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Cellphone ban in schools — the policy in NY State — favored by adults worldwide, Stony Book study finds
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (416+ words) A student'places'electronics into a Yondr pouch upon entry to an East Hampton school on Sept.'2, 2025. A "bell-to-bell" New York State ban on cellphones in schools took effect in September. Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr. Four months after New York State's school…...
Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (493+ words) WASHINGTON " U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren't yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up. Businesses and government agencies posted 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November,…...
Regeneron Science Talent Search: 33 Long Island students named semifinalists
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (543+ words) Nearly a third of this year's Long Island's Regneron Science Talent semifinalists'attend Jericho High School. Credit: Howard Schnapp Thirty-three Long Island high school seniors were'named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists Wednesday " an historic low for the Island but still higher…...
10 LI students named winners in Apprentice Challenge
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (571+ words) Several members of the winning team from Adelphi University's Apprentice Challenge with organizers of the event. Credit: Adelphi University A team of 10 Long Island high school students has won a local marketing competition that challenged them to tackle a real-world…...
Newsday's summer editorial internships
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (99+ words) Staffers gather in the newsroom "hub" at Newsday's headquarters in Melville. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas Applicants must have completed at least one internship at a professional news organization. A valid driver's license and car are necessary for reporting internships." Interested…...
A union is suing Texas' education agency for investigating teachers over posts about Charlie Kirk
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (616+ words) Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/John Locher A Texas teachers union sued the state's education department on Tuesday, accusing it of an improper "wave of retaliation" against public…...
8 students recognized in Brookhaven Town recycling contest
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (499+ words) Winners of Brookhaven Town's second annual "Brookhaven Recycles Poster Contest" were honored at a town board meeting in November. The competition promoted the importance of recycling. Credit: Town of Brookhaven Eight Suffolk County students were recently recognized for promoting the…...
Peconic Community School purchases Sacred Heart Church's Cutchogue site for $2.85 million
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (700+ words) Peconic Community School cofounder and executive director Liz Casey in front of the school, which was previously occupied by Our Lady of Mercy Regional School.Being in the heart of Cutchogue " makes us feel really a part of the community,…...
Regents exams on Long Island: 2024-25 district-by-district results for English, Algebra I
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) About 40,000 students on Long Island took the tests from August 2024 through June 2025. A student in Andrea Cavaliere's 9th grade algebra class at Center Moriches High School uses a TI-84 plus calculator to help solve practice questions for the upcoming Regents exams,…...
William Floyd educator teaches hair skills and business success
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) Teacher Cara Cliffe outside the Barbering Academy. Credit: Tom Lambui Cara Cliffe teaches her Barbering Academy students at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach that to succeed in the real world, they need to master social media skills as…...