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Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” … more
It seems every politician under the sun is scrambling to deal with the out-of-control costs of higher education in the U.S. And with good cause. more
In North Bellmore this year, three are competing for two seats on the Board of Education — an incumbent, a first-time candidate who is active in PTAs and a former trustee. Meanwhile, in Bellmore, two longtime school trustees run unopposed to keep their seats. more
Heated Board of Education elections in North Merrick have become the norm in recent years, and with five candidates running for three at-large seats — including one former trustee who lost his seat in a close 2018 race — this year is unlikely to be an exception. And in the Merrick School District, three candidates — a newcomer and two incumbents — are vying for two seats on the Board of Education. more
Lorraine Poppe was never in charge of a classroom or school — but she was always in command of one, her longtime friend and former colleague Peter Lynch said. “She knew how to work the … more
Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more
The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . . more
Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more
As a senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, I’m excited that ERASE Racism has launched a Long Island-wide public discussion called “How Do We Build a Just Long Island?” more
It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more
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