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50 years of a better world thanks to Title IX
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 tackled all kinds of discrimination when it came to employment and public accommodation, it bothered Sen. Birch Bayh that the bill failed to address sex discrimination at schools. more
East Rockaway defeated Carle Place, 3 sets to 2, on April 26 to win the Nassau County Class C volleyball championship.
East Rockaway nets volleyball title
Not even having its season delayed by Covid-19 could keep the East Rockaway girls’ volleyball team from banding together to capture the Nassau County Class C championship. more
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Say goodbye to ‘Lady’ on our sports pages
Late last month, we at the Herald were jolted when a senior at Kennedy High School, in Bellmore, called on school officials — and the local media — to stop referring to girls’ sports teams at Kennedy as the “Lady Cougars.” more
U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice
We will fight to keep Roe v. Wade the law of the land
In just the first five months of this year, 15 states have passed legislation restricting access to abortions in what can only be described as the most egregious attack on women’s rights in 50 years. more
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Wantagh’s Kaitlyn Steele, right, was a presence at the net during the team’s runs to Nassau and Long Island titles last week.
Lady Warriors take two titles
All the hard work put in to win a county championship was on the mind of Wantagh senior outside hitter Grace Riddle when she stepped to the service line with a chance to bring home the title. more
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Chancellor Betty Rosa, center, spoke Monday at the state Board of Regents meeting. Regents unanimously voted to pull back state penalties on schools and districts where large numbers of students boycott state tests.
State walks back opt-out penalties
The State Education Department last week announced that it would pull back on plans to penalize schools in which high numbers of students boycott state standardized tests. more
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The Planned Parenthood clinic in Glen Cove is one of three in Nassau County that could be affected by a proposed federal rule that would require more stringent separation between federally funded health care services and abortion.
Proposal could be a threat to family planning
A 20-something woman sat on a chair in the waiting room of the Glen Cove Planned Parenthood clinic recently, her legs curled against her torso, her eyes gazing down at the rug. A man around her age … more
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The General Douglas MacArthur High School varsity cheerleading team was a finalist at the 2018 Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship.
Cheering on a national stage
Across the U.S., there are communities with renowned high school varsity cheerleading teams. But few, if any, have two championship squads separated by a six-minute drive. more
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About 50 parents of elementary school students showed up to the Centre Avenue School’s library on Jan. 24 to hear about the help being offered to struggling students.
Federal program helping shape young East Rockaway minds in reading, mathematics
About 50 parents filled the Centre Avenue School library for the East Rockaway School District’s annual Title 1 presentation on Jan. 24. At the event, reading and math specialists informed parents of the help being given to struggling students. more
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Closed doors shut out trans students
Imagine you’re the parent of a transgender child attending public school. You and your child have already had more than your share of grief, knowing that you live in a culture that doesn’t always understand or welcome difference . . . more
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