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Justin G. Jul 29, 2025

Farmingdale Bus Tragedy Demands a Culture Shift in Student Safety

We send our children off with waves and smiles, expecting them to return with stories and memories. But in September 2023, that trust was shattered on an upstate highway, and the community of Farmingdale, Long Island, was left to grapple with a question that still echoes today: Could more have been...

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

New Study Pinpoints Addictive Screen Use as Risk to Youth Well-being

For years, the conversation around youth mental health and digital devices has often centered on a single, seemingly simple metric: screen time. Parents, educators, and even policymakers have wrestled with how many hours are too many, often viewing the sheer volume of time spent online as the...

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

NY Schools Set New Standards for Cardiac Preparedness

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Governor Hochul signed "Desha's Law" (S.5539A/A.785A), a pivotal piece of legislation requiring all public schools across New York State to develop and implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans. This serves as a proactive step that promises to save lives...

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

The Playbook: How to be a Patient Parent

Parenthood. It's a journey filled with unparalleled joy, boundless love, and, let's be real, moments that test every fiber of your being. We've all been there - that split second where your child's seemingly innocent action pushes you to the brink, and you feel that familiar surge of frustration...

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

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 to release over $5 billion in withheld federal education funding. For nearly a month, school leaders, parents, and community stakeholders across the five boroughs...

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Justin G. Jul 24, 2025

NY Fights Back: States Sue Over Head Start Immigration Bans & Unlawful Funding Cuts

A recent decision by the federal government to restrict access to crucial publicly-funded programs, including the vital Head Start initiative, based on immigration status, has sent ripples of concern and indignation through our neighborhoods. But New York isn't standing idly by. In a powerful...

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Justin G. Jul 23, 2025

The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Schools

The digital age promised a revolution in education, bringing classrooms closer to global knowledge and streamlining administrative tasks. Yet, with every technological leap comes new vulnerabilities. Our schools, the very bedrock of our community's future, are increasingly under siege. Recent data...

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Justin G. Jul 23, 2025

New York Round-Up: Major Education Moves Reshape Our Schools

From Governor Hochul's bold stance on cellphone use to evolving discussions around school choice and the future of religious education, the decisions being made today will undoubtedly shape the academic journey for countless students across New York State. It's a transformative moment, where the...

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Justin G. Jul 21, 2025

The Golden Ticket: How Wealth Shapes K-12 Education in New York's Richest Towns

I remember my own public school days, growing up in a school district that constantly felt the squeeze of a tight budget. We had dedicated teachers, yes, but their passion often battled against a system starved for resources. I recall the desperate concession stand sales and car washes to fund...

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Justin G. Jul 21, 2025

NYC Reads: A New Chapter in Literacy

New York City, the vibrant heartbeat of culture and innovation, is embarking on a pivotal journey to address a fundamental challenge impacting our youngest scholars: literacy. With the launch of NYC Reads , the city's public school system is not just turning a new page, but is setting a bold...

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Justin G. Jul 20, 2025

A Bipartisan Plea for K-12 Funding in New York and Beyond

In New York, where diverse backgrounds converge and dreams take flight, a robust K-12 education system isn't just an aspiration; it's the very bedrock of our collective progress. That's why the recent decision by the Trump administration to freeze $6.8 billion in federal K-12 funding has sent...

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Justin G. Jul 16, 2025

New York Fights Back Against Frozen Education Funds

New York, led by Attorney General Letitia James , has joined a coalition of over 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding the immediate release of more than $6 billion in congressionally approved education funds. These are not discretionary dollars; this is money that...

Your Evaluation Is Being Rewritten: A New York Teacher's Playbook for the STEPS System

The Trench Is Holding: What Kids Learn Before School

New York's Free-Tuition Clock Is Ticking: A Student's August Deadline Guide

Farmingdale Bus Tragedy Demands a Culture Shift in Student Safety

New Study Pinpoints Addictive Screen Use as Risk to Youth Well-being

NY Schools Set New Standards for Cardiac Preparedness

The Playbook: How to be a Patient Parent

Billions in Federal Education Funding to Be Released

NY Fights Back: States Sue Over Head Start Immigration Bans & Unlawful Funding Cuts

The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Schools

New York Round-Up: Major Education Moves Reshape Our Schools

The Golden Ticket: How Wealth Shapes K-12 Education in New York's Richest Towns

NYC Reads: A New Chapter in Literacy

A Bipartisan Plea for K-12 Funding in New York and Beyond

New York Fights Back Against Frozen Education Funds

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