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Education
Billions in Federal Education Funding to Be Released
A collective sigh of relief is sweeping through New York’s educational landscape as the Trump administration has announced its intention…
The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Schools
Education has alarmingly become the fourth-most-targeted sector during the first half of 2025. Why are our schools so attractive to…
NYC Reads: A New Chapter in Literacy
With the launch of NYC Reads, the city’s public school system is setting a bold, mandated course to ensure every…
Parenting
Op-Eds & Guest Contributors
The Golden Ticket: How Wealth Shapes K–12 Education in New York’s Richest Towns
In New York’s most affluent communities, wealth isn’t just a luxury; it’s a bedrock for unparalleled educational opportunities, propelling young…
Chaos at the Beach: A Call for Empathy, Not Condemnation
Imagine an organized “Senior Fun Day” program where students can celebrate their milestones in a protected environment with supervised activities,…
Empowering Our Youth Through Their Unique Strengths in a Shifting Education Landscape
Eradicating our unique traits has the opposite effect. It makes us dispensable. If we’re just like everyone else, then how…
Vincent Weaver Betrayed Us All
The careful facade he had maintained began to crumble, exposing a horrifying reality about someone who had appeared to represent…
Community
516 Day: Celebrating Nassau County’s Local Pride and Community Spirit
Named after the 516 area code, this special event will bring together residents, visitors, and businesses for a day filled…
Still Time: Scholarships High School Students Can Apply for in May and June 2025
While many scholarship deadlines have already come and gone for the 2024–2025 academic year, a wide range of opportunities are…