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Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets
As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more
Long Island needs an innovation district
To compete effectively in a 21st-century innovation economy, Long Island needs an innovation district. The good news is that we have a perfect opportunity. The challenge is to build a consensus … more
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Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.
Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback
Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more
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Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford was re-elected to represent the county’s 4th Legislative District.
Ford defeats Fisher in 4th District race
Seven-term Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach) declared victory over her Democratic opponent, fellow Long Beach resident Jane Fisher, in Nassau County’s 4th Legislative District … more
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The Board of Education hired a firm to aid the district in its search for a new superintendent.
School board hires firm for superintendent search
The Board of Education voted 4-1 to hire a consulting firm at its Oct. 12 meeting to aid the district in its search for a new superintendent. After former Schools Superintendent David Weiss … more
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Part of Lido Boulevard was temporarily closed after a water main broke Thursday morning.
Portion of Lido Blvd. closed after water main break
A portion of Lido Boulevard closed temporarily after a car collided with a fire hydrant Thursday morning and caused a water main to break, the Long Beach Fire Department said on Facebook. The … more
Jane Smith Fisher, right, is challenging County Legislator in the 4th L.D.
Fisher challenges Ford in the county’s 4th legislative district
Seven-term County Legislator Denise Ford is being opposed by fellow Long Beach resident Jane Smith Fisher in the Nassau County 4th legislative district. The district encompasses Long Beach, Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Island Park, and parts of East Rockaway, Oceanside, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst. more
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Dr. Jennifer Gallagher, the current assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, will assume the interim superintendent position on Sept. 21.
L.B. school board appoints interim superintendent
The Long Beach Board of Education appointed an interim superintendent at a special meeting on Sept. 7 after current superintendent David Weiss announced last month that he will step down. Dr. … more
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Ted Wondsel, owner of Ted’s Fishing Station in Point Lookout, has entered into a contract to purchase land that bisects his property, pictured, from the Lido/Point Lookout Fire District.
Voters approve Ted’s Fishing Station deal
By a vote of 641 to 33, Lido Beach and Point Lookout residents voted overwhelmingly on Aug. 22 to allow the operator of a local fishing pier to purchase an adjacent piece of property from the … more
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While Long Beach Middle School students earned slightly better scores on the English Language Arts Common Core exams in 2017 than the prior year, their mathematics scores declined.
State ELA, math scores released
The New York State Education Department released the results of this spring’s Common Core exams last month, showing improved scores for Long Beach Middle School students who took English Language … more
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