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For over a century, American higher education has been viewed as a public good as well as a vehicle for personal growth. It has been a source of scientific and technological advances as well as . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 12/3/20

We must protect Long Island’s schools

There is a storm brewing, and your child’s school is in its cross hairs. It’s not a hurricane or a tornado. It’s a fiscal tsunami, and it’s going to devastate the education system on Long Island unless Albany steps up and acts. more

By Lisa Tyson | 10/22/20

Clockwise from top left: David Viegas, director of health, physical education and athletics at Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District; Skye Ostreicher, Herald Inside LI moderator; Michael Rubino, head football coach and athletic director at Valley Stream Central High School; Danielle Santos Atkinson, head women’s basketball coach at Hofstra Universit;y and Chuck Priore, head football coach at Stony Brook University discussed how Covid-19 has impacted the college sports recruiting process on Sept. 23.

Coaches talk high school, college sports delays

High school and college sports coaches on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar discussed how Covid-19 has affected their programs — including new recruiting methods, alternatives to competitive gameplay and staying positive through it all. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/29/20

Dr. Melissa Burak, superintendent of Lynbrook Public Schools, top left, Tara Algerio-Vento, family nurse practitioner in the Rockville Centre School District, bottom left, and Johane Ligonde, principal of J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport, bottom right, spoke with moderator Skye Ostreicher about the challenges they have faced reopening schools this month.

Inside LI panel looks at hybrid learning

Educational leaders on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar agreed that reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging, and the learning curve for students and teachers is ongoing. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/21/20

Returning to Long Island’s segregated schools

As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 9/11/20

Andy Lockwood, a best-selling author and college advisor, will host a webinar to offer tips for paying for college.

Learn to cut college costs in free virtual event

Join Andy Lockwood, best-selling author and college advisor, on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. for a free virtual event that will show you how to cut college costs by 52.2 percent or more. more

9/2/20

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, of Assembly District 21, held a virtual forum on Aug. 4 to discuss schools reopening in September.

Educational leaders discuss challenges of reopening schools

Superintendents from the Oceanside, East Rockaway and Baldwin school districts spoke in a virtual forum Aug. 4 about obstacles to opening schools in September. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/5/20

The Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its reorganizational meeting in the high school’s gym, rather than the cafeteria, on July 7 to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Lynbrook Board of Education hosts reorganizational meeting

To adhere to social distancing measures, the Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its annual reorganization meeting on July 7 in the Lynbrook High School gymnasium, instead of the cafeteria. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

A push has been made to reform the Lynbrook School District curriculum to include teachings about racial issues

Push made to reform education on racism in Lynbrook schools

The pressure for schools to expand their curriculums on the subject of racial inequality, systemic bias and modern injustices continues to increase with the strengthening of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. There is now a greater push than ever to widen kindergarten through 12th grade teachings in order to ensure that students learn about racism in modern times. more

By Julia Swerdin | 6/26/20

Voters approved the Lynbrook Public Schools' 2020-21 budget.

Voters approve Lynbrook Public Schools' $91.4M budget, elect Marcus, Palleschi to school board

Lynbrook voters approved the district's 2020-21 budget and elected incumbent Ellen Marcus and newcomer Patrick Palleschi to the Board of Education. The $91.4 million spending plan includes … more

By Mike Smollins | 6/17/20

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