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Now that the Nassau County Legislature has already approved a $2.6 billion budget plan for next year, the Oceanside and Island Park school districts — along with those across the county — must … more

Tom Steinert | 12/8/10

Legislators David Denenberg, left, and Joseph Scannell, both Democrats, voted against County Executive Ed Mangano’s budget, as well as the resolution to shift the county’s guarantee to school districts and villages.

Shifting the burden

The Nassau County Legislature voted 11-8 to approve County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget on the night of Oct. 30, following a contentious, two-day public hearing in Mineola that … more

Scott Brinton and David Weingrad | 11/10/10

Oceanside’s emotional RULER

The Oceanside School District is expanding on its “whole child” approach to education by implementing a new Social Emotional Literacy (SEL) program, starting this year at the elementary level. … more

Alex Costello | 11/3/10

Rebecca Baird reads to Penni the dog during the 2008-09 school year, when the program was started.

More furry friends could help Oceanside students

Oceanside’s reading to dogs program could potentially make its way to other elementary schools in the district some day. The school district is now looking into expanding the reading program, … more

TOM STEINERT | 9/29/10

State awarded $700 million in education funding

Last week, New York state won nearly $700 million in federal Race to the Top money, which will be used by the state for education. The goal of Race to the Top is to encourage states to reform … more

Alex Costello | 9/1/10

Schools react to new state test standards

Just a few weeks ago, New York State released the results of its 2010 English/Language Arts and Math state exams for grades 3-8, and many were shocked. The state decided to raise the passing score … more

Alex Costello | 8/25/10

Jamie Schmutter walks up to the podium to receive her diploma.

Hats off to Oceanside High School grads

Caps and gowns were paired with sunglasses and portable fans as Oceanside High School's class of 2010 prepared to graduate in the sweltering June heat last Sunday. more

Justin Sachs | 6/30/10

Oceanside Schools superintendent Dr. Herb Brown honored Enid D’Arrigo, Oceanside Middle School’s first principal, at a reunion on April 8.

Oceanside Middle School celebrates its birthday

Back in 1983, when Oceanside Middle School opened, students could take short elective classes known as mods. There were the basics, like calligraphy, typing and computer programming. And there were … more

by Alex Costello | 4/13/10

Herb Brown, Superintendent of Oceanside Schools

Taxes going up for Oceanside School District

At a Board of Education meeting on March 15, Oceanside Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown concluded the district's round of four budget meetings, revealing a 2.29 percent increase in the district’s tax … more

Alex Costello | 3/23/10

BOCES honors Oceanside Superintendent

Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown is one of 13 educational leaders being honored with the Nassau BOCES Education Partner award this year. The recipients work in various fields, from … more

1/29/10

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