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We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8

Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more

4/11/19

Oceanside High School hosted its inaugural book fair to foster a community of book love on March 6.

Oceanside High School hosts its inaugural book fair

Scholastic’s book fairs are typically held at elementary and middle schools, but that didn’t stop Oceanside High School from having one on March 6. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

Delia Garrity, left, is a former assistant superintendent at South Side High School. Robin Calitri and Carol Burris are former South Side High School principals.

Supporting excellence and equity for all Rockville Centre students

It has come to our attention that a group of concerned parents are lobbying the Board of Education to reinstate a lower-track class, thus undoing the requirement for all students to take International Baccalaureate, or IB, English in grades 11 and 12, and IB History in 11th grade. more

By Delia Garrity, Robin Calitri and Carol Burris | 11/15/18

Zachary Richner graduated from South Side High School’s I.B. program in 2005. He received an A.B. from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University. He is the son of Herald Publisher Stuart Richner. The views expressed here are his own, and do not represent those of the Herald.

Expand the definition of excellence at South Side High School

I recently read about Special Education Partners’ opposition to the Rockville Centre School District’s policy mandating that all students, including those with special needs, enroll in International Baccalaureate English and history courses. more

By Zachary Richner | 11/15/18

George and Cindy Mudford, the owners of English Country Garden Flowers will be closing shop in January.

Major changes for three Oyster Bay businesses

There will be one fewer pit stop for car enthusiasts heading to Cruise Night in Oyster Bay next summer. Obar Auto Parts, on South Street, closed for good last week. Pediatrician Dr. Greg Gulbransen, … more

By Laura Lane | 11/9/18

Here we go again: a new set of learning standards

New York State Education Department officials will have to forgive the public if people don’t appear eager to embrace Next Generation Learning Standards. We were burned by Common Core. more

6/1/17

State must lead on Common Core testing

Nearly 95,000 Long Island children in grades three through eight — roughly 52 percent of the total — did not take the New York state standardized English Language Arts exam last week, as the “opt-out” movement continued . . . more

4/6/17

Opt-out movement continues in Lynbrook, East Rockaway despite changes to state exams

Last year, the New York State Department of Education reformed its English Language Arts and mathematics exams after years of parents refusing to let their children take the tests. The changes, however, did not assuage Lynbrook and East Rockaway parents, who continued to opt their children out of the exams in 2017. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/17

Oceanside’s ENL students hold Thanksgiving Feast

As part of a long-standing tradition at North Oceanside School No. 5, students in the district’s English as a New Language class held a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 18. for their parents, community members, and administrators. more

By Ben Strack | 11/29/16

State must get Common Core right this time

Here we go again: The New York State Education Department is revising its grades-three-to-eight English and math standards. We can only say, with fingers crossed, that we hope the state will get it right this time. more

10/13/16

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