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BFE President Sharon Knoernschild, right, said Riess and Zino were deserving honorees.

The BFE, a non-profit organization of alumni and friends of the Baldwin public schools, held its 15th Spring Celebration on April 18 to honor Barbara Riess and Bill Zino, who have each worked in the … more

By the Baldwin Foundation for Education | 4/29/15

To opt out or not: That is the question

Over the years, I’ve investigated many hot-button topics in education, but none is as contentious as the battle over high-stakes testing for students in grades 3 through 8. more

4/16/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

BFE to honor Barbara Riess, Bill Zino

The Baldwin Foundation for Education (BFE), a non-profit organization of alumni and friends of the Baldwin public schools, will honor Barbara Riess and Bill Zino at its Spring Celebration on … more

By the Baldwin Foundation for Education | 4/16/15

Local sports organizations will be able to use school district facilities this summer after a Board of Education policy was suspended on March 30.

Running clubs’ denials prompt policy suspension

After two Baldwin-based track teams were denied permits to practice on Baldwin schools’ tracks over the summer due to a district buildings and grounds policy, their coaches looked for answers as to why. more

By Brian Croce | 4/16/15

The components of the new Education Transformation Act of 2015.

Teachers face new job performance criteria

After months of wrangling, New York state finally has a budget, and with it come some major changes in the state’s educational system. Among them is the Education Transformation Act, which institutes new practices for recruiting and evaluating teachers, and will affect both the Oceanside and Island Park districts. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/15/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

Baldwin Teachers Association President Chris Greer recently posted a letter supporting parents’ rights to opt their children out of the state assessments that will take place this month. Brookside Elementary School teachers Suzie Ryan, left, and Lauren Cardella also represented the BTA at a recent education rally.

Teachers association supports right to opt out

As the opt-out movement picks up steam ahead of the first round of state assessments for third- through eighth-graders in English Language Arts, the Baldwin Teachers Association isn’t shying away from sharing its feeling about the exams. more

By Brian Croce | 4/8/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation recently named Baldwin as one of its Best Communities for Music Education.

Baldwin schools recognized for music ability

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation recently made its selections for Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) and named the Baldwin School District to the list. … more

By Brian Croce | 4/1/15

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