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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

The Valley Stream Central High School District band performed before an audience at Carnegie Hall on April 4.

Valley Stream Central District musicians hits the stage at Carnegie Hall

Valley Stream Central High School District held its 66th Annual Music Scholarship Festival on April 4. This year’s festival included a special twist: For the first time, Carnegie Hall, one of … 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

Jamario Smellie was arrested after allegedly scamming a 94-year-old man out of close to a quarter million dollars on April 5.

Brooklyn man allegedly fleeces elder of $250K in Valley Stream

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 94-year-old Valley Stream man out of $250,000 in a Publishers Clearing House scam. 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

For the first time, the Valley Stream Central High School District board of education welcomed its three newest student liaisons to the board Gunand Thind, from North High School; Ashley-Ann Francis, from South High School; and Mary Youssef, from Central High School.

Valley Stream Central High School District welcomes its board of education student liaisons

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

Wake up, Congress!

On the night of my victory in last month’s 3rd Congressional District special election, I promised my constituents that when I was sworn back into Congress, I would personally deliver their … more

By Thomas Suozzi | 3/22/24

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