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Mark Kerchman, of Levittown, spoke at length, demanding more security for students, at the Feb. 28 Levittown school board meeting.

The Wantagh School District is awaiting a $1.5 million grant from the State Education Department that would fund new safety measures. more

By Eden Laikin and James Mattone | 3/8/18

From left: Third grade students Brady Ayres, Brok Dergarabedian, John Peck, Steve Panagopoulos, and Luca Armata engaged in a rousing round of Bingo.

Glen Head school enjoys games and grub

Last Friday, Glen Head Elementary students and their families were treated to a special night of food and fun. The Glen Head Parent Teacher Organization sponsored Game Night in the middle school … more

2/1/18

The parents are moving in

Q. My parents are getting older, and we’ve discussed having them move in with us. The recent tax change also makes it more necessary, so we have less taxes to pay between both households. more

By Monte Leeper | 1/26/18

Q: How Should I Communicate with My Siblings About Money and Aging Parents

A: Many adult children are called upon to help their aging parents as life changes set in, yet only 65 percent of siblings report talking about money with one another, according to research by … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 10/17/17

Freeport High School Booster volunteers and parents, Margret Meyvechi, president and Chatese Allen, co-secretary dropped off concessions in preparations for the coming football home game.

Boosters raising money for athletic scholarships and more

With school back in session, students aren’t the only ones back into the swing of things. Parents, especially Freeport High School Boosters, are kicking of the new school year with a partnership … more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/14/17

Roger Tilles of the Long Island Board of Regents spoke to parents at a Rockville Centre High School event in February about diploma options for special needs students.

State officials mull opening up diploma options for special needs students

After being pressured by a group of about 25 Long Island parents, state education officials are signaling their willingness to expand the options available to students who are not able to earn a … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 7/27/17

Roger Tilles, of the New York State Board of Regents, spoke to parents at a Rockville Centre High School event in February about diploma options for special needs students.

Officials mull opening up diploma options for special-needs students

After being pressured by a group of Long Island parents, state education officials are considering to review the options available to students who aren’t able to earn a Regents diploma, but who … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 7/27/17

Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher in the Malverne School District, with Rep. Kathleen Rice last week after she introduced the Teachers and Parents at the Table Act in Washington, D.C.

Bringing parents and teachers to the federal table

Ten years ago, Howard T. Herber Middle School teacher Marguerite Izzo found herself in the office of U.S. Sen. Carolyn McCarthy and began recounting her observations stemming from the No Child Left Behind Act. As she was talking, McCarthy yelled for an aide to grab a notebook and start writing. “I couldn’t believe someone cared,” said Izzo, adding that this was the beginning of legislation to involve teachers in writing federal education policy. “The legislation was introduced two or three times, but never got off the ground,” Izzo said. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/27/17

Incoming PTA Council President Robin Fitzpatrick, second from left, and Councilman Dennis Dunne, center, awarded retiring, Superintendent Leon Campo, far left, Assitant Superintendent for Curriculum Cindy Munter and Board of Education trustee Joseph Danenza with certificates of recognition for their service in the district.

East Meadow PTA Council installs a familiar face

While dozens of local organization and elected leaders, family members and East Meadow School District officials settled into their seats at Baldwin’s Coral House on June 14, Robin Fitzpatrick prepared to address them as the East Meadow Parent Teacher Association Council’s newest president. more

By Stephany Reyes | 6/29/17

Let’s all play — and cheer — fairly

Baseball season is upon us, and over the past few weeks, Little Leaguers have taken the field, sporting brightly colored uniforms and freshly oiled gloves. The smell of the grass . . . more

4/27/17

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