Five Blogs Worth Checking Out on Patch

There are a number of people who contribute their opinions on Wantagh-Seaford Patch. Here are five posts uploaded to our blogs section worth checking out:

1. Silver Lining, Dark Cloud Over NY Public Schools: It is NOT my intention to lend any credence to the bogus and very dismal results of the NYSED Colossal Mistake a/k/a the 2012-13 State Assessments, which essentially cut in half the prevailing percentage of the state’s students who had been “on-grade-level” prior to this past school year.
2. Back to School Blues: As I scrolled through Facebook statuses this past week, I couldn’t help but to notice that the “Back to School Craze” has begun.
3. Three Tips for Finding the Support to Succeed: Going to college can be difficult for any person.  However, adult students face additional pressures when returning to school.
4. Hannon: Newborn Screening Law Will Save Lives: A new law, just signed by the Governor, will require all birthing facilities to screen newborn babies for congenital heart defects (CHDs), through a process called pulse oximetry screening.
   
5. IRS — Eight Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Taxes: While most taxpayers get a refund from the IRS when they file their taxes, some do not. The IRS offers several payment options for those who owe taxes.