Education

Haskell Proposes Bill Mandating Students Complete College Aid Forms

By • 18 hours ago
Gene G. Puskar / AP

Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell of Westport says some high school seniors and their families lose out on as much as $6,000 a year in federal student aid.

New York Gun Rights Group Pushes For Second Amendment Curriculum

By • 23 hours ago
Elaine Thompson / AP

The gun-rights group 2AWNY wants New York public schools to spend more time teaching the Second Amendment in class.

Cuomo's School Aid Proposal Could Be Lower Than Many Lawmakers And Advocates Want

By • Jan 21, 2020
Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Governor Andrew Cuomo is ready to release his state budget plan on Tuesday, and public school spending will likely once again be an area of contention, as the state faces a $6 billion budget gap.

Long Island High School Graduation Rates Outpace State

By • Jan 20, 2020
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Long Island’s high school graduation rate increased slightly in 2019. That’s according to data from the state Education Department.

Education Funding Formula Straining Long Island Schools, Officials Say

By • Jan 16, 2020
Jessica Hill / AP

Long Island school officials say limited state budget increases and a growing student population will create a crisis in the near future.

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