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Let's have more action and less politics

Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together? more

2/28/13

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

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

A tumultuous 2012, to say the least

If there had been only a presidential election, and no other major news events, in 2012, it still would’ve been a year to remember. more

1/3/13

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District has eliminated its winter break and made other changes to make up for the school days lost because of Hurricane Sandy.

Hewlett-Woodmere School District eliminates its winter break

To gain back four days of instruction from the eight lost due to schools being closed after Hurricane Sandy, the Hewlett-Woodmere School District announced at their Nov. 20 Board of Education meeting that the February winter break will be eliminated. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/28/12

Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities

Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more

10/4/12

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

Morton Kramer, owner of Cedarhurst-based IncludED Educational Services is accused of improper use of more than $2.6 million based on a state comptroller's report.

State Comptroller: Cedarhurst-based special-ed contractor defrauded NYC of more than $2.6M

Updated Aug. 1 at 1:40 p.m. IncludED Educational Services, a Cedarhurst-based provider of special education services allegedly bilked taxpayers of more than $2.6 million over a two-year period (2007-‘08 and 2008-‘09) based on an audit conducted by the New York State Comptroller’s office. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/1/12

A threat to our schools — and my property

There is little doubt that my wife and I overpaid for our home. When we were looking for a house to buy a decade ago, we had one search criterion in mind –– the schools had to be excellent. Period. more

6/7/12

Lawrence resident and school district Trustee David Sussman will oppose incumbent Harvey Weisenberg for the 20th Assembly District.

David Sussman challenges Harvey Weisenberg

Lawrence resident Dr. David Sussman says he wants to bring common-sense thinking and reform to Albany. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/7/12

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