Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School students got a lesson in the importance lifelong learning on May 29, as the school hosted a read aloud in its library.
Faculty members read different …
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By Brendan Murray
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6/10/15
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Two decades ago, four members of the James A. Dever Elementary School community came up with an idea to foster connections between their youngest and oldest members and strengthen reading skills. …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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5/20/15
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Most dogs can understand basic commands like “sit” and “stay,” but probably not an entire book. That didn’t stop a small group of kids from reading to them anyway at a special program at the Wantagh Library on April 7.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/15/15
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Though it may seem hard to believe given recent temperatures, spring is right around the corner, and with the change in season comes a plethora of activity among local East Meadow institutions and organizations. But even before the season officially begins on March 20, residents looking to enjoy fun-filled, family-oriented activities have plenty to choose from this weekend.
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By David Weingrad
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3/4/15
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Colorful books, crazy hats and shared excitement filled the Chatterton Elementary School cafeteria in Merrick on Jan. 12 when the school celebrated Book Swap Day.
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By Stephanie Kostopoulos
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2/4/15
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Children attending two Merrick schools recently received two gifts from Mepham High School students: a buddy and a book. Students in Mepham’s Senior Experience program visited Birch and Norman …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/8/15
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What’s in a book? An education. The trouble that too many children in low-income communities face is that they have little to no access to quality texts. One Bellmore resident, Amy Zaslansky, …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/31/14
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The Bellmore School District’s oldest students celebrated their patriotism and love of reading during this year’s Parents as Reading Partners program. PARP, a Bellmore …
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By Julie Mansmann
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10/29/14
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When the doors opened on Tuesday for the first day of school, students in the East Rockaway district had new programs waiting for them — and more are on the way.
Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said …
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By Brendan Murray
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9/3/14
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Jester Jim visited Harbor Elementary School on Aug. 15, a treat for children who took part in the Seaford Library’s summer reading program.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/27/14
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