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Zacharie Riguad placed his order with help from teacher Enza Grimaudo.

Ice cream, learning and fun at extended school year program

Elementary students enrolled in Elmont Union Free School District’s Extended School Year Program enjoyed an ice cream treat from Mister Softee thanks to a Sweet Rewards Grant from the Nassau … more

8/13/15

Cradle of Aviation Education Coordinator Kevin Hershfield assisted sixth-grader Carl Montoya during the program.

Elmont’s summer school reinforces learning

Sixth-grade students enrolled in Elmont Union Free School District’s Academic Summer School program at Dutch Broadway School tested their math skills when they took part in the Cradle of … more

8/6/15

Students thank an officer from the 5th Precinct for their continued service to the district.

Elmont tenures teachers, says so long to retirees

The Elmont Union Free School District’s June 9 Board of Education meeting featured 12 teachers receiving tenure, a final farewell to those leaving the district and the presentation of checks to … more

7/23/15

Jake Thomas was named to the Nassau County All-Star team in 2011, among other achievements during his Calhoun High School baseball career.

Calhoun baseball alumni drafted by MLB teams

Jake Thomas and Alex Vargas, both 21, played baseball together in 2011 at Calhoun High School under legendary coach Joe Corea. In 2010, Thomas led the Colts squad that captured the Nassau County Class AA title. In 2012, Vargas played a critical role in the Colts’ victory at the Long Island Class AA championship. Major League teams recently drafted them both. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/15/15

Hillary is about to get 'Berned'

Who would have thought that the Independent U.S. senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, would so quickly close the gap with presumed 2016 presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton? more

7/15/15

One size doesn't fit all in school attire

The Lawrence School District has mandated uniforms for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, an idea that . . . more

6/4/15

The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host a Drug Take-Back Day on May 30. Bellmore-Merrick’s first-ever drug take-back event yielded 10 33-gallon bags –– or more than 200 pounds –– of medications last fall. Above were, from left, David Seinfeld, the Central District assistant superintendent for instruction; Wendy Tepfer, Community Parent Center executive director; and Saul Lerner, the Central District director of health, phys. ed. and athletics.

Bellmore-Merrick Parent Center to hold Drug Take-Back Day

The Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host a Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mepham High School, 2401 Camp Ave., Bellmore. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/20/15

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

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

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

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