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Newcomers took the night in school board elections across Valley Stream on May 21.

Elections 2024: Here are the results of the Valley Stream school board election and budget votes

The spending plans at Valley Stream school districts received wide approval this year. Among those passing were District 24’s $39.3 million budget with its 1.7 percent tax levy … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/22/24

Three candidates are aiming to nab a seat up for grabs on District 24’s Board of Education Election on May 21.

School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 24 school board candidates

Three newcomers are vying for a contested seats on District 24’s Board of Education on May 21. Candidates Alisa Clark, Annette Matthew, and Erika Vasquez are in a three-way race for the … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/20/24

Four candidates — one incumbent and three challengers — are aiming to nab two seats up for grabs on District 13’s Board of Education Election on May 21.

School board election 2024: Meet the Valley Stream District 13 school board candidates

Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on District 13’s Board of Education on May 21. Newcomer Jaianti Singh and previous challenger Andrew Sgro are vying for the open seat of … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/17/24

Valley Stream Superintendent Unal Karakas networked with Howard University teaching prospects at a career fair in April to build a stronger pipeline for minority teachers for the district.

'A huge first step': How Valley Stream District 24 is building a minority teacher pipeline

Away from his usual desk obligations, Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, was on a head-hunting mission in Washington D.C. last month. He chose perhaps the best place in town to … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Courtesy Valley Stream District 13 Valley Stream District 13 was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the Best Communities for Music Education Award.

Valley Stream District 13 takes a bow for its music program. Here's why.

Valley Stream District 13 seems to have struck a chord with its music program, having been recognized for the Best Communities for Music Education Award by the National Association of Music Merchants … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/3/24

Sixth grade students across the district faced off during a day of friendly competition in its annual hockey tournament.

Valley Stream District 24 hosts annual hockey tournament

In a spirited showcase of athletic prowess and camaraderie, students from all three schools in Valley Stream District 24 recently converged for the district’s Annual Sixth-Grade Hockey … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/25/24

Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, said that the district is embarking on new hands-on hiring and recruiting approaches to attract minority teacher talent.

Valley Stream District 24 doubles down on diversifying teaching workforce, explained.

See how Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas addresses diversity in education, recruitment strategies, and retention of minority teachers, starting with his trip to Howard University. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Valley Stream District 30 will receive a $1.4 million boost from the federal government to upgrade its school safety and support services.

Here's how Valley Stream District 30 plans to use $1.4M in federal grant money

Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Valley Stream District 30 is awarded $1.4 million for student safety and mental health. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France outlines plans for the Family-School-Community Partnership, hiring social workers, counselors, and establishing a resource center to address safety and health challenges. more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

Jack Mitchell, the assistant superintendent of business for Valley Stream District 24, recently volunteered on a mission trip to build a ‘bottle school’ in Guatemala.

This Valley Stream educator helps build 'bottle school' in Guatemala

For a week at the start of the year, Jack Mitchell traded Valley Stream’s familiar suburban scenery for the sun-bathed, sloping grasslands of Xetapan in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. It … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

Valley Stream District 13 is considering moving the district away from contracting out bus services to buying and operating its own bus fleet.

Valley Stream District 13 mulls over owning bus fleet, explained.

The Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education voted unanimously in a meeting last month for the district to consider weaning itself away from outsourcing its school transportation to private bus … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/21/24

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