Veterans Day was made extra special for Plaza Elementary teacher Leigh Sofarelli when she and two students were chosen to participate in the “Call for Photos,” an effort to assemble images of every person whose name appears on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sofarelli, an educator for 11 years, flew on a special “Honor Flight” to Washington last weekend to participate in a full slate of events, accompanied by BHS graduate Nora Kogelschatz and Baldwin elementary student Taylor Parides.The Herald spoke to Sofarelli about her experiences. more

Part one of five. We’re about to begin an extended series about a topic that’s often in the news –– charter schools. I must admit that researching the topic became an education for me. I recently ran a series of broadcasts about charters on WCBS Newsradio 880. There was so much I didn’t know. In the next few columns, I will share what I learned. more

For the second consecutive year, the Pride of Malverne, Malverne High School’s marching band, has been crowned New York State Champion. While this marks Malverne’s third title in the last … more

At Childrens School of Ballet (CSB), budding ballerinas as well as seasoned dancers can enjoy individualized attention and expert training while exploring the exciting world of classical ballet. more

Baldwin showed its Bruin pride this year at the Pep Rally and Homecoming on Oct. 21. The cheerleaders, step team and even some impromptu rapping made this year’s Pep Rally stand out. more

In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more

A number of fronts collided at a contentious Board of Education meeting at Shubert School Oct. 12. One large group of parents was on hand to express their frustration about fiscal shortfalls, and another wanted to ask the board about rumors of school closings. These aggressive clusters of parents were further spurred when a third group emerged to question the district’s response to the discovery of an unloaded shotgun on Plaza Elementary School grounds. The first topic was business, and the general shortage of funds dominated discussion. The primary issue is a projected $3 million-to-$4 million shortfall in the district’s revenue if the financial picture does not change. more

It's showdown Saturday on the Nassau County high school gridirons as the No. 1 and No. 2 preseason seeds meet, highlighted by a battle of unbeatens in Conference I. more

While a handful of Nassau County football teams remain unbeaten, including East Meadow and Freeport in Conference I, and surprising West Hempstead in Conference IV, most are either fighting for playoff positioning or fighting for their playoff lives. more

An emergency meeting of Meadow School parents turned into a small, impromptu celebration on the evening of Oct. 6 when the Baldwin School District reversed a decision to eliminate one fourth-grade class at the school and divide its students among other rooms. more