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An Internet prince wants you to drop out
I’ve been thinking about Peter Thiel a lot lately. The more I try to get him off my mind, the more I find myself debating the PayPal founder in mock exchanges in my head. more
Four Five Towns area residents are part of a group that is resubmitting an application for a charter school in the Lawrence School District. Atlantic Beach Estates resident Evelyn Gargano attended last year’s charter school public hearing.
Lawrence charter school plans revised
Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. more
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Lynn M Brown
Education Law
Q: I am hearing more and more about the measles epidemic. Can my school district lawfully require that my child be vaccinated, and if I establish that my child is exempt … more
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Two sides of the coin on education
Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues. more
Excuse me, Mr. Cuomo, but teachers are the good guys
Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more
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
LICADD receives prevention grants
One of Long Island’s largest nonprofit substance-abuse treatment agencies received three grants this winter that officials said will help them teach young people about the dire consequences of … more
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We need an education commissioner who listens
The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . . more
Elise Antonelli, center, accepts an award for her service to the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Educaiton. With Antonelli, from left, are Jim Lavery, Bill Heidenreich, and Crystobal Stewart
Valley Stream board honors former president
The Valley Stream Central High School District honored former President Elise Antonelli at their meeting on Oct. 14. “In every decision, Elise Antonelli put kids first,” said Superintendent … more
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District 13 Ed Foundation announces fundraiser
The Valley Stream District 13 Educational Foundation will hold its annual Family Bingo and Pizza Night on Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Willow Road. Tickets … more
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