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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

Former District 30 math teacher Joanne Lufrano was inducted into the Long Island Math Educators Hall of Fame on Nov. 19.

Math educator adds to prestigious career

When the nation’s best athletes finish their careers, they are typically rewarded with a spot in the hall of fame of their respective sport. Long Island’s top math teachers earn the same honor. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/27/13

Shaw Avenue School Principal Amy Pernick, left, accepted the Blue Ribbon excellence award from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages at a ceremony on Nov. 20 at the school. Joining them are District 30 Board President Carolyn Torres and Assistant Principal Josh McPherson.

Shaw Avenue a blueprint for success

“It’s all about you,” District 30 Board of Education President Carolyn Torres told an auditorium full of teachers, students and parents at Shaw Avenue School on Nov. 20. For the second time that day, the school celebrated its accomplishment in earning the Blue Ribbon excellence award from the U.S. Department of Education. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 11/26/13

Christopher Avalos, a second-grader at the Clear Stream Avenue School, learned proper hand-washing techniques from Michael Beechum when the Lysol Healthy Habits bus visited on Oct. 3.

Clean hands mean healthy kids

Elementary schools are known as places where young minds are cultivated, where knowledge is gained and where character is developed. They are also known as places where illness spreads, often through seemingly harmless acts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/16/13

Students and staff at Shaw Avenue School dressed in their new favorite color following the announcement that the school earned a Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education.

Shaw Avenue earns national honor

When is it good to feel blue? When your school wins the Blue Ribbon excellence award from the U.S. Department of Education. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/2/13

Roxanne Garcia France, the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in District 30, brings more than 20 years of experience in education to the post.

Education a passion for curriculum chief

District 30 bills itself as “The Friendly Schools,” and that is exactly what brought Dr. Roxanne Garcia France to her position as the elementary school district’s instructional leader. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/25/13

Gloria basile, a kindergarten teacher at Shaw Avenue School, greeted her students outside before the first day of class on Sept. 4.

High hopes for new school year in Valley Stream

For one day, there were few concerns about test scores, teacher ratings or school finances. On the first day of school, it was all about seeing friends again, showing off those new backpacks and sneakers, and unpacking a whole lot of school supplies. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 9/11/13

District 30 principals: test scores will rise

Although the percentage of students passing the New York state assessments dropped to historic lows this year, District 30 administrators say they are confident that scores will be on the upswing in the future. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/5/13

Four new teachers are joining the staff in District 13 for the 2013-14 school year. From left are Kati Miano, Maureen Morris, Maureen Byrnes and Pamela Doodnauth.

New teachers get fresh starts in Valley Stream

The days of coming out of college with a degree in education and landing a long-term teaching job are over. School districts, faced with rising pension and health insurance costs, the 2 percent tax cap and frustrated taxpayers, are cutting programs and raising class sizes. That means fewer jobs for teachers. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/4/13

Shaw Avenue School Assistant Principal Josh McPherson and Principal Amy Pernick.

Happy to be part of the team

Being selected as the new assistant principal of Shaw Avenue School is a homecoming of sorts for Josh McPherson. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/28/13

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