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Psychiatrist Dr. Caryl Oris spoke with Baldwin parents via Zoom on Nov. 9 about how to cope with stress and anxiety.

The state of the country, with the relentless coronavirus pandemic, political turmoil and social unrest, has left people of all ages feeling anxious, stressed and depressed. In June, adults … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/19/20

Elected officials fielded questions from the Baldwin Council of Parent Teacher Associations via Zoom on Oct. 8.

Mental health, $5M deficit worry Baldwin school officials

State and local elected officials addressed issues challenging the Baldwin School District, including a possible $5 million budget deficit and a looming mental health “crisis,” at the … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/15/20

State Senator Dean Skelos addressed the crowd at the 19th annual Legislative Breakfast.

PTA council hosts breakfast with the bigwigs

The Valley Stream Council of PTAs held its Legislative Breakfast on March 14 at Memorial Junior High School, where a number of dignitaries dined with residents and students as part of the annual … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 3/25/15

High School Board President Elise Antonelli called for changes to the law that funds charter schools by taking money away from public education.

Charter school funding draws ire

Funding of charter schools in New York was a hotly debated topic at the annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning, and supporters of public education say they are unhappy with existing rules. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/14

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Sen. Dean Skelos chief of staff Tom LoCascio were on the dais last Saturday.

Legislators listen and learn in Valley Stream

Valley Stream school officials made their case for more state aid, an end to unfunded mandates and a slow down of the Common Core curriculum roll-out during the annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning at Memorial Junior High School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/14

JoAnn DeLauter and Frank LaMagra discussed issues facing the North Bellmore School District at the last candidates’ forum in May.

North Bellmore PTA council to host candidates' forum

With a special Board of Education election on the horizon, the North Bellmore Coordinating Council of PTAs is inviting residents to meet the candidates one more time. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/19/13

District 30 students showed how they can use interactive video games to stay physically fit.

Valley Streamers share in students' talents

At each of Valley Stream’s 14 schools, students, teachers and administrators have been working diligently all year on projects, displays and performances for one night in April where these students’ talents are front in center as the community comes together to celebrate education. more

By Brian Croce | 4/10/13

High School District Board of Education President Tony Iadevaio called on state lawmakers to relieve some of the pressure on districts.

Valley Stream schools to state: Help us out

About $300 million in additional state aid is expected to make its way to New York’s school when the state Legislature approves a budget later this month, possibly this week. At least some of that should trickle down to Valley Stream’s four districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/20/13

PTAs to host Legislative Breakfast

The Valley Stream Council of PTAs will be holding its annual Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Memorial Junior High School’s cafeteria. Representatives from all levels of government have been invited. The public is welcome to attend and ask questions of the local legislators. more

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