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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/8/11
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Forest Road School is a place of academic excellence among “critical needs” groups, according to an independent report from the University of Albany’s School of Education. The District 30 elementary school was the subject of a recent case study on best practices in education.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/27/11
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On Wednesday, Aug. 24, someone went into my backyard screened-in porch and stole my grandson’s bicycle and his helmet.
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9/8/11
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/10/11
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In the same week that new superintendents began work in District 13 and the Central High School District, the Board of Education in District 30 made a long-term commitment to its current schools chief.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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7/6/11
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In a Uniondale Marriott ballroom packed with friends, family and fans on May 13, Rockville Centre’s Elaine Stillwell was named Nassau County Senior Citizen of the Year. At the luncheon, Stillwell, …
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By Judy Rattner
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5/18/11
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Elaine Stillwell, a 72-year-old Rockville Centre resident, was named 2011 Nassau County Senior Citizen of the Year by County Executive Ed Mangano. On May 13, Mangano will present the award to her at …
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4/6/11
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/11
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With two Valley Stream school districts searching for new superintendents, the Herald decided to take a look at exactly what the position entails, through the eyes of the four Valley Stream superintendents.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/3/11
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A few dozen parents spoke in support of Shaw Avenue School Principal Angela Hudson on Monday night, after learning that Hudson is not being recommended for tenure by the District 30 superintendent.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/2/11
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