Administrators and students at Memorial Junior High and North High School are working harder than ever to treat the age-old problem of bullying.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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4/6/11
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Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts are accepting candidates for the Board of Education election in May.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/6/11
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District 30 music teacher Emilia Kister says she has always tried to be on the cutting edge of music education. Now, she has been rewarded for efforts, selected as a recipient of the Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/31/11
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The Boards of Education in Valley Stream Districts 13 and 24 have adopted proposed budgets for the 2011-12 school year. The spending plans will be up for a public vote on May 17.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/30/11
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A debate over psychologists and social workers led to more than two hours of budget discussion in District 30 on Monday night, before the Board of Education finally adopted its proposed 2011-12 spending plan which carries a 6.2 percent tax hike.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/30/11
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An early intervention reading program in Valley Stream has received national attention, as District 30’s “A Stitch in Time” was recognized by the American School Board Journal.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/11
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Jumping for healthy hearts in District 24
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Students at the William L. Buck School in Valley Stream District 24 participated in Jump Rope for Heart on March 8 to promote health and wellness. The event was organized by phys. ed. teacher Phil Testa.
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3/16/11
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With the District 24 Board of Education set to adopt the proposed 2011-12 budget next week, school officials are touting the plan saying that it maintains programs while keeping the tax increase to a minimum.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/16/11
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The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education adopted its proposed 2011-12 budget on March 8. Facing nearly $3 million in mandated increases, largely due to retirement and employee benefit costs, school officials approved a $101.98 million spending plan — with the lowest increase in more than 10 years for the district.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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3/16/11
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On March 1, representatives from Nassau BOCES and many school districts in the county gathered to announce progress made — and hopes for the future — for sharing services and saving money.
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Alex Costello
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3/9/11
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