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One way in which our society is unequal? Education.
Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more
Mom was right: School makes you smarter
There has long been a terrible assumption about school success: It largely depends on the genetic code with which you were born. more
Teacher union ad campaign targets tests
The largest teachers union in the state has rolled out a $250,000 advertising campaign opposing the new and tougher standardized test tied to the Common Core Standards, urging parents to join with … more
99 layoff notices went out to Baldwin teachers — though some may be rehired.
14 percent of teachers at risk
The Baldwin school district issued layoff notices to 99 of its teachers at the beginning of the month. The news was met with gasps from most associated with the district, but according to both the Baldwin Teachers Association and the district, the situation, while far from rosy, may not be as bleak as it first appears. more
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Donovan Berthoud/Herald Social studies teacher Lisa Scherer took home the top prize in Kennedy High School’s annual Dancing with the Teachers event, which this year raised funds for local Hurricane Sandy victims.
Kennedy teachers dance up a storm
Lisa Scherer, a social studies teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, is a fan of 1940s musicals. She said she saw her chance to learn to move like Ginger Rogers and other stars of the era’s lavish productions at her school’s twist on a more modern show, “Dancing with the Stars.” more
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Whatever happened to mandate relief?
New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year. more
Mike Dolber, the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers union president, will retire in June after 39 years in the teaching profession.
Bellmore-Merrick teachers' union president to retire
No doubt, 20-somethings entering the teaching profession these days face a daunting task in trying to land that first job at a time when school districts are slashing dozens of positions to reduce costs and meet a state-mandated 2 percent property-tax cap. Mike Dolber, a Merrick Avenue Middle School social studies teacher and president of the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers union, understands their plight. more
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After Hurricane Sandy, the crawl space under Lawrence High School had to be cleaned and leveled. Now repair of the electrical system is being performed.
Repairing Lawrence High School’s electrical system
The question on the minds of Lawrence School District residents, teachers and students is, why now? Why in the middle of the school year did district officials decide to close the high school for up to eight weeks and implement a district-wide relocation of students? more
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When the cafteria gets too crowded, students can eat and socialize in a nearby classroom.
East Rockaway students still displaced
Life is hard enough for any teen or pre-teen — trying to get good grades, trying out for a sport or just trying to fit in — but losing your hometown school makes it even harder. Following … more
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Hurricane Sandy’s damage forced Alicia Dunn and her family to throw out everything that was in their one-story Long Beach home.
Coming to grips with what was lost
Her job is to be organized. Daily lesson plans, exams throughout a marking period and knowing how her students are progressing were all part of Lawrence High School science teacher Alicia Dunn’s life for the past 30 years. more
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