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Long Island school districts of color underfunded

Nassau County school districts in largely white communities spend thousands of dollars more per student, on average, than most communities of color do, leaving thousands of African-American and Hispanic students with considerably fewer educational resources than their white counterparts, according to a recent study by the nonprofit EdBuild. more

By Andrew Garcia | 12/12/19

Residents and protesters crowded Ocean Avenue, in front of Malverne High School, circa 1963, over plans to integrate Malverne Public Schools.

Getting past Malverne district’s past

Part four in a series. More than 50 years ago, racial tensions in the Malverne School District peaked. Prejudice divided the local community as hostilities mounted. Today, however, the district is … more

By Nakeem Grant and Robert Traverso | 11/14/19

Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”

Reshaping class discussion on race and culture

Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more

By Jeff Bessen and Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

The lack of diversity in Long Island’s teaching ranks was the subject of extensive discussion at the Long Island Educator Diversity Convening at Hofstra University last spring. Among the panelists were, from left, Wayne White, president of the Bellport Teachers Association; Lillian Hsiao, an English as a New Language teacher in the Great Neck School District; Jemal Graham, assistant principal at H.B. Thompson Middle School in the Syosset district; and Dafny Joy Irizarry Ortiz, an ENL teacher in the Central Islip district.

Study: 92% of L.I. teachers are white

Ninety-two percent of Long Island public-school teachers are white. In nearly two-thirds of Long Island schools, there are no black teachers. In more than two-fifths of them, there are no Latino teachers. And most children grow up in segregated communities that divide along school district lines. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/10/19

The Milburn Country Club, pictured on Feb. 18, 1942, was located on Grand Avenue in Baldwin next to the bowling alley which burned down in 1944.

A look at Baldwin’s past and future

Twenty-first century Baldwin is widely seen as one of the most diverse communities in New York State. In 2006, Money Magazine named Baldwin one of the most desirable places to live, for a community … more

By Ken Brociner | 9/26/19

Lois Cooper handed out cards detailing some of the most racist moments in American history at an Anti-Racism Project session last October.

Fostering a dialogue about race

The discussion of racism is continuing in Rockville Centre, with the Anti-Racism Project returning next month. Formed as a way to start a conversation about the topic and to combat racism, the project’s second eight-week session will begin in October. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/19/19

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, center, and Assemblyman Charles Lavine, right, introduced legislation that would mandate education about the swastika and noose for students in grades six through 12.

Combating racist symbols

Local lawmakers gathered for a news conference in Rockville Centre on Aug. 13 to announce a bill proposed in the State Senate aimed at curbing hate crimes. The measure would direct all middle and … more

By Briana Bonfiglio and Ronny Reyes | 8/22/19

After receiving the Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award for her commitment to education, Dr. Lorna Lewis, president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, center, joined Roger Tilles, a member of the New York State Board of Regents, and Elaine Gross, president and CEO of ERASE Racism.

‘When I first met her, I was so impressed’

Educator Dr. Lorna Lewis, of Freeport, received ERASE Racism’s Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award at the Garden City Hotel on June 11. ERASE Racism is a regional civil rights … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/27/19

Anti-racism project in Oceanside

Stay informed about racism and its impacts by attending a workshop at Oceanside Library on May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Anti-Racism Project will lead discussions about privilege, oppression and racial … more

5/1/19

Leah E. Watson, president of The Links Incorporated Long Island Chapter, far left; Elaine Gross, president of ERASE Racism; Dr. Makila Meyers, of the New York State Education Department; and Andrea Honigsfeld, associate dean and director of Molloy College’s Doctoral Program in Education, attended the event.

ERASE Racism forum at Molloy College discusses diversifying education

Long Island high school students indicated on Saturday that they want to see a wider range of identities represented in school lesson plans. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/21/19

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