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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

District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund discusses the book “One” with Willow Road kindergarten students David Feldman and Anthony Silva.

Reading as 'One' in District 13

“One” might be the loneliest number, as the song goes, but this year it’s the most important number in District 13 schools. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/29/11

Michele Rodaligo brings her son Michael to school for his first day of first-grade at Howell Road.

District 13 students ready to learn again

About 2,200 elementary school students went back to school in District 13 on Sept. 7. It was also the first day of school for Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, who joined the district over the summer. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/12/11

Conductor Todd Holly, center, invited elementary school superintendents Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, left, and Dr. Elaine Kanas to take part in the Aug. 2 concert.

Kids, adults have a blast at concert

Kids Night at the Bandshell is an annual summer tradition but this year’s event added a new twist. Mayor Ed Fare and three local school superintendents joined the Valley Stream Community Band for its performance on Aug. 2. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/10/11

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