Keyword: Gerard Poole
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It’s not often that students get to come to school and play with Legos, especially in an era of high-stakes testing. But in District 30, the popular building toy is being tried out as a learning tool and the feedback so far has been glowing. more
How would like to have $100,000 to invest in the stock market? About 50 sixth-graders in District 30 did, and they learned what it takes to make smart investments. more
When a person hears that they’re being offered something for free, normally one of the first thoughts to pop into their head is “what’s the catch?” That’s because a lot of the time there is a catch associated with a free offer, and it’s a question that Jon Zimmerman has to answer frequently. more
Valley Stream District 30 is expected to get more than a half-million dollars in the next three years to improve programs, thanks to a New York state grant. more
There’s a lot of talk going on about reading in District 30. Literacy Zone meetings are now the norm at each of the three elementary schools, as teachers and administrators come together to help improve each child’s reading skills. And with more than 1,400 students in the district, that’s a lot of talk that’s going on. But it’s not just talk. more
An early intervention reading program in Valley Stream has received national attention, as District 30’s “A Stitch in Time” was recognized by the American School Board Journal. more
With a state mandate to implement a Response to Intervention program less than two years away, District 30 officials say they are ahead of the curve and working to meet the needs to students who have early reading difficulties. more
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