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The Hewlett-Woodmere School District is attempting to combat vaping in its secondary schools by monitoring vaping-prone areas such as restrooms.

While Nassau County has passed legislation to cut down on the sale of electronic cigarettes, school districts are still trying to find the best methods to discourage students from vaping. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/20/20

Lawrence School District Board of Education Trustee Michael Hatten is running for the Nassau BOCES board.

Lawrence trustee Michael Hatten seeks Nassau BOCES board seat

With his half century of post-secondary educational experience, Lawrence Board of Education Trustee Michael Hatten has tossed his figurative hat into the ring to run for a seat on the Nassau BOCES board with the unanimous approval of his colleagues. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/13/20

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, far left, said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 for the Northwell Health’s Behavioral Health Center that the opening of the facility is an important step forward in providing adequate resources for mental health treatment. From left, Michael Dowling, president and chief executive of Northwell Health, Dr. Vera Feuer, the center’s director, Rockville Centre School District Superintendent Dr. William Johnson and Southside High School junior Madison Gamberg.

Hewlett-Woodmere School District collaborates on mental health center for teens

After the death of Hewlett High School sophomore John Sabu in September, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District has attempted to put more of an emphasis on mental health, which now includes collaborating with two medical care facilities and four other school districts on behavioral health center for teenagers. more

By Jill Nossa and Matthew Ferremi | 2/13/20

Lawrence Board of Education President Murray Forman, left, Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen and Trustee Heshy Blachorsky at last year’s board meeting, when the 2019-20 budget was unveiled.

It’s time to talk school budgets, again in Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere

Cold temperatures, ice, snow and Valentine’s Day are the most visible signs that it is February. more

By Jeff Bessen and Matthew Ferremi | 2/6/20

The Lawrence School District is seeking to acquire this property, at 287 Mott Ave. in Inwood, through eminent domain to build a new play area for the Lawrence Primary School on the Number Two School campus.

Lawrence School District seeks home to build play area

The Lawrence School District is moving ahead with plans to acquire an occupied home at 287 Mott Ave. in Inwood by right of eminent domain in order to build a new playground on the Number Two School campus for students at the Lawrence Primary School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/6/20

Michael Beilinson, right, is sworn in as the new chief of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department.

Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department has a new chief

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department swore in a new chief as Michael Beilinson took the oath of office on Jan. 7. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/30/20

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education President Mitchell Greebel, center, said that despite opposition to the calendar, he believes the board developed a calendar that is in the best interest of the community.

Adopted 2020-21 Hewlett-Woodmere School District calendar not a community favorite

Beginning the 2021-2021 school year before Labor Day and having a two-week holiday break for Christmas and New Year’s garnered mixed reaction from a portion of the Hewlett-Woodmere School District community, when the proposed school calendar was unveiled earlier in January. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/30/20

Hewlett-Woodmere School District officials and community members joined forces to create a long-term strategic plan. Above, Justin Shnayder, left, Bilaal Sadiq and Noah Tipipere discussed West Coast Connection, a student travel program, with Catherine Montera, a trip director at last year’s opportunity fair.

How the Hewlett-Woodmere School District will get where it is going

There are many moving parts to the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s HW 2025 initiative, a seven-year plan that seeks to put the school district in the best possible position to improve the manner it educates its students. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/30/20

Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen said that STEM learning starts at a young age in the district. Above, Lawrence High School chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff, left, and award-winning students Bhawan Sandhu, of Lawrence High, and HAFTR’s Tzipora Schein, in Lawrence’s lab room last July.

Can STEM classes be fun?

While educators in public and private schools are emphasizing STEM education — science, technology, engineering and math — roughly 2.4 million jobs with that focus are unfilled across the country, according to a 2019 report from the National Association of Manufacturing. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/30/20

The Assembly Committee on Health now includes State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, of Atlantic Beach, with son Oliver.

Assemblywoman Missy Miller appointed to Assembly’s Committee on Health

State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller (R-Atlantic Beach) was appointed to the Assembly Committee on Health. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/20

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