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The possibility of closing East Elementary School, which has been one of the focuses of budget discussions, was shelved at Tuesday’s meeting.

Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft

Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/19/24

East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears

How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Chosen by their principals for their leadership and academic achievements, Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef and Ashley-Ann Francis stepped up to represent their peers as the Valley Stream Central High School District’s liaisons to the board of education.

Meet the first all-female team of student liaisons to the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education

Meet Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef, and Ashley-Ann Francis, the trio of Valley Stream high school seniors appointed as student liaisons to the Central High School Board of Education. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

The Long Beach Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday discussing the budget and potential cuts.

Long Beach School District faces tough choices amid budget discussions

Explore the budget dilemmas facing Long Beach schools: layoffs, program cuts, and the uncertain fate of East School. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

For the first time, the Valley Stream Central High School District board of education welcomed its three newest student liaisons to the board Gunand Thind, from North High School; Ashley-Ann Francis, from South High School; and Mary Youssef, from Central High School.

Valley Stream Central High School District welcomes its board of education student liaisons

The Valley Stream Central High School District is proud to welcome its Board of Education student liaisons for the 2023-2024 school year. These three students are Gunand Thind, from North High … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

With AI, we’re through the looking glass

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy. more

By Alan Singer | 3/22/24

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.

Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty

Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/1/24

At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

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