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Another Long Beach Middle School parent, Shirlyn Summers, has filed a lawsuit claiming that her child was physically abused at the school over a period of several years, and was among the students who were allegedly bound with zip ties, restrained in a bathroom and sometimes struck by teachers.

Another parent files suit in LBMS abuse case

Another Long Beach Middle School parent has filed a lawsuit claiming that a child was physically abused at the school over a period of several years, and was among the students who were allegedly … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/9/17

A group of Lido Elementary School students checked out the school’s new Buddy Bench.

Making friends at the ‘Buddy Bench’

The words “Make a Friend” adorn a bench in the Lido Elementary school playground in colorful bubble letters. It’s called the “Buddy Bench.” more

By Bridget Downes | 3/2/17

South Shore schools delay, cancel classes because of ice, cold

Because of icy driving conditions and extreme cold, school districts across the South Shore delayed or canceled classes on Feb. 10. According to their websites, as of 5:30 a.m., they … more

By Scott Brinton | 2/10/17

Have a heart — become an organ donor this Valentine’s Day

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 119,000 men, women and children on the national waiting list for organ donations. Even more sobering . . . more

2/9/17

The Long Beach School District was deemed “susceptible to fiscal stress” in a report released on Jan. 25 by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which evaluated 671 districts.

School district is ‘susceptible to fiscal stress’

The Long Beach School District is one of 60 districts in New York state deemed to be in fiscal stress, according to a report released on Jan. 25 by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The list … more

By Bridget Downes and Ben Strack | 2/2/17

Hearings continued last week in the case of a reassigned special education teacher from Long Beach Middle School, pictured above, who was accused of verbally and physically abusing five of her students.

LBMS abuse hearings continue

Hearings continued last week in the case of Long Beach Middle School teacher Lisa Weitzman, who is accused of verbally and physically abusing five of her special education students between 2009 and … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/25/17

Questions about governor’s tuition plan abound

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed free tuition at CUNY and SUNY schools for families earning $100,000 or less in 2017 and families earning $125,000 or less in 2019. We support any good measure that would . . . more

1/12/17

District employees demand fair contract

Members of the Long Beach Schools Employees Association — encompassing all district workers aside from teachers and administrators — stormed out of the Board of Education’s Oct. 13 meeting after demanding a fair contract. more

By Ben Strack | 10/27/16

Schumer pushing to prevent claw-back of Sandy funds

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday to allow the Town of North Hempstead and the Long Beach School District to keep millions of dollars in Hurricane Sandy relief funds, following the release of federal reports recommending that the funds be disallowed. more

By Ben Strack | 10/26/16

Long Beach schools kick off new year

Long Beach Public Schools had an excellent opening day on Sept. 7, as students were welcomed into the 2016-17 school year with enthusiasm from staff members and new opportunities for achievement. more

9/15/16

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