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THE FERTILE CRESCENT FOR FERTILE MINDS Mailing Address: 17 Lexington Avenue, A1207 By SANDRA PRIEST ROSE from what social or economic group—thrive develop comprehension. New York, NY 10010 We face the new school year, teachers and on organized, step-by-step phonics teaching. This kind of reading and study builds a base Email: [email protected] children alike, with high hopes for a produc- Comprehension begins with the word, proceeds of wide knowledge and enriched vocabulary www.EducationUpdate.com tive year. Our job as educators is to make it an to the sentence and then to the paragraph. As and is essential to avoid the “fourth-grade and Tel: 212-477-5600 exciting one, full of new discoveries. words are written, their meanings can be dis- beyond slump.” As Jeanne Chall wrote in her Fax: 212-477-5893 Let’s give the children a rich curriculum full cussed. Teachers can help students examine book: The Reading Crisis: Why Poor Children of knowledge. Let’s delve into ancient history, words closely for meaning from first grade on. Fall Behind (Harvard University Press, 1990): Sumer and Egypt, or Greek and Roman myths For example, Sunday means the day of the sun, The needs of low-income children are not PUBLISHER AND EDITOR: to serve as a springboard for studying those Monday means day of the moon. Children are essentially different from those of children Pola Rosen, Ed.D. civilizations. Some third-graders with whom fascinated by this, and it is the beginning of a from middle-class homes. Indeed, our findings ADVISORY COUNCIL: Reading Reform Foundation worked in inner- wonderful intellectual journey. suggest that low-income children benefit most Charlotte K. Frank, Ph.D., Senior VP, city New York City classrooms delighted in While this foundation for reading, writing from programs that work best for most chil- McGraw-Hill; Augusta S. Kappner, Ph.D., having a child’s version of the Odyssey read to and spelling is taking place, a teacher can read dren—a strong reading program that provides President, Bank St. College; Alfred S. them and wrote letters to their teacher, saying to his or her pupils about ancient civilizations for learning of skills as well as wide reading Posamentier, Ph.D., Dean, CCNY; Adam it was the highlight of their year. such as Mesopotamia or Egypt. Together the in the primary grades, and a combination of Sugerman, Publisher, Palmiche Press; Dr. E. D. Hirsch, Jr. has developed and pub- teacher and the class can look at maps to see structure, challenging and direct teaching, and Laurie Tisch Sussman, Chair, Center for lished the Core Curriculum, which introduces where these civilizations were. They can draw practice in the reading of many books on a Arts Education first graders to ancient Mesopotamia (currently time lines and measure with rulers to place wide variety of topics in the middle grades. Iraq), followed by Egyptian studies. These 3000 or 2000 B. C. E. on the line. They can Let us vow this year to engage those fertile ASSOCIATE EDITORS: civilizations are all part of what has been called sound out and write words and names perti- minds.# Heather Rosen, Adam Sugerman, “The Fertile Crescent” geographically. nent to these studies, such as Mesopotamia, Sandra Priest Rose is Founder of Reading Rob Wertheimer Such studies need a good foundation for begin- Hammurabi, pyramid, papyrus, (all of these Reform Foundation of New York and Trustee of GUEST COLUMNISTS: ning reading of systematic phonetic instruction words can be taught phonetically) but most the New York Public Libray and Lincoln Center Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Dr. Carol that makes use of all the children’s sensory important, they can expand the child’s world for the Performing Arts Hankin, Bob Levy, Jill Levy, Keith pathways for learning. All children—no matter and make knowledge exciting. This is how to Lockitch, Phyllis Murray, Ph.D., Scott Noppe-Brandon, Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D., Sandra Priest Rose, Angelo Rondello, Randi LETTERS IN THIS ISSUE T. Sachs, Assemblyman Steven Sanders, Ana Ventura, Randi Weingarten, J.D. Editorial ...... 2 Re: Fighting Obesity Starts in Schools “free” bird is going to sing now. Tell her I said STAFF WRITERS: To the Editor: thanks for the inspiration. Letters ...... 2, 35 Jacob Appel, J.D., Stevanne Auerbach, As an award-winning health teacher, I know Anna Bryant Spotlight on Schools ...... 3-7, 10-16 Ph.D., Joan Baum, Ph.D., Michelle how important it is for schools to help foster Bronx, New York DeSarbo, Gillian Granoff, Richard Kagan, healthy eating habits in young children. 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TEACHING MATTERS CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY By EMILY SHERWOOD, Ph.D. to develop a formidable pool Teaching Matters in 1997. Recently, Teaching Matters, a non-profit of capital (some $8.5 mil- Teaching Matters’ two new high tech labora- educational organization that helps teach- lion to date) to bridge the tory schools, East and West Bronx Academy for ers and students use technology effec- digital divide and provide the Future, offer a generous 1:1 ratio of students tively in the classroom, celebrated its costly computer resources to to laptops. Teachers incorporate digital projec- tenth anniversary with an evening pro- the most disadvantaged stu- tors and tablet computers into their daily lesson gram at Rockefeller University’s Caspary dents. She has also built up a plans so that students can visualize first-hand Auditorium featuring guest speaker current staff of some 40-cur- on their laptops what their teachers are discuss- George Stephanopoulos, ABC Sunday riculum consultants, most of ing. One of the most exciting offerings is the news anchor. them former teachers, whose home-school connection, where parents can log Teaching Matters has good reason to job is to go into the most onto a home or library computer any hour of the rejoice. Founded by visionary chairman economically needy schools day or night and stay on top of their children’s Elizabeth Rohatyn, a noted philanthropist and provide customized cur- grades and attendance. “While some parents whose long list of public service credits riculum development in the are very tech-savvy and e-mail me every day, includes the Board of Trustees of the New classroom. others don’t even have a working telephone, or York Public Library, the organization has About 80 percent of the their cell has been cut off. Basically, it becomes become a trusted partner in the New York organization’s resources are a question of how we work together to help the City public schools. In just ten years, now devoted to such hands- student,” says East Bronx Academy principal Teaching Matters has prepared and men- on mentoring of teachers. Sarah Scrogin. Mark House, a West Bronx tored over 8,000 NYC teachers and 350 Whereas ten years ago the Academy ninth grade social studies teacher, principals to use technology in advancing staff was teaching basic puts it this way: “If we can have parents on the instruction and school management, while computer skills to teach- same page as the students, there’s no disconnect. spinning off two brand new techno-cen- ers, “now we’re really Students can never say, ‘I don’t have homework tered schools in the Bronx and developing looking at creating learning tonight,’ because the parents can log on and a dazzling array of technology-enhanced experiences and environ- see for themselves.” House is also enthusias- curriculum projects for students city-wide. ments that we can project tic about his ability to pretest the students by “When we started ten years ago, there into the classroom, whether computer and generate an immediate analysis of were not a lot of people out there who it’s websites or units that their comprehension in different areas. “I know were doing what we were doing,” reflects teachers can use to expand instantly what I have to teach based on what Elizabeth Rohatyn. In that ten year span, upon what they’re doing. they know and don’t know,” adds House. “we have been able to make a mark on the We’re trying to engage kids Looking ahead to the future, Rohatyn notes critical mass of teachers who were prepared through visual animation, “the explosion of technology, particularly the to take a leap of faith and work with tech- in discussion groups on-line Internet, into our everyday lives is having a nology,” adds Rohatyn. or after school, and in a dramatic effect on our democracy. Twenty-first Rohatyn, who originated the idea for variety of other ways where century citizens, young and old alike, are bar- Teaching Matters when she was a sponsor we can take an old topic raged with information, encouraged to speak for an “I Have a Dream” class of 53 inner- and have kids engaged in up and competing for their own space on the city, at-risk students, realized that “if you different ways,” explains World Wide Web.” Whether it is the challenge brought technology into the classroom, Executive Director Lynette of keeping pace with the Information Age or you’d really turn these kids on.” What Guastaferro, a former providing expensive technological resources happened next was like a primer for public Price Waterhouse Cooper to all students equally, Teaching Matters will advocacy. Rohatyn networked with corpo- Elizabeth Rohatyn management consultant- continue to play a valuable role in New York rations, private foundations and individuals turned-teacher who joined City’s future.# 4 SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ OCTOBER 2005

CHANCELLOR KLEIN ADDRESSES CHARTER THE DEAN’S COLUMN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SOME AMAZING By LIZA YOUNG “us/they.” While charter schools are part of the more of a family.” NUMBER School’s Chancellor Joel Klein’s heart lies not general educational system, given their success Priority issues were voted on by school lead- in the glory of publicity and politics, but in the rate, it’s important to see what’s working and ers with respect to student activities and perfor- furthering of the mission of continual improve- what models can be applied in general. mance, and school leadership and management. RELATIONSHIPS ment of education. In addressing staff members Following, the Chancellor’s address, charter Issues receiving the most votes were then talked By DEAN ALFRED POSAMENTIER from various charter schools throughout the school leaders were called upon to share creative about in small, roundtable discussions. Among city recently, he lent his support and advice. His ways to improve school functioning. Forty-two the conclusions reached were the importance We are accustomed to seeing num- words were—“Think Big. Make this a scaled school leaders attended the Leadership Summit of viewing child performance holistically, and bers in charts and tables as on the movement in our city.” meeting and focused on issues developed by the creating individual paths of success for each sports or business pages of a news- Chancellor Klein indicated that charter schools, Charter School Leadership Summit Planning student. With respect to teacher recruitment, paper. We use numbers continuously even when dealing with a more challenging Team, which included the importance of shar- school leaders agreed that charter schools should in our everyday life experiences, either to repre- population, have surpassed public schools in ing best practices and uniting on important together develop a professional course for new sent a quantity or to designate something such achievement. He noted that charter schools and issues. A consensus was reached that charter teachers. The issue of a camaraderie among char- as a street, address, or page. We use numbers public schools should not be viewed in terms of schools should “move from a federation to ter schools was reiterated as it was concluded without ever taking the time to observe some of that “while progress can be made by individual their unusual properties. That is, we don’t stop to charter schools in many priority areas, this is an smell the flowers as we walk through a garden, or area where working together is the only viable as it is more commonly said: “take time to smell strategy.”# the roses.” Inspecting some of these unusual number properties provides us with a much deeper appreciation for these symbols that we all too often take for granted. Students too often are Free & Reduced Price taught mathematics as a dry and required course of instruction. As teachers we have an obliga- School Meals Available tion to make it interesting. To show some of the The New York City Department of Education number oddities brings some new “life” to the (DOE) recently announced a new outreach cam- subject. It will evoke a “gee whiz” response from EDUCATION STARTS paign to encourage parents and students to submit students. That’s what you ought to strive for. school meal applications and help children take Make them curious about the subject. Motivate advantage of free and reduced-price meals in them to “dig” further. their schools. The outreach campaign includes Who said numbers can’t form beautiful rela- WITH IMAGINATION. a PSA that features Jets Safety Erik Coleman tionships! Showing you students some of these informing students to “Feed Your Mind” by eat- unique situations might give them the feeling that ing healthily and staying fit, a sweepstakes for there is more to “numbers” than meets the eye. parents and students who submit the school meal They should be encouraged not only to verify applications, and information for parents and these relationships, but also to find others that can students about the ongoing nutritional reforms be considered “beautiful.” taking place in public school cafeterias, where Notice the consecutive exponents. a variety of healthy meals are now includ- 135=11+32+53 ed on the menu, throughout the City. Deputy 175=11+72+53 Chancellor Kathleen Grimm joined New York 518=51+12+83 Jets Quarterback Jay Fiedler and the students of 598=51+92+83 IS 109 in Queens Village for the announcement. Now taken one place further we get: “Our upgraded nutritional guidelines are 1,306=11+32+03+64 serving as a model for school systems across 1,676=11+62+73+64 the country,” Deputy Chancellor Grimm said. 2,427=21+42+23+74 “Children who eat properly are better able to The next ones are really amazing. Notice learn and I encourage all parents to complete the relationship between the exponents and the the 1041 form so that we may continue to pro- numbers*. vide more and more of our students with nutri- 3,435=33+44+33+55 tious, delicious meals daily in our schools.” 438,579,088=44+33+88+55+77+99+00+88+88 “Whether I’m driving our team down the Now it’s up to the class to verify these and field for a touchdown or cracking a textbook, discover other beautiful relationships. When your I’ve always been at my best after having a good students say “Wow!” you have achieved the first breakfast and lunch,” Mr. Fiedler said. “I want step to opening up a new dimension of number to encourage all students to take advantage of a exploration.# great meal at school.” * In the second illustration you will notice that Each year, parents of students in New York for convenience and for the sake of this unusual City public schools are asked to complete the free situation, we have considered 00 as though its and reduced-price school meal application known value is 0, when in fact it is indeterminate. • GROUP RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED as the 1041 form. The 1041 forms are essential Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. is the Dean of the for determining federal reimbursement for the School of Education, City College of New York. expenses of providing meals in school each day, • FREE TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDES AVAILABLE as well as for determining Title I funding for schools and student eligibility for SES services. whose forms are processed by October 21st will • JOIN VIP EDUCATORS CLUB FOR FUTURE Over the next several weeks, principals, teachers, be automatically eligible for a variety of prizes, and parent coordinators in the City’s public schools including a trip for two to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii FREE PREVIEW SCREENINGS — TO REGISTER, will remind parents and students to return the school donated by the Jets. Other sweepstakes prizes FAX INFORMATION TO 212.336.5028 meal applications, as well as about the sweep- include selected Jets merchandise, tickets to stakes. In addition, various non-profit organizations Chelsea Piers, a two-night weekend Winners will throughout the City will assist the DOE in distribut- be announced during the week of November 21st, ing flyers about the forms and sweepstakes. and prizes will be distributed in December. 1041 Parents and students should submit school food forms are available at all New York City public applications as soon as possible, and all children schools and on-line at www.opt-osfns.org.#

