Some Nassau County school districts lack late buses, sparking debate over budget allocation and student accessibility.
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By Melissa Berman
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4/25/24
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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.
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By Parker Schug
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4/25/24
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Local Yeshivas Rally Together to Support Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam Amid Financial Crisis, Surpassing Fundraising Goals.
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By Parker Schug
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4/12/24
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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.
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By Melissa Berman
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4/12/24
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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.
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By Parker Schug
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4/5/24
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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.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/29/24
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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.
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By Alan Singer
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3/22/24
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Achiezer, in collaboration with Center for Allied Health Education, are preparing parents for emergency situations.
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By Parker Schug
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3/15/24
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As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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3/15/24
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New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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