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A highlight of the 1964 World’s Fair, and something that enamored elementary teachers of Valley Stream School District 13 at the time, was the Chunky Candy Factory and its Sculpture Continuum, a playground of abstract sculptures that children could climb on and play with at the Fair. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/22/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

Four Five Towns area residents are part of a group that is resubmitting an application for a charter school in the Lawrence School District. Atlantic Beach Estates resident Evelyn Gargano attended last year’s charter school public hearing.

Lawrence charter school plans revised

Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/18/15

Help a boy or girl by becoming a mentor

School-aged children can use someone to talk to. Someone they can share their thoughts, goals and fears with who genuinely cares and wants what’s best for them. more

1/15/15

Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund says the school district has changed but "not enough".

Why we're better than before

It’s no secret to residents of Malverne, Lakeview and north Lynbrook that Malverne High School is a very different place than it was just a decade ago. Yet it’s still sobering when some less-than-proud memories are revisited. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 12/17/14

Sherwyn Besson and Betsy Benedith (left to right) are two of three former teachers at Malverne High School who are suing the Malverne Union Free School District and top-ranking school officials for racial discrimination.

Judge rules teachers’ lawsuits can go to trial

There were new developments last week in the racial discrimination cases against the Malverne school district and its top administrators by three former Malverne High School teachers. U.S. District Judge Arthur D. Spatt denied the Malverne Union Free School District’s motions for a summary judgment, which would have dismissed the lawsuit. Instead, it will now go to trial. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 8/27/14

The Class of 2013 had a graduation rate of 94.8 percent, a number that has continued to climb every year. Above are South High School graduates last year.

Graduation rates on the rise in Valley Stream

Graduation rates are steadily rising in the Valley Stream Central High School District, according to figures recently released from the New York State Department of Education. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/10/14

Joseph DiSibio and Toni Pomerantz will take the reins of the District 13 board for the 2014-15 school year.

High school board shakeup

Nearly half of the Valley Stream Central High School District’s Board of Education seats will be filled by trustees who didn’t serve there last year. Following reorganization meetings for the three elementary districts on Monday, four of the nine seats will change hands for the 2014-15 school years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/9/14

North High School’s class of 2014 is led by valedictorian Jeanette Freeman and salutatorian Michael Sanky. They were joined by Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich.

Pair challenged each other to do their best

North High School’s top graduates say they would not be where they are without each other. A friendly academic rivalry developed over the years, and, when the dust settled, Jeanette Freeman, of Malverne, became the valedictorian of the class of 2014. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/5/14

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