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PREPARING STUDENTS TO WORK ACROSS BORDERS & CULTURES By SYBIL MAIMIN Chinese populations must pay exorbitant fees or are explained Dr. Guruz. Nevertheless, world events, are almost extinct. The once very large Fulbright “Globalization” is the buzzword of our time barred from attending the national universities to economic conditions, and natural phenomena program is down to three to four thousand students and the world of higher education has taken opt for study abroad. Moroccan students choose to (including the recent tsunami) affect student flow. globally, a fraction of its former strength. Quality notice. A new independent division within study in France, their former colonial overseer; this The top host countries are United States, United assurance is a challenge as programs, providers, SUNY (State University of New York), the phenomenon is seen in other post-colonial states. Kingdom, Germany, Australia, France, and Japan. and national standards and traditions vary widely. Neil D. Levin Graduate Institute of International Developing countries see overseas schooling as a Higher education is responding to the global- Research and books are appearing. Foreign Affairs Relations and Commerce, prepares students to fast way to educate a citizenry that can help with ization of societies and labor markets. The goal devoted half of a recent issue to international edu- work across borders and cultures by teaching nation-building. The top sources of students for is “credentialing” an international mobile work cation. Thomas Friedman’s best-selling book, The “Cross-Management” skills and world perspec- overseas schooling are China, United States, India, force. Business, economics, engineering, informa- World is Flat, warns that our education system must tives. Reflecting the globalization trend is the tre- Korea, Japan, and Germany. tion technology, and English language skills are adapt to a more level world playing field. Global mendous growth in students seeking training and Host countries reap many benefits. Good will sought. The cultural exchange offerings of the past higher education is a very hot topic.# degrees abroad. A talk at the Levin Institute on and mutual understanding are created. Strategic “International Students in a Global Knowledge alliances for collaborations in research and develop- Economy” by Dr. Kemal Guruz, John W. Ryan ment can be established. Much income is generated. Fellow in International Education at SUNY, high- Germany and France hope to create an educated lighted the surge in student mobility and its pro- immigrant class needed to fuel their economies. found effects on sender and receiver countries. Japan, which is suffering from slow population As the number of people enrolled in post-sec- growth, needs a boost to its labor force and social ondary schools grows around the globe (China’s security revenues. The explosion in the 90s of numbers more than doubled in the past decade) Indian students studying abroad may be related to and universities increasingly serve more diverse, the outsourcing phenomenon. Australia and New non-traditional populations, the competition for Zealand are motivated almost entirely by economic out-of-country students and the income and brain- considerations. Still getting organized, Russia is power they represent has become intense. The predicted to become a key player, bolstered by its global knowledge economy is big business, about great cultural base. Some countries aggressively $2.2 trillion annually worldwide. The United States court international students. Britain tours the world earned $12.9 billion from foreign students in 2002- promoting its universities. “It’s unbelievable what 03 while many smaller countries such as New they do,” remarked Dr. Guruz. Beijing University Zealand and Ireland received significant boosts to in China has built a campus resembling an imperial their economies. The reasons for studying abroad palace. Shanghai built 20,000 dormitory rooms in vary. Students may seek quality education, skills to one year. The number of foreign students studying widen employment prospects, networking oppor- in China has jumped from 13,000 in 1992 to 86,000 tunities and, perhaps, a chance at citizenship in the in 2004 and is projected at 120,000 in 2007. Eighty host country. Demand for classes taught in English percent of the classes are taught in Chinese, leading is high. Canada is a popular destination because the speaker to predict, “I think Chinese is going it offers an American-style education at a lower to be the biggest language rival to English around price. American students generally study abroad for the globe.” The number of foreign students in the short periods and see cultural and language immer- United States has dropped because of visa issues sion and travel as incentives. China has a national which must be resolved. “The US cannot get by policy of encouraging foreign study. Indonesia and without international students. They man the labs Malaysia’sCP-Ed Update huge (50080205 percent 8/1/05 of the total) 8:36 ethnic PM Pageand technology 1 projects. Their brains are needed,”

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2005 MCGRAW PRIZE IN EDUCATION GIVEN TO LEADERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & TEACHER EDUCATION Preparing students and teachers for made an important difference in the way success has been the focus of three we educate our children.” exceptional educators who were being The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize honored for their innovations and accom- in Education annually recognizes out- plishments. Barbara Bowman, Sharon standing individuals who have dedicat- Lynn Kagan and Ellen Moir are the ed themselves to improving education 2005 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in in this country and whose accomplish- Education winners, Harold McGraw III, ments are making a difference today. chairman, president and chief executive Honorees are chosen by a distinguished officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies panel of judges made up of thoughtful announced recently. The three were rec- and influential members of the educa- ognized for their work in early childhood tion community. Each winner receives a education and teacher professional devel- gift of $25,000 and a bronze sculpture. opment. These three remarkable women The Prize was established in 1988 to were saluted recently at a dinner at the honor Mr. McGraw’s lifelong com- New York Public Library (NYPL). Harold McGraw, III and Barbara Bowman Standing from Left to Right: Harold McGraw III, mitment to education, and to mark the “Few educators have thought more Barbara Bowman, Ellen Moir, Lynn Kagan. Seated: Corporation’s 100th anniversary. about student and teacher prepared- ly because of Bowman’s leadership, Erikson’s Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Past honorees include: Barbara ness than those we are honoring today,” said Mr. educational programs reach more than 2,500 Bush, founder of the Barbara Bush McGraw. “From creating standards for model students and, through them, hundreds of thou- Center, University of California, Santa Cruz—Moir Foundation for Family Literacy; early childhood education systems to establish- sands of children. Erikson alumni include teach- is recognized nationally for her knowledge and James B. Hunt, Jr., former Governor of North ing support programs for new teachers, the 2005 ers, social workers, human service providers, expertise in teacher preparation, induction and sup- Carolina; former U.S. Secretaries of Education McGraw Prize winners have brought necessary and health practitioners in the United States and port. Moir founded the New Teacher Center (NTC) Richard Riley and Rod Paige; Carl Cohn, for- attention to what is at the foundation of success- throughout the world. in 1998 as a place where educators and researchers mer Superintendent of the Long Beach Unified ful efforts to educate our nation’s children.” Sharon Lynn Kagan, Associate Dean for Policy could study, develop, and administer new teacher School District; Yvonne Chan, Ed.D., Principal, The winners of the 18th annual McGraw and Marx Professor of Early Childhood and Family and administrator support programs. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center; Mary Prize are: Policy, Teachers College—Kagan, widely recog- The NTC consults with organizations, educational E. Diaz, Ph.D., Dean of Education, Alverno Barbara Taylor Bowman, Co-Founder, nized for her work with early childhood education, leaders and policy makers worldwide. Current NTC College; and Dennis Littky, Co-Director of The Erikson Institute—Bowman has been a power- is a frequent consultant to the White House, U.S. efforts include mentor training initiatives in New Met and Director of the Principal Residency ful advocate for children for more than 50 years Congress, the National Governors’ Association, and York City and the District of Columbia. Growing Network. In 2004, the honorees were Geoffrey and is a lifelong proponent of higher education the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and from an initial staff of five, today NTC has 65 Canada, President & CEO, Harlem Children’s for those who teach and care for young children. Human Services. teachers and researchers who continue to spread the Zone; Robert Moses, Founder and President, Bowman is a pioneer in building knowledge and Kagan is a prolific author, having written over 200 influence of Moir’s work. Algebra Project Inc.; Cecilia Cunningham, understanding of the issues of access and equity publications focusing on issues including the devel- “This year’s McGraw Prize recipients show us Executive Director, The Middle College for minority children. opment of an early childhood system, strategies for that support early on—be it for pre-schoolers or National Consortium, LaGuardia Community The Erikson Institute she founded was estab- collaboration and service integration, mechanisms beginning teachers—is the key to sustained suc- College; and Janet Lieberman, Founder, Middle lished in 1966 to educate preschool teachers to enhance the quality, quantity, and financing of cess,” added Mr. McGraw. “They have brought College High School.# to work with at-risk children from low-income early childhood and other social programs. academic innovation as well as a tireless focus to Additional information is available at http://www. families in the Head Start program. Today, large- Ellen Moir, Executive Director, New Teacher student and teacher preparation and ultimately have mcgraw-hill.com.

