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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

1/22/15

Students were demonstrating green screen technology including Jared Wolfe, Dan McQuillan, Nick Nocella and Phil Razza.

Business in focus at MacArthur

MacArthur High School may date to 1960, but the skills students are learning there are truly 21st Century. That was evident last week at the fourth annual business showcase night. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/21/15

Budget discussions have begun for the 2015-16 school year in Levittown.

Levittown budget to top $200M

The Levittown School District budget will likely hit the $200 million mark for the first time next year, based on a draft spending plan that was unveiled to the public last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/21/15

Seaford gets grant for lights, path

Anyone who has attended a night football game at Seaford High School knows that the walk back to the car is hardly the highlight of the evening. It is dark and, if it had rained recently, it can also be quite muddy. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/21/15

Seaford Model Congress officers, from left, Mike Biaggi, Thomas Mineo, Kailey Parker and Maggie Crean as one of the club’s meetings goes on.

Learning the power of debate

Members of Seaford High School’s Model Congress admit that the purpose of the club can be a little difficult to explain, but say the academic enrichment and hours of enjoyment it provides are second to none. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/20/15

Help a boy or girl by becoming a mentor

School-aged children can use someone to talk to. Someone they can share their thoughts, goals and fears with who genuinely cares and wants what’s best for them. more

1/15/15

Third-graders at St. William the Abbot exercised using video games as iGame4 came to the school last week for the third consecutive year.

Moving more than their thumbs

Video games are not normally thought of as a way to exercise, but students at St. William the Abbot School recently learned that they can use their favorite electronics and stay fit at the same time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/14/15

An access road would be constructed across from the driveway to the back parking lot, north to Cedar Street.

Harbor access road takes step forward

Construction of an access road for the Seaford Harbor Elementary School moved one step closer last week, as attorneys for the school district and Nassau County agreed upon language for an inter-municipal agreement. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/14/15

The old (left) and new band uniforms for the MacArthur High School marching band was displayed at last month’s board meeting.

New look on tap for MacArthur musicians

The MacArthur High School marching band will soon have a snazzy new look. New uniforms were unveiled at the December Levittown Board of Education meeting, and are expected to debut in the spring. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/13/15

Yes, I loved school-zone speed cameras

I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras. more

1/8/15

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