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Board of Education President Keith Gamache announced that he would not seek another term in the May 19 election. The five-member board has welcomed three new trustees in the past two elections.

East Rockaway Board of Education facing shakeup as president won't seek re-election

The East Rockaway Board of Education is in for a major shakeup after President Keith Gamache announced that he would not seek another term, while longtime Trustee Neil Schloth said he had not yet decided if he will run again on May 19. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/27/20

The East Rockaway Board of Education provided a budget update for the community at its Feb. 11 meeting.

East Rockaway school officials discuss 2020-21 budget

The East Rockaway Board of Education updated the community on discussions regarding the district’s 2020-21 budget at its Feb. 11 meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/20/20

Let’s continue to pursue Dr. King’s dream

February marks another year of Black History Month, and it’s important for us to take note of how far America has come since black slaves were first brought to the country some 400 years ago. more

1/31/20

My choice for two true Scrooges

As we begin a new decade, it’s time for the once-every-10-years Scrooge Award. It was a close contest for me. The candidates included . . . more

1/10/20

Letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor (Nov. 7-13)

This week's letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor focus on Veterans Day and the upcoming East Rockaway School District bond vote. more

11/7/19

Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”

Reshaping class discussion on race and culture

Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more

By Jeff Bessen and Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

Help students in need of school supplies

Imagine opening a new marble notebook on the first day of school and taking out your new box of crayons. Now imagine what it might be like to show up to class empty-handed and have to ask your teacher, or a classmate, to borrow a sheet of paper and pencil. more

8/23/19

Outgoing longtime Board of Education Trustee Patti Nicoletti and Vice President Kristin Ochtera, center, were recognized by, from left, Trustee Neil Schloth, Superintendent Lisa Ruiz, board President Keith Gamache and Trustee Dom Vulpis.

Outgoing East Rockaway school board trustees are lauded

Patti Nicoletti recalls the first time she attended an East Rockaway Board of Education meeting, when her son, Jack, was in second grade, almost two decades ago. That experience sparked her interest in serving her community and eventually led her to run for the board. She has been a trustee for nearly a decade. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/27/19

Sean Murray, left, Adam Callahan and Ivy Reilly presented the grant winners at the Excellence in Education Foundation, Inc.’s inaugural reception on May 31.

Teachers, administrators win grants at inaugural reception

Families gathered around tables adorned with green and yellow balloons at the Lynbrook High School cafeteria last Friday for the Excellence in Education Foundation Inc.’s inaugural Grant Recipient … more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Lynbrook School District voters approved its $88 million budget plan for the 2019-20 school year.

Lynbrook School District's $88M budget for 2019-20 passes, incumbents win Board of Education race

Lynbrook School District voters on Tuesday approved the proposed $88 million budget for the 2019-20 school year and re-elected incumbents President William Belmont and Trustee Heather Hanson to the … more

By Mike Smollins | 5/21/19

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