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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

Johnson is wrong, not the tests

To the Editor: We find Superintendent William Johnson’s attitude toward Rockville Centre’s low state test results surprisingly arrogant and cavalier (“School test scores drop sharply,” … more

By Kenneth and Erin Stevenson | 8/21/13

Dr. William Johnson: "To hell with these scores. They’re not informing us in any way; they’re not giving us any new information."

School test scores drop sharply

By Alex Costello acostello@liherald.com New York state released the results of its new tests last week and, as expected, scores for students all over the state, including Rockville Centre, … more

By Alex Costello | 8/15/13

District reacts to new state tests

With the New York state tests done and gone, Rockville Centre School District administrators were able to get a look at the exams and see, first hand, how difficult they were for students. … more

By Alex Costello | 5/15/13

One way in which our society is unequal? Education.

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

4/25/13

The threat of PARCC

Rockville Centre is a school district that has always had a strong technology program, continuously purchasing new computers for its students to use. But that program could be tested by a new state … more

4/17/13

A tougher Regents could be coming

With the new Common Core Standards being implemented, New York state seems in line to roll out new, more difficult Regents Exams in the next school year, making them more akin to Advance Placement … more

By Alex Costello | 3/6/13

Whatever happened to mandate relief?

New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year. more

2/14/13

A new coalition in Albany

For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption. more

12/13/12

Will it be twilight for Twinkies in our time?

I jumped on eBay to bid on one of the last packs of Twinkies and found that the price is already up to $200,000. more

11/29/12

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