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Concerned parent Annette Eli of Oceanside wants New York State to do something to help the special-needs children who aren’t eligible to receive a high school diploma, and she wants something done … now. more
Scores of angry parents of high school students with disabilities gathered last week to lambast a state government and education panel over a new program that denies the teens a high school diploma. … more
The Common Core standards being taught in public schools has created a buzz within education communities nationwide. On Nov. 30, more than 50 teachers and parents from area school districts gathered at Levittown Hall for a seminar on Common Core and Regents testing. more
East Meadow School District Superintendent Leon Campo said that an injustice happened in the community in October. Then, McVey Elementary School officials learned that student “opt-outs” in last … more
While there is still some work to do, Levittown School District officials say they are pleased with last year’s test scores, which were reviewed at the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 16. … more
More than 200,000 New York students “opted out” of the grades three-through-eight Common Core English and math exams this spring. more
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is working on a plan that would allow most students to take algebra and earth science in eighth grade, if they wish, according to Superintendent John DeTommaso. more
Last week’s storm was a day off for schools, but it also fell in the middle of regents and midterms for many area schools. At Oceanside High School, plans had to be made to make sure no exams were missed. more
The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . . more
Scores on 2014 Regents exams mostly equaled or exceeded Nassau County averages in Levittown, according to school district officials who presented the results at the Oct. 8 Board of Education meeting. more
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