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New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance
New Mascot Ban Guidance: Long Island Schools May Lose Funding 'As Last Resort' For Defiance Official guidelines regarding a Native American mascot ban that affects a dozen Long Island schools warned that districts that do not comply could face a variety of consequences, but losing funding will be a ‘last resort,’ education officials said. The New York State Department of Education (NYSED) released its guidelines regarding the  Board of Regents' April 2023 decision to ban the use of Indigenous names, logos, and mascots by public schools, including what local schools will face as consequences and what will not need to be changed. Earlier Report: Native American Mascot Ban Prompt…

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Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools
Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools For at least ten Long Island school districts, a big change is underway. The New York State Board of Regents voted on Tuesday, April 18 to ban the use of Native American names, mascots, or logos by public schools across the state of New York. The ruling, which is an addition to the existing Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, will require school districts to make a commitment to the rule by the end of this school year. The amendment states that “the use of Native American mascots” could create a hostile environment for students, thus putting it in violation of the Digni…

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Long Island COVID-19 School Closures For Friday, March 13 Long Island COVID-19 School Closures For Friday, March 13
Long Island Covid-19 School Closures For Friday, March 13 The following are school and school district closures and schedule adjustments due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Brentwood Union Free School District: Closed Friday, March 13. Deer Park School District: Closed  Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16. Franklin Square Union Free School District: Closed Friday, March 13 after a staff member at the Washington Street School awaiting results after taking COVID-19 test after a close relative tested positive. Friends Academy: Campus will remain closed through Friday, March 13; virtual school op…

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Latest Update: Long Island COVID-19 School Closures Latest Update: Long Island COVID-19 School Closures
Latest Update: Long Island Covid-19 School Closures The following are closures and schedule adjustments for school districts and schools due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Brentwood Union Free School District: Closed Friday, March 13. Deer Park School District: Closed  Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16. Friends Academy: Campus will remain closed through Friday, March 13; virtual school opened Wednesday, March 11. Greenport Union Free School District: Closed Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 out of an abundance of caution to complete a deep, thorough cleaning. Jericho Schoo…

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