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A contract with Discovery Works Collaborative for community engagement consultation services was approved at the March 6 meeting of the board of education.

Facilitating team and community engagement consultant to develop report on resident priorities

Fri, Mar 7 2025
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Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) will open at Bellerose Avenue Elementary School this July. The nonprofit organization, which provides specialized education services, is in contract with the district to lease the building through 2035.

Specialized services: VCLC set to open at Bellerose Avenue Elementary this summer

Thu, Mar 6 2025
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Full-day UPK providers such as Island Kids (pictured) currently receive $5,400 per UPK student from a NYS grant, which is less than what the school charges for annual tuition. The district is currently covering the shortfall, a topic discussed at the February 13 BOE meeting.

Board of ed discusses funding challenges for Northport-East Northport UPK program

Tue, Feb 25 2025
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To date, the NEN school district has results from nine Panorama surveys; a “historical overview” of the data was presented during the January 28 Board Belonging Committee meeting.

Youth mental health: District discusses survey insights and Northwell partnership

Wed, Feb 19 2025
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The Northport-East Northport UFSD's annual budget vote and election of trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20.

2025-2026 school budget season underway, public vote scheduled for May 20

Thu, Feb 13 2025
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A new state proposal calls for a ban on the “unsanctioned use of smartphones” on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire school day.

Study reveals student smartphone habits as NYS considers statewide ban

Fri, Feb 7 2025
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An educator with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance speaks with Northport Middle School students at a workshop dedicated to the story of Anne Frank. Photo courtesy Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.

The Story of Anne Frank: Mobile Museum of Tolerance makes a stop at NMS

Tue, Feb 4 2025
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Northport resident Joe Dragone speaks to the board of education at its January 23 meeting. With over five decades in public education, Dragone urged the board to adopt the “Safe Schools” resolution and board policy.

A moral imperative: National news inspires residents, trustees to call for safety of all students

Thu, Jan 30 2025
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Northport High School senior Dora Fields has been named a semifinalist and Top 300 Scholar in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Photo courtesy of NEN Union Free School District.

NHS senior named top 300 scholar in prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search

Fri, Jan 17 2025
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Board of education members will discuss whether the district will participate in or opt out of the state's Regionalization Initiative at the upcoming BOE meeting.

BOE expected to decide on district’s participation in Regionalization Initiative during January 9 meeting

Sat, Jan 4 2025
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NEN board of education approves administrative reorganization, eliminates two positions

Fri, Dec 20 2024
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