The coronavirus pandemic has thrown off routines for people in all professions, particularly for public school districts. Future scheduling for the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts for the remainder of the school year and next is unknown.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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4/20/20
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered all schools across New York state to be closed until April 1 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/13/20
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The proposed Lawrence School District budget for the 2020-201 school year that begins on July 1, boasts new programs, expansion of existing programs and several improvements to the infrastructure of district buildings.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/5/20
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Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen and middle school Principal Willis Perry were outside a side door of the Broadway Campus building to greet bus drivers, parents, security guards, students, teachers and teacher aides on the first day of school on Sept. 5
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/12/19
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The New York State Education Department released the results for the grades 3-8 English Language Arts and math exams that saw an increase in test takers throughout Nassau County.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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9/5/19
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A pilot program that provides religious instruction to Jewish children with special needs, launched last school year as a partnership between the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach and the Lawrence School District, will be expanded to cover the entire school year beginning this month.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/5/19
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The “crowd” shuffled into the Lawrence High School cafeteria for the Aug. 5 Board of Education that was highlighted by the announcement that Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen’s contract was extended for four years and two teachers earned tenure.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/15/19
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Walking through a school building during the summer months is a very different experience from when classes are in session.
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By Jeff Bessen
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7/25/19
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The game is publicized as a path for better relations between young people and the police, however a dynasty is in the making as for the third consecutive year Lawrence High School students defeated the 4th Precinct police officers.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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5/30/19
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Lawrence Elementary School students now have the access to complete schoolwork outside of the classroom just with the touch of their fingertips thanks to a $520,000 grant from T-Mobile.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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4/11/19
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