Keyword: Education
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To generate discussion among Hewlett-Woodmere public school parents, community leaders, administrators and educators regarding the privatizing of American public education, Brian Malone’s documentary “Education, Inc.” was shown in Hewlett High School’s auditorium on Jan. 5.
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By Vanessa Parker
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1/20/16
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New York’s Assembly members and senators have returned to Albany to begin the latest legislative session. In the coming months, they, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will produce the state budget. Important decisions will be made on . . .
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1/14/16
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Concerned parent Annette Eli of Oceanside wants New York State to do something to help the special-needs children who aren’t eligible to receive a high school diploma, and she wants something done … now.
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By Vanessa Parker
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1/13/16
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Students at Lawrence Elementary School on Broadway in Lawrence gathered with their teachers at a Social Emotional Learning assembly to celebrate character education goals and experience the video debut of their new school song on Dec. 23.
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By Vanessa Parker
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12/24/15
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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.
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12/3/15
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Hewlett High School students took a step toward their future in the working world as they took part in the first of two Interview Day events on Nov. 19, as part of the Computer Technology and Careers class curriculum during this school year.
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By Vanessa Parker
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11/25/15
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In the more than four years since the most recent contract between the Lawrence Teachers Association and the school district expired, the two sides have had a half dozen discussions and two mediation hearings. According to the LTA, “everything is still on the table,” but the district has not altered its original proposal, so nothing has been settled.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/21/15
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Forgive us for being skeptical when we hear Gov. Andrew Cuomo use words like “transparent” and “reform” when he’s talking about his new 15-member Common Core Task Force . . .
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10/15/15
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By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . .
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10/1/15
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I am angry with Governor Cuomo. No, I am furious.
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9/17/15
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