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Voters in the Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown school districts will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide on a combined $347 million worth of spending for the 2016-17 school year. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/11/16

A sign outside a home near the Wantagh/Seaford border makes clear the position of many parents regarding the upcoming state tests.

‘Opt-outs’ expected on upcoming tests

New York state testing begins next week, and a large number of students are again expected to refuse the tests in the Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/16

More aid for local schools

The Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts will get increases in state aid next year, according to figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Opt-out rates soar on state tests

The number of students refusing the New York state assessments increased dramatically this year in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown, as the movement by parents against high-stakes testing continues to grow. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/21/15

High marks for local educators

Teachers in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are making the grade, according to the latest evaluation data released by the New York State Education Department. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/11/15

An access road would be constructed across from the driveway to the back parking lot, north to Cedar Street.

Harbor access road takes step forward

Construction of an access road for the Seaford Harbor Elementary School moved one step closer last week, as attorneys for the school district and Nassau County agreed upon language for an inter-municipal agreement. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/14/15

Graduation rates holding steady

Graduation rates locally topped 90 percent for the class of 2014, in data recently released by the New York State Education Department. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/7/15

Cash to flow to schools for technology

Local school districts will qualify for about $7.6 million in funding for technology and building upgrades, following voter approval of the Smart Schools Bond Act last month. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/17/14

Most teachers making the grade

The public can now know what school districts have known for the past year: how teachers are doing. New York state recently released teacher evaluation results for the 2012-13 school year, and the numbers showed that a vast majority of educators in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are doing a good job. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/10/14

Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown get test results

The second year of Common Core testing showed improved results, but passing rates still fell well below past levels. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/27/14

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