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On June 22, at its final Public Work Session of the school year, the Rockville Centre Board of Education joined members of the bargaining unit representing approximately 450 district teachers and teaching assistants to unanimously ratify a new contract. Four of the five trustees voted, board Vice President Stephen Kriss was absent. more

Judy Rattner | 6/23/10

South Side High School Principal Dr. Carol Burris hosted a breakfast for the school's English as a Second Language students.

Breakfast with South Side High School's Dr. Burris

South Side High School Principal Dr. Carol Burris welcomed the school’s English as a Second Language students to a sit down breakfast on June 1, and commended them on their hard work and dedication … more

Judy Rattner | 6/9/10

South Side Middle School music teacher Andrea Patterson, well known for the stirring performances she and her students have presented over the years, is one of 19 teachers planning to retire at the end of this school year.

Rockville Centre teachers leaving on a high note

South Side music teacher Andrea Patterson, at right with a middle school concert soloist, is one of 19 teachers who have announced plans to retire at the end of the 2009-10 school year. more

6/2/10

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

Vote with reason, not resentment

On New Jersey’s Election Day, April 20, Gov. Chris Christie wanted voters to reject school budget proposals in any districts where the unionized teachers weren’t willing to freeze their salaries for a year. more

4/30/10

The complete Cast of “Carousel” was in full voice during the finale of the show.

Stranded British students treated to 'Carousel' at South Side High School

On the night before they were finally scheduled to fly home to Essex, England, 29 stranded drama students and their three teachers were treated to “Carousel” at South Side High School. more

Judy Rattner | 4/28/10

Let’s cut spending once and for all

I trust you haven’t forgotten the famous slogan Gov. Hugh Carey used during New York’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s: “The days of wine and roses are over.” Unfortunately, the … more

Al D'Amato | 4/3/10

Our children don’t deserve to be sold out

Last week, the biggest loser wasn’t Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley or the Democratic Party or President Obama. The biggest losers were New York schoolchildren, who were sold out by the state Legislature in favor of the tremendously powerful teachers unions. more

Al D'Amato | 1/29/10

On teachers and teaching

From the bagel store to the beauty parlor, from the beach club to the bus stop, what is the number one topic of conversation among parents? Hands down, the survey says-teachers and teaching. And well it should be. Moms and dads are concerned about who is going to spend 180 days with their children for the school year. more

Steve Kussin | 1/8/10

Disrespect trickles down to elementary schools

A fourth-grade teacher tells me this story: She advises an after-school club for children who want to work on a special project for a science fair. She can only accept 10 students, and she chooses those who step up first with their plans. They set a due date for completion. Part of the project requires the students to interview a science teacher and write up the Q & A. more

Randi Kreiss | 9/17/09

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