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One of the more recent controversies raging in education is whether and how to extend the school day and even the school year.
Most children spend about six hours a day in class. There are proposals to lengthen that time anywhere from an hour to two or more. One variation involves weekend school, particularly for those students who have fallen behind in their studies.
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Steve Kussin
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12/15/09
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Improving the science curriculum is a major initiative for two of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts this year. Districts 13 and 30 officials are hoping to unveil enhanced programs in September in a subject that often receives less attention than English Language Arts and math.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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The Valley Stream Central High School District will launch its new interactive Web site next week, officials said, and the new site will feature more pictures of students, have downloadable forms, and offer access to assignments for students who are absent.
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Anthony Bottan
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12/9/09
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A holiday tale at Carbonaro
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The Robert W. Carbonaro School presented its holiday program on Monday morning.
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12/9/09
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Be fit and be friendly
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The James A. Dever School hosted the District 13 Board of Education meeting on Nov. 24. Principal Darren Gruen gave a presentation on the district's health, wellness and character education programs.
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12/9/09
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The Village of Valley Stream and the Valley Stream Central High School District will be offering the H1N1 vaccination on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
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12/9/09
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Holy Name of Mary School students have done their part to make the holidays a little brighter for troops overseas. The children wrote letters, made cards and decorated ornaments for the soldiers.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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East Rockaway High School senior Danny Quadrino, 18, is living his dream as an actor on Broadway. He has made his debut on the Big White Way in the revival of the musical "Bye Bye Birdie." He just filled in for the starring role of "Hugo" in this week's matinee performance.
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Mary Malloy
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12/3/09
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It’s a truism of politics: In times of economic collapse, hard-liners seek scapegoats to blame rather than bipartisan solutions to offer hope.
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Scott Brinton
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12/3/09
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With 500 elementary school students chanting “cut the ribbon,” officials did just that on Nov. 25, officially opening up the new playground at the James A. Dever School.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/2/09
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