The pandemic sparked a wave of parents choosing homeschooling for their children – a decision that seems to be sticking. According to an analysis conducted by the Associated Press, the number of students being homeschooled increased by 63% in the... Read More
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The number of deaths from drug overdoses increased by 15% in 2021 and set another record, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that it recorded nearly 108,000 deaths due to drug overdoses... Read More
Some authors make writing seem effortless — seamlessly weaving together a main plot, character arcs and subplots to create one cohesive narrative. For would-be writers stumped on how to bring their stories to life, prolific writer and lecturer Hank... Read More
Congratulations to Charlie Rizzuto of Oyster Bay High School on receiving the award. Rizzuto was one out of five teachers from each grade level throughout the country. He is the first physical education from Long Island to be receive the award from... Read More
The U.S. News and World Report’s has ranked 19 Long Island schools among the nation’s 1,000 best high schools in the nation. Coming in at 109th in the nation is Jericho Senior High School. Great Neck South High School came in at... Read More
Varsity Flag is excited to announce that registration is now open for Long Island’s newest premier youth flag football league. The league welcomes athletes of all skill and experience levels, ages 3-4 for Junior Varsity skills clinic and ages 5-14... Read More
Several retailers across the country are rationing the sale of baby formula amid a nationwide shortage. According to USA Today, Walgreens is limiting customers to three products per person to prevent customers from stockpiling baby... Read More
Looking for a summer camp for your child can be stressful. The decision takes time, patience and an understanding of what you’re looking for in a program for your child. When choosing a summer camp, consider the following: 1. What do you... Read More
Want to support organizations helping women around the world?Below is a list of institutions fighting for women: Center for Reproductive Rights The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as... Read More
The benefits of home security systems seem obvious – but have you ever wondered how someone who is hard of hearing can respond to a smoke alarm? Or how a person with vision impairment can make sure a burglar isn’t knocking on their... Read More
Between remote learning, new teaching formats, mask debates, health concerns, and more, the past two years have placed our teachers under unprecedented stress. Now, we hear about a wave of teachers feeling burned out and quitting their professions... Read More
All across the nation, schools are having trouble filling vacant job openings for teachers. It’s a problem that’s been manifesting for years, but thanks to the pandemic, the teacher shortage crisis has worsened with no end in sight. While there... Read More
Did you know there’s a national holiday that celebrates everyone’s favorite activity: sleeping? We didn’t either until we talked to the people at the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). This global organization works to promote good... Read More
Nassau police hosted a drug education seminar Wednesday to help combat the growing opioid crisis on Long Island.Operation Natalie is named after a Long Island native who died of an overdose. According to police, overdose deaths are up 30% on the... Read More
Teen Tech Week is upon us and considering that U.S. teens spend an average of nine hours consuming entertainment media a day, it is important to keep them educated in online safety. Whether teens are using streaming services, playing video games or... Read More