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Be a part of the school budget process
It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more
Chancellor Betty Rosa, center, spoke Monday at the state Board of Regents meeting. Regents unanimously voted to pull back state penalties on schools and districts where large numbers of students boycott state tests.
State walks back opt-out penalties
The State Education Department last week announced that it would pull back on plans to penalize schools in which high numbers of students boycott state standardized tests. more
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Helicopter parenting isn’t so bad after all
Over a quarter-century ago, under President George H.W. Bush, the U.S. Department of Education published an untitled, 49-page booklet that offered advice to parents about how to help their children in school. more
A militarized school is not a safe school
The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more
The North Merrick school board seat became vacant after the May 15 election.
Wanted: One North Merrick School Board trustee
The North Merrick Board of Education is accepting applications from members of the public to fill a vacant board seat that has been open since May. more
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Michael Harrington, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, pictured last year, said that his district is ahead of the curve when it comes to providing mental health education to students.
Bellmore, Merrick districts focus on mental health education
School officials in Bellmore and Merrick will step up their efforts to make mental health a fundamental part of students’ education in the 2018-19 school year. more
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Playing catch with your buddies is a common activity in the Lakeside Buddy Club. Co-advisor Joanne Savastano joined in the fun.
Buddying up at Levy Lakeside
This year, Merrick’s Levy Lakeside School formed a club that promoting a culture of acceptance for all students, and of volunteerism, service and fulfillment among its members. more
One month after the North Merrick School District election, an empty seat remains on the board, as trustees disagree on whether to give the seat to the third-place candidate.
North Merrick BOE still split on filling vacant seat
The North Merrick Board of Education is no closer to filling the seat of Trustee John Pinto, who abruptly resigned after last month’s election. more
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supporters rallied in front of the North Merrick Library during the May 15 election. According to most who ran, the election got ugly.
North Merrick BOE mulls filling vacant trustee seat
After a North Merrick Board of Education election campaign that included a notable amount of mudslinging and numerous social media attacks, two newcomers — Vincent Lentini and Michelle Gordon — were elected to the board. They narrowly unseated incumbents Todd Ransom and Steve Enella. more
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State officials are looking at new penalties for school districts that don’t have 95 percent student participation in standardized tests.
State may crack down on opting out
The State Board of Regents is set this month to review new regulations that could penalize districts that have significant numbers of students opting out of standardized tests. more
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