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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office audited the Long Beach School District, and found what it described as concerning financial management practices.

Long Beach school district responds to state audit

The Long Beach School District responded to a state audit raising concerns about surplus funds and budgeting transparency, defending its financial practices. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/13/24

Long Beach student Karina Licitra was one of a handful of students recognized, winning the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award.

Long Beach student receives leadership award from Nassau BOCES

Karina Licitra of Long Beach School District honored with the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award by Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/26/24

State education officials have been discussing potential changes to graduation requirements, which would impact the Long Beach school district.

New York may modify graduation requirements

State education officials consider eliminating the Regents exam as a graduation requirement, introducing a single diploma, and offering personalized learning paths. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 6/21/24

Sam Pinto, who was at the forefront of the fight for school funding, has been a trustee since 2018.

Voters pass 2024-25 city school district budget

Residents approved Long Beach school district’s $155.9M 2024-25 budget, re-elected Pinto and Pace, and passed infrastructure and financial management propositions. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/24/24

The possibility of closing East Elementary School, which has been one of the focuses of budget discussions, was shelved at Tuesday’s meeting.

Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft

Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/19/24

East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears

How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Banning books is not what America is about

Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate. more

By Chuck Lavine | 11/30/23

New York must require masks in school

New York’s new governor, Kathy Hochul, made it clear in the days leading up to her ascension to the state’s highest office that she would like to see a statewide mask mandate for schoolchildren and their teachers. Thank you, Governor. more

8/26/21

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

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