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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

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

Superintendent: Test scores a ‘disappointment’

Long Beach — and every other school district in New York state — got a rude awakening recently, when the results of new standardized state tests, prepared under the guidelines of the Common Core … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/22/13

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

Board of Education challengers Elizabeth Treston, left, Matthew Adler, right, and incumbent Roy Lester fielded questions from the audience at Monday's Central Council PTA forum at the library.

School board candidates square off

Residents were introduced to three candidates vying for a seat on the Board of Education at Monday’s candidate’s forum hosted by the Central Council Parent Teacher Association at the Long Beach … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/10/13

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

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