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After a round-table discussion with East Meadow School District administrators, teachers, parents and students on Oct. 2 at Clarke, State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. lauded the school for its interdisciplinary collaboration.

Top education officials visits Clarke M.S.

New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. had high praise for the East Meadow School District last week, after he visited W.T. Clarke Middle School on Oct. 2 to see firsthand how instructors teach the Common Core State Standards. more

By David Weingrad | 10/8/14

State: 95 percent of EMSD teachers are ‘effective’

The New York State Education Department has made public its 2012-2013 Annual Professional Performance Reviews. Results for all districts can be viewed on nysed.gov. more

By David Weingrad | 9/3/14

East Meadow students exceeded state and county averages for nearly all grade levels.

Test scores drop sharply

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum. more

By David Weingrad | 8/14/13

Students across Long Island are refusing state tests, protesting against academic standards that they say have become unrealistically challenging.

Few East Meadow students refuse tests

Parents taking part in a movement spreading across Long Island have refused to let their children sit for state-mandated testing, protesting academic standards that they say have become unrealistically challenging. more

By David Weingrad | 4/24/13

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