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Half of Oceanside, Island Park students opt-out

Nearly half of Oceanside and Island Park students were opted out of state English tests last week. This is an increase for both districts, when about third of students opted out from the English … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/13/16

More than 40 percent of Long Beach students in third through eighth grades refused to take the Common Core English Language Arts assessment last week, as part of an opt-out movement throughout the state.

Opt-out rates rise in L.B. schools

More than 40 percent of eligible Long Beach students in third through eighth grades sat out the state English Language Arts assessments last week, a sizable increase over the number of students who opted out of the exams last year. more

By Ben Strack | 4/13/16

A sign outside a home near the Wantagh/Seaford border makes clear the position of many parents regarding the upcoming state tests.

‘Opt-outs’ expected on upcoming tests

New York state testing begins next week, and a large number of students are again expected to refuse the tests in the Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/16

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

New York State Regent Roger Tilles visited the East Meadow School District on Dec. 8, and Superintendent Leon Campo said that Tilles alluded to the Common Core Task Force’s recommendations and possible education reforms.

Task force: Overhaul Common Core

In its final report, issued Dec. 10, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force called on the state to place a four-year moratorium on the use of students’ state test scores to evaluate … more

By Scott Brinton and Julie Mansmann | 1/7/16

New York State Regent Roger Tilles commended McVey Elementary and the entire East Meadow School District.

McVey: ‘A red, white and blue ribbon school’

East Meadow School District Superintendent Leon Campo said that an injustice happened in the community in October. Then, McVey Elementary School officials learned that student “opt-outs” in last … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

Bellmore-Merrick parents and teachers in the elementary and high school districts gathered on Merrick Road for a rally for public education reform on Sept. 17. Mepham High School leave-replacement teacher Lisa Ralish, right, was one of the many who made their own colorful signs.

Teachers, parents protest state standards

Teachers and community members wasted little time in calling for public education reforms in the new school year when dozens of protesters gathered on Merrick Road for a Sept. 17 rally. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/5/15

Despite opt-outs, test scores rise in Rockville Centre

Although Rockville Centre students opted out of the standardized state tests in record numbers in April, the percentage of students who passed them has, surprisingly, increased in most … more

By Alex Costello | 8/27/15

Freeport’s ELA and Math results

New York State Department of Education released the results of the 2015 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math tests last week. Overall, students in Freeport, as well as statewide, have made … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 8/20/15

State assessment scores for grades three to eight were released last week.

State test scores released

The results of the standardized math and English Language Arts tests for grades three through eight were released last week, but Long Beach school officials have yet to determine how the district … more

By Matthew Ern | 8/20/15

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