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The first book in “The Phantom’s Tea” series, “All are Welcome at the Silent Circus … but how do I get out of here?” is now available on Amazon.

Franklin Square teacher writes horror series for children

Danica Mendez-Liakos was in elementary school when she first picked up a “Goosebumps” book, and became interested in reading. “R.L Stine is my hero,” she said of the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/7/20

My choice for two true Scrooges

As we begin a new decade, it’s time for the once-every-10-years Scrooge Award. It was a close contest for me. The candidates included . . . more

1/10/20

Maribel Canestro, of Valley Stream, joined the charter school protest with dozens of others outside State Sen. Elaine Phillips’s district office in Mineola on March 24.

Valley Streamer protests increased state funding for charter schools

Maribel Canestro marched with about 100 others in Mineola on March 24, to protest what she believes is exorbitant funding for charter schools in the latest draft of the state’s budget. more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/29/17

School choice should remain an important election issue

Donald Trump has promoted several issues that have incited the public, and caused Hillary Clinton and the left wing to waiver and then question their stances on key issues. Surprisingly, Trump hasn’t been . . . more

9/29/16

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

Four Five Towns area residents are part of a group that is resubmitting an application for a charter school in the Lawrence School District. Atlantic Beach Estates resident Evelyn Gargano attended last year’s charter school public hearing.

Lawrence charter school plans revised

Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/18/15

Two sides of the coin on education

Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues. more

1/29/15

At Lawrence School District's public hearing on the proposed charter school. New American Leadership Academy representative Evelyn Gargano explained the school’s financial impact on the district.

Lawrence charter school application not moving forward

Based on information provided from the New York State Education Department the application for the proposed New American Leadership Academy Charter School will not be moving forward during this year's meeting of the Board of Regents. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/7/14

A website, LPSforum.com, was created by some Lawrence School District residents to publicize opposition to a proposed charter school.

Charter school opposition builds

Following the Sept. 22 public hearing on the proposed New American Leadership Academy charter school in the Lawrence School District, residents who oppose the plan created an informational website where community members can send a form letter to the State Education Department urging the denial of the school’s application. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/8/14

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