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School board president Kristin Ochtera asked for the public’s input in the district’s search for a new superintendent. Trustee Neil Schloth is at left.

The search is on: East Rockaway schools begin looking for superintendent, hires consultant

Strong leadership, an open-door policy, good grant writing and a vision for improving education were some of the qualities that members of a small control group said they were seeking in a new … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/27/13

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12

Why do our school taxes continue to soar?

In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country. more

10/24/12

Why am I on the East Meadow School Board?

A new school year is beginning. The school board will dutifully meet to tend to the business end of the beginning of our educational process. more

Joseph V. Danenza, East Meadow School Board Trustee | 10/5/12

East Meadow Kiwanis President Mitchell Allen presented Debbie Coates with a plaque honoring her as the 2011-12 Kiwanian of the Year.

Honoring a devoted volunteer

East Meadow Kiwanians are well aware of Debbie Coates’s selfless dedication to the organization, and the club’s president, Mitchell Allen, chose her as the 2011-12 Kiwanian of the Year. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/5/12

Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities

Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more

10/4/12

At a special meeting of the School board last week, trustees and officials sought public comments on a proposal to reduce busing services.

Schools seek input on bus reductions

A special meeting at the Baldwin school district offices on Sept. 27 was well attended in spite of short notice. At issue was a proposal to reduce busing services in Baldwin in order to save money and preserve school programs. more

By Chris Connolly | 10/3/12

Kristen Ocherta is the new East Rockaway school board president.

East Rockaway, Lynbrook schools reorganize

The East Rockaway Board of Education meetings will have a different look to them when school starts up again in September, as Kristin Ochtera begins her first year as board president and John … more

By Brian Croce | 7/18/12

The Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association calls Herald Senior Editor Scott Brinton a “Friend of Education.”

School Boards Association honors Herald editor/columnist

The Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, representing boards of education from across Long Island, honored Bellmore/Merrick Herald Senior Editor Scott Brinton with its Friend of Education Award on Wednesday at a dinner at the Woodbury Country Club. more

5/31/12

School budgets in the age of the tax cap

School spending plans passed at a high rate on Long Island and throughout New York state last week, ending the first budget season in which districts were limited by the state’s new tax levy cap. more

5/24/12

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