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A 'Friendsgiving' dinner for grade-schoolers

The New Visions School PTA hosted a dinner ahead of Thanksgiving for students, some of whom might not otherwise have one.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSchedule of turkey trots, 5k runs

'The taxpayers need to know what you are doing'

East Meadow student-athletes package 20,000 meals for people in need2m read

Hofstra Shake-A-Rake volunteers help neighbors clean up2m read

Only in NewsdaySchool districts facing settlements may tap into reserves, borrowing to cover costs5m read

School district to use bonds, reserve funds for sex abuse settlement2m read

Port Washington schools chief to resign1m read

Reenactors bring historical figures to life in session with social studies teachers2m read

Hempstead district extends term of acting superintendent2m read

Only in Newsday47 students' grades changed to passing, according to report on grade-fixing allegations at Wyandanch middle school6m read

Only in NewsdayLI teachers tackle the election outcome, seek to foster respectful dialogue 3m read

Veterans at SUNY Old Westbury honored for taking college path2m read

'Joyfully Josie': LI mom of girl with rare disorder promotes disability inclusion6m read

Only in NewsdayState regionalization plan sets off alarms among LI educators5m read

Parents of 2 more band musicians sue Farmingdale school district, bus company1m read

Alternative high school graduation requirements would start in 20272m read

Only in NewsdayA seismic shift in high school graduation requirements is coming. How soon may become clear this week.3m read

Port Jefferson schools to pay $16.5M to settle suits alleging sex abuse1m read

Latest bus crash lawsuit against Farmingdale school district, bus company alleges negligence1m read

Only in NewsdayJury finds Bay Shore school district liable in handling multiple sex abuse allegations against former teacher4m read

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable

Only in NewsdaySurvey: Experiencing racism in school may cause mental health problems for students4m read

East Norwich school for girls, ravaged by 2023 fire, is back at full strength2m read

Super tribute to Shirley comic book legend2m read

Jury gets Thomas Bernagozzi child sex abuse case after lawyer summations3m read

William Floyd officials unveil plans to add metal detectors by end of school year2m read

$9M in grants for after-school programs3m read

Ex-Wyandanch school principal pleads guilty to violation weeks after resigning1m read

Longtime Regents representative Roger Tilles recovering from heart attack, plans to seek another term 2m read

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Only in NewsdayJury won't see expunged memo, letters praising ex-Bay Shore teacher during deliberations

Suffolk Supreme Court Justice Christopher Modelewski ruled that neither the memo containing a report of alleged abuse nor parents' letters praising the former teacher should be included in the personnel file entered into evidence at the end of witness testimony Tuesday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades Database: LI schools paid $111.2M to settle sex-abuse allegations

Number of parents, students in vaccination suit drops3m read

Green Acres Mall sued by school districts over tax breaks4m read

Only in NewsdayEx-Bay Shore teacher denies sexual abuse allegations, while accuser calls him a 'monster' from witness stand5m read

Education data

See how student enrollment has changed in each LI district

Only in NewsdayEmpire Center report critical of special offseason votes on school bond propositions

Only in NewsdayState classifies 16 LI schools, 13 districts as needing improvement

Only in NewsdayAdvanced-test results show more LI high school students flex college-level skills

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