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inBloom: corporatizing America's schools

The dichotomy between inBloom’s website, featuring photos of smiling elementary-age children seated beside young teachers, tablets in hand, and its seven-page Privacy and Security Policy, full of legalese, could not be more stark. more

5/16/13

Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Dr. Scott Comis helped second-grader Mia McKenna with an assignment while visiting her class on Monday. District 24’s proposed budget maintains all current levels of support for students.

Decisions on Valley Stream budgets looms

Valley Stream’s four school districts are among the 96 percent of districts statewide proposing budgets with tax levy increases at or below the tax-cap limit. Each budget will require only a simple majority to pass when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/13

Valley Stream high school budget proposal

A breakdown of the Valley Stream Central High School District's budget proposal. more

5/16/13

North High School teacher Dan Ryan meets with students in his Advanced Placement psychology class, who recently took the AP test. For some in the class, it was just one of five of the college-level exams they are taking this year.

Valley Stream’s high schools earn recognition

Valley Stream’s three high schools are rarely thought of among Long Island’s elite. District administrators would like to know, “Why not?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

New bus policy gets thumbs-up

Last week’s Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting was a bit different from those in February and March. After months of back-and-forth discussion among board members, administrators and parents, the board reached a compromise on transportation to private schools. more

By Brian Croce | 4/17/13

The North Girls were conference champions. From left are Alyssa Marturano, Natalie Iannone, coach Santo Di Sclafani, Kristen Montana, Rebecca Skarren, Celine Zollinger, Jennifer Conti and Maria Lucente.

North girls, Central boys lead conference in bowling

Valley Stream’s high school bowlers were certainly on a roll this year. Both Conference VI championships went to Valley Stream teams, with the Central High School boys and North High girls each capturing first place. Regular season matches took place at Rockville Lanes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/27/13

Challenges ahead for Valley Stream schools

Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/30/13

Change parking rule, but keep focus on safety

The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education is considering changing its controversial parking policy, which prohibits students from leaving campus in their cars during the school day. more

1/24/13

Maureen Henry, principal of South High School, asked the board to consider adding an LCD projector in the school cafeteria, which also serves as it auditorium.

Technology tops Valley Stream high school needs

While there were many potential projects discussed on the Valley Stream Central High School District’s annual facilities tour last Saturday morning, none of them command the extensive funding that the Board of Education has seen in years past. more

By Brian Croce | 1/9/13

Sewanhaka is one of seven school districts on Long Island to be named to the A.P. honor roll.

Sewanhaka makes A.P. honor roll

Over the years, the Sewanhaka Central High School District has made providing students with challenging course work a priority. The district’s efforts over the past three years have earned its … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 11/28/12

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