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Long Island’s Top Teachers Honored at Herald Head of the Class Awards

The inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards, presented by Bank of America, honored the best and brightest teachers on Long Island with a gala virtual ceremony on June 16 that celebrated the … more

6/16/21

Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington.

Mask mandates for students puzzle Oceanside, Island Park parents, officials

Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo last announced that a mask mandate would be lifted in schools, state officials decided Monday that students should wear them inside for the rest of the school year, while parents expressed varying views about unmasking their children in school going forward. Districts can, however, choose to opt out of masking requirements. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

It isn’t your grandma’s senior prom night

Prom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments. more

6/3/21

I still plan to mask up

To mask or not to mask? That is the question — not only mine, but just about everyone else’s, too. The confusion about the necessity of masks . . . more

By James Bernstein | 5/27/21

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

Memorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective anti-insurrection rally. more

5/27/21

A lottery will soon take place for eligibility into the Oceanside School District’s Universal Pre-K program at School No. 6. Above, student Anthony Varriale at the school.

Oceanside School District to host Universal Pre-K lottery

The Oceanside School District recently released questions and answers regarding its Universal Pre-K program. more

5/20/21

Voters approved the Oceanside School District's $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday.

Oceanside School District's $163.4 million school budget passes

Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Voters approved Island Park's $40.7 million 2021-22 school budget on Tuesday.

Voters approve Island Park Public Schools' $40.9M budget for 2021-22

Voters approved Island Park Public Schools' $40.9 million 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, 199 "yes" votes to 110 "nos." more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Kathleen McDonough. Age: 44 years old Family: Daughter, Kayla 13 years old and a son, Colin 9 years old Number of children in district: 2 Lincoln Orens and F. X. Hegarty respectively Professional experience: For the last twenty-one years, I have been an educator with Lawrence Public Schools where I am a third grade teacher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Molloy College and a Master's degree from Adelphi University. Other positions: During the past five years, I had the privilege of serving the Island Park Community as a Board of Education Trustee for Island Park Public Schools where I currently preside as Vice President. In addition, I am an active member of the Island Park Parent Teacher Association where I sit on both the Nomination and End of Year Committees. In the past, I have served as a Board member for the Island Park Civic Association and a union representative for the Lawrence Teachers Association.

Island Park Board of Education trustee outlines goals ahead of uncontested election

One candidate will run uncontested in the Island Park Board of Education election on Tuesday. Ahead of the polls opening, Kathleen McDonough shared her goals and visions for the board going forward. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

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