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Shaw Avenue School fourth-graders, from left, Erick Garay, Jaegar Hessing and Pablo Pazmino, joined by Quest teacher Ilissa Epstein, watch the top they built spin using District 30’s new Lego robotics program.

It’s not often that students get to come to school and play with Legos, especially in an era of high-stakes testing. But in District 30, the popular building toy is being tried out as a learning tool and the feedback so far has been glowing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/31/13

Kevin Hughes, a financial advisor from Morgan Stanley, met with sixth-graders from District 30 participating in the Stock Market Game on Dec. 20.

An enriching education in District 30

How would like to have $100,000 to invest in the stock market? About 50 sixth-graders in District 30 did, and they learned what it takes to make smart investments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/9/13

Students got a tour of the Pagan-Fletcher House led by Gabe Parish, left, while making their documentary.

History in the making

Hundreds of parents, friends, teachers and residents came out in support of District 30’s Quest students as they unveiled their documentary, “Inside Valley Stream,” on May 22 in the Central High School auditorium. more

By Brian Croce | 5/30/12

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