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State should rethink its local-diploma policy

Since 2012, when New York state adopted the Common Core State Standards, many students with special needs have received certificates rather than diplomas when they completed high school. more

8/3/17

Oceanside resident Betty Pilnick explained her son’s inability to pursue his musical career after high school because he will lack a high school diploma.

Dispute over diplomas and disabled students

Scores of angry parents of high school students with disabilities gathered last week to lambast a state government and education panel over a new program that denies the teens a high school diploma. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/17/15

State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia met with Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky about graduation diplomas for students with disabilities.

No Regents test means no diploma

High school students with learning disabilities who are hoping to graduate from New York state schools are finding their way blocked by a new requirement that gives them a special certificate … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/3/15

The Baldwin School District, graduated 92 percent of its students in 2013, including Nicholas Kelliher, left, and Leron Wellington, according to data released by the New York State Education Department.

Graduation rate holds steady

The Baldwin School District’s graduation rate remained consistent with previous years in 2012-13, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month, and while there’s always room for improvement, Superintendent James Scannell said he is happy with the results. more

By Brian Croce | 7/9/14

Dominick Famularo, left, received his diploma from school board Trustee B.A. Schoen at a special ceremony last week. Famularo sacrificed the latter half of his senior year at BHS to fight in World War II.

Last graduate of ’45, becomes first of 2012

Dominick Famularo, 85, as beloved a figure as you’ll find in Baldwin, finally received his high school diploma last week. It was bestowed at a special Board of Education meeting that also celebrated the service of retiring district personnel. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/19/12

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