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.
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8/21/13
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From the first moment that I looked at some practice tests for the English Language Arts tests that were given recently, I knew that the kids and their teachers were in trouble.
Let me say first …
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By Howard Schwach
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8/15/13
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Scores on standardized New York State English Language Arts and math tests dropped dramatically this year in both Oceanside and Island Park, worrying many parents who fear that their children will …
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By Howard Schwach
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8/15/13
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Oceanside resident Ellen Fogel struggled with her conscience and her duty to her children for days prior to the recent state testing program.
Was she going to let her children take the tests that …
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Howard Schwach
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4/29/13
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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.
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4/25/13
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The largest teachers union in the state has rolled out a $250,000 advertising campaign opposing the new and tougher standardized test tied to the Common Core Standards, urging parents to join with …
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4/5/13
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New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year.
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2/14/13
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For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption.
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12/13/12
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I jumped on eBay to bid on one of the last packs of Twinkies and found that the price is already up to $200,000.
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11/29/12
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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.
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8/30/12
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