Weekly Recap: Parents Refuse Testing, East Meadow Eagle Scout Honored

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:

3. East Meadow Eagle Scout Honored by Town of Hempstead: Eric Carannante of East Meadow was recently honored by the Town of Hempstead for winning the Eagle Scout Award. Carannante received scouting's highest honor in recognition of his Eagle Project in which he sent 527 care packages to troops overseas.

2. East Meadow Mom Says Child Was Suspended For Refusing to Take State Tests: An East Meadow mother said her son was order an in-school suspension because he refused to take standardized testing this week.

1. East Meadow Parents Refuse to Allow Their Children to Take State Tests: Parents refused to allow their children to take standardized testing that started in the East Meadow School District because they believe that it is detrimental to their children.