Richard Novarro, who had taught at Barnum Woods Elementary School since 1985, died on Nov. 24, at age 63.
Novarro taught mostly fifth grade during his 27 years at the school, though he led third-, fourth- and sixth-grade classes as well. He was instrumental in developing the school’s Character Education Committee, which promoted positive character education by way of assemblies, class projects and activities. He was one of the founders of the school’s Student Council Committee and student government.
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By David Weingrad
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12/5/12
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Oceanside High School teacher and resident novelist Frank Nappi has released a new book that may raise as many eyebrows as it is garnering rave reviews.
Nappi, an English and Creative Writing …
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By Aaron Axelson
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11/28/12
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Amid all the complaints about what did not get done well before, during and after the storm, we shouldn’t forget to thank those who did so much good while the winds raged, and have in the days since.
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11/23/12
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The East Rockaway School District buildings have all been effected by hurricane Sandy, according to school officials.
Rhame Avenue Elemenatary and the Sr./Jr. High School have both suffered …
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By Mary Malloy
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11/7/12
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Calhoun High School English teacher Jason Elias was driving when he got a call from his principal, David Seinfeld, in August. Since it was summer, when Elias wouldn’t expect to hear from Seinfeld, he figured something was up and had to answer, so he pulled over and picked up.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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10/24/12
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Both the Oceanside and Island Park school districts were among a fraction of the total school districts in the state that submitted their teacher evaluation plans on time. And while Island Park’s …
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By Alex Costello
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10/10/12
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Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices.
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10/4/12
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The state Education Department has approved new teacher evaluation plans in two Valley Stream school districts, which for the first time will tie teacher performance to student success on tests.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/26/12
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The Merrick Board of Education and the district’s teachers have agreed to terms of a renewed contract. The three-year pact will take effect for the 2012-13 school year and end after the 2014-2015 school year.
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By David Weingrad
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9/20/12
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Just before the first day of class, East Meadow administrators gave a warm welcome to more than 20 educators who gathered at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center for New Teacher Orientation.
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9/14/12
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