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State must get teaching standards right this time
In the remarkable 2014 film “Whiplash,” J.K. Simmons plays Terence Fletcher, a maniacal music professor at an elite East Coast conservatory bent on producing the next truly great jazz musician . . . more
Lisa Ruiz, the superintendent of the East Rockaway School District, said that state standardized tests are not an accurate way of determining students’ success because of the high number of opt-outs each year.
State ELA and math test results released as opt-outs continue in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
In August, the state Department of Education released the results of this spring’s English Language Arts and math exams, and there were few changes from 2016 for Lynbrook and East Rockaway students. more
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Time to get an education
New York state has some of the nation’s best schools, and some of the worst. Many suburban schools are considered models of learning . . . more
State should rethink its local-diploma policy
Since 2012, when New York state adopted the Common Core State Standards, many students with special needs have received certificates rather than diplomas when they completed high school. more
Mary McCloud, center, pictured here with East Rockaway Board of Education President Patti Nicoletti and Rhame Avenue Principal Erik Walter, was among the honored retirees at the June 11 meeting of the board.
Top students, athletes and retirees honored by East Rockaway Board of Education
It was an evening full of honors and reflection at the East Rockaway Board of Education meeting on June 11, where the district’s retirees were recognized along with the Class of 2017 valedictorian, salutatorian and the district’s scholar student athletes. more
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Teachers and administrators from Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue schools tipped-off in a basketball game against the Harlem Wizards at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on May 25.
Whacky Wizards wow audience at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School
Students grades kindergarten through sixth from Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue schools filled the stands at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School for an evening of fun and wonder with the Harlem Wizards on May 25. more
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Here we go again: a new set of learning standards
New York State Education Department officials will have to forgive the public if people don’t appear eager to embrace Next Generation Learning Standards. We were burned by Common Core. more
Lynbrook police arrest Hempstead school board member on marijuana charge
The Lynbrook Police Department arrested a member of the Hempstead School District for possession of marijuana on May 11. more
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Voters approved the Lynbrook School District's $84.48 million budget for the 2017-18 school year on Tuesday.
Lynbrook School District's $84.48 million 2017-18 budget approved by voters
Residents within the Lynbrook School District voted to approve the proposed $84.48 million budget for the 2017-18 school year. more
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The $38.2 million school budget for the East Rockaway School District was approved by voters Tuesday night.
Voters approve East Rockaway School District's $38.2 million 2017-18 budget
The East Rockaway School District's 38.2 million budget proposal for the 2017-18 school year was approved by voters on Tuesday night. more
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