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Two sides of the coin on education
Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues. more
Excuse me, Mr. Cuomo, but teachers are the good guys
Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more
In this corner, the governor. In the other, the teachers.
The saying “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it” has been attributed to Mark Twain. You can add to that thought that everybody talks about public education but nobody does anything about it. more
LICADD receives prevention grants
One of Long Island’s largest nonprofit substance-abuse treatment agencies received three grants this winter that officials said will help them teach young people about the dire consequences of … more
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We need an education commissioner who listens
The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . . more
Long Island’s representative on the New York State Board of Regents Roger Tilles visited Lawrence Middle School on Sept. 19. At left were school district Board of Education Trustee Dr. Asher Mansdorf, Tilles and Superintendent Gary Schall.
Talking education with Roger Tilles
Born in Great Neck and educated in that district’s public schools, Roger Tilles has an indelible memory of the last time he was in a school building in the Lawrence School District which he visited on Sept. 19. more
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OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure
In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more
School Board President Pat Gallagher, center, presided over his last board meeting on June 10. He is retiring from the board after 12 years of service
Gallagher ends his run on school board
Long Beach Board of Education President Pat Gallagher held court over his last meeting on June 10, after choosing to retire from the board after 12 years of service. His colleagues shared well … more
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Incumbent Dr. Dennis Ryan, far left, candidate Lynn Gergen, moderator Harris Dinkoff, and candidates Maureen Vrona and Warren Vegh at Monday’s forum.
L.B. school board hopefuls square off
Four candidates running for two seats on the Long Beach Board of Education took part in Monday’s Central Council Parent Teacher Association candidates’ forum at the Long Beach Public … more
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School board candidate’s forum to be held Monday
On Monday night, the Long Beach Central Council Parent Teacher Association will host its candidate’s forum — an opportunity for residents to get to know the Board of Education candidates and … more
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