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Lawrence School District is planning $5 million in upgrades to the high school and middle school, above. A vote on two related propositions will be held Wednesday.

Lawrence School District residents could go to one of four polling places to vote on April 1 on two propositions that involve money from the sale of the Number Six School and planned renovations to the high school and middle school. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/25/15

Lawrence School District has begun renovations at the high school and middle school in preparation for the implementation of the Princeton Plan. Above, chemistry teacher Rebecca Isseroff and equipment jammed together on one lab table.

Transforming the school district

Big changes are in store for the Lawrence School District’s high school and middle school to accommodate the implementation of the Princeton Plan next September. The plan organizes school districts based on grade levels rather than where people live in the community. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/4/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

Lauren Dana is the columnist for Hewlett High School's column for the Herald, Hewlett Happenings.

Breaking off for relaxation

Just as the second semester at Hewlett High School began, students became preoccupied planning their vacation schedule. It’s winter recess now, and many students are choosing to spend their time wisely by relaxing and recuperating, visiting colleges or catching up on sleep. more

By Lauren Dana | 2/18/15

Four Five Towns area residents are part of a group that is resubmitting an application for a charter school in the Lawrence School District. Atlantic Beach Estates resident Evelyn Gargano attended last year’s charter school public hearing.

Lawrence charter school plans revised

Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/18/15

According to the state comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, the Lawrence School District is the most fiscally stressed district in Nassau County, and ranks fourth in New York state.

Lawrence not stressing over fiscal status

Despite a “fiscal stress” score that is 17 points higher than last year’s, Lawrence School District officials insist that the district is in good financial health. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/4/15

Lawrence High’s graduation rate has risen, and officials credit a variety of programs with smaller class sizes that seek to help at-risk students.

Lawrence High School’s graduation rate rises

Though considered a wealthy school district by New York State’s standards, Lawrence has a 70 percent poverty rate based on the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch, and the highest dropout rate — 2.6 percent — of the four wealthiest Long Island districts listed by the state. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/28/15

Help a boy or girl by becoming a mentor

School-aged children can use someone to talk to. Someone they can share their thoughts, goals and fears with who genuinely cares and wants what’s best for them. more

1/15/15

Inwood firefighter Joseph Sanford Jr. died on Dec. 23 due to injuries sustained after he responded to a Woodmere house fire and fell through the first floor to the basement.

December 2014

Inwood firefighter Joseph Sanford dies Sanford who fell through the first floor into the basement during a Woodmere house fire, died on Dec. 23. more

12/31/14

The Lawrence School District’s Board of Education approved a restructuring plan at its Dec. 8 meeting. From left at a meeting earlier this fall were Trustee David Sussman, board President Murray Forman and Superintendent Gary Schall.

Lawrence Restructuring plan approved

At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Lawrence School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a restructuring plan that is to take effect next September, and includes creating upper and lower schools in what is now the middle school and closing the Number Five School. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/17/14

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