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Members of the Community Club at Calhoun High School met to discuss ideas and initiatives for the upcoming year.

Calhoun High’s ‘Cluboard’ feeding those in need

The Community Cupboard, operated by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, is a vital resource for local families in need, providing food, toiletries and other necessities. A new … more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/26/21

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

Getting our kids back to school must be a priority

An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . . more

8/12/21

Construction of The Goddard School in North Bellmore is nearing completion.

New preschool being built in North Bellmore

Passersby may have noticed The Goddard School being built at 1641 Bellmore Road. Nearing the end of its construction, the preschool will soon offer a unique spin on education to dozens of … more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/5/21

Hadia Choudhry, foreground, left, and Saher Din, both of Valley Stream, interviewing each other for biographies that they wrote at the recent Hofstra High School Summer Journalism Institute. At back were Mariam Faisal, of Queens, left, and Emaan Tehseen, of Valley Stream.

Hofstra University journalism institute opens high-schoolers' minds

Nine Nassau County students, including four from Valley Stream, one from Elmont and one from Freeport, took part in this year’s Hofstra University High School Summer Journalism Institute, learning firsthand the ins and outs of the media industry. more

By Matthew Cudahy | 8/4/21

The new SST’s future depends on Kennedy Airport

Here’s a quick note to United Airlines. You know that deal you recently announced with Boom Supersonic that has you placing options to purchase 15 Overture aircraft, the still-to-be-built supersonic transport planes? more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 7/29/21

Outgoing seaford principal Scott Bersin spoke at the 9/11 Memorial Committee’s Patriot Awards last month.

Longtime Seaford H.S. principal heads to Bellmore-Merrick District

Scott Bersin has said goodbye to the Seaford Union Free School District and will say hello to a new role in the Bellmore-Merrick School District. After 12 years at Seaford High School – with … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/15/21

Building our schools back better

Summer vacation for students this year follows almost a year and a half of coronavirus shutdowns and precautions. The learning loss during school closures was significant, and unless steps are taken, the U.S. risks the education of a generation of young people. more

By Alan Singer | 7/8/21

North Bellmore administrators retire after storied careers

With a combined 41 years of administrative leadership in the North Bellmore School District, Deputy Superintendent Carol Eskew and Park Avenue Elementary School Principal Eileen Speidel will leave … more

7/8/21

Mike Harrington, new Superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

Incoming superintendent looks ahead

Earlier this year, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District announced that John DeTommaso, superintendent for the past eight years, would be retiring on June 30. Mike Harrington, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, was appointed to assume DeTommaso’s role starting July 1. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/24/21

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