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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

State's test-prep efforts get an F

Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

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

State release ELA, Math scores

New York State released the results of its 2012 standardized tests last week. Many of Oceanside’s scores stayed nearly the same or increased, while there were large fluctuations in how Island Park students fared on the tests. more

By Alex Costello | 7/25/12

Oceanside prepares a new curriculum

At a Board of Education meeting on Oct. 18, Bob Fenter, Oceanside’s assistant superintendent for curriculum, outlined some of the changes that are coming to the district’s curriculum in the next … more

Alex Costello | 10/26/11

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