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Students of Washington Drive Learn to Spread Kindness

February 1, 2014 10:43 am Comments Off

Students of Washington Drive Primary School recently took part in the character education performance “Have You Filled a Bucket Today” presented by the John W. Engeman Theater of Northport.

Marcellino’s Statement On Common Core & The Regents

January 31, 2014 1:43 pm Comments Off

On Thursday, January 23rd, the New York State Senate Education Committee met with State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. to discuss the flawed implementation of the Common Core curriculum and to find out what he was prepared to do to help students, parents and teachers.
During the meeting, I specifically asked the Commissioner about changes […]

Huntington School Officials Concerned About Revitalization Plans

January 28, 2014 4:51 pm 1 Comment

On January 6, Ryan Porter and other representatives from Renaissance Downtowns addressed the Huntington School District Board of Education and made themselves available to answer questions. Renaissance Downtowns is the master developer that was chosen by the Town of Huntington in 2012 to help with the revitalization of Huntington Station.
Sean McLean, Renaissance VP and Erika […]

Copenhagen Bakery Helps Local Family

January 28, 2014 8:14 am Comments Off

In the fall Vincent’s teachers partnered with Copenhagen Bakery in Northport to support Vincent and his family with their battle.

Service Learning Initiative at North Ridge Primary School

January 26, 2014 8:04 am Comments Off

In assembly line fashion, four Commack classes joined forces to make lunches for the homeless.

Harborfields Student Advances in National Geographic Bee

January 24, 2014 10:00 pm Comments Off

Oldfield Middle School students in the Harborfields Central School District recently took part in the first round of the 26th annual National Geographic Bee, sponsored this year by Google.

Senator Flanagan’s Education Reform Package Approved By Senate Education Committee

January 23, 2014 1:05 pm Comments Off

Education reform legislation sponsored by Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District), Chairman of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Education, has been reported out of committee.

Breaking News: Huntington Senior Named Intel Finalist

January 22, 2014 1:19 pm Comments Off

Forty high-school seniors have just been named finalists in the March Intel Science Talent Search competition. Among those selected is Huntington Senior Aron Coraor.

South Huntington Educators Honored With Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Service Award

January 22, 2014 1:00 pm Comments Off

South Huntington Deputy Superintendent Ms. Jacci Harris and South Huntington 2013 Teacher of the Year Mr. Rufus Shepard were honorees at the Suffolk County Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission annual awards luncheon, held on Friday, January 16.

“Safety City” at Wood Park Primary School in Commack

January 22, 2014 11:02 am Comments Off

Commack Physical Education teacher Cathy Pugh comes up with some great themes for the annual “Safety City” unit at Wood Park Primary School in Commack. This year, she transformed the entire gym into a mini Commack town – complete with all the children’s favorite places.