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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

Challenges ahead for Valley Stream schools

Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/30/13

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

Maureen Henry, principal of South High School, asked the board to consider adding an LCD projector in the school cafeteria, which also serves as it auditorium.

Technology tops Valley Stream high school needs

While there were many potential projects discussed on the Valley Stream Central High School District’s annual facilities tour last Saturday morning, none of them command the extensive funding that the Board of Education has seen in years past. more

By Brian Croce | 1/9/13

A new day in Albany begins with Senate rules

A new coalition of leaders in the New York State Senate is making its resolutions for change in the new year. more

By Alex Camarda | 1/3/13

Cuomo grants tax extensions for certain school districts

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently issued an Executive Order to extend tax deadlines for school districts that independently requested it. more

David Weingrad | 11/15/12

Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities

Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more

10/4/12

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

Members of the Save Frost Valley Committee - a group whose mission is to raise enough money through fundraising to save the 2013 Howard T. Herber Middle School’s sixth-grade Frost Valley trip - held their first official fundraiser at Wendy’s in Lynbrook on Aug. 15.

‘We have to be hopeful’

“The kids look forward to it, and they’re disappointed that now it’s gone,” Lakeview resident Terri Gorman said of the Malverne School District’s sixth-grade trip to Frost Valley, in the … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 8/20/12

The Malverne School District announced a number of academic improvements and successes during the 2011-12 school year. Among them, the Class of 2012 set a record for Malverne High School, with 96 percent of students earning Regents diplomas.

Malverne Superintendent: Students improved academically in 2011-12 school year

As officials of the Malverne School District continue to work toward ensuring greater academic achievement among students, the district recently announced a number of academic improvements and … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 8/14/12

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