The town of Uniondale, New York, is in many ways like many other Long Island communities that have seen an influx of immigrants in recent years. But this school with 99 percent minority students, nearly half of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch stands out among other communities because of its students’ strong work ethic and high academic achievement. The district mantra, Expectations + Effort = Excellence, has clearly shaped the character-building efforts and academic progress of this school. Read more >>

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