The president’s State of the Union address gave a good picture of the nation’s economy and the positive direction America is heading. And it offered hope that some of the more contentious issues we face might finally be addressed.
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2/8/18
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After months of public discussion, the West Hempstead Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously approved a restructuring plan at its Jan. 30 meeting. In response to student enrollment …
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By Nakeem Grant
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2/8/18
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With student enrollment declining, the West Hempstead Union Free School District is proposing grade level restructuring. Plans to remove the sixth grade from West Hempstead Middle School — which …
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By Nakeem Grant
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1/25/18
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West Hempstead teen Estee Ackerman was only 7 when she first picked up a table-tennis paddle. She played the game with her older brother Akiva in the basement of her home. Now 16, Estee is competing …
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By Nakeem Grant
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1/17/18
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Malverne Union Free School District annually recognizes members of the district for their contributions. This year, Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund and …
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By Nakeem Grant
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1/11/18
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Defining sexual harassment
According to the New York State Department of Human Rights, sexual harassment in the form of a “hostile environment” consists of words, signs, jokes, pranks, …
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By Scott Brinton and Ben Strack
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12/14/17
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The scarcity of substitute teachers in the West Hempstead Union Free School District has increased in recent years — especially as more district teachers get involved in professional development, …
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By Nakeem Grant
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12/7/17
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In an effort to develop a curriculum based on the College Board’s standards, the Malverne Union Free School District has introduced Springboard, a Math and ELA instructional program that is …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/30/17
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On Nov. 7, New York voters will decide whether a state constitutional convention should be held. By law, every 20 years . . .
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10/26/17
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Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials.
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10/19/17
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