education

To Honor Renegade Educator

Judy D’Mello
On Sunday, Tinka Topping's relentless pursuit of a less authoritarian approach to education will be recognized as she is honored at the 13th annual Chefs Dinner fund-raiser for the Hayground School and its kitchen and garden programs.
Essay Writing Workshop

Star Staff
College-bound high school students can learn more about writing application essays in a two-part workshop at the East Hampton Library.
Diversity in Tech the Goal

Christopher Walsh
“Technology is the engine of innovation and job creation today,” said Christina Lewis Halpern, the founder and executive director of All Star Code, an organization that helps African-American and Latino boys learn about computer science and coding, in anticipation of its fourth annual benefit on Saturday at the Lewis residence in East Hampton.
Kids Culture 07.27.17

Star Staff
School's out, and there's no end of things to keep young people busy -- puppet shows for the youngest, theater camps, concerts, computer coding, dance parties, art workshops, magic shows, nature walks. With all that, no kid should ever have to say, "I'm bored."
Rare Joys for Campers in Springs

Judy D’Mello
Community chips in to give foster children memorable week with their siblings.
A Regatta Benefit for I-Tri

Judy D’Mello
Amateur sailors on about 30 monohull and multihull sailboats are expected on Noyac Bay Saturday morning, beginning at 11 a.m., for a race sponsored by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Peconic Bay Sailing Association.
Peter, a Wolf, and Dancers

Judy D’Mello
One of the most frequently performed works in the classical repertoire, “Peter and the Wolf” by Sergei Prokofiev, will be staged by the Hampton Ballet Theatre School at the Montauk Playhouse next Thursday at 7 p.m. and again in Bridgehampton on Aug.1 at 6 p.m.
Kids Culture 07.20.17

Star Staff
School's out, and there's no end of things to keep young people busy -- puppet shows for the youngest, theater camps, concerts, computer coding, dance parties, art workshops, magic shows, nature walks. With all that, no kid should ever have to say, "I'm bored."
School Lawsuit Dismissed

Judy D’Mello
The Springs School District will not pay damages to a former clerical employee, Liz Tatiana Tucci, following the conclusion of a lawsuit she filed in December 2015.
Friction in Amagansett as Boards Begin New Year

Judy D’Mello
Students may be on summer break, but local school boards are busy. Last week, they began their 2017-18 administrative year with annual reorganizational meetings.
Summer Chess Camps Here

Bryley Williams
The Hamptons Chess Club, which is based at the Bridgehampton School, is offering three weeklong camp sessions of instruction and competition this month, including one at which a grandmaster will take part.
A Call For Pre-K Alumni

Judy D’Mello
As part of its 20th anniversary events this year, the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center in East Hampton has issued a call to alumni who have attended the center over the last couple of decades.
School and Town Reach Tentative Bus Depot Deal

Judy D’Mello
Members of the Cedar Street Committee, who have strongly opposed the East Hampton School Board’s plan to locate a school bus depot on their street, were encouraged Tuesday night by an unexpected bulletin.
Kids Culture 07.13.17

Star Staff
Art at the Barge Children’s studio classes at the Art Barge on Napeague are underway, with weeklong classes beginning on Monday, July 24, Aug. 7, and Aug. 14. Classes run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 8 and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for...