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NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION By RANDI WEINGARTEN been – and continues to be Most politicians know that – willing to negotiate every even the best poll ratings can be single day until an agreement undone by a crisis. Sometimes is reached. the crisis can be foreseen and Surely the mayor must averted, sometimes not. realize the effect his noncha- Rarely does a politician lance has on teachers. They ignore a looming crisis with no have worked hard, spending thought about the consequences, but it can hap- their own salaries on supplies and working long pen. Consider, for example, Mayor Bloomberg’s beyond the normal school day, grading papers, approach to negotiating a new contract for New preparing lessons and helping their students. York City’s teachers. They have gone three years without a raise, earn City educators have been working almost two 15 percent less than teachers in the suburbs and and a half years without a contract and three must cope with the largest class sizes in the state. years without a raise, but they still rolled up their The teachers have never turned their backs on sleeves and helped students achieve record gains their students, and they cannot understand why The premierThe premier The premier on English and math tests—gains the mayor the mayor is turning his back on them. nationalnational conference conferencenational conference touts in television commercials and in campaign Mayor Bloomberg apparently feels there are no appearances as he runs for re-election. consequences for failing to settle a fair contract. for educatorsfor educators at at for educators at Teachers are understandably frustrated and But the public is not amused. Parents and other your doorstepyour doorstep your doorstep angry at this lack of respect from the city. Despite concerned New Yorkers have said in overwhelm- the sinking morale of the city’s teaching force, ing numbers that teachers deserve a raise. They Mayor Bloomberg is showing an alarming lack want the schools to flourish, and everyone knows Oct. 29Oct. — Nov.29 — 1, Nov. 2005 1, 2005Oct. 29 — Nov. 1, 2005 of urgency on contract talks. He pays lip service that it will be difficult to sustain that effort if MarriottMarriott Marquis Marquis Hotel HotelMarriott Marquis Hotel to teachers, praising their efforts and saying he teachers are repeatedly taken for granted. CEUs availableCEUs available CEUs available is optimistic a contract with “substantial raises” And just this week, an editorial in the New New YorkNew City York City New York City will be negotiated soon. 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Collegeis a trademark Board. owned by the College Board. 8 SPECIAL EDUCATION ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ OCTOBER 2005 I HAVE TOURETTE’S, BUT Community Advocates Fight for TOURETTE’S DOESN’T HAVE ME Special Education Rights In every school in America, it’s likely that at behaviors that characterize the disorder, the chil- Community Advocates for Educational has a proven method of success with children hav- least one child has Tourette Syndrome, a neu- dren also poignantly reveal the most debilitating Excellence, Inc. (CAEE), a community based par- ing reading problems, Lindamood Bell Learning rological condition characterized by repetitive, effect: its emotional impact. ent advocacy organization defends the rights of Processes. I could not have accomplish this without involuntary vocal and motor tics that persist over Children with Tourette’s are frequently sub- parents and children in Harlem and throughout the expert help of Community Advocates.” time. Many parents don’t recognize the symp- jected to the ridicule and scorn of other children, New York. The 11-year-old Harlem based parent Another parent, Ms. Skanda Newton said, toms and the kids often go misdiagnosed. or even adults. The children speak of the devas- advocacy organization continues to win concrete “Community Advocates have been very effective Produced in association with the Tourette tating impact of being ostracized by their peers. educational benefits for special education children in helping me secure additional diagnostic testing Syndrome Association (TSA), “I Have Tourette’s, They respond joyfully when a friend understands from the NYC Department of Education. for my son. We went to an impartial hearing and the But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me” presents a can- their condition and accepts them, because they CAEE embarked, two years ago, on an initiative hearing officer ordered the Department of Education did, wide-ranging look at the lives of children just want to be like everyone else. to access educational resources specified under to pay for a neuropsychological exam, which is very growing up with this still-baffling condition In response to bullying and teasing, school the Individual with Disabilities in Education Act expensive. Also I was given the right to enroll my when the HBO family special debuts Saturday, systems across the country are adopting curricula (IDEA). This federal law mandates public school son in a specialized private school for which the November 12 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively to teach acceptance of diversity, as well as the systems to provide a “free appropriate public edu- Department of Education will pay. Community on HBO. Directed and produced by Ellen tools to bring about positive conflict resolution. cation” for each child with an identified learning Advocates demonstrated at the impartial hearing Goosenberg Kent (the Emmy®-winning HBO Each year, a large number of prestigious orga- disorder. CAEE represent parents at the school how the Department of Education violated my son’s specials “How Do You Spell God?” and “Happy nizations, including TSA, sponsor, “No Name level, with the Committee on Special Education right to a free appropriate public education and won to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me.”), the Calling Week” nationwide in the schools. I Have at the regional level, and at trial like impartial these concrete educational benefits for us.” special demystifies and humanizes Tourette’s by Tourette’s, But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me” is hearings. CAEE has been able to win for parents Another parent, Ms. Adrienne Daniels’, said, “My giving voice to children ages eight to 13 who suf- an invaluable tool in this campaign of compas- and their children thousands of hours of tutoring, child’s school was not providing the appropriate fer from the disorder. sion. At a time when children with disabilities placement of students in appropriate schools and services he needed. When I went to Community The documentary features the children in their are mainstreamed and no longer kept on the side- classroom settings, hundreds of hours of counsel- Advocates they took my case and we began an daily lives doing all the things normal kids do. lines, it is vital for other children (and parents) to ing, physical and speech therapy, the right for some impartial hearing. At the hearing CAEE secured hun- But they can also display frightening out-of- hear their voices. Through an open and honest parents to enroll their children in private schools, dred of hours of tutoring for him, additional diagnos- control tantrums, verbal outbursts, or obsessive discussion of their differences, these children and additional diagnostic testing, if necessary. All of tic testing, and the right for my son to go to a private repetitive motions. Though medication can help show just how similar everyone is. these educational benefits are paid for by the NYC school. My son will be attending The Community control Tourette’s, there is no cure. “I Have Tourette’s, But Tourette’s Doesn’t Department of Education. School, a private school that specializes in helping These children speak frankly about living with Have Me” is produced by executive producer, Ms. Victoria George, a parent of a fourth grade children with reading and language processing disor- Tourette’s. While unsparingly describing the wide Sheila Nevins and gives a voice to misunderstood student in special education said, “The school my ders. I am thrilled. Community Advocates saw this range of physical tics and obsessive compulsive children. # son was going to just gave me the run around complex process all the way through from start to and would not evaluate my son. He was hav- finish. We’re very grateful for their help.” ing problems with his reading and began to fall Mr. Bruce Ellis, President of Community behind in his other subjects. Things came to head Advocates for Educational Excellence, Inc. said, when the school informed me that he would be left “Many parents of children in special education find back. Another parent told me about Community the NYC Department of Education is unwilling to Advocates and I made an appointment to see them. respond to their legitimate complaints and issues. Once they took my case we went to an impartial When we get involved, DOE seems to become a hearing. At the hearing the hearing officer gave us little more reasonable. Parents have rights and we all that we asked for including hundreds of hours help them exercise their right to have a free appro- of tutoring for my son at a special organization that priate public education for their children.# NYU CHILD STUDY CENTER

Does your child have repetitive movements such as eye blinking, neck rolling or shoulder shrugging? Does your child make repetitive sounds such as throat clearing, coughing or snif ng? Your child could have a tic disorder or Tourette’s Disorder. If so, your child may be eligible for a new treatment study. The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children and adolescents ages 7-18 with tic disorders or Tourette’s Disorder to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive specialized, professional care at no cost. For more information please call 212-263-3654.

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GROUP FOR ADHD: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Group for ADHD is a private mental health the child is not leaving his books (sneakers, this road? If so, don’t be afraid to express your ground and setting loving limits can be difficult. clinic in Manhattan, founded by Lenore Ruben, keys, pencils, etc) behind, on purpose. Nor is the disapproval in a productive manner. Stand firm Your child may resist you. The tensions in the LMSW, CHT, EMDR, and Orly Calderon, Psy. child being intentionally irresponsible. These are in your opinion by calmly sharing observations house may create further conflict and contribute D., a NYS licensed psychologist. The mission of typical symptoms of ADHD and sometimes of of the specific behaviors that worry you and set- to your child’s negative behaviors. Seeking out- Group For ADHD is to create effective methods Learning Disabilities. As such, these behaviors ting appropriate boundaries in your home. For side counsel can often help parents stay strong in of coping with ADHD and LD by focusing on the need to be addressed in a pragmatic fashion. example, if your child socializes with peers that their position and alleviate this cycle of tension. individual’s strengths. To this end, having a double set of books can you fear may have a bad influence on her, then it An experienced therapist can help you and your My daughter is diagnosed with Learning be helpful. The child can keep one set of books is perfectly all right to say to your daughter, that child to communicate productively.# Disabilities and I am dissatisfied with the at home and one set at school so that he always she is welcomed home at any time but specific Questions to be answered in this column should services she is receiving in her public school. has a set nearby when he needs to study or do friends of hers are not permitted in your home. be emailed to: [email protected]. I have found some private programs that I homework. The disadvantage is that having a It is important to remember that standing your believe would directly deal with the specific double set of books doesn’t necessarily mean that learning issues that she has. I can only afford each location will retain one set. Having 2 sets private services if I use my insurance but they of books doesn’t remedy the child’s forgetfulness. say they do not cover learning disabilities. Is As a result, the child may end up with two books there something I can do to compel the insur- in the same location. Using two sets of books ance company to cover the treatment? also means that the child needs to develop a new The short answer is no. Insurance companies system for taking notes and highlighting. For typically do not cover for treatment of Learning example, it becomes imperative that all notes Disabilities. Such treatment is the responsibil- are written in a separate notebook and not in ity of the Board of Education under the Special the margins of books. This way the student is Education Law (Individual with Disabilities left with one set of notes instead of notes being Education Improvement Act of 2004). divided between the margins of two different sets But you are not without recourse. If you feel of schoolbooks. that the school your child is attending is not In short, having two sets of books may be providing appropriate services to remediate helpful but it is not a cure-all. Supervision and your child’s learning needs, then you are enti- reinforcing of self-organizational skills must take tled to an impartial hearing. This is a meeting place. between you and representatives of the school My college-aged daughter is taking pre- district, during which you can express your con- scribed Adderall for ADHD and I am concerns. You are allowed to bring to this hearing cerned about her yielding to peer pressure an outside specialist who supports your view. for inappropriate use and illegal sales of the Such a specialist can advocate for your child’s medication. Do you have any ideas? needs and recommend, for example, that outside This is a valid concern. We know there has services be used to augment the services that been a lot written in the press over the past few your child receives in school. If the school is years, citing examples of such behaviors. You are convinced that it is unable to provide your child not able to control the behaviors of the people with the necessary services and that outside ser- your child may come into contact with. However, vices are needed, then the Board of Education you can help by educating your child about the must pay for such services to be provided medical and legal risks of selling or sharing outside the school. To learn more about your her prescriptions. Talk openly to your daughter child’s rights, it may be useful to consult with about the dangers of using controlled substances a child advocacy group. Many of them provide without medical supervision and about the legal pro-bono legal services. ramifications of unauthorized sales of controlled I have been having an on-going argument substances. with my husband that maybe you could shed The good news is, not every child who owns some light on. Is having a double set of school- psycho-stimulants shares or sells them to his /her books for an ADHD child in middle school peers. It is important for you to self-reflect as to beneficial or is it reinforcing the child’s forget- why you are concerned with this issue. 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During two rigorous weeks Daniel Jerome, Banana Kelly High School, through five cities from Tokyo to Nagasaki, the Bronx; Deborah Haar, Lillian Rashkis High teachers learned about Japan’s past and present, School in Brooklyn; Nina Rosenblatt, Trevor and explored key global issues as well as visit- Day School in Manhattan; Eric Walters, ing the 2005 World EXPO in Aichi, Japan. Marymount School in Manhattan; John Pontieri TITP focuses on four themes—history, edu- of E.J. Milliken Tech Center in Oakdale, NY; cation, environment, and technology—and how Brian Kohrt of Pittsford Sutherland High these affect industry and society. The EXPO School in Pittsford, NY; Linda Maier of Emma focused on how the global community is deal- Willard School in Troy, NY. ing with environmental issues, natural resourc- Teachers are selected to participate in the es and energy. Other activities included visits highly competitive program based on their to schools, shrines, conservation sites and fac- professional and leadership qualifications, as tories to discussions with well-known authors, well as their plans to incorporate their experi- historians, educators and business leaders. ences and research into their curriculum. To “Teachers are in a unique position to help be eligible teachers must be U.S. citizens, broaden their students’ perspectives regarding employed full-time as secondary classroom Mayor Michael Bloomberg Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein the global community in which we live,” said teachers (grades 9-12), and have a minimum of Jim Press, executive vice president and COO of three years teaching experience. By LIZA YOUNG Cyndie has also brought home her experiences Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “What better Funded through an annual $825,000 grant Learning Leaders, the organization aptly named as a learning leader, helping her three sons with way to provide students with the tools they need from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., for its volunteers who lead kids throughout New their education. to build cultural bridges than to allow teachers Inc., the program is the only one of its kind York City public schools towards optimal learn- Keynote speaker, Schools Chancellor Joel I. to expand their curriculum and enhance their sponsored by a major U.S. corporation. The ing, recently held a kickoff event for the new Klein, highlighted that “learning leaders make teaching expertise through international study.” Institute of International Education (IIE) in school year at the Times Square Marriott, where the greatest investment, as there is no greater one The eight New York teachers, who instruct Washington, D.C., the nation’s most experi- there was a buzzing crowd of 2,400 of the nearly than working with children.” He warmly stated students in a variety of subjects, are among 59 enced non-profit educational exchange organi- 15,000 learning leaders. Last year the volunteers to the volunteers, “You help kids who come from chosen from ten states where Toyota operates zation, administers the program. “The Toyota helped nearly 239,000 students in 937 schools. poor families, who see education as their only manufacturing, research and design facilities, International Teacher Program provides teach- Mayor Bloomberg, in a surprise appearance at hope—kids like Joel Klein for whom education and regional operational offices—Alabama, ers with experiences and tools they can use to the event, personally thanked the volunteers stat- was the key.” He called for each member of the California, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, strengthen their students’ abilities to think and ing, “You are making an enormous difference not audience to recruit one additional volunteer to Missouri, Texas, West Virginia, New York and act on a cooperative and global basis,” said IIE just for kids who are in school today but on our add to the base of learning leaders. Washington, D.C. Teachers were chosen from President and CEO Dr. Allan E. Goodman.# society moving forward for decades to come.” Joseph Sanjay, who recently signed on to be a Cyndie Baniak of College Point, Queens, who learning leader is enthusiastic to join the team: last year worked daily as a volunteer with eight “As I sit in the crowd among parent volunteers students from PS 129—ranging from the kinder- I see that mostly they are older—although some garten to the sixth grade—related, in an interview are younger—which shows their longstanding �� before the audience with Dana Tyler of CBS, that commitment to teaching and dedication to mak- she finds being a learning leader an incredibly ing a difference in kids’ lives. gratifying experience. She is pleased when she Learning leaders have in the past braved harsh meets students in the hallway who, since they weather, such as snow storms, in their mission �� are not allowed to speak there, “always find their of helping kids succeed, and in the wake of little ways of saying ‘hello Ms. Baniak’ through a Hurricanes Katrina and Rita the organization is �� small wave or smile.” Through her work she has making efforts to help kids on a national scale. discovered the importance of individually tailor- They are currently raising funds for Park Ridge ing teaching towards the perspective of each stu- Elementary School in Louisiana, where evacuee dent. She explained how “one student may learn students are being transferred to continue their through games, while another may benefit from education.# using examples from real life situations.”

