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John McNamara, the assistant superintendent for instruction, talked about some of the course additions planned for Wantagh High School next year.

The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings after the Board of Education adopted its final budget on April 14. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

State aid figures for Lynbrook, in blue, and East Rockaway included a full restoration of the GEA.

Final state aid figures announced in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

School administrators in both Lynbrook and East Rockaway were pleased to learn that the final projections for 2016-17 state aid included a full restoration of the gap elimination adjustment — money withheld from schools over the course of six years to balance the state’s budget. more

By Nick Ciccone | 4/13/16

Levittown trustees: 'Give us our money'

The Levittown Board of Education is calling on state lawmakers to adequately fund public schools, particularly those on Long Island. Trustees made a statement by passing a resolution at the March 2 meeting outlining the steps they believe the state should take. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/9/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

State Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, a Republican from East Meadow, is advocating for more state aid for the East Meadow School District and others in his district.

School leaders concerned about state aid projections

State aid figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address have caused concern among community leaders in the East Meadow School District. Administrators and … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/20/16

More aid for local schools

The Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts will get increases in state aid next year, according to figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Kaminsky gets $75K to replace lost school aid for Island Park

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky has secured $75,000 in discretionary aid from the Assembly for the Island Park School District. more

7/1/15

George Haile, president of the North Merrick School District Board of Education, center, and Jonathan Butler, vice president of the school board, left, listened as David Feller, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

North Merrick to vote on schools budget

The budget for next school year would sustain funding for the district’s functions and programs, according to Superintendent David Feller. more

5/13/15

Butch Yamali, president of the Merrick School District Board of Education, left, listened as Dr. Dominick Palma, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

Merrick to vote on schools budget

The district would add one English as a new language teacher, who would rotate between Birch, Chatterton and Levy-Lakeside, and two special education teachers, who would work at Birch and Levy-Lakeside. more

5/13/15

More than $340 in combined school spending is on the ballot in Levittown, Wantagh and Seaford on May 19.

Budget votes are Tuesday

Wantagh and Seaford residents will have their say on Tuesday on more than $340 million worth of spending in three local districts for the 2015-16 school year. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Laura Schofer | 5/13/15

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