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Lawrence Union Free School District This is a photo from the 2024-2025 Lawrence Union Free School District budget slideshow. This photo highlights the budget numbers and tax levy.

How the Lawrence school district is paying for programs and services with a proposed $101.99 million

At the understated and poorly attended Lawrence school district Board of Education meeting of March 18, the proposed 2024-2025 school year budget was unveiled. more

By Melissa Berman | 3/29/24

You have no idea what teachers deal with

His name was David, and he killed himself in my second year of teaching. more

By Mark Nolan | 7/20/23

Teachers from across Long Island as well as New York City and upstate turned out in support of the Lawrence Teachers Association last Sunday.

United for the Lawrence Teachers Association

“What’s too long? 12 years, no raise, too long!” was the chant from hundreds of teachers and school district employees who crowded Cedarhurst Avenue on a rainy morning last Sunday. They rallied in support of the Lawrence Teachers Association, calling for a resolution to the union’s 12-year-long contract-negotiation stalemate. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/30/23

A six-year contract between the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education and the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association was approved at the April 4 board meeting.

Six-year labor deal for the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association

After intense negotiations, constant attendance at board meetings, rallies and demonstrations of unity with the wearing of New York State United Teachers T-shirts, the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association is now working under a new six-year labor contract. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 4/30/23

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

Open to learning new stuff? Jump on my list.

Born with the teaching gene and not likely to recover any time soon: That is my self-diagnosis. more

3/2/23

Getting what you pay for in the classroom

When we think of the most influential people in our lives growing up, we’re likely to point out our parents, some members of our extended family, maybe even a religious leader or two. But no list is complete without teachers. more

2/9/23

Hewlett-Woodmere School District faculty gathered outside the high school before their walk on Nov. 16.

Hewlett-Woodmere staffers raise their voices on contracts

Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association members brought their fight for a new contract to the Nov. 16 Board of Education meeting, having joined forces with the school district’s clerical staff, custodial and maintenance workers and information technology employees. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/23/22

Michael Jacovides, a Valley Stream resident who taught at Lawrence High School, was considered a Renaissance man who spoke three languages and had a comprehensive knowledge of history.

Michael Jacovides dies at 91

Michael Jacovides was considered a Renaissance man by the many people that knew the 36-year resident of Valley Stream who taught social studies at Lawrence High School for three decades. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/10/22

A call to action at Nassau Community College

Since it opened in 1959, SUNY Nassau has often been described as the jewel of Nassau County and the New York state community college system. more

By Faren Siminoff | 6/2/22

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