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SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION TAKES LEAD IN LITERACY SCHOLASTIC HOSTS SCHOOL Scholastic Offers Solutions in the REFORM INITIATIVE Face of National Reading Crisis

(l-r) Virginia Governor Mark Warner & NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein

By LIZA YOUNG on these benchmarks. Opening at the Majestic Ballroom of the Westin With his classically upbeat style, Schools Hotel before a crowd of scores of superintendents Chancellor Joel Klein stated in his opening from around the country, Scholastic gracious- remarks that though “school reform is urgent it ly hosted a two-day Superintendents’ Literacy must not be joyless.” Klein cited that only two out Leadership Summit to address the national dilem- of 10 students and one of 10 Latino and African ma of adolescent literacy. American students earn regents diplomas. He Luminaries in government and educa- indicated that students three to four years behind (l-r) Chauncey Veatch, Teacher of the Year, California & Ernie Fleishman, Sr. VP, Scholastic, Education & Corporate Relations tion highlighted the underpinnings of school in reading cannot be expected to graduate high reform. Guest speaker Governor Mark Warner school and stated that early intervention is vital so of Virginia—describing the pressing issues of that students enter high school prepared with the By MICHELLE DESARBO In a three-part presentation (moderated by Mr. global competition and education as tied to necessary skills. Klein espouses a pedagogical and With 68 percent of 8th graders failing to meet Greg Worrell, Scholastic’s Senior Vice President national security—underscored the need to bring instructional pattern of school reform. He stated proficiency requirements in reading, schools are and General Manager of Read To Learn) that qualified teachers into poor areas to overcome that through the use of such instruction there was facing a staggering literacy crisis nationwide. both moved and informed the audience, summit the ironic trend of sending less qualified teachers an 11-point increase in reading scores for grades Scholastic’s recent Superintendents’ Literacy attendees learned about the use of classroom to these areas. He stated his willingness to “give three through eight. At the same time, it is essen- Leadership Summit brought panels of experts technology as a way of teaching students how to bonuses to teachers going into schools in poor tial that literacy programs be individually tailored together with the hope of arming superinten- become better readers–and utilize their own tal- areas.” Warner also stressed the need for defining dents and teachers with the tools to build and educational standards and for remediation based continued to page 16 strengthen adolescent literacy in the classroom. continued to page 16

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The Naperville (IL) Public Library signifi- buildings. New services, like downloaded eAu- cantly increased its 24/7 digital services recent- diobooks and eBooks, are available to resi- ly. Included in the expanded set of service initia- dents wherever they are working or vacationing. tives are the following new formats: OverDrive, Inc., the leading vendor of down- eAudiobooks—unabridged books that may loadable audio books and eBooks for libraries, be enjoyed on PCs and hundreds of portable supplies the technology for the new service. devices such as compatible MP3 players. They “Naperville has a large number of adults can also be burned to CD for use on any stan- who travel extensively as part of their work,” dard CD player, so you can listen to these down- explains Mark West, Deputy Library Director. loadable books anywhere—car, home, while “These expanded services give them 24/7 access exercising! to leisure reading materials as well as informa- eBooks—digital versions of print books that tional databases.” include all the pictures, text and graphics. They Use of the Library’s website has exploded can be downloaded onto PCs, Macs, laptops, in recent months. In the first three months of supported PDAs, and other portable devices. the fiscal year almost a quarter million unique Titles include fiction, non-fiction, children’s and visitors clicked on the Naperville Public Library adult popular fiction. Authors include Jonathan site, an increase of 36 percent from last year. Kellerman, Catherine Coulter, Douglas Adams, (Actual number of unique visitor or user ses- the “Frommer’s Guides” and “Nolo Press.” sions was 234,632 for May, June and July). These services are available through the The Naperville Public Library in Naperville, library’s website, www.naperville-lib.org. IL, located in suburban Chicago, serves 136,400 The Naperville Public Library joins a distin- residents with a budget of $13.5 million dollars guished group of libraries across America who from three state-of-the-art facilities. In the last are providing many new services to their users 12 months, almost 4 million items were checked outside of the traditional four-walls of library out by 92, 000 card holders.#

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By BOB LEVY world’s largest service industries through a cur- COMES INTO ITS OWN In 1992 Lita Balram was working as an intern riculum that provides an in-depth look at all Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor for American Express as part of a program aspects of tourism and hospitality. Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook in the designed by the Academy of Travel and Tourism, According to John Ferrandino, President of the top ten out of approximately 120 health profes- a fledging organization representing the coming National Academy Foundation, the students are sion specialties, but more recently has climbed together of the educational and business com- better prepared to go into the business world once to second or third place. Reasons for the surge munities. Now, 13 years later, Lita is a Marketing they complete the program. “We have a saying, have to do with demographics (baby boomers Manager at American Express having worked her how do you measure success. We measure the approaching the age of heart attacks and stroke way through an undergraduate degree at St. Johns success by the fact that the power of choice at the and an elderly population that soon will be five University and a Master’s degree at New York completion of the program is in the hands of the times what it is now and that may benefit from University in tourism and travel management. kids and the parents,” said Mr. Ferrandino. medical advances but, ironically, live longer with And the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Regina Flannery, a former teacher since 1989 restrictions); new funding models (particularly is going stronger than ever. who took on the head job in 1992, directs the for Children With Disabilities, including learn- These days there’s more of a focus on not New York Academy. “One of the things we’re ing difficulties, that will increase the need for only educating students but also preparing them most proud of is that almost 100 percent of our occupational therapists in schools, particularly for life, or in many cases, a career after school. students graduate from high school, which is for special education); curricular enhancements And that’s why the Academy of Hospitality and significantly higher than the citywide graduation that have moved OT far from being the “arts and Tourism was formed. Launched in 1987, the rate.” (The citywide graduation rate presently Professor Hermine D. Plotnick crafts” line of work it was decades ago, to being Academy operates as a school within a school hovers around 53 percent at present). “And the a high-level health profession, whose licensed offering industry-specific education. It is a two- percentage of Academy students that go on By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. practitioners work closely with the medical and to-four year program under the auspices of the to college is 91 percent which is significantly Although the need has become so “desperate” psychological community, and are also being NYC Department of Education and the National higher than the national average.” for occupational therapists that head hunters, sought out as teachers and administrators for Academy Foundation. The Academy prepares continued to page 18 working on behalf of nonprofits, for-profits and an increasingly complex field; and, Professor high school students for careers in one of the government agencies, are offering schools such as Plotnick is eager to add, a post 9 /11 sense of want- The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in ing a meaningful career, an interest, she notes, Old Westbury a hefty bounty for referring gradu- that is expressed by both 18-21 year-olds (many children’s home in New Orleans—an unusual hospitals are prime sites for OT graduates, the ates, the typical high school senior either knows of whom were born abroad or whose parents are position for women then—inspired Hermine to growing number of people in rehab (not all of nothing about the field, or—like most members immigrants) and by a growing number of thirty take on the sciences and specialize in an area them over 75) has meant that OT programs stress of the general public—confuses Occupational and forty-somethings, some downsized, others where she could work with her hands and mind, “intervention”—working with those who want to Therapy (OT) with Physical Therapy (PT). And disenchanted with Wall Street, seeking intrinsi- not to mention soul. OT requirements are rigor- keep active in their homes and communities—see thus misses a wonderful opportunity to pursue cally rewarding work. Add to these prompts this ous—biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, relatives, do shopping and banking, attend social a profession that, in the words of Associate incentive: the NYC Department of Education will anatomy. Professor Plotnick offers an anecdote: and religious functions, learn to use adaptive Professor Hermine D. Plotnick, Program Director give tuition scholarships to full-time OT students It was an OT student who, checking on a patient devices for driving. The need for skilled and of OT in the School of Health Professions and for four out of five semesters, in exchange for being catheterized in a hospital, noted that the emotionally sensitive OT professionals could not Behavioral and Life Sciences at NYIT, chal- which graduates work for the city according to urine bag was suspended above the bladder and be greater. For further information go to www. lenges as it rewards—both bank account and a credit payback formula. At $600 a credit these knew instinctively from study of planes, angles, aota.org the site of the American Occupational soul—and is also “more fun.” She’s being playful days, that’s a considerable inducement. joints, that something was deadly wrong. Though Therapy Association, Inc. and www.nyit.edu. but also serious about a field where some entry- “Music is my passion, occupational therapy my level practitioners can expect to make $80,000 a passion and my job,” says Professor Plotnick, a year and probably more when the master’s degree choral singer, violinist, and pianist with perfect becomes the new industry standard in 2007 (with pitch, who could have had a professional career a doctorate not that far behind.) as a musician, but the example of an aunt, a For some years, OT has been listed in the social worker, who became the director of a

