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Higher ed needs a shake-up
It seems every politician under the sun is scrambling to deal with the out-of-control costs of higher education in the U.S. And with good cause. more
The Central High School District board comprises board members from the three elementary school districts. It meets at Memorial Junior High School each month.
Ten vie for six Valley Stream Board of Education trustee seats
Ten candidates are running for six open Board of Education seats in Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts in the May 21 election. Several of the races are uncontested. more
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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
College admission can’t be about cheating
The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . . more
Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields
Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more
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Talking about race on Long Island
As a senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, I’m excited that ERASE Racism has launched a Long Island-wide public discussion called “How Do We Build a Just Long Island?” more
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Be a part of the school budget process
It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more
Clear Stream Avenue Assistant Principal Yannie Chon, center, and Principal John Singleton, right, were honored for receiving the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant. They are with Board President Kenneth Cummings.
Clear Stream Avenue School gets Makerspace grant
Clear Stream Avenue School recently received a $5,000 grant from Lowe’s Toolbox for Education to help build the school’s Makerspace program. “The grant is intended to build our students’ … more
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After Devi Arjune spoke about her petition to add Diwali onto school calendars, the Central High School District Board of Education agreed to dissuade teachers from giving tests and assigning homework on the holiday.
Valley Stream CHSD BOE: No homework, tests on Diwali
After local activists spoke in favor of South High School senior Devi Arjune’s petition to have Diwali added to the school calendar, the Board of Education decided it would dissuade teachers from assigning homework and tests on the holiday. more
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Helicopter parenting isn’t so bad after all
Over a quarter-century ago, under President George H.W. Bush, the U.S. Department of Education published an untitled, 49-page booklet that offered advice to parents about how to help their children in school. more
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