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Common Core: a great idea we're not yet prepared for

“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse! more

8/28/13

We could learn a lot from Finnish schools

In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government. more

8/21/13

One way in which our society is unequal? Education.

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

4/25/13

Whatever happened to mandate relief?

New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year. more

2/14/13

A new coalition in Albany

For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption. more

12/13/12

Will it be twilight for Twinkies in our time?

I jumped on eBay to bid on one of the last packs of Twinkies and found that the price is already up to $200,000. more

11/29/12

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

The ups and downs of test scores

As administrators from both the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts reviewed the results of the 2012 state assessments, which were released in … more

By Brian Croce | 8/1/12

Will the budget ax fall on kids' creativity?

I love that Apple Chairman Steve Jobs said that one of the most important classes he took at Reed College in Oregon, from which he dropped out in 1972, was calligraphy. more

3/29/12

Test scores disappoint Lynbrook, East Rockaway officials

The results of this year’s New York state English Language Arts and math assessments in grades 3 through 8 were upsetting, several Lynbrook and East Rockaway school administrators say. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 8/24/11

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