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Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.

Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback

Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/22/17

A number of attendees at Sunday’s forum, at which Belmont Park plans were presented, questioned the need for a second stadium to house the New York Islanders, but others like this man clearly favored moving the Islanders to Belmont.

Bidders release Belmont plans at 'listening session'

Applause broke out at Elmont Memorial High School on Sunday as the two finalists for the development of Belmont Park announced plans to create thousands of temporary and permanent jobs as part of ambitious plans to develop the racing center further. more

By Tim Denton | 12/12/17

The Baumann bus strike has finally ended after union members voted to accept the bus company’s latest offer.

Bus Strike finally over with full service restored

After weeks of negotiation and uncertainty, the bus strike, which left thousands of students across multiple school districts without public transport has finally ended after union workers voted on … more

By Daine Taylor | 12/1/17

Lee Araoz, Lawrence High School’s instructional technology coordinator, far left, and Stephanie Rubenfeld, an elementary- and middle-school technology teacher, introduced Lawrence teachers to web-based applications in September. Keeping educators up to date on the latest technology is key in an ever-changing world, school officials say.

Making space for new technology in school

Part two in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.” Only a decade or so ago, classroom desks were lined up in neat rows. Students faced the blackboard or whiteboard. Their ability to … more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/30/17

Although the Baumann School bus strike isn’t over, limited service has been restored to affected school districts.

Baumann Bus service returns, but union says strike not over

Although the bus drivers and matrons of Transport Workers Union Local 252 on Thursday morning continued their strike against Baumann Bus Company that began on Nov. 6, the union announced that it would provide bus service to schools in the affected districts. more

By Daine Taylor | 11/16/17

Walter Richardson, with sign on left, and Leonardo Bautista, were among the members of Transportation Workers Local 252 that went on strike against Oceanside-based Baumann Bus Company on Monday.

District officials: Baumann bus drivers strike in Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre

Drivers for the Oceanside-based Baumann Bus Company went on strike Monday at 5 p.m., which meant thousands of students in the Baldwin, Freeport and Rockville Centre school districts had to get themselves to school. more

By Scott Brinton and Ben Strack | 11/5/17

Bus drivers of the Baumann Bus Company rallied outside of the Oceanside headquarters on Tuesday morning while threats of strike were still up in the air.

Potential bus strike may affect thousands

Three school districts — Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre issued warnings to parents of potential bus strikes by workers of the Baumann Bus Company. Though the bus company will pick up students … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/2/17

Justice Sonia Sotomayor made it clear that she did not want to miss Monday night’s ALCS game during her visit at Hofstra University Law School on Monday.

'You can't give up who you are'

Part 4 in a Hispanic Heritage Month mini-series. Students in gray-and-black suits, carrying briefcases and backpacks, filled Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater at the Monroe Lecture Center on Monday, eagerly awaiting U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s arrival. more

By Stephany Reyes | 10/19/17

Coach Russ Cellan watched his offense as it got closer to the end zone to score during last Saturday’s Homecoming game.

FHS football coach is a Hall of Famer

He did not expect to become a Hall of Famer. Earlier this month, however, Russ Cellan, Freeport High School’s head football coach, was inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/19/17

Freeport High School students received new Chromebooks in September as part of the state’s Smart Schools Bond programs.

Chromebooks for everyone!

The traditional excuses for missing homework — “My dog ate it” or “I forgot” — are no longer usable at Freeport High School. That’s because more than 2,000 students at the school have … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/12/17

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