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Justin G. May 28, 2025

Education Watch: 10 Must-Know School Stories Across New York State

From student-led protests to superintendent shakeups, here's your exclusive, community-rooted roundup of what's happening in schools across New York State this May. These stories reflect the resilience, activism, and challenges facing our students, educators, and families. 1. Ellis Prep Academy...

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Justin G. May 27, 2025

Federal Support for Homeless Students Faces Threat of Elimination

Imagine being 9 years old, sleeping in a car one week, a shelter the next, and then bouncing between motels, all while trying to finish your math homework and make it to school on time. For over 1.4 million children in America, this is not fiction. It's daily life. And now, the stability they've...

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Justin G. May 27, 2025

Judge Halts Trump's Plan to Gut Department of Education

A federal judge in Boston has thrown a wrench into President Donald Trump's sweeping efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, blocking the administration's move to gut the agency through mass firings and program transfers. The Thursday (May 22) ruling by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun...

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Justin G. May 26, 2025

New York Remembers Its Heroes on Memorial Day, Mourns the Loss of Charles Rangel

This Memorial Day, New York remembered. We remembered our soldiers, our principles, and the people who carried our struggles on their backs. From Harlem to Hempstead, New Yorkers gathered this Memorial Day not just to BBQ or enjoy a long weekend, but to honor those who paid the ultimate price in...

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Justin G. May 23, 2025

Vincent Weaver Betrayed Us All

The statistics have long painted a grim picture: less than 2% of teachers in America are Black men, while Black students make up nearly 16% of the student population. States like New York have launched initiatives to recruit more Black men into education as they understand the impact this...

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Justin G. May 21, 2025

DOJ Ends Post-George Floyd Police Reform Efforts

The Department of Justice has terminated negotiations for court-enforced settlements with police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, cities where high-profile police killings of Black individuals in 2020 sparked global protests. The DOJ is also closing investigations and retracting findings...

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Justin G. May 21, 2025

Voters Said Yes: Every Nassau District Passes 2025-26 Budget, Suffolk Sees Just Two Failures

Long Island remains deeply committed to education, even amid economic uncertainties and rising costs! Voters showed up and showed out for public education on May 20, 2025, during the annual budget vote and board member election. In a sweeping show of support, all 56 school districts in Nassau...

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Justin G. May 21, 2025

10 Things You Need to Know About Project 2025

Project 2025 is a comprehensive blueprint for reshaping the U.S. government. Developed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, this 900-page document outlines sweeping changes that could impact American life if fully implemented. Here are 10 things you need to know about Project 2025...

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Justin G. May 20, 2025

Trump's New Budget: Five Promises vs. Five Pitfalls

President Donald Trump's newly unveiled budget proposal, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," has folks buzzing with hope and concern. While the White House promotes tax relief and beefed-up border security, urban communities from the Bronx to Long Island are bracing for potential cuts that could...

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Justin G. May 16, 2025

Tragic Nebraska Murder-Suicide Underscores Urgent Need for Mental Health Support

Another heartbreaking tragedy has engulfed our timeline. In Nebraska, 42-year-old Jeremy Koch fatally stabbed his wife, Bailey, 41, and their two sons, Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, before taking his own life on May 10, 2025. According to People , the murder-suicide unfolded just hours before Hudson...

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Justin G. May 15, 2025

Unauthorized Individuals and Hate Symbol Incident at North Babylon High School Prompt Swift Security Enhancements

North Babylon High School faced two alarming incidents recently, prompting swift action from school officials and local law enforcement to ensure student safety and uphold community standards. In a letter addressed to the North Babylon school community, Superintendent Kenneth E. Graham detailed the...

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Justin G. May 15, 2025

Join The #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket Challenge For Mental Health Awareness Month

The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, but it's not just about ALS awareness this time. Students at the University of South Carolina have revitalized the viral challenge as the #SpeakYourMind campaign to support mental health awareness. Participants are encouraged to post videos of themselves getting...

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