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$1 Million Broad Prize Awarded To Norfolk Public Schools, Four Finalist Districts the four finalists—Aldine Independent the five finalist districts. CityVista; John M. Engler, former governor of School District near Houston, Boston Teams of educational researchers and practi- Michigan; James B. Hunt, Jr., former governor of Public Schools, New York City tioners then conducted site visits at each of the North Carolina; Rod Paige, former U.S. Secretary Department of Education, and San finalist school districts to gather statistical and of Education; Hugh B. Price, former president Francisco Unified School District—will qualitative information, including interviews with and CEO of the National Urban League; Richard each receive $125,000. This year was the district administrators, focus groups with teach- W. Riley, former U.S. secretary of education; third time Norfolk was a finalist for The ers and principals and classroom observations. and Andrew L. Stern, president of the Service Broad Prize, bringing the district’s three- The information was presented to a selection Employees International Union.# year winnings to $750,000. jury, comprised of eight prominent individuals The Broad Foundation is a Los Angeles-based “Norfolk Public Schools have made from business and industry, education and public venture philanthropic organization established in remarkable progress in the past four years, service, to choose the winning district. 1999 by Eli and Edythe Broad. The Foundation’s demonstrating not high achievement by all The Selection Jury for the 2005 Broad Prize mission is to dramatically improve K-12 urban student groups but also greater improve- was Jeb Bush, governor of Florida; Henry G. public education through better governance, ment than similar districts in the state,” Cisneros, chairman and CEO of American management, labor relations and competition. Carmen Farina, Deputy Chancellor, NYC & Broad said. “Norfolk’s success can be Dr. Charlotte Frank, Senior VP, McGraw-Hill attributed to the district’s strong leadership, and the solid partnership with the school DARROW SCHOOL: HANDS-ON EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS NYC WAS ONE OF THE FIVE FINALISTS. board, unions and community. It is clear that they Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a The Broad Foundation announced recently have made education a priority for all students, comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with a range of courses in writing and literature, that Norfolk Public Schools is the winner of and that commitment is evident in their academic history, languages, mathematics, sciences, and the arts. Strong critical thinking and writing skills are the 2005 Broad Prize for Urban Education, the results.” emphasized in all subject areas. Students learn within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of largest education prize in the country awarded “We commend all of the finalists for their intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning. The School has been recognized as a to the most outstanding urban school districts. achievements and for demonstrating that despite pioneer in the field of “hands-on learning,” and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings challenges, success is possible,” Broad said. approach to capture the imagination and make the subject matter come alive. joined founder Eli Broad at the Library of The Broad Prize was started in 2002. The inau- The beautiful mountainside campus is located on the site of the historic Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village, Congress to make the announcement. gural winner was Houston Independent School and Darrow continues to embrace the Shaker legacy of sustainability and stewardship. An important The $1 million Broad Prize is an annual award District, followed by Long Beach Unified School feature of the academic program is its focus on environmental, social, and economic resources, and that honors the country’s urban school districts District in 2003 and Garden Grove Unified students discover the value of finding balance within one’s self, the community, and global society. The that are making the greatest improvements in School District last year. National Association of Independent Schools recognized the excellence of the School’s Sustainability student achievement while reducing achieve- More than 80 urban school districts nation- Program in February 2005 with a Leading Edge Honoree Award for curriculum innovation. ment gaps among ethnic groups and between wide were eligible for The Broad Prize this Darrow’s small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of high- and low-income students. The money goes year. 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Answers.com is a Dr. John J. McGrath, President and Chief About EVCI Career Colleges Holding pher and linguist for 25 years and is the author true leader in this industry and responds to the Executive Officer of EVCI, noted, “We are Corp. of more than 30 books, including: The Order of huge need for presenting reference informa- extremely excited about the acquisition of In addition to TCI, EVCI is the hold- Things and How It Happens (Random House), tion in a pleasing, understandable format. I am TCI. We believe TCI’s curriculum is highly ing company for Interboro Institute and the 14,000 Things to be Happy About (Workman) excited to be a part of this dynamic team and to complementary to that of our existing offer- Pennsylvania School of Business. and “Page-a-Day” calendars based on it. 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comprehension.” When students read a chapter Teacher of the Year. Veatch, an 8th grade teacher Scholastic Solutions book, for instance, they are actually maintain- at Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, Scholastic Reform continued from page 11 ing a complex model of the text that they California, spoke on the importance of attitude continued from page 11 update each time they finish a new section. and approach when increasing literacy in any ents to inspire their students to achieve beyond The main reason why many students cannot subject. He did not know that when he applied to the needs of students: “The days of using only their wildest dreams. form mental models is because they do not for a substitute teacher position in Thermal, he one basal reader for all students are thankfully To begin his presentation, Dr. Ted Hasselbring, have enough background knowledge to make would be working in a bankrupt school district over,” he exclaimed. a William T. Bryan Professor of Special sense of what they read. This greatly inter- in which 86 percent of the students were children Klein highlighted the human resource fac- Education Technology at the University of feres with comprehension. Infusing informa- of migrant workers. Feeling very unprepared, he tor as a key dynamic for successful school Kentucky, set out to take a more in-depth look tion with visual technology (i.e. videos) pro- called his brother, Greg, also a schoolteacher in reform. He cited the case of a student at why students have difficulty reading. “There vides students with grounding and background CA, for insight. “It will be an experience,” was who performed poorly at one school and are two problems that middle school students knowledge for what they are reading. “This all he could say. then phenomenally at another school where have when they struggle with reading: they offers consistency and continuity,” Hasselbring “I had the one pre-requisite to be hired that expectations for him were high. When asked cannot decode and read connected text flu- comments. “It provides increased opportunities day: I was breathing!” Veatch recalled. Soon, why the sudden shift in his performance, the ently, and they cannot create mental models and to respond, and it gives feedback and instruc- he was responsible for teaching everything student responded that in the first school comprehend text,” he said. Hasselbring defines tion.” The technique—known as “anchored from reading and writing to social studies. He the teachers didn’t expect anything from fluency as the ability to perform skills and dem- instruction”—also gives teachers who are not learned of the working conditions that students’ him and so he met those expectations. Klein onstrate knowledge with quickness and accu- reading specialists a form of support in their families were forced to endure in the fields. It expressed the importance of coaching teach- racy. “Without fluency,” he pointed out, “per- efforts to combat illiteracy in their classrooms. was not unusual, for example, to face oppres- ers—New York City Public teachers and formance is painfully slow.” A lack of fluency “The key is to get interaction between the sive temperatures of 125 degrees. Workers also staff are currently receiving training—and happens when an individual’s working mem- teacher and the technology,” he emphasizes. had to wear extra layers of clothing everywhere stated that it is crucial for principals to be ory–the basic mental workings necessary for Given this information, what can teachers except their eyes and hands to prevent bites “chief instructional leaders.” human functioning–becomes overloaded with do? Mr. Patrick Daley, Vice President and from the flies that swarmed through every On day two of the leadership summit a panel the processing of a task. The average human can Publishing Director of Intervention Curriculum square inch of the stifling air. Veatch knew his of superintendents at Scholastic headquar- hold seven (give or take two) facts in the brain at Scholastic, Inc., recommends Read 180, mission was to help these students dream big ters—moderated by Ernie Fleishman, Senior before it becomes overloaded. It is imperative Scholastic’s reading intervention program, and achieve. “You have to look for the gift in Vice President Education and Corporate that the working memory be freed up so that which uses technology to augment vocabulary each kid, to see it and build on it,” he says. And Relations—provided their views on school fluency can take hold. This is where, according and create mental models. Tailored to a student’s that he did. A total of 29 out of the 34 students reform with respect to infrastructure. to Hasselbring, technology plays a larger role in grade level and reading ability, the program is in his class went on to college–one was even Panelist Dr. Clayton Wilcox, Superintendent helping solve the problem of illiteracy. broken down into three “stages” that address accepted at Yale, and another at Stanford–while of Pinellas County Public Schools in Florida, Hasselbring and his colleagues developed a students’ needs at the elementary, middle, and two went to the Navy and the remaining three expressed that “while there may not be magic computer-based learning system called Fluency high school levels. became Marines. “It’s about their dreams and bullets there are magic bebes” for school and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching For a total of 90 minutes every day, students their choices...Truly, it really has nothing to reform. Among these ‘bebes’ are to “create a with Technology (FASTT.) In it, students are are divided into three groups: one group works do with me. My students and their parents sense of passion and urgency around the need introduced to groups of words, some of which on computers with Read 180 software, another gave me all the cues and clues to succeed. It’s for reform and then provide leadership.” they know and some of which they do not. The reads quietly in a designated area and the last about the community. You have riches in your The general consensus among Warner, program divides all the words that they do not group spends time with their teacher. Each group community but you need to look at them again Klein, and Superintendent panelists is that know or understand into groups of five. From rotates three times over the 90 minute period to just to remind yourself that they’re there.” leadership, literacy coaching, data account- there, the program practices the words with receive personal attention and instruction. Veatch encourages teachers to make their jobs ability, and instrumental use of time using the student making each word group succes- The technology behind Read 180 offers an less curriculum-centered and more student and key instructional programs are all vital com- sively larger over time and estimating their alternative to worksheets. Students read pas- family-centered. “Yes, there are obstacles,” he ponents for addressing the urgent need to response time to measure how fast he or she is sages from what are called rBooks, then respond says. “But there is a moral imperative to over- raise literacy levels across the nation.# mentally retrieving answers. The added benefit, and write according to what they’ve read. 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Dr. Eric Kandel to Kick Off YIVOʼs “Maimonides and Medicine” Conference in the medical field. Dr. Kandel, an Austrian-born to fascinate me.” that “keeping intellectually active is a good Jew who fled his country on the eve of World Following his childhood in Brooklyn, Kandel way of keeping one’s mind energized.” But, he War II, was awarded the 2000 Nobel Prize for his was one of two students from Erasmus Hall High warns, it’s important not just to do tasks with seminal work in the field of neurobiology, most School accepted to Harvard, where he studied which one is familiar, but rather, “Do some- notably for his research on how the brain changes history under noted U.S. historian and author, thing that challenges you anew.” Kandel notes as a result of learning. Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Kandel wrote his honors that “we become so good at what we do, that Kandel defied conventional wisdom in the thesis on Hitler’s National Socialism movement, it is no longer a major challenge for the brain 1960’s by working with the invertebrate sea snail opining that “had intellectuals mobilized effec- to learn higher order mathematics if you are a Aplysia. Though “few self-respecting neurophys- tively and brought along segments of the general mathematician, or neurobiology if you’re a neu- iologists…would leave the study of learning on population, Hitler’s government might well have robiologist like myself.” The advantage of the mammals to work with invertebrates,” Kandel’s been toppled.” American liberal arts education is that later on in “reductionist” approach confirmed that “analy- It was his friendship with a Viennese woman life, if people have been exposed to a wide range sis of learning in a simple animal would reveal in Cambridge, the daughter of two Freudian of interests, it will be easier for them to pick up universal mechanisms that are also employed in psychoanalysts, that piqued Kandel’s interest in other intellectual pursuits that once attracted more complex organisms.” Ultimately, Kandel understanding how the brain worked. He attended their attention but dropped by the wayside in the discovered that learning leads to changes in the N.Y.U. Medical School determined to become a helter skelter of one’s professional life.” Kandel strength of synaptic connections, or distinct cir- psychoanalyst, until an association with famed himself was introduced to the “magic of looking cuits of nerve cells, and that the synapses can be neurobiologist Harry Grundfest opened the door at pictures” as a young boy in Vienna, and he modulated in different ways as a result of learn- to a lifelong career in laboratory research that carries that passion for art appreciation and col- ing processes, a finding that has become a build- took him from the NIH to Paris, Harvard, NYU, lecting to this day. ing block for generations of biochemists. and ultimately, in 1974, to Columbia, where his Does Kandel, an early risk-taker in his study of Kandel’s path on the road to distinction was remarkable 30 year tenure has earned him nine invertebrates, urge today’s young scientists to fol- Dr. Eric Kandel far from predictable. He was only eight years honorary degrees and a sheaf of academic awards low his lead? “In retrospect, my work was a bit of old when, in 1939, he and his family emigrated and honors. In his “spare time”, while organiz- a gamble,” he concedes. “But it would probably to the U.S. to escape Nazi occupation of his ing syllabi for a neural science course that he be suicidal to do that today when funding is lim- By EMILY SHERWOOD, Ph.D. native Austria. Kandel attributes his last year in developed for Columbia students, Kandel wrote ited and the structure of science is more rigid.” On November 6, Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Vienna as a key factor in his later interest in the the seminal textbook for college and medical Summing up his incomparable career, Dr. Eric Kandel, the Fred Kavli Professor and Director mechanisms of memory. In his Autobiography, students, Principals of Neural Science. Kandel says modestly, “Everyone who has had of the Kavli Institute for Brain Sciences at he muses, “I am struck, as others have been, at Based on his lifelong study of learned behavior, a fortunate career, like myself, thinks that luck Columbia University’s College of Physicians and how deeply these traumatic events of my child- Kandel offers sound advice to the student: “There has played an amazing role in it.” Though some Surgeons, will provide the kick-off address at the hood have been burned into my memory…For is good evidence that space learning – that is, not might quibble with his definition of “luck”, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research’s conference me, the frightening experiences of my last year cramming the night before the exam but studying Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel has certainly paved on “Jews and Medicine.” in Vienna are certainly the most powerful of my on a regular basis – is much more conducive for the way for generations of scientists and every- No one could be more fitting to introduce a con- ‘flashbulb memories’, the emotionally charged putting things into one’s long term memory.” day learners.# ference on the roles and responsibilities of Jews and vivid memory of significant events that came And for the lifelong learner, Kandel urges

