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Religious leaders, activists and parents have thoughts on the next steps for Wheatley after the commencement address of a student led to a spike in tension within the community. (Photo by Samuele Petruccelli)

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East Williston community weighs next steps after Wheatley commencement furor

Nearly five weeks after a Wheatley School student's graduation address set off…

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East Williston school board defends district after furor over graduate’s speech

Facing criticism over a student's graduation speech that set off a furor…

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Editorial: Wheatley School fails an important test

Wheatley School administrators and parents were tested during a commencement speech when…

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Wheatley School's principal said he did not read a graduate's final speech beforehand. One attendee allegedly shouted "Go back to Pakistan," in response to the address.

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Wheatley School principal says he received revised speech but didn’t read it

Five days after a Wheatley School graduate delivered an address referencing the…

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