touro University brings hands-on learning to Woodmere

Touro University's Interprofessional Education Symposium in Woodmere brought together 500 students and faculty from diverse healthcare disciplines, fostering collaboration and hands-on learning. Attendees developed diagnosis and treatment plans for hypothetical patient cases, enhancing their competency for careers in health sciences. more

By Parker Schug | 4/5/24

Lawrence Union Free School District This is a photo from the 2024-2025 Lawrence Union Free School District budget slideshow. This photo highlights the budget numbers and tax levy.

How the Lawrence school district is paying for programs and services with a proposed $101.99 million

At the understated and poorly attended Lawrence school district Board of Education meeting of March 18, the proposed 2024-2025 school year budget was unveiled. more

By Melissa Berman | 3/29/24

With AI, we’re through the looking glass

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more

By Alan Singer | 3/22/24

Elina Beyn, vice president for enrollment at Center for Allied Health Education of Brooklyn distributed water bottles, first aid kits and resource pamphlets as part of the March 6 Achiezer Safety Training and Awareness program.

Brooklyn-based Center for Allied Health Education teaches preventative crisis care in Inwood

Achiezer, in collaboration with Center for Allied Health Education, are preparing parents for emergency situations. more

By Parker Schug | 3/15/24

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