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Gloria basile, a kindergarten teacher at Shaw Avenue School, greeted her students outside before the first day of class on Sept. 4.
High hopes for new school year in Valley Stream
For one day, there were few concerns about test scores, teacher ratings or school finances. On the first day of school, it was all about seeing friends again, showing off those new backpacks and sneakers, and unpacking a whole lot of school supplies. more
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School safety 101: Slow down
Most area schools reopened this week, which means the roads are going to be more hectic on weekday mornings and afternoons. more
Four new teachers are joining the staff in District 13 for the 2013-14 school year. From left are Kati Miano, Maureen Morris, Maureen Byrnes and Pamela Doodnauth.
New teachers get fresh starts in Valley Stream
The days of coming out of college with a degree in education and landing a long-term teaching job are over. School districts, faced with rising pension and health insurance costs, the 2 percent tax cap and frustrated taxpayers, are cutting programs and raising class sizes. That means fewer jobs for teachers. more
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Stefan Serie, a former Merrick Avenue Middle School health teacher, recently lost his provisional tenure and his position, apparently because of his appearance on “Princesses Long Island.” Now he is threatening to sue the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District if he doesn’t get his job back. Above, Serie appearing on the show.
MAMS teacher, ousted over 'Princesses L.I.' appearance, threatens lawsuit
Stefan Serie, a Merrick Avenue Middle School health teacher and multi-sport coach who recently lost his job, apparently because of his appearance on the Bravo TV series “Princesses Long Island,” is threatening to sue the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District if he doesn’t get his position back. more
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District 13 students Jack Manza, left, and Jacob Marinez are taking music lessons this summer at the Howell Road School.
Young musicians get a summer tune-up
In the middle of summer, there aren’t many sounds in the hallways of most school buildings in the area as students and school officials prepare for a new academic year in September. But at two … more
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More than 100 parents, students and teachers rallied on Wednesday in support of Stefan Series, the Merrick Avenue Middle School health teacher who lost his tenured position, apparently because of his appearance on the Bravo show "Princesses Long Island."
MAMS teacher out after ‘Princesses L.I.’ cameo
A Merrick Avenue Middle School health teacher and football, wrestling, softball and track coach will no longer have a job come September, after he appeared in two episodes of the Bravo TV show “Princesses Long Island.” more
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Members of the Valley Stream Central High School District varsity rifle team, from left, Jurell Wilson, Sean Wraith, Danielle Cuomo and Kristen Mantel brought home a state title in air rifle.
Rifle team gets one more shot
The Valley Stream Central High School District rifle team has had its fair share of success in recent years, winning seven consecutive state championships. On July 9, the team had its biggest cause for celebration: funding for at least one more season. more
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Nick Gonzalez received his diploma from Board of Education Trustee Joseph DiSibio last month at Valley Stream North High School. The Central High School District graduated 93.2 percent of its students in the class of 2012, up nearly four percentage points from the previous year.
Graduation rates rise in Valley Stream
While many districts across New York posted lower or stagnant graduation rates, the Valley Stream Central High School District climbed higher and was once again well above the state average, according to data released by the New York State Education Department last month more
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In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins
Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more
David Feller, North Merrick superintendent
North Merrick schools chief to lead Nassau superintendents, advise state
North Merrick School District Superintendent David Feller will become president of the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents on June 1. With the position, he will also assume a spot on the Commissioner’s Advisory Council of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, which meets three to four times a year with the New York State Education Department commissioner, currently Dr. John King Jr. more
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