When it comes to challenging students, the Valley Stream Central High School District is on the ball. That’s what the Washington Post says, which again has ranked the community’s three high schools on a nationwide list.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/23/14
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Prescription drug abuse among teens is on the rise, and community leaders in Valley Stream want to do something about it.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/29/14
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It’s time for parents to go back to school. But it will only be for a night. The Valley Stream Interdistrict Wellness Committee will host its first Parent University on April 29, a program that has been in the works for several months. The topics will include bullying and drug and alcohol abuse.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/12/13
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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.
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By Brian Croce
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1/4/13
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John Halligan has taken an unthinkable tragedy and made it something that others can learn from. His son, Ryan, hanged himself in October 2003 as a result of bullying and cyber bullying. Now, Halligan tours the country speaking to groups of teenagers, administrators and parents about the effect bullying has on others and ways to combat it.
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By Brian Croce
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3/14/12
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/8/12
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For seventh graders at Valley Stream North and South High School, there is a whirlwind of new challenges that lie ahead for the school year.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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10/20/10
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One of the primary objectives for the Central High School District is to prepare its students for college.
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Anthony Bottan
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12/23/09
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A new initiative by Nassau County has led to the creation of a local group dedicated to making sure people get services they need.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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