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Dozens attend LI courthouse hearing for 3 women charged in girl's death

Defendants Emily Kelly, 50; her mother, Barbara Renner, 75, and Kelly's daughter Elyssa Seymore, 24, all of Bayport appeared separately before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.

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'She means everything': Teacher's aide honored for nearly 40 years of service

A chimpanzee attack survivor, a football player turned cheerleader and more: Meet 10 Extraordinary Seniors

LI student earns top honors in statewide science competition

Inside Long Island's 'Hogwarts': British boarding school wraps up first academic year in Oakdale

Owner of LI school bus company sentenced to probation for insurance fraud

Only in NewsdaySuffolk County Community College grad headed to Ivy League

Teacher Spotlight: Levittown theater teacher gets her own round of applause with Broadway award

Only in NewsdayI-Ready backlash: Why some LI parents want the program out of the classroom

EDITORIALSReexamine graduation standards

Education Department offers potential interest rate reduction for student loans

What is open or closed today as U.S. marks Juneteenth?

Only in NewsdayYour kids want to stay up for Game 3. Should you let them?

Jalen Brunson's mother was a Malverne school basketball champ

26 iPads stolen in elementary school break-in

17 students taken to hospital after chemistry class incident

GUEST ESSAYSKnicks parade dilemma offers lesson on success

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 salutatorians

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 valedictorians

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 valedictorians

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 salutatorians

All 5 school budgets approved in revote

Only in NewsdayCaught between exams and a Knicks parade

GUEST ESSAYSClearing up misconceptions about charter schools

2 schools win at Long Island Envirothon

Only in NewsdayJudge tosses school board president's lawsuit alleging censorship

Only in NewsdayThis LI school is (nearly) tech-free. Here's how it works.

LI teacher's candy cart teaches kids practical skills

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Only in NewsdayHow LI schools are honoring America's 250th anniversary

Some districts have emphasized themes of collaboration and unity, while others have honored the military sacrifices of the nation's veterans.

School custodian charged in firing of musket outside LI high school

LI school districts set early dismissals due to heat

EDITORIALSNY must address chronic absenteeism

Education data

Only in NewsdaySee your school district's chronic absenteeism rate for 2024-25

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LI high school graduation rates: See how your district performed

See how your district performed on the 2024-25 Regents exams in English, Algebra I

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Record-breaking 21 valedictorians at Jericho H.S.

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LI college grads face a tough job market

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Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire

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Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students

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Cybersecurity incidents rising in schools

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Touring college campuses? Here's what you need to know.

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This LI high school has a marching band for the first time ever

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Jericho senior Ashka Shah is Long Island's only Regeneron finalist

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