It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education.
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3/3/11
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A few dozen parents spoke in support of Shaw Avenue School Principal Angela Hudson on Monday night, after learning that Hudson is not being recommended for tenure by the District 30 superintendent.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/2/11
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District 30 school officials are considering closing the Washington Avenue Kindergarten Center next year in an effort to save money, as it faces a possible 12 percent cut in state aid.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/23/11
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Feb. 16 marked a milestone for Valley Stream public schools — it was the 100th day of the school this year. Students and teachers celebrated the important day at the Robert W. Carbonaro School in Districrt 24
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/22/11
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District 13 Board of Education members have decided they want to pursue a consolidation study, and voted unanimously last week to find out just how much it would cost.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/22/11
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District 13 officials plan to use $2.1 million from surplus funds to help get through a difficult economic time and avoid major cuts to programs next year.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/16/11
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Following District 24’s option to not participate in a consolidation study, the Central High School District Board of Education voted to explore a plan to consolidate with Districts 13 and 30, which have already approved the idea.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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2/16/11
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The Howell Road School gymnasium was very lively after hours last Friday night, as the community came together to raise money for a student with cancer.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/16/11
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Many Long Island districts may have to severely curb spending next year including the Valley Stream Central High School District. Officials released a proposed budget on Feb. 1 that calls for some drastic cuts to programs.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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2/9/11
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Fifteen years ago, it was the District 30 Board of Education that held back a plan to consolidate the four Valley Stream school districts. This year, it was the District 24 board that said no.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/9/11
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