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Advisers say the Regeneron competition is much more than what the students are learning in the classroom. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They're changing our world for the better'

Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of an Old Westbury crash between a school bus, dump truck and SUV. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

School bus collides with truck

Wantagh, Wyandanch, Connetquot and Massapequa have pushed back on the mandate that public schools remove all references to Native American imagery. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is part of our symbol of pride'

The money will go to 12 former Bay Shore students who had accused the district of failing to protect them from alleged sexual abuse by elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Decades after alleged teacher abuse, $35M in settlements OKd

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District officials said they continue to grapple with dwindling enrollment, rising costs and uncertain state aid.

2 LI districts considering closing schools 

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The districts are customers of PowerSchool, a cloud-based software company, which says it experienced a cybersecurity incident on Dec. 28.

Data of at least 6 more LI school districts compromised, officials say

The new state regulations could provide for speedier removal of accused teachers from classrooms until all appeals in their cases are settled, state education officials said.

State officials review plan to 'fast track' teaching-license suspensions over sex abuse accusations

Look up what Long Island school districts paid to settle Child Victims Act claims.

Database: LI schools paid $167 million to settle sex-abuse lawsuits

The Massapequa, Smithtown and Uniondale school districts, as well as Nassau BOCES, were swept up in the PowerSchool breach, officials said.

At least 4 LI school districts hit by data breach

On Long Island, a universal meals program would help an estimated 260 schools and 135,000 students, according to Hunger Solutions New York.

Hochul to propose expanding free school meal programs for 300,000 students

The requirements will begin with students who start school in the fall of 2026 and are working toward earning a bachelor's or associate degree, according to the State University of New York.

SUNY board OKs civic discourse, artificial intelligence requirements

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The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

Family members and teammates attended the funeral of Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa hockey player who died in a charity game last week. 

'Connor was an amazing child'

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

Michael J. Hynes was arrested and charged with DWI after police say he crashed his car into a motorcyclist in Sayville on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Superintendent pleads not guilty

Newsday's John Hildebrand says LI students from affluent families scored better on certain state exams. 

State scores are down in English and Math 

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

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