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The days are becoming noticeably shorter, and the air is gradually turning cooler. Children have returned from camp. Vacations spent at the beach or in the mountains are ending. more

8/23/12

District 30 tops Valley Stream in test scores

For the second year in a row, District 30 boasted the best test scores of Valley Stream’s three elementary districts when the results of the 2012 state assessments were released last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/25/12

Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund met her goal of meeting 100 families in 100 days early on in her first year as superintendent in District 13. She said the district’s community members come together for the sake of the children.

Superintendents wrap up first years

Two Valley Stream school superintendents recently completed their first years on the job. Dr. Bill Heidenreich of the Central High School District and Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund of District 13 each faced their share of obstacles during the 2011-12 school year, most notably New York state’s tax levy limit that was implemented earlier this year, but as they each look back on their first year, most memories are positive. more

By Brian Croce | 7/18/12

A bus proposition on the ballot Tuesday in District 13 has implications on the budget proposal as well.

First test of tax cap law in District 13

District 13 is in a unique position among the four Valley Stream school districts, as it will need 60 percent of voters to say “yes” to its proposed budget on Tuesday for it to pass. If not, the Board of Education could offer it for a second vote in June. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/10/12

Two Valley Stream districts ink gas deal with village

Two more Valley Stream school districts have signed on to purchased gasoline from the village, a move expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars per year. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/11/12

District 13 budget will need supermajority

It’s going to take a 60 percent majority to pass District 13’s proposed budget for next year because of a bus proposition that’s on the ballot. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/22/12

District 13 strives to maintain programs

Spending would rise 1.6 percent next year in District 13 under the tentative budget plan presented to the Board of Education and the public last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/22/12

School secretaries get long-awaited contract

After two-and-a-half years without a new contract, Valley Stream school secretaries have a deal. The five year-contract includes retroactive pay raises, a salary freeze next year and a retirement … more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/21/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/8/11

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/23/11

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