Hofstra students reacted to the announcement Wednesday from President Joe Biden, that&nbsp;up to $20,000 in federal loan forgiveness for student debt&nbsp;was available to those with the highest need, and up to $10,000 for those with incomes under $125,000 and family incomes of under $250,000.&nbsp;

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The federal government has committed a half-billion dollars in COVID relief to Long Island school districts and some districts have begun reporting how they plan to utilize these funds. NewsdayTV's John Hildebrand reports.

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Parents said they are devastated over the news of Camp Jacobson in Brookville closing as a result of a village lawsuit. The camp has operated on the site for more than 60 years.

Families upset about closure of Jewish day camp in Brookville

  The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, in Glen Cove, offers resources for teachers on Long Island to educate students about the history of the Holocaust. 

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The state doled out $27 million in pre-K funding to Long Island school districts this year either to create a new program or to expand an existing one. Locally, 4,200 new seats opened up. At Howell Road School in Valley Stream on Thursday, parents dropped their kids off for the first day of pre-K. Newsday's Shari Einhorn has the story. 

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One of the groups accused the state of holding back information that should be readily available — a charge state officials rejected.

Groups push for faster release of statewide student test results

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Sewanhaka school district superintendent James Grossane apologized to "all those affected" in a note and said that Principal Kevin Dougherty will be returning to his position at the high school.

Popular principal returns to Elmont High School after unexpected absence

The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law in 2021 and is distributed by a formula that factors in enrollment size and family-income levels.

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Tilles, of Manhasset, spoke Wednesday at an event hosted by the Long Island Association in Melville.

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Joe Maniaci was a fixture at Connetquot schools and at St. Joseph's.

Longtime teacher and college hoops coach dies

Educators hope the program, a partnership with the Long Island Children's Museum and Westbury school district, will propel students on a path to the STEM field.

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Besides his work with schools, "Joe the Trainer" was a business owner.

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For the second day outside of Elmont Memorial High School, parents, alumni and students demonstrated after they said a popular principal was removed without an announced reason just days before the start of the school year.

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The 2022 PREPARE School Program Seminar was held Wednesday night at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City. The seminar aims to inform school officials and the public about the protocols that would be followed in the event of an active shooter. 

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According to the National Retail Federation 68 percent of those surveyed say they have seen higher prices on back-to-school items.  Newsday TV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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"So excited, seeing all the smiling faces." A week before Labor Day, Jericho students on Monday headed back to class. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Lockdown buttons, flashing lights and high-tech cameras are some of the security measures that have been implemented in the Middle Country school district. Newsday got an inside look at what's being done to keep students safe. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Hofstra students reacted to the announcement Wednesday from President Joe Biden, that up to $20,000 in federal loan forgiveness for student debt was available to those with the highest need, and up to $10,000 for those with incomes under $125,000 and family incomes of under $250,000. 

Stony Brook University students are starting their fall semester return without any COVID-19 restrictions, and some are very happy about that.

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An annual event in Westbury put together by local officials and the Nassau County P.B.A, was held at Martin "Bunky" Reid Park Saturday. Community members could stop by and pick up a free school backpack filled with essential school supplies. 

Local officials and Nassau County PBA hand out free school supplies 

With inflation at a high, Long Island school districts are making tougher financial decisions for this school year for essential needs like cleaning supplies and copy paper, Newsday TVs Shari Einhorn has more on this story.

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Hempstead School Board officials held a press conference on Wednesday to address school safety after a shattered window with what appeared to be a bullet on the floor was found at the Rhodes Academy. The Hempstead Village Mayor responded during his own press conference later in the day. 

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Districts are offering new and creative lessons in their summer school programs. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports. 

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The federal government has committed a half-billion dollars in COVID relief to Long Island school districts and some districts have begun reporting how they plan to utilize these funds. NewsdayTV&#39;s John Hildebrand reports.

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Parents said they are devastated over the news of&nbsp;Camp Jacobson&nbsp;in Brookville closing as a result of a village lawsuit.&nbsp;The camp has operated on the site for more than 60 years.

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The Holocaust Memorial &amp; Tolerance Center in&nbsp;Glen Cove&nbsp;offers resources for teachers on Long Island to educate students about the history of the Holocaust.

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The state doled out $27 million&nbsp;in pre-K&nbsp;funding to Long Island school districts this year either to create a new program or&nbsp;to expand an existing one. Locally, 4,200&nbsp;new seats opened up. At Howell Road School in Valley Stream on Thursday, parents dropped their kids off for the first day of pre-K.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Shari Einhorn has the story.&nbsp;

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For the second day&nbsp;outside of Elmont Memorial High School, parents, alumni and students demonstrated&nbsp;after they said a popular principal was removed without an&nbsp;announced reason just days before the start of the school year.

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Walkouts and protests over Elmont principal's absence

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The&nbsp;2022 PREPARE School Program Seminar was held Wednesday&nbsp;night at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City. The seminar aims to inform school officials and the public about the protocols that would be followed in the event of an active shooter.&nbsp;

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According to the National Retail Federation 68 percent of those surveyed say they have seen higher prices on back-to-school items.&nbsp; Newsday TV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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&quot;So excited, seeing all the smiling faces.&quot; A week before Labor Day, Jericho students on Monday headed back to class. NewsdayTV&#39;s Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Lockdown buttons, flashing lights and high-tech cameras are some of the security measures that have been implemented in the Middle Country school district. Newsday got an inside look at what&#39;s being done to keep students safe. NewsdayTV&#39;s Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Summer is winding down&nbsp;and kids are preparing to return to school. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.

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Schools, parents and kids looking forward to a COVID-restriction-free year

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Stony Brook University students are starting&nbsp;their fall semester return without any&nbsp;COVID-19 restrictions, and some are very happy about that.

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Community members could stop by and pick up a free school backpack filled with&nbsp;essential&nbsp;school supplies at Martin &ldquo;Bunky&rdquo; Reid Park in Westbury on Saturday. The&nbsp;annual event was put together by local officials and the Nassau County PBA.&nbsp;

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With the inflation rate at its highest in years, Long Island school districts are making tougher financial decisions for essential needs&nbsp;such as cleaning supplies and copy paper.&nbsp;Newsday TV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more on this story.

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Hempstead School Board officials&nbsp;held a press conference on Wednesday to address school safety after a shattered window with what appeared to be a bullet on the floor was found at the Rhodes Academy. The Hempstead Village Mayor responded during his own press conference later in the day.&nbsp;

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Long Island districts are offering new and creative lessons in their summer school programs. Newsday TV&#39;s Steve Langford reports.&nbsp;

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Long Island&nbsp;school districts and bus companies were impacted&nbsp;this past school year by&nbsp;rising fuel prices.

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High gas prices have affected transportation for some school districts 

Some LI school districts have seen rising prices from bus companies who transport students each day. 

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