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🌱 Patch AM: Why Plainview-Old Bethpage’s ELA scores dipped despite strong Regents results

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  • Why Plainview-Old Bethpage's ELA scores dipped despite strong Regents results

Also on today's calendar: FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Humid with brief showers, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainview-Old Bethpage sees slight dip in English Language Arts proficiency scores (longislandpress.com) — Plainview-Old Bethpage school leaders report a slight drop in grades 3–8 English Language Arts proficiency, though scores remain above regional averages and high school Regents results are strong. Superintendent Mary O'Meara highlighted rising Advanced Placement participation and success, and said a new strategic plan for the district will be unveiled at the Dec. 7 board meeting.
   

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