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The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

Murray Forman, left, was reappointed president of the Lawrence Board of Education. He was sworn in by Albert D’Agostino, the school district’s lawyer.

Lawrence reorganizes for a new school year

In the midst of routine items being approved during Lawrence School District’s organizational meeting on July 7 the news that Assistant Superintendent for Student and Community Affairs Pat Pizzarelli is retiring, effective July 31, reverberated through the middle school cafeteria. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/15/15

Two challenged races for Lawrence BOE seats

There will be at least one, if not two new Lawrence Board of Education (BOE) members as Trustee Uri Kaufman will not run for a fourth term and incumbent Trustee Abel Feldhamer is being challenged by Matthew Russo. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/29/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

The Lawrence School District’s Board of Education approved a restructuring plan at its Dec. 8 meeting. From left at a meeting earlier this fall were Trustee David Sussman, board President Murray Forman and Superintendent Gary Schall.

Lawrence Restructuring plan approved

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Lawrence School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a restructuring plan that is to take effect next September, and includes creating upper and lower schools in what is now the middle school and closing the Number Five School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/17/14

Get involved in school budgeting

The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

Lawrence School District is planning to establish a policy that limits the use of videos in the classroom.

Using technology as a tool not entertainment

Academic freedom, a phrase more commonly associated with education at the college level, is being discussed by the Lawrence School District as Superintendent Gary Schall has asked the Board of Education to create a policy restricting the use of videos in classrooms. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/2/14

Education Law

Q: We planned on buying a home in a particular school district, but the sale fell through and we are still in our old home. Our children have already started school in … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 11/11/13

Trustee attendance at Lawrence Board of Education meetings has been lacking, while the presence of Hewlett-Woodmere board members, above, is much more consistent.

Are the school board members here?

Elected by fellow community members to represent their interests, school district Board of Education trustees have a responsibility to not only immerse themselves in the issues, but also attend scheduled board meetings. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/6/13

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