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Malverne High School is the centerpiece of the school system.

Before its schools open their doors on Sept. 9, the Malverne district has already begun focusing on lifting one of them from among the state’s lowest academic rankings. One month after … more

By Emily Webb | 9/3/13

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

Ricca will replace former Deputy Superintendent Richard Banyon, who is set to retire by Aug. 30.

In Malverne, a new assistant superintendent

In the midst of a transition into her new role as assistant superintendent of Malverne Schools — which became effective on July 15 — Rose Linda Ricca ruminated on her experience as an educator … more

By Emily Webb | 7/30/13

Employment Law

Q: I obtained a summer internship through my college career center in a field relevant to my major. I am working full-time for a private, for-profit employer. However, I am not getting paid. Is this … more

By Max Sicherman | 7/16/13

Protect the bays — fund the Bay Park pipe

Last Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy drowned the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant in East Rockaway with more than nine feet of saltwater, destroying its pumps, shutting down its operating systems and overwhelming the already weak facility. more

6/6/13

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

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

Results of Malverne, West Hempstead test scores mixed

Malverne and West Hempstead students, for the most part, improved their performance on New York state’s standardized English Language Arts and math assessments in 2011-12, according to results … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 7/31/12

Washington’s dog days of summer

On Friday, Aug. 5, just days after Congress passed and the president signed a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, Standard & Poor’s announced that it was downgrading our debt … more

Al D'Amato | 8/18/11

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