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I wouldn’t go so far as to call Howard Gardner a prophet, but way back in 1993, he sure predicted the chaotic politics that are roiling our public education system these days. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Area teachers, from left, Melissa Cangelosi, Lauren Funaro, Dani Iadevaia Andria Karousis showed their feelings about the Common Core tests at an education forum at Levittown Hall in Hicksville on March 16.

Forum speakers say ‘opt-out’

They all had different ways to say it, but the message was clear: opt out of Common Core tests. Two teachers, two administrators and a parent told the more than 300 people at Levittown Hall in Hicksville that the only way to send a message to Gov. Andrew Cuomo was to refuse to let their children take the third through eighth grade English language arts and math tests in April. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/25/15

Public invited to education forum on March 16

An education forum, “Reclaiming Public Education in New York State,” will be held on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 200 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. more

3/11/15

We need an education commissioner who listens

The resignation of State Education Commissioner Dr. John King Jr. creates a unique opportunity. The Board of Regents, which will choose his successor . . . more

12/24/14

Seaford school fund balance goes up

The Seaford School district has increased its fund balance from 2.6 percent to 4 percent, from $1.58 million to $2.5 million. Alexandria Battaglia, an external auditor from R.S. Abrams & Company, told Seaford Board of Education members at the Oct. 2 school board meeting that while the unassigned fund balance was now at the legal limit and other school reserves have increased, additional money is needed in designated reserve funds in order to cover the school district’s $79.4 million liability. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/8/14

Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown get test results

The second year of Common Core testing showed improved results, but passing rates still fell well below past levels. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/27/14

OK, I'll say it: Teachers deserve tenure

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

7/16/14

Hundreds opt out of state tests

Concerned parents from Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown have joined a growing movement across the state to opt their children out of the first round of state assessments in English Language Arts for … more

By Michael Ganci | 4/15/14

Jeanette Deutermann, a parent and founder of the Long Island Opt-Out Info Facebook page, has been outspoken against the state assessments for students in third- through eighth-grades.

Concerns with Common Core

Education in New York’s public schools has changed in recent years with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the property tax cap in 2012. Educators, board members and parents have voiced their disdain with each, but with the first round of state assessments this week, their message has grown louder. more

By Brian Croce | 4/2/14

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