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Our children’s education can’t be all about numbers

Imagine students who can not only grasp the concepts of STEM courses through the diligent application of the scientific method, but also generate original and thought-provoking work in the humanities. more

By Daniel Rehman | 8/31/23

Rachel Sigman and her kids Yael and Shlomo had a blast at the summer reading kickoff party.

Summer is here and so is summer reading at Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence

Crafts, games and snacks marked the kickoff of Peninsula Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on June 21. Library Director Carolynn Matulewicz, Children’s Librarian Pat Murphy, and librarian trainee Henna Ross planned activities, which are scheduled several times a week until mid-August, for children from pre-K through eighth grade. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 7/2/23

Writers will tell the story of our times

In honor of National Reading Day on March 2, I reread Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” more

3/9/23

Students have shown improvement in many areas with the FastForWord and Reading Assistant Plus programs.

Lawrence extended school year summer programs keep students on track

The Lawrence School District is finding new ways to keep students engaged in its Extended School Year and summer reading programs, using the digital FastForWord and Reading Assistant Plus platforms. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/18/22

Yisroel Isaacson, 11, left, and his brother, Nesanel, 6, signed up for Peninsula Public Library’s Summer Reading Program at a kickoff party on June 22.

Peninsula library in Lawrence kicks off reading program to avert 'summer slide'

Hosting a party with crafts, games and snacks to mark the kickoff of Peninsula Public Library’s Summer Reading Program had its serious side. more

By Lisa Margaria | 6/30/22

Brandeis kindergartner Zoe Stein with her new friend Maya.

No monkeying with reading at Brandeis

Kindergarten students at The Brandeis School in Lawrence adopted and named “pet monkeys” that the students signed a promise note that they will read for 20 minutes every night to their monkey, sharing their favorite stories and practice their reading skills. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/1/21

Reading was the primary theme of the Lawrence School District’s Mid-Summer Check-In event on Aug. 10. From left were Lawrence Primary School Principal Kristen Mcloughlin, Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen, Lawrence Early Childhood Center Principal Lisa Tariq and Lawrence Middle School Principal Willis Perry.

Lawrence schools, they’re making reading cool

A teacher once told a classroom full of seventh-graders that if they could read, they could rule the world. The Lawrence School District’s goals might not be quite as lofty, but it plans to ensure that its students — from kindergartners to high school seniors — can read and are reading. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/19/21

McKenzie Preziosa, right, told her mother Amber Qassiu, center, about signing up for the summer reading program while Jackson Preziosa, left, looks on at the library’s event on June 8.

Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence unveils summer reading program

With the school year at its endpoint, the Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence kicked off its summer reading program with an outdoor signup event on the library’s front lawn on June 8. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/24/21

Far Rockaway resident Nickolus Porter is one of two men charged in an alleged robbery of two other men in Inwood on April 1.

Two charged in alleged Inwood robbery

A car accident involving two vehicles and four men ignited an alleged assault and robbery in Inwood on April 1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/21

Lawrence School District implemented the Fast ForWord program last year and have seen progress from the first through eighth grade students applying the learning.

‘Fast ForWording’ student reading fluency in Lawrence

A reading program that the Lawrence School District implemented last May has propelled 207 students in grades first through eighth to impressive progress focusing on comprehension and fluency. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/17/21

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