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Who's on the ballot in Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown?

For the first time in three years, there will be a contested election for the Wantagh School District Board of Education. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/19/16

John McNamara, the assistant superintendent for instruction, talked about some of the course additions planned for Wantagh High School next year.

Adding all around

The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/22/16

Levittown trustees: 'Give us our money'

The Levittown Board of Education is calling on state lawmakers to adequately fund public schools, particularly those on Long Island. Trustees made a statement by passing a resolution at the March 2 meeting outlining the steps they believe the state should take. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/9/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

Levittown scores above the norm

The Levittown Board of Education met last week to discuss above average Regents scores in the school district. Groups and individuals were also recognized at the start of the meeting for various achievements. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/19/16

Wantagh superintendent gets extension

Maureen Goldberg will remain the superintendent of the Wantagh School District for at least another year. The Board of Education has extended her contract to keep her at the district’s helm through the 2016-17 school year — her 40th in the district. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/15

A chance to rethink Common Core

The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

Teacher tenure and beards in Wantagh

Wantagh High School social studies teacher, Steven Benner, was recommended for tenure at the Board of Education meeting last Thursday night. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 11/17/15

Kevin Regan, vice president of the Levittown School Board, died last week at the age of 72.

Levittown mourns Kevin Regan

The Levittown School District is mourning Board of Education Trustee Kevin J. Regan, who died on Oct. 20 after a battle with cancer. He was 72. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/27/15

Amaninder Thind, center, is the student representative to the Levittown Board of Education from MacArthur High School. He is joined by board President Peggy Marenghi, left, and Superintendent Dr. Tonie McDonald.

Keeping tabs on MacArthur High

When the Levittown Board of Education meets each month, they get a little insight into the happenings at the district’s two high schools. And they hear it from the people who know these places best — the students. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/21/15

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