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Barnum Woods Elementary School fifth-graders Daron Lake, left, and Sarah Martiello challenged their thought processes by participating in “growth mindset” activities.
Thinking rewired at Barnum Woods Elementary School
The introduction of “growth mindset” activities has been changing the way fifth-graders at Barnum Woods Elementary School in the East Meadow School District approach learning. more
State must get teaching standards right this time
In the remarkable 2014 film “Whiplash,” J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, a maniacal music professor at an elite East Coast conservatory bent on producing the next truly great jazz musician . . . more
Time to get an education
New York state has some of the nation’s best schools, and some of the worst. Many suburban schools are considered models of learning . . . more
State should rethink its local-diploma policy
Since 2012, when New York state adopted the Common Core State Standards, many students with special needs have received certificates rather than diplomas when they completed high school. more
The 2017-18 East Meadow Board of Education. Clockwise from top left are trustees Marcee Rubinstein, Joseph Parisi, Melissa Tell, Brian O’Flaherty Alisa Baroukh, president Scott Eckers and Vice President Matthew Melnick.
East Meadow Board of Ed welcomes new trustee, elects new leaders
After the East Meadow community elected a new member of the Board of Education in May, the board officially installed her and appointed a new leader on July 6. more
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Here we go again: a new set of learning standards
New York State Education Department officials will have to forgive the public if people don’t appear eager to embrace Next Generation Learning Standards. We were burned by Common Core. more
Joseph Danenza
East Meadow candidates prep for forum
Candidates vying for an open seat on the East Meadow School District Board of Education are preparing for a May 8 candidates’ forum at the East Meadow Public Library, as the May 6 school budget … more
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Vote 'yes' for the East Meadow School District budget
East Meadow School District residents will have a chance to make their voices heard when they cast ballots for the school budget and elect school board trustees on Tuesday at elementary schools across the district. more
Alisa Baroukh, incumbent Joseph Danenza, center, and David Rosenberg answered questions from the audience.
Candidates forum takes surprising turn at East Meadow library
A candidate running for one of the open seats on the Board of Education had a trick up his sleeve and shocked the audience as he announced his withdrawal from the race on Monday at a candidates forum, with only days left until the budget and trustee vote on May 16. more
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Board of Ed recognizes one of its own
The East Meadow School District’s Board of Education presented an East Meadowite with a certificate of recognition during its Dec. 15 communications meeting for her efforts in improving children’s education. more
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