Dr. Sherwin Nuland: Personal Responsibility & Humanitarianism in Medicine By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. “We are always looking for the book it is a stiff and rigid philosopher, but met instead a Wading in where others might fear to tread or necessary to read next.” A sense of moral gifted lonely intellectual, whose immersion in never think to go, Dr. Sherwin Nuland, whose or ethical imperative has always informed Greek thought prompted commentaries on health dazzling nine-book and prolific article-writing Sherwin Nuland’s writings and never more based on clinical observation and experience career reached best-sellerdom with How We so than with his book on Maimonides that that sound remarkably modern. And a rationalist Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter which comes out in conjunction with a national of faith in and dedication to the survival of the won the National Book Award for nonfiction conference to be held at the YIVO Institute Jewish people. in 1994, took another surprising turn with the for Jewish Research on November 6th Unlike the superstitious, Maimonides did not publication last year of a wrenching ambivalent – “Jews and Medicine: In the Footsteps of see God as the cause of or source of cures. If autobiographical narrative, Lost In America: A Maimonides: The Jewish Doctor as Healer, medicine became, from Talmudic times onward, Journey With My Father. With Maimonides, Scientist and Intellectual.” the “ultimate Jewish profession”—so many Jews out this month as the second in a new series “of Nuland, whose articulate conversational are Nobel laureates!”—it is because young Jews short books on Jewish subjects by prominent manner is inflected with humor and wit, who are attracted to medicine, even those who literary authors,” Dr. Nuland, a clinical professor is particularly delighted that Nextbook think they are separated from religious precepts, of surgery at Yale, is doing it again: deliver- assigned Maimonides to him, a pairing “carry an intellectual memory of Jewish cultural ing an absorbing, passionate, eloquent, carefully that gives him an opportunity to make principles” and feel motivated by years of ethical researched monograph designed for the general accessible a daunting intellectual, perhaps tradition to serve, heal, and address ethical prob- reader on a significant subject that he sees from the premier sage in Jewish intellectual his- lems. Such views, inherent in Jewish theology a distinct point of view. All his books, even the tory, an erudite 12th century philosopher, and in the medical wisdom of Maimonides who disturbingly brilliant memoir, seem informed by theologian, astronomer, community leader was influenced by Greek metaphysics, implicitly themes that explore the way the scientific mind (also known as the Rambam, an acronym charge doctors to right action, and not just for and human body work, and each in a memorable for Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon), and court those of their own religion. In a recent interview way implies that humanitarian impulses must lie physician to Saladin. Maimonides’ great with Nextbook, Dr. Nuland acknowledges that at the core of rational analyses of how we live. compendia of Jewish laws and medical his going to Sri Lanka to help out after the tsu- The literary series, a collaboration between lore, written at a time of horrific perse- nami, was “in the spirit of Maimonides.” “This Nextbook, a new literary venture, and Schocken cution, forced exodus and conversions, is a specifically Jewish thing . . . that if you find Books’ Jewish Encounters, is designed to pro- have proved formidable even for the most yourself called upon by a patient . . . you must mote writings “that illuminate 3,000 years of scholarly. Awed at first, Dr. Nuland finally treat it as though you are the only person who can Jewish civilization.” Though supported by the concluded that if “My Monides” could do it. It’s a sense of great personal responsibility.” Rainbow Foundation, a philanthropic organiza- be lost to erudition, then “Maimonides A remarkable humanitarianism from someone tion formed in 1999 “to enhance connections would be lost to all.” And so he burrowed who went to a medical school that had at the time among Jews while respecting differences in reli- in for three years, reading, talking, tak- not one Jewish professor, a stringent quota on gious backgrounds and commitments to obser- ing long walks and thinking—”my way the admission of Jews, and an applicant who had vance,” the series, which launched last month of working”—never knowing where he changed his name from Nudelman.# with former poet laureate Robert Pinsky’s A might wind up but trusting to “the power For details about the conference, email Life of David, is clearly intended for anyone Dr. Sherwin Nuland of the unconscious mind” that would lead [email protected] or call 917-606-8285. who appreciates Saul Bellow’s observation: him, and to surprise. He thought he’d find 18 MUSIC, ART & DANCE ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ OCTOBER 2005

THE TIME IS RIGHT NEW STUDY FINDS SMALL FOR ARTS IN EDUCATION SCHOOLS COST-EFFECTIVE Small schools are opening all across the nation to students’ dropping out of large high schools. By SCOTT NOPPE- ment of current educational issues, such as account- from Rhode Island to Seattle because they This report deepens the argument for small BRANDON ability, assessment, content knowledge, outcomes, work for students. Yet, there still are questions schools in three important ways. First, analysis Education has always been crowded curriculum, funding, etc. (to name a few) about whether small schools have reasonable of more than three thousand construction projects and will always be a hot-but- and the topic acquires even greater urgency. costs in comparison to larger schools. Today shows that smaller schools are no more expensive ton issue. Questions regarding local, state, and fed- At Lincoln Center Institute, our conviction about KnowledgeWorks Foundation released Dollars to build than much larger schools. eral influence or control will always be debated, as the importance of the arts within education is wit- & Sense II: Lessons from Good Cost-Effective Second, analysis of the budgets of 25 good will the curriculum: what and how students should nessing some specific, most encouraging results. Small Schools (“Dollars & Sense II”) which not small schools throughout the United States dem- be taught. It is difficult to imagine a time in the his- For the past two years, LCI has been preparing only shows that good small schools are a fiscally onstrates that, on average, they spend less per stu- tory of public education in the U. S. when the public a long range plan for approval by the Institute’s responsible investment, but also details positive dent on educational programs, maintenance and debate over education has not been controversial, to Board of Directors. This plan calls for LCI to strategies for building and operating good small operations than the per-pupil expenditure in their put it mildly. Each era has had to deal with a unique more than double in size programmatically and schools cost-effectively. districts, yet they achieve results that are equal blend of social, political, and economic realities financially over the next five years. The plan is “This report provides evidence from small to or better than schools in the same area. Third, that influenced its shaping of education. For us divided into three sections, namely 1) dramatically schools across the country—in all different set- these schools offer innovative and effective edu- today, within this discussion, I can’t think of any increasing the number of partnering schools and tings, from urban to rural— that good small schools cational programs, facilities, and strategies for element that has a greater role to play in education universities; 2) a major research and develop- are affordable and sustainable, and most impor- cost effectiveness that can serve as models and than the arts. ment plan; and 3) establishment of earned income tant: they make sense,” said Chad P. Wick, presi- inspiration to people interested in cost-effective Let me highlight a few very positive facts that opportunities. As LCI embarks on this expansion dent and CEO of KnowledgeWorks Foundation. good small schools. point in that direction. plan, we first and foremost will focus on our work “Small schools can operate cost-effectively and Dollars & Sense II was written for parents, The NYC Department of Education has just fin- within the NYC public schools. They have been achieve above-average results if administrators, students, school board members, school officials, ished publishing its Blueprint for the Arts in dance our partner for 30 years and have served as the staff, and communities are willing to put in the teachers, policy-makers—and all other members and theater, rounding out its effort to develop cur- laboratory for the development of our educational hard work to be creative and collaborative.” of the community who have an interest in estab- riculum guides in the four arts (blueprints in music model that has been replicated many times around The first Dollars and Sense report, published lishing and operating good small schools. It pres- and visual art were completed last year). This is the U. S. and the world. in 2002, summarized thirty years of education ents findings and offers cost-saving suggestions good news for many reasons, not the least of which All of this spells to me—and not just to Lincoln research showing that good small schools lead from 25 sample schools, information that can be is the emphasis on the partnership between the DOE Center Institute, but all of us in the fields of arts edu- to better outcomes for students. That report used as a jumping-off point for discussions and and the many cultural organizations in NYC. cation, arts-in-education, aesthetic education, and so debunked large schools’ economies of scale and planning for others in similar circumstances.# The No Child Left Behind legislation requires on—extraordinary opportunity. I believe that it is calculated the societal costs that are attributable that the arts be included as a core curriculum today, right now and for the next three to five years, subject. that we are presented with a moment in which to The Education Commission of the States, under show how important the arts are within the greater Travel & Tourism hear from students all the time how important the leadership of Arkansas Governor Huckabee debate on the course that education must take. Let continued from page 13 this community is to them. When you talk to has selected the role of the arts within education us grasp that moment and use it to hone the key students they don’t necessarily talk about how as its top priority. aspects of our educational philosophy and practice. much they love geography, they talk about how The Arts Education Partnership (I sit on the We should be excited, not scared. Proud, not defen- The Academy program is comprised of several much they love having a home where they go to Steering Committee) has long pushed for the arts sive. We should not tell ourselves, once again, that different facets, all interacting to provide stu- school. It makes it much more of a memorable, to be a vital and relevant part of education of our the time is not right. And we should not heap blame dents with an exciting learning experience. The happy experience.” nation’s youth and has brilliantly served to help on the schools and the government before taking a cornerstone of the program is six to eight week The National Academy Foundation is actually refine what we think of as the workforce within the good look at our own practices and the changes they internships arranged at companies in the hospi- made up of three different areas. In addition to arts and education discussion. may need. The time is right. The time is now.# tality, tourism and related industries. Companies the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism there’s Let us add to this the discussion on how instruc- Scott Noppe-Brandon is the Executive Director of that participate in these programs in the New the Academy of Finance and the Academy of tion within and through the arts relates to the fulfill- the Lincoln Center Institute. York area include Trump Properties, the Waldorf Information Technology. Ms. Flannery heads up Astoria, 4 Seasons, Marriott Resorts, American both the Hospitality and Tourism and Finance Express, Warren Kremer Paino Advertising and branches in the New York area. The New York Hilton. According to Christine “The growth in these programs is so tre- Ferone, Human Resources Director at The mendous,” said Ms. Flannery. “The only thing Waldorf Astoria, the Academy has been a terrific holding us back is the availability of internships source of young, energetic help. so that’s where I personally spend a lot of my Currently there are 10 schools representing time. I’m constantly out there meeting with all five boroughs in the New York area that are companies, talking with them and selling them involved with the program, enrolling approxi- on what the program does and what it can do mately 800 students. for them.”# According to Ms. Flannery the Academy has Robert Levy, the author, is President of Levy & become more than just a plain vanilla educa- Associates, a consulting firm located at 2 Park tional experience for many of the students. “I Avenue, New York, N.Y.

