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District strives to help every student achieve
“It really starts from a strong district-wide emphasis on open instruction,” said Dr. Thomas Triosi, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Valley Stream Central High School District, when it comes to narrowing and closing any achievement gaps among various racial groups. more
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A “No parking” sign on Birch is part of an older restriction near Valley Stream North High School.
More parking restrictions around North
“Instead of deterring students from driving to school, students park even further from the school,” said Sam Catalano, a senior at Valley Stream North High School, in reference to the Town of Hempstead’s recent decision to restrict parking on some neighboring streets around the school. more
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Students of all races are graduating at an equal rate in the Valley Stream Central High School District, closing a gap that existed about a decade ago.
Bridging the gap in academic achievement
The Valley Stream Central High School District’s latest state report card for the 2009-10 school year showed that test scores and graduation rates among various racial groups in grades 9-12 were clustered and close together, district officials say. The numbers seem to support their findings. more
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Creating 21st century learners
For the greater part of the 235-year history of the U.S., education has been handled at the state level. That’s about to change, as the new Common Core Learning Standards will nationalize curriculum for the first time. more
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A Class at Central High School reflects the diversity of the Valley Stream Central High School District.
Closing the achievement gap in Valley Stream high schools
Non-white students are performing close to or above white students in the Valley Stream Central High School District, narrowing the gap between academic achievement in state monitored sub-groups, said Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich. more
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District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund talked about her goals for the district at the annual Educational Planning meeting.
District 13 strives to teach 21st Century skills
Barely two months into the school year, District 13 officials are already planning for next year. The district held its annual Educational Planning meeting last Saturday morning, a 20-year tradition. more
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Memorial Junior High is the only Valley Stream school on the state Education Department’s in need of improvement list because of its special education scores in English Language Arts.
Memorial Junior High added to watch list
Memorial Junior High School is one of more than 1,300 schools in New York state that needs improvement, according to state education officials. The school did not make adequate yearly progress, as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. more
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Valley Stream school officials: Most students belong
The belief that hundreds of students are illegally attending Valley Stream schools simply isn’t true, school officials said at the annual Residency Advisory Committee meeting Monday morning at Memorial Junior High School. more
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The LIRR made a "pledge" to commuters that it would improve response time and communications during service disruptions.
LIRR drafts 'pledge' to commuters
In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions. The eight-point pledge, released in draft … more
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A suspicious fire was reported in the boys bathroom of Valley Stream South High School on Wednesday.
Suspicious fire at Valley Stream high school
The Nassau County Arson Bomb Squad is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at Valley Stream South High School Wednesday afternoon. more
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