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New Elementary, Middle School Rankings Launched By U.S. News & World Report New Elementary, Middle School Rankings Launched By U.S. News & World Report
New Elementary, Middle School Rankings Launched By U.S. News & World Report State-by-state high school rankings by U.S. News & World Report have become eagerly awaited by parents, students, educators, and even real estate agents. Now, the media company has launched rankings of elementary and middle schools. Unlike the high school rankings, there are no national rankings of elementary and middle schools.  There are overall state rankings and state rankings broken down by school district.  "We also published statewide rankings specific to charter schools and magnet schools," U.S. News & World Report said. "We hope these statistical assessmen…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Swastika, Racial, Homophobic Slurs Found In Bathroom At Long Island High School Swastika, Racial, Homophobic Slurs Found In Bathroom At Long Island High School
Swastika, Racial, Homophobic Slurs Found In Bathroom At Long Island High School Hateful slurs and symbols were found posted inside the bathroom of a Long Island high school. Northport-East Northport Schools Superintendent Robert Banzer sent a letter to parents advising that on Thursday, Oct. 7, a swastika, racial, and homophobic slurs were found inside the bathroom at Northport High School, prompting an investigation. The imagery has since been removed by the school’s custodial staff, and the incident remains under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Hame Crime Unit. Moving forward, Banzer said that the district will be forming an advisory committ…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that was discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti spr…

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by Zak Failla
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Company Donates School Supplies To Long Island Students In Need Company Donates School Supplies To Long Island Students In Need
Company Donates School Supplies To Long Island Students In Need A Long Island-based company has donated more than 1,000 school supplies items to support local students in need. Between Monday, Aug. 16, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, Widex USA hosted a virtual school supply drive in Suffolk County for students in the Brentwood School District.  The company, which manufactures hearing aids, is based in Hauppauge.  Company employees donated much-needed items including composition books, binders, pencils, notebooks, and more. “I was able to put together at least 50 backpacks for students in our district who need them most – and still have plenty of sup…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases COVID-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases
Covid-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases Some students at the Harvard Business School will temporarily be transitioning to remote learning this week as it contends with a surge in breakthrough COVID-19 cases on campus. The school in Boston will go remote for first-year MBA and some second-year students through Sunday, Oct. 3 due to a rise in newly confirmed cases, despite the majority of students and staff being vaccinated. According to the school, approximately 95 percent of students and more than 96 percent of staff are vaccinated against COVID-19. Students have been advised by school officials to avoid unmasked indoor events, …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's How To Check Cases In Nassau County School Districts COVID-19: Here's How To Check Cases In Nassau County School Districts
Covid-19: Here's How To Check Cases In Nassau County School Districts New Yorkers can now track the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in their schools and school districts. The state's COVID-19 School Report Card dashboard is back for the 2021-22 school year. It includes positive cases by date, number of tests administered by the school, and more. People can enter in the school or district name and see the most recent data reported by the school on testing and cases. They can also track trends over time. "The school COVID-19 report card will help the state as we keep track of infections and trends among students, teachers, staff to provide additional …

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Devious Licks' Social Media Challenge Leads To Criminal Charges For Kids Across US 'Devious Licks' Social Media Challenge Leads To Criminal Charges For Kids Across US
'Devious Licks' Social Media Challenge Leads To Criminal Charges For Kids Across US Some students are facing legal troubles after taking part in a controversial social media trend. The "Devious Licks" challenge on the TikTok app encourages people to steal or vandalize school property. Many students have targeted their school's bathrooms, stealing soap dispensers, clogging toilets, and more.  Some students are reportedly facing criminal charges. A 15-year-old was arrested in Arizona for stealing a school toilet paper dispenser, authorities reported. Some students are now being required to keep their phones on their desks so they can’t make recordings in school bathro…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Nassau County School District Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Nassau County School District
Threat Leads To Delayed Start At Nassau County School District A Long Island school district was forced to delay its morning opening due to an anonymous threat made online, officials announced. The threat was reported on Monday, Sept. 27 at the Lakeside School in the Merrick School District. School officials made the announcement early on Monday morning as the Nassau County Police Department “actively tried to deem it safe.” The nature of the threat was not immediately made clear. Earlier this month, the school also received a similar threat, officials said. In a message to the community, the school said that faculty and staff would report to the sc…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building
Long Island High School Removes Indian Mascot Logo From Building A controversial high school mascot on Long Island has been pulled following years of debate over the issue. East Islip High School officials announced that they are removing the controversial “Redmen” mascot from the building following a lengthy debate amongst the district and community. However, while the imagery of the Indian has been removed, the words “Home of the Redmen” are still prominently featured on the building. It is unclear when or if that will be taken down. The Indian logo has been a point of consternation for years, with a change.org petition calling on the district to re…

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by Zak Failla
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NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities
NY School Ranks Second In New List Of Best National Universities A university in New York was ranked second in a new list ranking the best national universities. New York City's Columbia University was ranked second in 2022 U.S. News & World Report ranking of Best National Universities.  Columbia tied with Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for second place. Princeton University received the top ranking.  U.S. News said it ranked the schools based on a variety of factors, including graduation rate performance and student selectivity for the fall 2020 entering class. Find the full rankings here. U.S…

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Long Island School Districts Awarded Blue Ribbon Status These Long Island School Districts Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
These Long Island School Districts Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Several schools on Long Island have earned top marks in 2021 by being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. On Long Island, these schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon recipients: Commack High School in Commack; North Shore Senior High School in Glen Head; Jericho Senior High School in Jericho; Rambam Mesivta High School in Lawrence; Robert M. Grable Jr. Mount Sinai High School in M…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Outlines 'Key Strategies' Schools Should Employ To Keep Kids, Staff Safe COVID-19: CDC Outlines 'Key Strategies' Schools Should Employ To Keep Kids, Staff Safe
Covid-19: CDC Outlines 'Key Strategies' Schools Should Employ To Keep Kids, Staff Safe The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools as students return to the classroom.  CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the most important recommendation from the agency is that everyone eligible for COVID-19 vaccination gets vaccinated before school starts.  Walensky shared the guidelines at a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Walensky said universal masking is also important for students, teachers, staff and visitors, regardless of their vaccination status. The CDC also recommended that schoo…

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by Nicole Valinote