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Supportive & encouraging learning environment High standards Emphasis on positive attitude and attention to detail Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music alumnus Regular performance opportunities References available Angelo Rondello pianist, teacher, lecturer (347) 365-2314 OCTOBER 2005 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ MUSIC, ART & DANCE 19

A Lesson on PROFILE: HOLLIS HEADRICK Piano Lessons THE WEILL-TEMPERED ARTS INITIATIVE By ANGELO RONDELLO By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. introduce youngsters to blue grass, jazz, the Finding a music teacher in New York is just Amazing but inevitable, perhaps, and cer- blues, cowboy music. Projects such as these, about the easiest thing in the world. Stand in the tainly understandable that Hollis Headrick, the Headrick hopes, will help “reverse the pyramid” lobby of Juilliard and proclaim: “My daughter director of the Weill Music Institute (WMI) at of shrinking student involvement in music offer- needs a piano teacher!” and you will be accosted Carnegie Hall, named for benefactor Sanford I. ings: Headrick wants “equity for all” so that the by scores of qualified musicians ready to come to Weill, is pursuing a career started at 16 when great base of visiting elementary students which your home that evening. Who would you choose? his music teacher at Central High in Cape narrows in grades 2-7 and is further reduced in After all, the real goal is finding a teacher who Girardeau, Missouri gave him the go ahead to high school, might be extended. has the gift to teach, not just an impressive résu- assemble musicians for an R & B and Rock It’s not just numbers he has in mind. Headrick mé. Without a musical background, it’s tricky to band that would play in addition to the regular is proud of WMI’s grade-appropriate interactive assess a teacher’s ability. Being aware of this, I concert band. Little did the young percussion- sessions that in the early years introduce children assembled these questions and comments to aid ist realize how much it would take to organize to the family of musical instruments and to sing- parents in interviewing a potential teacher. everything, but he moved on the project with Hollis Headrick ing and the recorder, and then, through Link Up, 1. What kind of expectations do you hold for purpose and passion, and the group was a suc- address state education requirements with state- your students and their parents? cess. Since then, crediting additional mentors, of music and music education programs by of-the-art technology. He is particularly pleased Match the level of the teacher’s expectations such as Kitty Carlisle Hart, the indefatigable working imaginatively with the new DOE struc- that youngsters get to hear great music, some with what both you and your child can handle. arts administrator and arts advocate for New ture. “Arts education in New York has always of it contemporary and original. No lectures Most good teachers will expect parents be present York State, and Schuyler Chapin, with whom been to some extent political,” Hendrick smiles here—WMI’s programs are “child centered,” for the student’s lessons and practice. Students he worked on launching The Center for Arts knowingly. Though WMI opens its doors to all media-enhanced presentations—would you will typically be expected to practice 15 min- Education in the city, Hollis Headrick has students in the metropolitan area, a major part believe animated brass instruments on screen? utes per day in the beginning, and more as they made his mark on arts education. In his execu- of its mission is to educate public school young- Some sessions are even hosted by the kids progress. tive position at WMI, he is advancing music sters and the public at large—a not insignificant themselves, alongside conductors. In addition, 2. How many pupils do you teach? series old and new, including Family Concerts, focus considering that concerts cost more and WMI “challenges” youngsters by asking them Do they have the time and energy to develop a free Neighborhood Concerts in all boroughs, audiences for classical music are growing gray- to connect what they learned in the classroom rapport with their students? If the teacher has 45 Professional Training Workshops for young er. It makes good sense and cents to start music with what they see and hear at Carnegie Hall. students, how much attention is each one getting? musicians, led by internationally known artists, education with the very young. Headrick also notes that WMI programs draw If the studio has 5 pupils, find out why. A refer- adult education pre-concerts programs, and, Last year, over 34,000 students and their on the city’s ethnic diversity—Indian music one ence can often be useful here. of course, arts education for the schools, an teachers participated in WMI programs that year, Brazilian another, reggae and rap—all part 3. Do you have any particular thoughts or ever-increasing amount of which can be found brought them to Carnegie Hall at least two times of Global Encounters. This year the emphasis philosophy on teaching? online as well as in the Hall. a year: the inspirational Musical Explorers, is on American Roots. Headrick knows that This question gives you the opportunity to hear Noting the Mayor’s and the Chancellor’s which introduces second and third graders to outside arts education cannot and should not be what makes the teacher unique. It will give some dedication to arts education, Headrick wants brass, woodwinds, percussion and string sec- considered as replacement for the classroom. insight as to whether you will “click” with the to build on Department of Education (DOE) tions, and the skills-based Link Up for grades Indeed, his goal is to provide teachers and teacher. curricular blueprints and strengthen Carnegie’s 4, 5 and 6. This year, grade 7 will be brought students, both, with exposure to professional 4. Are you a performer as well? arrangements with other city agencies, particu- on board by way of American Roots, a series development and to inspire as well as educate. Know how involved and passionate about larly the Department of Cultural Affairs. This of interdisciplinary programs that will bring He invites interested readers to access WMI’s music they are. Most likely, that enthusiasm will concentration means enhancing the integration together music education and social studies and fabulous website at www.carnegiehall.org.# follow into their teaching. Furthermore, a good teacher will have a complete knowledge of the instrument (a pianist, rather than someone who merely plays the piano). PROFILE: RICHARD KESSLER 5. How often do you hold student recitals? Performance is the consummation of studying an instrument. Student recitals give students At the Center of The Center for Arts Education goals to work towards and create a sense of com- By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. ber musician. He muses young administrators today are likely to have munity in the studio. Though the name of this on his dazzling experi- had a background in arts education? 6. How much do you charge? nine-year young arts advo- ence at 180 and would Because so many musicians are prominent Expect to pay $30-$50 per half hour lesson in cacy organization doesn’t like to capture what he in the world of arts education, it may seem Manhattan for a good teacher. yet win awards for recog- can for CAE, which he that music is CAE’s main focus. Not so, says 7. Do you travel to student’s homes/where nition, its new 46-year old helped found in 1996. He Kessler. CAE’s largest discipline is theatre, are you located? executive director, with knows that by high school with dance a fast-growing subject as well as Quite a few teachers will be willing to come his lively, down-home it’s too late to address the the visual arts. The museums got there first, to you. Psychologically, however, going to the enthusiasm, seems ideally arts meaningfully. he acknowledges, they were in the vanguard teacher’s apartment often enhances a child’s positioned to “trumpet” Though at CAE for only of getting students involved and in instituting focus. the mission of The Center a year, the ebullient direc- cultural partnerships. History notwithstanding, A music teacher is a long-term investment. for Arts Education (CAE) tor brings to the job a Richard Kessler is out to ensure that all the arts Over the years you will pay him or her thousands but only because “trom- solid record of working are made an integral part of the “blueprint.” of dollars in tuition. You’ll see this person every bone”—his instrument—is with and consulting for Central to his effort is CAE’s four-pronged week, and they will be a potential role model not a verb. It seems signif- various arts organizations initiative: getting more supporting partnership for your child. Needless to say, it’s important icant that Richard Kessler and educational institu- grants, such as those the organization now that you feel comfortable with the teacher on starts talking about the tions, both in this country enjoys from Annenberg and Tisch; extending a personal level. The way the teacher answers importance of arts educa- and in Canada, and in a the Parents as Arts Partners program; working your questions may sway you as much as what tion for the city’s public variety of roles, among on curriculum development and assessment the answers are. You will know when you’ve schools by invoking his them master class work- grants that document success and show how found the right teacher—often within the first roots in Brooklyn and shop teacher, artist trainer, models can be adapted nationally; and expand- few words on the telephone.# Queens and the indelible professional development ing Career Development, with substantial aid Angelo Rondello is a pianist, teacher, and experience he had 30 years leader, program and cur- from technology, that will point the way to jobs lecturer. He is also the founder of Melodia, a ago as a member of Beach Richard Kessler riculum designer, advocate, in the arts and related fields. To that end, CAE non-profit organization devoted to music educa- Channel JHS 180’s 300- fundraiser and evaluator. is mounting a stronger PR campaign to get tion and support for young musicians. He can be member chorus. That a large public school He holds two degrees from The Juilliard School the word out to guidance counselors and new reached at (347) 365-2314, or by writing him at without a lot of money or arts reputation was and was on the faculty of the Manhattan School teachers and principals. [email protected]. able to institute and maintain such an “excel- of Music, but it is the heritage of 180 that most How is CAE different from similar orga- lent” chorus and music program fascinates claims his heart and soul. Yes, public schools nizations in promoting such a vision? “CAE Kessler. What was the magic, why did it end suffered after the `76 budget crunch and ironi- is not like any other organization, “Kessler and can it ever be “restored”? So successful cally suffered even more when outside artists bristles—with much good humor. Look at our was 180 in teaching music by simply inspir- visiting the schools led some administrators mission, our only client is the public school ing joy—”the gateway to music”—rather than to conclude that they could therefore cut back child, we have no artists or genre to promote, Music insisting on notation drill, the preferred peda- on arts teachers and attend more to politically we are unique, we are an “advocacy” group, we is the gogical approach, that when Kessler went on to charged skills-based learning. The situation want to reach every school, every district and, Beach Channel High School, which had its own was compounded by the fact that artists rarely this year, especially those schools that have not admirable arts program, he could not see him- visited K-6. Of course, as Kessler remembers, participated before. “Every school should have Universal self joining its smaller chorus, and so he took up many “old school” elementary school teachers a robust arts education program; every child the baritone horn, then the trombone, becoming had common training and were encouraged to has the right—not an option—to participate.”# second trombone in the All City Orchestra, and take up arts education by principals who truly For more information about the Center for Language eventually moving on professionally. Richard cared about the arts. The principals! Ah, they Arts Education, visit them on the web at www. Kessler is a Naumburg award-winning cham- are key, says Kessler, then pauses: how many cae-nyc.org. 20 EDUCATION MAYOR: MICHAEL BLOOMBERG EDUCATION UPDATE | OCTOBER 2005

MAYOR BLOOMBERG & CHANCELLOR KLEIN ANNOUNCE HIGHEST

Mayor Michael R. BloombergSCORES and Schools dleE schoolVER students. O TheN Mayor S andTATE Chancellor 4I congratulateTH G ourRADE students on their M progress,ATH and year, E andXAM down from 13.2 percent in 2002. Chancellor Joel I. Klein recently announced the announced the results at P.S. 40 in Brooklyn. thank our teachers, principals, staff, and parents As part of the success of 4th Grade students highest scores ever achieved by New York City “The dramatic increase in 4th Grade math for helping our children learn and succeed.” citywide, significant gains by Black and Hispanic public school students on the State 4th Grade scores we announce today is another encouraging Recently, the State Education Department 4th graders continued to help close the achieve- math exam. The number of 4th Graders meeting sign that our reforms are taking hold,” said Mayor announced the statewide math results for students ment gap. Black 4th Graders achieved an 11.5 or exceeding standards on the State math exam Bloomberg. “More 4th Grade students are meet- in grades 4 and 8. New York City’s one-year percentage point gain in students meeting or increased to 77.4 percent—an increase of 9.3 per- ing or exceeding standards than ever since we gain of 9.3 percentage points for 4th graders was exceeding standards, and Hispanic 4th Graders centage points from last year, and an increase of started standards-based testing, and significant considerably higher than the statewide gain of achieved a 10.2 percentage point gain, while 25.4 percentage points from 2002 when it was 52 gains by Black and Hispanic students show that 5.7 percentage points, and above the 7.0 gain of White and Asian 4th graders achieved gains of percent. The increase marks the highest percent- we continue to close the achievement gap as well. other large cities (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse 5.0 and 4.6 percentage points, respectively. These age of 4th Graders meeting or exceeding math Our strong core curriculum, focused intervention and Yonkers). At grade 8, the City’s 1.6-percent- increases resulted in the highest achievement standards since standards-based testing began in programs, and Summer Success Academy are age point decline in the percentage of students levels on the State math exam for Black and 1999, and the first time that at least three quarters making a difference. Overall, in 2005, students meeting or exceeding standards was less than the Hispanic 4th graders since standards-based test- of all students in one grade met or exceeded stan- in Grades 3-8 achieved the highest performance 2.2 percentage point decline statewide and the 3.5 ing began. In addition, the percentage of Black dards. The record-high percentage includes the and largest one-year gains on State and City tests percentage point decline for other large cities. and Hispanic 4th graders at Level 1 on the State highest levels of Black and Hispanic 4th Grade since standards-based testing began. I congratu- The number of 4th Graders meeting or exceed- math exam fell to the lowest levels since stan- students meeting or exceeding math standards late the principals, teachers, parents and students ing standards on the State math exam increased dards-based testing began, at 6.5 percent and 6.6 since standards-based testing began. Black and on a truly remarkable year.” from 68.1 percent in 2004 to 77.4 percent in percent respectively. Hispanic students improved at double the rate of “Under Children First, our students have 2005. The percentage of 4th Grade students The results also demonstrate the success of the their White and Asian peers, helping to close the made consistent strides in their performance achieving at Level 4 in Math increased 11.3 new Summer Success Academy and promotion achievement gap. While 4th Grade achievement and achievement,” said Chancellor Klein. “The percentage points, from 20.0 percent in 2004 policy for 3rd Graders. Overall, in 2005, students on the State math exam was the highest ever, 8th results announced today reflect the remarkable to 31.3 percent in 2005, the highest percentage in Grades 3-8 achieved the highest performance Grade achievement decreased by 1.6 percentage and ongoing transformation of the City’s public since standards-based testing began. In addition, and the largest one-year gains ever in both math points. The $40 million middle school intervention schools, with more than three quarters of children the City recorded its lowest percentage ever of and English Language Arts (ELA) on State and program being implemented this fall is targeted in one grade meeting or exceeding standards for 4th Grade students at Level 1 on the State math City tests combined since standards-based test- to improving the performance of struggling mid- the first time since standards-based testing began. exam, 5.4 percent—down from 7.1 percent last ing began.#

