Keyword: education
350 results total, viewing 1 - 10
|
The Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education meeting on May 20 was marked by significant achievements and celebratory moments. The evening began with a delightful performance by the Shaw Avenue …
more
By Juan Lasso
|
6/14/24
|
|
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 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
|
|
She’s left an indelible mark in Valley Stream’s public life and public education system. Valley Stream District 13’s Board of Education trustee Milagros Vicente was handed the …
more
By Juan Lasso
|
5/17/24
|
|
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
|
|
Meet Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef, and Ashley-Ann Francis, the trio of Valley Stream high school seniors appointed as student liaisons to the Central High School Board of Education.
more
By Juan Lasso
|
4/5/24
|
|
The Valley Stream Central High School District is proud to welcome its Board of Education student liaisons for the 2023-2024 school year. These three students are Gunand Thind, from North High …
more
By Juan Lasso
|
3/22/24
|
|
In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy.
more
By Alan Singer
|
3/22/24
|
|
As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools.
more
By Kishore Kuncham
|
3/15/24
|
|
New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
more
By Ari Brown
|
3/8/24
|
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.