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Students in Christine O’Neill’s Spanish class at Mepham High School in North Bellmore used virtual-reality technology to tour Machu Picchu, in Peru, on Dec. 7.

Traveling to Machu Picchu — from desks in a classroom

Part 6 of the “Educating the 21st Century Child” series. Students held the Google Cardboard virtual-reality glasses to their faces on a recent Thursday. “Let’s get ready to … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/3/18

Through Dancing Classrooms, a ballroom dancing program, Ogden Elementary School students not only learned to dance, but gained confidence in themselves.

Waltzing their way to self-confidence [Photo gallery]

Fourth-grade students from Ogden Elementary School recently concluded a 10-week, 20-session ballroom dance program through Dancing Classrooms Long Island: Transforming Lives One Step At A Time, a social development and arts-in-education residency program that aims to help young people develop a positive self-image and essential life skills such as confidence, respect for others and social awareness. more

3/18/15

Learning to be a global citizen

What does it mean to be a global citizen? At a highly diverse, international school such as Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA), the question elicits dozens of answers. One student suggests being understanding and respectful of other cultures. Yet another indicates the need for communication. more

By Jenny Lu | 3/20/13

Thank you, Legislator Ford

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

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

Lawrence Middle School music teacher Pam Gallopini received recognition for her 27-year career through the nationwide “A Day Made Better” event.

Making a teacher’s day

Pam Gallopini, a teacher at Lawrence Middle School, received a pleasant surprise as four OfficeMax representatives presented the long-time music educator with office supplies valued at $1,000, a leather desk chair and a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Oct. 7. more

JEFF BESSEN | 10/27/10

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

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