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Long Island’s representative on the New York State Board of Regents Roger Tilles visited Lawrence Middle School on Sept. 19. At left were school district Board of Education Trustee Dr. Asher Mansdorf, Tilles and Superintendent Gary Schall.

Born in Great Neck and educated in that district’s public schools, Roger Tilles has an indelible memory of the last time he was in a school building in the Lawrence School District which he visited on Sept. 19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/24/14

The Lawrence School District hosted a public hearing on the proposed charter school. New American Leadership Academy representative Evelyn Gargano explained the school’s financial impact on the district.

Airing the charter school arguments

Representatives of the New American Leadership Academy Charter School and Lawrence School District residents and employees presented their arguments for and against a proposed charter school at a 2½-hour public hearing on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/24/14

The planned growth of the proposed New American Leadership Academy Charter School in the Lawrence School District.

Charter school coming to Lawrence School District

An application for a charter school in the Lawrence school district, submitted by a group that includes Five Towns area residents, is being reviewed by the New York State Education Department Charter School Office. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/10/14

OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

7/16/14

Layoffs, retirements and attrition have meant fewer Lawrence Teachers Association members, but concomitant drops in student enrollment have kept student-to-teacher ratios steady.

What’s the right number?

After four consecutive years of losing members due to layoffs, retirements and attrition, Lawrence Teachers Association President Lori Skonberg describes the teaching staff as “bare bones,” while Superintendent Gary Schall views it as matching student enrollment. See chart below. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/11/14

Increased rigorous study has helped high school students succeed in the classroom, do better on Regents exams and be better prepared for college. Above, Lawrence High students during a summer school class.

Creating a path to higher learning

With an increased emphasis on preparing students for college and a career, the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts and the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway are stressing the importance of taking more rigorous courses. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/7/14

The Lawrence, Hewlett-Woodmere and Valley Stream school districts employee a variety of methods to ensure that those attending their schools live in the respective districts. Above, Lawrence High School.

Searching for outsiders

The Lawrence, Hewlett-Woodmere and Valley Stream school districts keep a close eye on students who could be attending district schools but who do not live within district boundaries. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/9/14

Residents can ask questions and present concerns at the budget forum being held at the Woodmere Education Center on March 9.

Tax-levy cap at 2.1 percent in Hewlett-Woodmere

The tax-levy cap for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District is estimated to be 2.1 percent for the 2014-15, according to district administrators, who also said that spending could increase by about $2 million from the $97.1 budget. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/5/14

We need to make changes to the Common Core

Since its implementation last year, the Common Core curriculum has become one of the most divisive educational issues in New York state in recent memory. more

2/6/14

Our wish list for Christmas

Dear Santa: We here at the Heralds have been hard at work all year, keeping readers up to date on all things local — government, education, business, crime, sports and culture. more

12/19/13

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