Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . .
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4/2/15
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The Levy-Lakeside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association’s Founders’ Day celebration on March 23 paid tribute to school community members who give enormously of their time and energy to better the lives of Merrick children.
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4/2/15
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At a special meeting on March 6, the Rockville Centre Board of Education and administration voiced their concerns about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education policies to local elected officials.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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3/11/15
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Teachers in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown are making the grade, according to the latest evaluation data released by the New York State Education Department.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/11/15
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Cody Lapp works as both a teacher and a Jones Beach lifeguard, and as of last month, he can say he’s saved a life at each job.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/11/15
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Alexis Vandergoot, a teacher of chemistry, the living environment, anatomy and marine biology at Kennedy High School, recently passed though the rigorous application process for the state’s “Master Teacher” program. She is one of 70 teachers on Long Island to make the grade since the program began in 2013.
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2/26/15
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At the Progressive School of Long Island, in North Merrick, computer science is seen as an essential subject. “Not knowing coding is kind of like putting kids in the library with books and not teaching them the alphabet,” said Progressive School Principal Eric Jacobson.
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By Brian Racow
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2/25/15
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Don’t spend school budget savings
To The Editor:
Long Island is a great place to grow up and live. We have everything: great restaurants, plenty of movie theaters, bowling alleys, great golf …
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2/25/15
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Sensationalizing the issue
To the Editor:
As a parent who enjoyed participating in the experience of my children’s attendance at St. Mark’s Cooperative Nursery School, as well as their …
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2/25/15
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Seven award-winning teachers have written a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, decrying his recent attacks on public education in New York. One of the letter’s signers includes a retired educator from Seaford.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/18/15
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