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Dr. Susan Poser has been named Hofstra University's ninth — and first woman — president.
Hofstra University appoints first woman president
Dr. Susan Poser, now provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, has been named Hofstra University's new president — the first woman to hold the … more
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A teacher at Central High School reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus on Nov. 30. It is one of the latest positive cases in Valley Stream schools, and althouth positivity rates are increasing in the neighborhood, infection does not appear to be spreading within school buildings.
As cases rise, V.S. schools brace for a challenging winter
With Coronavirus positivity rates rising in Nassau County, Valley Stream schools are bracing for a number of potentials, including precautionary closures, required closures and mandatory Covid-19 … more
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District 24 develops new diversity initiatives after public outcry
District 24 school officials announced new hiring initiatives on Nov. 18 after a recent outcry by parents and residents over a lack of teacher diversity in a district. Dr. Don Sturz, the District … more
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We need to pay attention to children’s mental health
The coronavirus pandemic has created a variety of hardships that have left families and children in distress. Social isolation. A mounting death toll. An estimated . . . more
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New non-profit to award local students scholarships
A group of Oceanside educators, former educators and one alumnus, spearheaded by retired elementary school principal Tom Capone, started a non-profit organization for the purpose of awarding scholarships to African American/Black high school seniors from Oceanside and other local communities. more
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Surely we shouldn’t be fighting over wearing masks
Scene 1: The butcher at the local food store turned to face me from behind the counter. I noticed his mask in the below-the-nose position. I gave him my food order, and calmly asked him to wear his mask appropriately. more
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Malvernite Carol Basdeo said she was inspired by her children, K.C., 8, and Kayla, 10, to write her series of science books.
Malverne author wins praise for science book series
Malvernite Carol Basdeo said that one of her biggest goals as a mother was to show her two children — Kayla, 10, and K.C., 8 — that they could pursue any career they wanted while helping … more
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Parents, residents demand more diverse teaching staff in District 24
A group of roughly two dozen parents and residents gathered at the District 24 Board of Education meeting on Oct. 21 to denounce what they said was a lack of diversity among district teachers, and to … more
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Valley Stream Central High School will remain closed for at least two weeks after two confirmed coronavirus cases were reported within the building in the same week.
Central High School closes after positive virus cases
Valley Stream Central High School closed on Monday, Oct. 26 and will remain so for at least two weeks after two positive coronavirus test results were reported in the building over the previous week, … more
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A fire broke out on the roof the Shaw Avenue Elementary School building Monday evening causing damage to a classroom below.
Fire breaks out at Shaw Ave. school
Fire and school officials reported a fire that broke out on the roof of the Shaw Avenue Elementary School building Monday evening. There were no reported injuries. At around 6 p.m. a custodian at … more
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