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The Long Island Book Festival International, a first-of-its-kind event that was established by the Haitian American Foundation for Educational and Cultural Exchange, in collaboration with public and private institutions, will take place at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/20/11
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Second of two parts.
There is little doubt that the recession is finding its way into the classroom. Last week, young job hunters in the field of education and school district administrators teamed up to tell the story of how competitive the job market for teachers has become on Long Island.
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By Fran Berkman
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7/20/11
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As has been the case for decades, there are more career opportunities for those with college degrees than those without. The Great Recession of 2007-09 proved that point. While the unemployment rate for those without university degrees soared into the double digits, it remained below 5 percent — full employment — for those with a college education, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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6/23/11
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Michelle Gay has been a familiar face in the Valley Stream Central High School District for a little more than a decade. She has served as the district director of Special Education, placing a high emphasis on helping those with particular needs to reach success.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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6/9/11
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In the Board of Education elections two weeks ago, six incumbents and one challenger were elected to the seven seats that were up for grabs. All of them are in it for the right reasons.
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6/2/11
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Besides flood maps, local officials talked to residents about several other issues of concern in Valley Stream. At the top of the list were the vacant storefronts on Gibson Boulevard, the site of a stalled housing project.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/26/11
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The issue of consolidation likely played a role in the outcome of the District 24 Board of Education election, as Lisa Pellicane, an outspoken opponent of a school district merger, defeated two-term incumbent Ian Wraith.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/25/11
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Voters in Valley Stream’s four school districts passed their budgets on Tuesday.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/17/11
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For many years, District 30 had little turnover on the Board of Education and within the administration. That began to change a few years ago, and at 5 1/2 years, Kenneth Cummings is the most senior board member in the district. The next closest board member has less than four years.
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5/12/11
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Although he has less than a year of experience on the District 13 Board of Education, we’ve already seen Sean Douglas contribute positively in his role as trustee. He was one of two board members who visited incoming superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund’s current district to talk to people and ensure that she is the right person for the job.
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5/12/11
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