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Seventh-graders at Memorial Junior High School will be subject to several days of testing later this year, but school officials and parents are concerned that the testing is taking away from learning.

Educators, parents: less testing, more teaching

Testing has always been a part of school. It’s the way educators assess student learning. But last school year, as the State Education Department implemented the new Common Core Learning Standards and rolled out new state assessments to accompany them, teachers, administrators, students and parents said the tests were no longer assessing student learning. more

By Brian Croce | 11/6/13

A record-number of district students earned A.P. scholar designation last year, including students from North High School, pictured.

Valley Stream's rising scholars

“I’ve always believed that kids will meet the bar and adults have to set it high,” said Dr. Bill Heidenreich, superintendent of the Valley Stream Central High School District. “When we do that, they rise to that bar.” more

By Brian Croce | 10/16/13

Four new teachers are joining the staff in District 13 for the 2013-14 school year. From left are Kati Miano, Maureen Morris, Maureen Byrnes and Pamela Doodnauth.

New teachers get fresh starts in Valley Stream

The days of coming out of college with a degree in education and landing a long-term teaching job are over. School districts, faced with rising pension and health insurance costs, the 2 percent tax cap and frustrated taxpayers, are cutting programs and raising class sizes. That means fewer jobs for teachers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/4/13

Passing rates on the New York state assessments in Valley Stream's elementary school districts.

Test scores drop in Valley Stream, state

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/13

A group of special guests, from left, high school Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich, Mayor Ed Fare, District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund and District 30 Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Stirling joined the Valley Stream Community Band for one song on July 30.

Community Band, special guests delight crowd

District 30 Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Stirling admits that while there is some musical talent in his family, he has never picked up an instrument. That changed when Stirling, fellow superintendents Dr. Bill Heidenreich and Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, and Mayor Ed Fare joined the Valley Stream Community Band for a special performance last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/7/13

Members of the Valley Stream Central High School District varsity rifle team, from left, Jurell Wilson, Sean Wraith, Danielle Cuomo and Kristen Mantel brought home a state title in air rifle.

Rifle team gets one more shot

The Valley Stream Central High School District rifle team has had its fair share of success in recent years, winning seven consecutive state championships. On July 9, the team had its biggest cause for celebration: funding for at least one more season. more

By Brian Croce | 7/17/13

Yumiko Siev was one of 340 students to graduate from Central High School on June 19, the first time the ceremony was held at the Tilles Center.

New graduation venue gets thumbs up

The morning after Central High School’s graduation, Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio said he was receiving nothing but positive feedback about the ceremony, the first one ever held outside Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/26/13

Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Dr. Scott Comis helped second-grader Mia McKenna with an assignment while visiting her class on Monday. District 24’s proposed budget maintains all current levels of support for students.

Decisions on Valley Stream budgets looms

Valley Stream’s four school districts are among the 96 percent of districts statewide proposing budgets with tax levy increases at or below the tax-cap limit. Each budget will require only a simple majority to pass when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/13

North High School teacher Dan Ryan meets with students in his Advanced Placement psychology class, who recently took the AP test. For some in the class, it was just one of five of the college-level exams they are taking this year.

Valley Stream’s high schools earn recognition

Valley Stream’s three high schools are rarely thought of among Long Island’s elite. District administrators would like to know, “Why not?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

Few Valley Stream students refuse tests

Despite a big push in certain communities on Long Island to boycott the state assessments, few students in Valley Stream refused to take the exams this year which test their skills in English Language Arts and math. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/24/13

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