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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
School board trustees fired suspended special-education teacher Lisa Weitzman at a special meeting in the district administration building on Tuesday, after a lengthy public disciplinary hearing that investigated her alleged abuse of five of her students.
LBMS teacher fired after alleged abuse
School board trustees said Monday that they plan to fire former special education teacher Lisa Weitzman at a special meeting on Tuesday, following a lengthy public disciplinary hearing that … more
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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
The Long Beach Board of Education would hold a hearing on a revised version of its Code of Conduct on Nov. 8.
Board of Ed to hold hearing on Code of Conduct
The Board of Education is set to hold a public hearing on a revised version of the district’s Code of Conduct at the next board meeting on Nov. 8. “We have been working on this for several … more
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Long Beach Middle School students worked on assignments on their Google Chromebooks last year.
School officials announce technology plans
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com Long Beach school officials announced the district’s technology plans for the next three years, part of an effort to align with new state requirements … more
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The state Education Department released results last week on the proficiency level scores of students in the Long Beach School District.
Long Beach opt-out rates increase
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com While more students across New York sat for the state’s grades three to eight English and math tests last spring, fewer Long Beach District students … 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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