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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Nicole Evangelista missed out on her last season as a lacrosse player for Western Connecticut State University.

Franklin Square, Elmont high school and college seniors share their experiences

Nick Scardamaglia was looking forward to coaching varsity baseball at H. Frank Carey during his senior year, and finally beating rival Garden City. Elmont Memorial High School senior Ogden Touissant, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/4/20

The Rockville Centre Board of Education held a virtual meeting April 2, updating the public on changes due to the new distance learning format.

Rockville Centre School Board meets virtually

The Rockville Centre Board of Education and administration came together on Thursday, April 2, for a different type of public work session: a virtual videoconference, live streamed to the public. more

By Jill Nossa | 4/3/20

Students in Shari Bowes's fifth-grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School created a video to thank frontline workers and first responders for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lynbrook students thank frontline workers with touching tribute video

Though they are remote learning, the students in Shari Bowes's fifth grade class at Waverly Park Elementary School came together digitally to thank frontline workers who are treating those suffering from the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/3/20

Schools in the Sewanhaka Central High School District will remain open during the district's scheduled Spring Break.

Elmont, Sewanhaka S.D.'s to stay open during spring break

The Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts will remain open during their scheduled Spring Breaks next week, officials recently wrote to parents and guardians. The decision came after Gov. Andrew … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/3/20

Midreshet Shalhevet High School, in North Woodmere, announced on April 1 that it will close permanently because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Midreshet Shalhevet H.S. in North Woodmere to close permanently

Because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Midreshet Shalhevet High School, in North Woodmere, announced in an email on April 1 that the school will not reopen in September. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/20

Clergy members and congregants of the First Presbyterian Church of Baldwin, along with many other houses of worship, are switching to virtual services.

Baldwin houses of worship shift to virtual services

Baldwin houses of worship are figuring out how to adjust to the unprecedented consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic: Public gathering is no longer allowed. For Catholics, no further … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/2/20

To access a variety of applications and programs for remote learning, students launch Clever from the district’s website.

Baldwin makes the switch to e-learning

Baldwin students, teachers and parents are adjusting to a new normal: e-learning. All New York schools are to remain closed until April 15, as recently ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And since … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/2/20

A Polk Street School student tested positive for the coronavirus.

Polk Street student tests positive for coronavirus

A student at the Polk Street School tested positive for COVID-19, Superintendent Jared Bloom wrote in a letter on April 1. As a result, the district would like to remind families to continue to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/2/20

The Long Beach Library has widened its online presence as the pandemic has forced residents to stay home.

Long Beach Library widens digital presence amid virus

Amid all of the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Long Beach Library has made its digital presence stronger in an attempt to bring the community together. Under the leadership of library … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/2/20

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