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Common Core: a great idea we're not yet prepared for

“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse! more

8/28/13

Construction will take place the week of Aug. 26 on Hendrickson Avenue alongside Memorial Junior High School, resulting in some road closings.

Hendrickson Avenue set for repaving

Drivers heading through the north end of the village near Memorial Junior High School are going to have to plan alternate travel routes next week. A very bumpy section of Hendrickson Avenue will be repaved, leaving motorists with a few days of inconvenience followed by what Valley Stream officials hope will be years of smooth driving. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/22/13

We could learn a lot from Finnish schools

In a package full of life’s little necessities, every Finnish newborn receives a precious gift –– a set of three books, courtesy of the government. more

8/21/13

State's test-prep efforts get an F

Ten years ago, English Language Arts teachers used to speak of inspiring their students to become lifelong readers and lovers of the written word. more

8/14/13

Passing rates on the New York state assessments in Valley Stream's elementary school districts.

Test scores drop in Valley Stream, state

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/13

Alina Semenove, of the New York Equestrian Center, led Herald intern Amanda McKelvey on the bridal trail at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Happy trails

On a beautiful sunny day, after the heat wave finally broke, I enjoyed a wonderful trail ride in Hempstead Lake State Park, courtesy of the New York Equestrian Center (NYEC). An activity that is … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/31/13

Civic Law

Q: What is the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and what could it mean for me? A: The State Environmental Quality Review Act (known by its acronym SEQRA) is a complex State statute … more

By A. Thomas Levin | 7/16/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

One man can move legislative mountains

It’s been 24 years since I left state government, and the one thing that still holds true is that the legislative leaders make the biggest decisions, from the beginning of the session to its very end. more

6/20/13

More than two dozen athletes from South High School participated in the Victory Challenge on May 31.

South students shine at Victory Challenge

Two dozen Central High School District took part in the Victory Challenge on May 31 at Mitchel Athletic Complex. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/19/13

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