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Lynbrook South Middle School student Koby Lazar was named a Nassau County regional winner in the PTA Reflections Program.
Lynbrook sixth-grader wins Reflections ‘Diversity’ contest
Koby Lazar, a sixth grader at South Middle School, was selected as a Nassau County regional winner in the Musical Composition category of the National PTA Reflections Program. The theme of the … more
West Hempstead High School student Shane Williams, shown with English teacher Roseanne Scully and Principal Dan Rehman, won a $16,000 scholarship from Nassau County for his submission to an essay contest celebrating the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr.
Schools celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
West HempsteadThe West Hempstead school district is preparing its students for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, with a number of events this year. The Chestnut Street kindergarten center is … more
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High school district looking to diversify staff
The landscape of the student population in the Valley Stream Central High School District has been changing in recent years. Now Board of Education members and administrators say they think it’s time to have a staff that better reflects those changes. At the board’s work session on Jan. 3, trustees approved an initiative that aims to diversify the district’s staff. more
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Ninth-grader Malik Bellamy, who presented with classmates Abu Bakar, Damani Basdeo and Angelo Khan on the pros and cons of the American education system, speaks about his project at South High School on Nov. 18.
Celebrating diversity at South High
Diversity was the theme of student presentations and performances during the American Education Week program at South High School on Nov. 18. more
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About a dozen students attended the Malverne Board of Education meeting to ask for more culturally diverse staff.
'It's always been a black-and-white issue'
“The only black person up there is your secretary,” said a tall woman, slapping her papers on the desk for emphasis. The comment was directed at members of the Malverne Board of … more
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Census data show that as whites left Baldwin in the 1990s and 2000s, they were replaced by people of other races.
Baldwin: taking pride in its diversity
For the people of Baldwin, diversity is both a fact of life and a point of pride. When you ask Baldwinites about their hamlet, “diversity” is almost always one of the first 20 words you hear. more
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former teacher and coach larry glenz spoke to students about the dangers of drug addiction at Lynbrook High School’s Human Relations Day.
Lynbrook students learn tolerance, diversity
At Lynbrook High School’s Annual Human Relations Day, which was organized by the school’s Leadership/Key Club, a host of guest speakers gave students new insights into tough issues such as homelessness, mental health, drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, sexuality and gender issues, adoption, Internet safety and other issues. more
Merrick district developing diversity curriculum
As educational leaders look to address bullying in the schools, Merrick School District officials are introducing a new diversity curriculum. more
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West Hempstead High School sophomore Pierre Leconte Jr. with Principal Frank Viteritti and English Department Director Kathleen O’Farrell.
School unity is rewarding, and $200 doesn't hurt
Hofstra University awarded the West Hempstead school district $200 for submitting a student essay on “Celebrating Suburban Diversity” to its high school writing contest, co-sponsored with … more
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Elementary district looks to increase minority hiring
A new initiative to increase the diversity of District 30’s teaching staff has already drawn the concern of some Board of Education members. As part of the newly adopted strategic plan, school leaders will look to increase minority hiring, as four out of every five students are not white. more
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