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Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Excuse me, Mr. Cuomo, but teachers are the good guys

Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more

1/29/15

In this corner, the governor. In the other, the teachers.

The saying “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it” has been attributed to Mark Twain. You can add to that thought that everybody talks about public education but nobody does anything about it. more

1/22/15

We need an education commissioner who listens

The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . . more

12/24/14

Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere administrators believe that the methods they are applying to improve teacher’s skills are working. Above, teachers and aides work with students during after-school at the Number Five School.

Recognizing the educational ‘bright spots’

With all of their teachers attaining a sufficient rating, administrators in the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts believe that the approaches they are using to ensure successful performance by their educators are working. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/10/14

Governor Cuomo is free at last!

United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, in a disgusting display of political favoritism, pitted his union’s members against New York City police officers . . . more

8/27/14

Hewlett High School graduate and former Nassau Herald student columnist Elissa Candiotti received the Robert G. Porter Scholarship from the American Federation of Teachers.

Five Towns student achievements

Elissa Candiotti, a class of 2014 graduate of Hewlett High School and former Nassau Herald intern, was one of four high school students nationwide to be awarded the Robert G. Porter Scholarship by the American Federation of Teachers. more

7/23/14

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

Hewlett-Woodmere School District and faculty agreed to a new contract. Board President Scott McInnes said it benefits the whole community.

Hewlett-Woodmere approves new teacher contract

After 17 months of negotiations, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association have reached a new agreement on teacher compensation. Teachers in the district have been working under an expired contract since last June 30. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/25/14

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

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