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Students From Central High School’s culinary arts program prepared pulled pork sliders for visitors to the Valley Stream Council of PTA’s annual Lights On For Education showcase last Thursday night.

Education showcase brings community together

“This is what my favorite event of the year is,” Valley Stream Council of PTAs President Michelle D’Elia said in welcoming hundreds of parents, teachers, students, administrators and Board of Education members to the 53rd annual Lights On For Education program on April 10. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/16/14

Central High School athletes Winston Jones, left, and Vincent Vecchione worked with Shaw Avenue School second-graders on preparing a healthy plate.

Students teach students healthy living

While high school students are still in a part of their lives where learning is their top priority, they have enough life experience to be teaching, as well. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/14

District 13 budget boosts math support

When voters in District 13 head to the polls on May 20, they will decide on a $45.8 million spending plan that keeps programs in tact for next year, and makes a few enhancements. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/2/14

Salwa Zahid learned how to make bubbles in the science enrichment course at the James A. Dever School.

Sharpening their minds on Saturday

School on Saturday may not sound like the most popular activity for children, but it can be quite a blast if done the right way. About 65 students from District 13 recently spent their Saturday mornings in school, learning new languages or discovering more about the world around them. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/14

Willow Road students in Melanie VanEron’s class, Robert Ruffino, Michael Maressa and Mikayla Cittadino celebrated the 100th day of school.

Valley Stream students are 100 days smarter

Students and teachers in Valley Stream celebrated the 100th day of the school year on Feb. 26. In the elementary schools, students sang, marched in parades, wore hats and glasses, and counted 100 of various objects. more

3/5/14

James A. Dever School first-grade teacher Debora O’Connor teachers a math lesson to her students. The District 13 Board of Education will be looking at ways to provide additional support in math for younger students.

Work continues on District 13 budget

As budget discussions progress in District 13 for the 2014-15 school year, Board of Education members know they still have some work to do. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/19/14

District 13 facilities director James Daly shows Board of Education Trustee Frank Chiachiere the new doors that were installed at Wheeler Avenue School’s main entrance.

An up-close look at the schools

Wheeler Avenue School’s auditorium will be getting a facelift within the next few years, as District 13 officials announced plans to refurbish the 89-year-old facility at the annual building tour last Saturday morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/11/13

District 30 will hold its annual building tour on Dec. 14 beginning at the Forest Road School.

Elementary districts schedule building tours

District 13 will hold its annual building inspections on Saturday, Dec. 7. The program begins with coffee and refreshments in the James A. Dever School cafeteria at 8 a.m. more

12/4/13

District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund discussed some of the new online resources offered through the school libraries at the annual Educational Planning meeting on Nov. 16.

Pros and cons of Common Core discussed in District 13

With about three dozen parents, teachers and school officials present on Nov. 16, its was one of the largest turnouts in recent history for District 13’s annual Educational Planning meeting. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/20/13

Dr. Linda Opyr, the past poet laureate of Nassau County, speaks to District 13

District 13 teachers go back to school

While children were home on Election Day, teachers were sitting in the same seats their students normally occupy, and they were fully immersed in learning. Districts across Long Island held superintendent conference days, featuring a variety of workshops for teachers and support staff. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/13/13

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