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Three educators from Guatemala spent a day learning about how children are schooled in Valley Stream, while sharing some information about their own educational customs.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/6/13
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State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/14/13
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District 30 Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Stirling admits that while there is some musical talent in his family, he has never picked up an instrument. That changed when Stirling, fellow superintendents Dr. Bill Heidenreich and Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, and Mayor Ed Fare joined the Valley Stream Community Band for a special performance last week.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/7/13
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Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy relief from the federal government. A new program funded by Federal Supplemental Disaster Aid promises to bring nearly $150 million to the area, and will also feature a unique, bottom-up structure that will give residents influence over how the money is spent.
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By Amanda McKelvey and Andrew Hackmack
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7/31/13
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The Valley Stream Central High School District rifle team has had its fair share of success in recent years, winning seven consecutive state championships. On July 9, the team had its biggest cause for celebration: funding for at least one more season.
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By Brian Croce
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7/17/13
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Valley Stream’s four school districts are among the 96 percent of districts statewide proposing budgets with tax levy increases at or below the tax-cap limit. Each budget will require only a simple majority to pass when voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/16/13
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When students come to school, they are taught lessons, they take tests and they get homework. But what they don’t know is all the behind-the-scenes work that takes place to teach them.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/15/13
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Despite a big push in certain communities on Long Island to boycott the state assessments, few students in Valley Stream refused to take the exams this year which test their skills in English Language Arts and math.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/24/13
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Anyone familiar with divorce knows how all-consuming and stressful it can be.
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4/12/13
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The face of corruption has once again reared its ugly head in New York state politics. At this stage in the game, no one should be surprised.
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4/11/13
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