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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
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
Tracy Allred Pulice, left, Roxanne Rose and Donna La Scala, of the East Meadow PTA Council, with the help of Maryann Riggs, wrote a resolution that was adopted by the New York State PTA last month.
Advocating for child safety
Several years ago, Donna La Scala faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her daughter, Alexandra, then 18 and a recent graduate of W.T. Clarke High School, was hospitalized with a severe allergic reaction while away at college. more
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Governor Cuomo is free at last!
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, in a disgusting display of political favoritism, pitted his union’s members against New York City police officers . . . more
OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure
In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more
Welcome news on taxes
Long Islanders have a lot to be happy about these days. Not only is this wretched winter coming to an end, but our average proposed school-tax hike is the lowest it has been in more than four decades. more
We need to make changes to the Common Core
Since its implementation last year, the Common Core curriculum has become one of the most divisive educational issues in New York state in recent memory. more
Ashley Allred, a senior at East Meadow High School, with her mother and East Meadow PTA Council President Tracy Allred Pulice, Donna La Scala and Maria Smith at the 117th Annual New York State PTA Convention in Saratoga Springs.
PTA Council continues to advocate
Representatives from the East Meadow School District’s PTA Council attended the 117th Annual New York State PTA Convention in Saratoga Springs in November. The conference, attended by hundreds of PTA representatives throughout the state, comprises educational workshops as well as sessions that allow participants to enact change through written resolutions. If adopted by the state PTA, the resolution will make its way up to lawmakers, who can use its basis to introduce legislation or amend current laws. more
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PTA's Common Core moratorium is right way to go
New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year. more
The East Meadow PTA Council honored members during its annual Founders Day Dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury last March.
PTA looks to grow in 2013-2014
Members of the East Meadow School District’s Parent Teacher Associations work year round to advocate for children. The PTA Council — a coalition of the district’s nine school PTAs and SEPTA — raises thousands of dollars annually during its Founders Day Dinner and the money is used to fund dozens of scholarships to graduating seniors at W.T. Clarke and East Meadow high schools. more
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