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Last week, the New York State Department of Education released the Annual Professional Performance Review scores for the 2012-13 school year, which are meant to rate teachers’ effectiveness. … more
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
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
Long Islanders have a lot to be happy about these days. Not only is this wretched winter coming to an end, but our average proposed school-tax hike is the lowest it has been in more than four decades. more
Since its implementation last year, the Common Core curriculum has become one of the most divisive educational issues in New York state in recent memory. more
About 40 people spoke at the Long Beach School District’s facilities utilization forum on Tuesday night, invited to comment on five options for restructuring the district’s elementary schools — … more
When the nation’s best athletes finish their careers, they are typically rewarded with a spot in the hall of fame of their respective sport. Long Island’s top math teachers earn the same honor. more
New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year. more
We have had crueler months than April 2013, but this one singed the soul. more
Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more
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