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Staten Island educators peer into the future of their profession
NY state schools chief John King says preparation is key to students' success later in life By RYAN LAVIS STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The future of education for Staten Island students was at the fore of...
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School buses to roll Wednesday on Staten Island, as union ends strike
Union folds walkout without gains after month during which borough's families were sorely tried School buses lined up outside Dreyfus Intermediate School, Stapleton, on the afternoon before the strike...
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Staten Island school buses roll again as NYC strike ends without settlement
Walkout over job security lasted more than 4 weeks STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - School buses were rolling again Wednesday morning across Staten Island and the rest of New York City as striking drivers and...
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Software engineering pilot program coming to Staten Island's New Dorp, McKee...
The schools are among 20 that will receive comprehensive computer science and software engineering curriculum this fall View full size "We know it's vital to prepare our children to succeed in an...
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Staten Island teacher's suit says pair fit him for 'rubber' boot
Exiled educator seeks to blame former colleagues at Dreyfus Intermediate Francesco Portelos contends his career was sabotaged. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A technology teacher at Dreyfus Intermediate...
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Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro kicks off annual 'Readers Are...
It challenges fourth-grade classes in public, parochial, private schools to read a minimum of six books in five weeks Borough President James P. Molinaro and Joan McCord, principal of PS 52 in Dongan...
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New online guide to NYC public high schools launched
It contains information on 500 public high schools A new online guide has information about 500 public high schools in the city. Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel NEW YORK -- A new online...
View ArticleBudding Staten Island scientists show their stuff at Catholic school fair
Fair highlights creative and innovative science projects by 48 seventh- and eighth-graders from 24 schools STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The thought of a bed of nails usually conjures up images from a...
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Deal ensures N.Y. teacher-evaluations don't expire
Agreement addresses a concern at the center of an impasse between New York City and its teachers union that caused city schools to miss a deadline for adopting an evaluation plan. Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
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Culture of testing takes a toll on Staten Island pupils and their families...
'Did I become stupid?,' wonders fifth-grader, whose mother decides to opt out Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Niko Hardison is an intellectually curious fifth-grader who is reading "The Hunger...
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Envoy from Education Department aims to quell test jitters on Staten Island
Common Core Standards have kids and teachers reaching for antacids Parents get the lowdown from Shael Polakow-Suransky, chief academic officer for the city Department of Education. Staten Island...
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Staten Island collegians put their employment prospects on fast forward (video)
Speed Networking event at St. John's U lets students pick the brains of women who've prospered Watch video NY1's Amanda Farinacci and banking executive Terry Tarangelo give St. John's students the...
View ArticleStaten Island high schoolers, graduate students trade ideas for storm-proof...
New Dorp students tell their Pratt Industries counterparts about Hurricane Sandy experiences Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Dorp High School and Pratt Institute students are combining ideas...
View ArticleCouncilman James Oddo allocates money for cameras in Staten Island schools
He'll allocate discretionary funds for cameras at PS 69, PS 39 and PS 46, will split the cost of cameras at The Hungerford School with Councilwoman Rose, allocating $150,000 each. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y....
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College of Staten Island interim president: New dorms will 'transform the...
Residence halls are set to open in August, the school was named a doctoral-granting school and a business school is in the works. Dr. William Fritz, interim president of the College of Staten Island,...
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Staten Island colleges prepare for graduation ceremonies
The heroes of Hurricane Sandy will be honored at Saturday's graduation at St. John's University. Staten Island's three colleges are preparing for graduation ceremonies. Staten Island Advance/Hilton...
View ArticleAccolades for a Staten Island scholar as Petrides awards are presented (photos)
Eileen Macron, a Notre Dame Academy student, is singled out for special honors during ceremonies STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Years from now, when the cure for cancer is finally discovered, the teachers and...
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Staten Island student goes from high school dropout to college valedictorian
William Curran graduated Thursday from Long Island University with plans to become a teacher. William Curran dropped out of Tottenville High School, but went on to become the valedictorian of Long...
View ArticleSt. Paul's School of Nursing graduates 159 on Staten Island (photos)
Councilman James Oddo was the guest speaker during the ceremony in the Hilton Garden Inn. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- City Councilman James Oddo addressed the 159 students who graduated from St. Paul's...
View ArticleCity agrees to speed up removal of PCBs in schools, including on Staten Island
The process to clean up the toxic chemicals will now be completed by 2016 -- five years early. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The PCB problem first brought to light -- so to speak -- for many parents by a...
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