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Christopher McGrath, the Republican candidate for the 9th Senate District, spoke to the editorial board of the Herald newspapers last Thursday and answered several questions. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/6/16

Third-graders from the Seaford Manor School shared what they learned about other nations during a Country Fair on March 31.

Manor students study the world

Last week’s Country Fair at Seaford Manor Elementary School wasn’t filled with rides, games or booths featuring deep-fried Oreos. It was actually about other countries. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/6/16

Are you opting out?

State tests for English and Math are next month, and the Herald wants to know — is your child taking the tests? Or are you opting them out? Why or why not? We want to hear from you! Please call at … more

3/23/16

Superintendent Dr. William Johnson led the forum.

PTA hosts education forum

On March 14, the Rockville Centre Council of PTAs sponsored a forum to give parents a chance to ask school administrators questions about the future of education in the district. Led by … more

By Alex Costello | 3/23/16

Christopher McGrath officially announced that he is running for the State Senate in a roomful of Republican supporters at the VFW Hall in his native Inwood.

Christopher McGrath kicks off State Senate campaign

Hewlett Harbor resident Christopher McGrath officially kicked off his campaign for the 9th Senate District seat vacated by Dean Skelos surrounded by family, friends and a roomful of Republican supporters in the Imperial Room of the VFW Hall in his native Inwood on Wednesday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/11/16

Superintendent search begins, ‘healing’ continues

When community members walk into Superintendent Leon Campo’s office in the Salisbury Center — which also bears his name, in honor of his decades of service to the East Meadow School … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/10/16

Dr. William Johnson spoke passionately about the problems with state tests.

Taking a 'second look' at Common Core

Assemblyman Brian Curran held a special Common Core forum at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre on Jan. 28, which gave many local education experts a chance to voice their opinions on the curriculum and how it could be changed for the better. more

By Alex Costello | 2/3/16

District 13 Superintendent Constance Evelyn, second from right, was joined at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre by legislators and other education professionals to discuss the Common Core.

Taking a 'second look' at Common Core

Valley Stream District 13 Superintendent Constance Evelyn participated in a special Common Core forum at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre on Jan. 28, which gave many local education experts a chance to voice their opinions on the curriculum and how it could be changed for the better. more

By Alex Costello | 2/3/16

Levittown scores above the norm

The Levittown Board of Education met last week to discuss above average Regents scores in the school district. Groups and individuals were also recognized at the start of the meeting for various achievements. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/19/16

Annette Eli of Oceanside, spoke about better options for special-needs children to receive a high school diploma at the rally on Sunday.

Rallying for special-needs diploma

Concerned parent Annette Eli of Oceanside wants New York State to do something to help the special-needs children who aren’t eligible to receive a high school diploma, and she wants something done … now. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/13/16

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