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Last week we introduced the debate over social promotion: whether it is better to automatically advance students to the next grade or make them repeat a grade until they demonstrate the required academic proficiency. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/10/11

Here Comes The Sun

It's a busy weekend on local stages; it's also the time to treat your sweetie to some Valentine's Day celebrating. more

2/9/11

Lisa Hallett’s first-grade class at the Fulton School in Hempstead enjoyed its visit to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation on Feb. 4.

A fun trip to the dentist at the Cradle of Aviation

A group of local dentists volunteered last week to help get kids on their way to building healthy teeth. Seventy-five dentists from the Nassau County Dental Society, with the help of … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/9/11

Social promotion versus grade retention

One of the most heated debates in education revolves around the issue of social promotion versus grade retention. I’ll define the terms in a moment, but first let me present two scenarios that illustrate the strong arguments on both sides. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/4/11

Freshman Jeff Juarez helped East Meadow seal a conference championship with a 300 game on Jan. 20.

East Meadow rolls into county tournament

East Meadow captured its third consecutive conference championship in boys’ bowling with a sweep of Hicksville on Jan. 20 (849-806, 966-755, 773-743), highlighted by freshman Jeff Juarez’s perfect game in the second game of the series. more

Steve Siniski | 2/2/11

New Year’s Eve revelry: Visitors to Long Island Children’s Museum show off their New Year’s Eve attire at the “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration.

New Year's Eve on Long Island

It’s time to bid farewell to yet another year and welcome 2011. There are many options nearby to make the most of that big night. more

Karen Bloom | 12/22/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/8/10

Woodland Middle School students dedicated this mural to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum last week.

Art with a purpose at Woodland Middle School

Dr. John Healy’s students at Woodland Middle School go beyond simply drawing and painting — they learn about the world. The program, named “Learning About The World … more

by Mike Caputo | 12/8/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

12/1/10