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	Kevin Dougherty, principal of Elmont Memorial High School, was placed on an unexplained leave of absence before the beginning of the 2022-23 school year and will be receiving $400,000 in a settlement. The community is upset and confused about the loss of the popular educator, NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.
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Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talks about how some LI school districts are dealing with the financial strain of sex abuse settlements. 

'The taxpayers need to know what you are doing'

The report sheds light on an investigation into alleged grade-fixing at the school, and problems with a credit recovery program at the heart of the probe. Newsday's education reporter Dandan Zou has the story.

'Haphazardly organized program'

A recent study from the CDC found that high schoolers who experienced racism at school were more likely to turn to substance abuse and/or develop mental distress, Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has more on this story.

Survey explores link between racism in schools and student mental distress

William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.

'Kindergarten to 12th grade is our number one priority'

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The library includes spacious reading rooms, new areas for children and teens, and high-tech 3D printers, officials said.

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley library reopening after a two-year renovation

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

A 'Friendsgiving' dinner for grade-schoolers

In less than two hours, the group of about 100 students assembled the meals through a partnership with the nonprofits Rise Against Hunger and Million Meal Project.

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

More than 600 university students cleaned up at 64 homes and two parks Saturday in the annual Shake-A-Rake outing, organizers said.

Hofstra Shake-A-Rake volunteers help neighbors clean up

As districts impacted by Child Victims Act claims, such as Bay Shore, try to figure out how to pay for them, educators across the Island have raised alarms over the financial burden.

School districts facing settlements may tap into reserves, borrowing to cover costs

Eight Long Island elementary schools and nine middle schools ranked among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report's new lists.

Top 50 elementary, middle schools in NY include 17 on LI, in new rankings

These local public schools were ranked compared to others in New York State.

Data: See where U.S. News ranked LI elementary and middle schools

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Five educators in the region are ranked among the state's top earners while the number of educators earning at least $300,000 has risen 41% over the past three years.

Majority are superintendents, teachers and counselors

One family has been stepping to the beat of the drum, the cymbals and the bells in the Northport High School marching band since 1970. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's just unbelievable. I see my grandson on the drumline'

Students at Nesaquake Middle School hosted a donation drive to help victims of Hurricane Milton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Helping people out, it's really rewarding'

Girl Scouts learned about Latino aviators for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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Mariachi classes are taught at Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's special to me, that I'm in this group'

Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

A kindergartner in East Meadow was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop more than two miles from his day care center on the first day of school. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I don't even have words for that' 

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating a discrimination complaint based on color and national origin against the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District over a teacher's classroom discussions about Israel, according to documents on the department's website.

Feds investigating a discrimination complaint against Bellmore-Merrick Central High School

The Bay Shore school district will pay $20.25 million to five former students involved in sex abuse lawsuits. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'This is some kind of closure for them'

Lakeville Elementary School in Great Neck and South Grove Elementary School in Syosset were among 21 in New York State to be named 2024 National Blue Ribbon winners.

Two LI elementary schools named top in region

Students at Walt Whitman High School and Calhoun High School are embracing the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. 

'I'm really excited to be a part of the future'

A school and community mourns and remembers those lost and injured in the marching band bus crash in September 2023. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We have grown as a community'

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