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Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

Passing rates on the New York state assessments in Valley Stream's elementary school districts.

Test scores drop in Valley Stream, state

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/13

Fifth-graders at the William L. Buck School honed their English Language Arts skills on Monday in preparation for the state assessments, which begin on April 16.

Let the testing begin

When students sit down to take their mandated English Language Arts assessment the third week of this month, and then math a week later, fewer will pass than last year. That’s the message from the New York State Education Department, which recently sent out a memo to school officials, warning them to expect a drop in scores. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/4/13

The new school year brings some changes

Next week, when students return to classes, they will be greeted by new teachers, meet some new classmates and may even notice the shiny floors and clean desks. more

8/30/12

Creating 21st century learners

For the greater part of the 235-year history of the U.S., education has been handled at the state level. That’s about to change, as the new Common Core Learning Standards will nationalize curriculum for the first time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/8/11

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