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Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”
Reshaping class discussion on race and culture
Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more
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Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Great Give Back Spend the weekend making a difference at the West Hempstead Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The library will host a session of making beaded bracelets to … more
The Malverne School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the high school’s new performing arts center during Homecoming last Saturday.
Performing arts center is unveiled at Malverne High School
Roughly 100 people gathered around Malverne High School’s new performing arts center for its ribbon-cutting last Saturday. The ceremony, which was part of … more
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Dr. Sarah Meyland, director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Water Resources Management, recently spoke to Friends of the Bay about the dangers of new contaminants in Long Island’s groundwater.
Experts: L.I. drinking water is polluted
Dr. Sarah Meyland, the director of the New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Water Resources Management, appeared before the Friends of the Bay in Oyster Bay on Sept. 26, and Meyland told … more
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‘Solid gold’ members, from far left, Gloria Braum, Bill Lee, Donald Neugebauer, John Wolffe, Janet Neuerbauer, Bill Volker, Florence Cocchi, Nancy Stalb and Loren Birch joined the Rev. Janice Moore-Caputo, of the Community Presbyterian Church for a celebration on Oct. 4.
‘Solid gold’ congregants at Malverne's Community Presbyterian Church
The Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne honored nine of its congregants for their 50-plus years of service to the church with a celebration on Oct. 4. The church recognized each honoree as … more
Laura Burns challenges William Gaylor in District 6 race
The race for the District 6 Legislator seat began at the end of March when challenger Laura Burns announced her bid against incumbent William Gaylor. The Herald asked both candidates questions … more
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Deacon Rich Portuese, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne, blessed several animals during the parish’s Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4.
Malverne pets get blessed at Lourdes
People of all ages brought their pets to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne for its annual Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4. Deacon Rich Portuese led the prayer ceremony in front of the parish. … more
Donald Clavin, Laura Gillen and Diane Madden spoke about issues important to their campaigns for town supervisor at a public debate on Oct. 10.
Town of Hempstead supervisor candidates spar at Molloy College
The candidates for Hempstead town supervisor brought their campaign messages to the debate stage on Oct. 10 at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. more
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Hafner challenges Muscarella in county L.D. 8
Barbara Hafner, a teacher from West Hempstead, is challenging Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislator’s 8th District race. The district encompasses West Hempstead, Franklin Square, … more
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Tweedy faces off against Muscarella in Town C.D. 2
Tom Tweedy, former mayor of Floral Park, is challenging Tom Muscarella in the Town of Hempstead’s 2nd District race. The district encompasses Bellerose Terrace, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden … more
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