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A growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language. more

8/24/23

Oceanside High School’s advanced materials class crowds into the ‘dirty room’ with its latest creation, a showstopping modified 1968 Chevy Impala. Technology teachers Sean Michel, third from right, and John LaCascia, fifth from right, are working to inspire students’ interest in technology programs and shape the next generation of technology teachers.

‘The kids did everything’

The sounds of metalwork, woodwork and general tinkering can be heard coming from a woodshop in Oceanside High School dubbed the “dirty room.” In it sits a 1968 Chevrolet Impala that, … more

By Karina Kovac | 4/16/23

Colby Siergiej sits in her Nassau BOCES Barry Tech office. She is one of two social workers assisting students in their junior and senior year in navigating the world around them through various coping skills and outlets.

Colby Siergiej provides a safe space for teens at BOCES

“I'm scared of graduating.” “I don't know what I'm going to do after school.” “I don't know if this class is right for me.” These are the phrases that Colby … more

By Karina Kovac | 1/26/23

Thank a school trustee today

It is probably among the nation’s most thankless jobs –– Board of Education trustee. School board members spend untold hours . . . more

10/27/16

Rock icon Billy Joel announced a $1 million contribution to the Long Island High School for the Arts last week, with the condition that Nassau BOCES keep the school open for another three years.

Billy Joel pledges help for L.I.H.S. for the Arts

Nassau BOCES announced at its meeting last week that rock icon Billy Joel would pledge $1 million from The Joel Foundation to help save the Long Island High School for the Arts in Syosset, which has been threatened with closure over the past year due to dwindling enrollment. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 1/27/16

Dr. Robert Dillon, right, with Nassau BOCES Board President Eric Schultz, was installed as the organization’s superintendent on Aug. 20.

Dr. Robert Dillon installed as BOCES sup't

Nassau BOCES installed former East Meadow School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Dillon as its new district superintendent at a board meeting on Aug. 20. more

By David Weingrad | 8/27/15

Nassau BOCES is headquartered in Garden City.

Former E.M. superintendent to lead Nassau BOCES

Dr. Robert Dillon, the East Meadow School District’s superintendent from 1999 to 2007, has been tabbed to become the superintendent of Nassau BOCES. more

By David Weingrad | 8/19/15

Oceanside, Island Park Letters to the Editor

Herald story confused tests To the Editor: There are several significant inaccuracies in the Oceanside/Island Park Herald article “Some BOCES students opt out,” which appeared in the April … more

5/6/15

Some BOCES students opt out

“Our special education students are held to the same standards as every other student in New York State; they must take the third through eighth grade NYS assessments and they also must take a … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/22/15

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