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Demonstrat0rs from other school districts who had no tickets to enter the Mineola High School auditorium, picketed outside the building.

Educators, parents challenge state education commissioner

It was clearly a difficult night for New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and Chancellor Meryl Tisch. more

By Howard Schwach | 11/19/13

Dr. Linda Opyr, the past poet laureate of Nassau County, speaks to District 13

District 13 teachers go back to school

While children were home on Election Day, teachers were sitting in the same seats their students normally occupy, and they were fully immersed in learning. Districts across Long Island held superintendent conference days, featuring a variety of workshops for teachers and support staff. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/13/13

Common Core: a great idea we're not yet prepared for

“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse! more

8/28/13

We could learn a lot from Finnish schools

In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government. more

8/21/13

State's test-prep efforts get an F

Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

At a Franklin Square Union Free School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 2, held at the Washington Street School, pictured here, board and district staff members explained to residents the state’s new Core curriculum.

Core standards implemented early in F.S. district

A new state-mandated curriculum is being implemented early in the Franklin Square Union School District. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/9/11

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