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Are New York yeshivas providing adequate education?
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See chronic absenteeism in NY school districts, ranked
Chronic absenteeism improved in hundreds of school districts across New York during the 2024-2025 school year, according to state data. Chronic absenteeism among elementary and middle school students improved in 333 districts statewide last year. It was flat in 15 and worse in 317. Among high school students, absenteeism improved...
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New York high school football coach steps down after 10 seasons
After nearly 20 years in association with Ardsley High School (NY), Dan DiFalco has decided it’s time to step away from New York high school football sidelines. According to a letter released to the public on Friday morning, DiFalco announced that hes stepping down as the program’s head football coach. DiFalco had been the Panthers’ lead man for a decade and spent the previous nine seasons as an assistant coach. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] “After much thought and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step down as Head Varsity Football Coach ...
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Leffell School teacher Harry Shontz receives NY Milken Educator Award
During a surprise presentation at The Leffell School in Hartsdale, social studies teacher and history department chair Harry Shontz received New York's 2025-26 Milken Educator Award in front of a crowd of students, faculty and community members on April 17, 2026. Award founder Lowell Milken presented Shontz with the national honor, which comes with a $25,000 prize. “Harry Shontz is a remarkable educator by enveloping students in the rich tapestry of history to bridge the past, present and future,” Milken said in a news release. “In so doing, Harry sparks critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the passion to become productive citizens of our global society.” Read more school news: New Rochelle High School class learns latest automotive technology. The awards recognize 27 outstanding educators across the country for their impact in their communities. Shontz is the first award recipient from Westchester County . This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Leffell School teacher Harry Shontz receives NY Milken Educator Award
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Three girls basketball teams achieve the ultimate goal
Some history was made at the New York State girls basketball championships last week. Albertus Magnus continued its dominance statewide, winning its third straight state championship and second in Class AAA. The Falcons have remained the gold standard in girls basketball in New York. Yonkers Montessori Academy became the first Yonkers basketball team in the modern era to win the a state championship, winning the Class B girls basketball title. Tappan Zee won its first state championship also, riding a dream season all the way to the Class A state championship. So we had a public school from Rockland, a private school from Rockland and a public school from the city of Yonkers in Westchester. Stephen Haynes and Frank Becerra Jr. were there for every basket, every moment and every celebration. Check out their work if you missed it. Also, the weather might not seem like it exactly yet, but I think it's spring. Thanks for reading, Phil This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Three girls basketball teams achieve the ultimate goal