Putting out affordable school budgets in front of Long Island taxpayers is becoming a more difficult task for boards of education every year. With the rising costs of education and the stagnant shares of state aid going to some schools in Nassau, school officials struggle to put together a budget that won't financial hurt its taxpayers while trying to maintain an educational program that allows schools to meet state standards. FULL STORY

The Elmont School District may spend the least per pupil out of any school district in Nassau County but it has earned a reputation of achieving well on state standardized tests. Scores recently released for the 2003-2004 school year were no exception. FULL STORY