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Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets
As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more
Anthony Cruz
Anthony Cruz: Students should sit on high school boards
For many years, students have played a tremendous role in advancing social change in schools. Our passions and idealistic attitudes have affected history, and will continue to play a role in the development of society. more
Superintendent Ed Fale announced last month that, after discussions with the school board about its vision for the future, he would not seek an extension of his contract, set to expire in June.
Dr. Ed Fale looks back — and ahead
“I feel like we’re writing my eulogy,” joked Ed Fale, longtime superintendent of District 24. He gestured to his sinuses — he had earlier noted he was suffering from a nasty cold. “If this throat gets any worse, it may be!” more
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Vinny Pandit, a trustee for District 13, proposed adding the Hindu holiday of Diwali to the Valley Stream calendars.
Valley Stream schools won’t add Diwali to calendar
Trustees from all four school districts in the Central High School District on Jan. 17 voted against a proposal from District 13 Trustee Vinny Pandit to add the Hindu holiday of Diwali to the school calendar for the 2019-20 school year, citing high attendance rates during the holiday. more
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Central H.S. student seeks representation on the Valley Stream Central High School District school board
Anthony Cruz stood before the Board of Education at its meeting on Jan. 9 to explain why he thinks a student should serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Education. more
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Long Island needs an innovation district
To compete effectively in a 21st-century innovation economy, Long Island needs an innovation district. The good news is that we have a perfect opportunity. The challenge is to build a consensus … more
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Superintendent Bill Heidenreich, right, told members of the Citizens Advisory Committee to review the Central High School District’s waiver policy. Their waiver recommendations are due on Jan. 15, and he will submit them to the Board of Education at its February meeting.
Waiver committee disagrees over architects’ report
The committee charged with reviewing the Central High School District’s school-choice policy and whether it is causing overcrowding at North High School must submit its recommendations to the school board by Jan. 15. more
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Nassau County is projected to get up to eight inches of snow.
Powerful winter storm strikes Nassau County
A powerful winter storm was expected to roll into the greater metropolitan area sometime early after midnight on Thursday morning, bringing with it snow, frigid temperatures and heavy winds. more
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Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.
Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback
Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more
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Students in District 13 developed a ‘Mood Meter’ to understand how they are feeling. One is on display at the James A. Dever School.
District 13’s strategic plan on course, superintendent says
District 13 Superintendent Constance Evelyn announced at District 13’s Board of Education meeting on Nov. 28 that the district has completed about 30 percent of the work it outlined in its … more
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