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Keyword: Dignity for All Students

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Making sure students treat one another with compassion and respect through education is nothing new for Valley Stream’s four school districts, but now, a statewide law requires all districts to end harassment in schools. more

By Brian Croce | 1/4/13

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

Striving for safe, happy schools in District 30

Leaders in District 30 want their students to leave school knowing more than just how to read and write, add and subtract. They want children to leave elementary school as good citizens who know how to respect one another. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/12/12

Students at the James A. Dever School held an anti-bullying protest earlier this year, one of several character education initiatives in District 13.

Valley Stream schools promoting tolerance for all

When the Dignity for All Students Act was passed by New York state lawmakers in 2010, it was designed to protect students from bullying, harassment and other forms of discrimination. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/8/12

State must take lead in fight against bullying

With the school year complete and with summer upon us, bullying won’t be a problem for a couple of months, right? Wrong. more

6/29/10

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