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Exhibits and more... Donald BaechlerThis large-scale installation by artist Donald Baechler is accompanied by several of his collaged paintings. Through May 8. Nassau County Museum of Art, … more

4/28/11

The case against grade retention

Last week we introduced the debate over social promotion: whether it is better to automatically advance students to the next grade or make them repeat a grade until they demonstrate the required academic proficiency. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/10/11

Teams Cupcake Break and Baja from Kennedy High School recently took second and third place, respectively, in the Long Island Business Plan Competition. They were honored at Wednesday's Board of Education meeting. Joining them, at right, were their advisers, Victoria Cardinale and Roseann Damato, and board Trustee Joseph Perrone.

Virtual Enterprise teams grab top honors

Two Virtual Enterprise teams from Kennedy High School in Bellmore recently earned accolades in the annual Long Island Business Plan Competition. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/4/11

Social promotion versus grade retention

One of the most heated debates in education revolves around the issue of social promotion versus grade retention. I’ll define the terms in a moment, but first let me present two scenarios that illustrate the strong arguments on both sides. more

By Steve Kussin | 2/4/11

Rabbi Scott Hoffman of Temple Israel of South Merrick will compete in the New York City Marathon in November.

Temple Israel rabbi preps for NYC Marathon

If you stumble across a middle-aged man sprinting on Merrick streets early in the morning, don’t be alarmed. That’s probably Rabbi Scott Hoffman. more

David Weingrad | 10/26/10

Extreme changes to limit LIRR service

Weekend service on the Long Island Rail Road will be extremely limited in the coming weeks as the LIRR Modernization Project brings signal and switch-control work to Jamaica Station. The agency … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

The end may be near for Merrick Film Forum

After 53 years, the Merrick Film Forum may be coming to an end. Owing to a lack of funding, President Jay Broad has announced that the 2010-11 season will be the forum’s last. more

David Weingrad | 10/6/10

Lawrence High School's John Kinder is pressured by Clinton's Kwaku Duah during the Empire Challenge Football game June 22 at Hofstra.

L.I. drops Empire Challenge Game

Jordan Rodriguez’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1:41 remaining gave New York City a 15-10 victory over Long Island in a rain-soaked Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge football game on June 22, played before a record crowd of 8,224 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. more

Tony Bellissimo | 7/7/10

Next time we may not be so lucky

On May 1, a Pakistani-born American citizen, Faisal Shahzad, attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. His intent was simple — to kill innocent American citizens and create economic chaos. more

Al D'Amato | 5/13/10

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

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