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Mayor Michael R. BloombergW ITH recently three-monthTHE extension.UNITED The second time F periodEDERATION reforms recommended by theO Fact-FindingF TEACHERS Panel Tenured pedagogues who plead guilty or are con- announced that a tentative contract settlement establishes the pattern for the next round of bar- regarding discipline including mandatory dis- victed of any felony will be suspended without has been reached with the United Federation of gaining. The 3.25 percent wage increase effective charge of tenured pedagogues and others found to continued to page 24 Teachers on a contract largely based on the Report October 1, 2006 consists of 3.15 percent in City have engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. and Recommendations of the Fact Finding Panel funds and extra value generated by a contract appointed in the impasse between the United extension of twelve days. Federation of Teachers and the Department of The principal features of the settlement, which Education. The agreement covers four years, include total wage increases of 15 percent for four months and 12 days and includes a 15 teachers and most titles covered by the agree- percent raise in exchange for various reforms. ment, are as follows: They include: substantially increasing the time * 2 percent effective December 1, 2003 teachers spend on instruction and support activi- * 3.5 percent effective December 1, 2004 ties by lengthening the school year by two days * 5.5 percent effective November 1, 2005 �� and teachers working an additional 50 minutes * 3.25 percent effective October 1, 2006 per week; empowering principals by extending By the end of this contract, a teacher’s mini- �� their authority over teacher hiring; and improv- mum salary will be $42,512 for new hires as �� ing school safety and disciplinary procedures by compared to $39,000 under the prior agreement. having teachers play a larger role in maintaining The maximum salary will be $93,416 as com- �� order in lunchrooms and hallways and expedit- pared to $81,232 previously. �� ing the process to remove teachers if misconduct The agreement is funded, in part, through pro- requires it. ductivity savings generated by teachers working �� “We are encouraged that many of the Panel’s an extra 50 minutes per week. This time will be �� recommended reforms and productivity improve- combined with the additional 100 minutes per �� ments are mainstays of this agreement,” said week negotiated in the last collective bargaining �� Mayor Bloomberg. “The agreement with the UFT agreement and aggregated to provide four addi- �� not only raises teacher’s salaries but also allows tional after-school periods. At the discretion of �� the Department of Education to make mean- the Chancellor, this additional time shall ordinar- �� ingful changes to further reform and improve ily be used for tutorials, test preparation, and/or �� our schools. It will substantially increase the small-group instruction for students most requir- �� time teachers spend on instruction, especially ing this assistance with a teacher-student ratio of �� for struggling students, improve school safety no more than 1:10. �� and the discipline process and greatly empower The agreement also provides that experienced �� principals to be true education leaders in their and highly-skilled teachers may be recruited into �� schools. The new contract is good for teachers “lead teacher” positions in high-need schools �� and the City, but most importantly, it is good for with a salary differential of $10,000. Teachers �� New York’s 1.1 million schoolchildren.” will be selected based on merit. �� “This is a good day for our educators and our In addition, teachers will now report to work students,” said UFT President Randi Weingarten. on the Thursday and Friday preceding Labor �� “We’ve worked long and hard to find ways to Day. These two additional days will be used as pay teachers significantly more and to craft the professional development days and to prepare for fact-finders’ recommendations in a way that the start of classes. Brooklyn-Queens Day will be works best for kids and their teachers. We said the a third day designated to be used for professional fact-finders’ report had its pluses and minuses. development activities during the school year. This agreement has turned those minuses into Beginning in September 2006, students will start pluses.” classes on the day following Labor Day. The term of the agreement covers a 52-month This agreement also achieves modifications to and 12 day period beginning June 1, 2003 and the teachers’ professional activity period insofar continuing through October 12, 2007. This col- as teachers will be offered a specified menu of lective bargaining agreement comprises two dis- activities from which they will perform various tinct time periods including two contract exten- instructional, professional development, and/or sions. The first time period covers from June 1, administrative duties. 2003 through September 30, 2006, inclusive of a The agreement also contains a number of 21 AFTER THE FLOOD: LIFE IN LOUISIANA OCTOBER 2005 | EDUCATION UPDATE

NOTES AND IMAGES FROM THE FIELD Public Health Service officers from many different parts of the United States (New York, California, Oregon, Alaska, Maryland) came together and formed a cohesive unit that served superbly with state and local authorities to provide medical and social services for hurricane evacuees. — Dr. Herman Rosen (October 2005)

Hirsch Convention Center, Bossier. General Shelter run by the American Red Cross. Christus Schumpert Hospital in Bossier houses federal workers.

Special Needs shelter at Bossier City Convention Center. Kids playing in a hall of the Special Needs shelter. Part of the Special Needs shelter. Run by the office of Public Health, Louisiana.

By JOAN BAUM Ph.D. Needs Center—those who needed physician care out on a limb,” so be it. But clearly intuition private facilities set up by churches and schools Eight years in the United States Air Force as as well as assistance from nurses and social ser- as well as training kicked in, as she assessed (approximately 200–300 people). a doctor at the rank of major gave the much- vice professionals. resources and capabilities. She created a team Meaningful and extended service—“to have an decorated Dr. Wendy W. Tong an advantage, she A quick study and a forceful though sensitive of physicians and nurses, held daily discussions impact, to make a long-lasting difference”—seems believes, in carrying out her duties as Regional administrator, Dr. Wong clearly sized up the with staff, communicated constantly with head- always to have guided Dr. Wong’s choice of career. Medical Director of Disaster Relief operations in advantages of arriving at a site that had suffered quarters in Baton Rouge. “Each day was differ- She speaks of her emotional and intellectual heri- Louisiana, with particular administrative respon- an “unprecedented” disaster. With no official job ent,” each participating support agency unique. tage, first, from her “traditional Chinese family” sibilities for the Bossier Special Needs Shelter description on the books, no formal directive, But she also began to look at the wider situation. (everyone is either a doctor or a lawyer) and then in Region VII (in the northwestern part of the she saw her “challenge” as an invitation to take She soon determined that her mandate would of responsibility that deepened when she attended state). She had signed up to be, as she modestly the initiative and define her role and interpret extend beyond the Bossier special needs shelter Georgetown University, graduating with a bache- puts it, “a worker bee,” but six days after her her mandate generously. If such a reading of her (80 people) and embrace where she could the lor’s degree in biology and a medical degree, and arrival in the hurricane-torn area for a two- responsibility meant that she would be “going needs of general shelters (2000 people), and of where she somehow also found time to be a teach- week tour of duty, found herself, unexpectedly, ing assistant in English, a classroom trainer and Regional Medical Director, after her predecessor, curriculum designer for volunteer efforts in less a nurse, had left. The military, she says, gave developed countries, and then a community liai- her training in leadership but also experience son and leader for several states in their inner-city in how to follow and how to be a team player. outreach programs on substance abuse, domestic And it gave her, as well, her solid grounding in violence, social services and health care. disaster response by way of simulated exercises The Oath of Hippocrates states “whatsoever regularly conducted for various kinds of catas- house I enter there will I go for the benefit of trophes, though, as everyone has noted, not for the sick, refraining from all wrongdoing or cor- Katrina! The dynamic, take-charge major adds, ruption.” Clearly, for Wendy Tong, M.D. still in however, that the military also provided her her 30s, there have been many houses in many with an understanding of “the cultural environ- countries where she has assumed the obligations of ment” of the public health service and other the Hippocratic ethical code. With a phenomenal government organizations. In fact, Dr. Wong’s record of overseeing medical services and sup- new administrative position would prove even plies for thousands of people all over the world, more complicated than she imagined because Dr. Wendy Tong humbly says she feels “honored” she would be overseeing both public and private at being privy to patient confidences and at being efforts, employees and volunteers, even though granted an opportunity to pursue a profession that she accepted the two-week assignment on behalf brings her “joy.” She will be off soon to Sri Lanka of Northwest Medical Teams International, a for more mission-oriented work and then some- faith-based organization active in disaster relief. CAPT Herman Rosen, M.D., USPHS, time later add another title to her name: she’ll be The group paid for her airfare, meals and lodging, assisting in Special Needs shelter in getting married. # but then Dr. Wong was on her own, with a 24/7 Wendy Tong, M.D. Bossier, Louisiana mission to support patients in the Bossier Special SPONSORED 22 TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION ■ BY &

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Education Technology Relief for PRODUCT REVIEW Hurricane Katrinaʼs Displaced Students ARS NOVA SOFTWARE’S The State Educational Technology Directors “These are examples of how technology can be Association (SETDA) announced today that harnessed to help displaced students affected by PRACTICA MUSICA Utah and Virginia have offered educational the Hurricane,” said Melinda George, SETDA’s By MITCHELL LEVINE dent to use either vocals or any other instrument technology services to the displaced students Executive Director. “As the states identify Those familiar with the business of education using a USB microphone. from Hurricane Katrina. Utah is offering free needs, SETDA is reaching out to the nation’s in New York are probably aware that not long With the coordinated text, Exploring Theory access to the classes currently available through state level educators to address the specific ago, funding for music education in this city with Practica Musica, the beginner is led Utah’s Electronic High School (http://ehs.uen. needs of the Hurricane-ravaged states. This may was in a crisis. But fortunately for our students, from rudiments like chords, tones, and nota- org). Additionally, Utah is providing access include portable computer labs, Internet Access politics was set aside and the budget that keeps tion to exercises in dictation, pitch detection, for Louisiana and Mississippi teachers to teach in shelters, or a compendium of free courseware the spirit of music alive in our schools was pitch and rhythm reading, and basic harmony. online courses to their own students through donated by other states, companies or Virtual spared. Why is that? In a country where read- Introductory composition is taught as well, the Electronic High School, should this help High School organizations.” ing, writing and ‘rithmetic are often submitted with a feature allowing the user to save and edit meet the needs of displaced students. Virginia SETDA partners and members are generously as the quintessence of curricular necessity, what complex melodies and polyphonic pieces. User is readying for evacuees coming to Fort Pickett offering their services to tap into the oppor- could explain the convoluted measures to which progress is tracked, with the ability to assess the in Virginia by providing technology labs for tunities technology can provide to these stu- the teachers in the five boroughs were will to mastery levels of entire classes, but, unfortu- education services delivery. The new labs will dents. This collaboration and use of technology take to ensure that music would continue to be nately, the program’s report capabilities are not be up and running today and will allow Virginia underscores the need for support of these edu- taught? as sophisticated as some tutorial software that’s officials to register and place students as well cational efforts from the federal government. Well, among other things, studies have consis- been reviewed here. They are nonetheless more as providing courses and access to displaced The Enhancing Education Through Technology tently demonstrated that, like art and drawing, than adequate. students as needed. Program (EETT - NCLB, Title II, Part D) was the addition of music instruction to a student’s Some details are nice: all notations are inter- These announcements come amidst SETDA’s proposed for elimination in the president’s pro- learning plan will inevitably add points to their active, so you need only to click on a note to efforts to support the states’ plans and leverage posed 2006 Budget. The Senate has proposed testing scores and substance to their overall activate it; all of the activities are beyond cus- its members’ and corporate partners’ education- $425 million for EETT in the 2006 budget academic achievement. But gaining those ben- tomizable; and MIDI, while supported, is not al technology infrastructure. SETDA is working (a 14 percent cut from the 2005 funding). At efits seems to be no small matter. Teachers required. Taken as a whole, it’s unlikely you’ll with its members and partners across all fifty minimum the current funding level must be with the specialized knowledge and experi- find a better and more practical music instruc- states to help students and teachers who are achieved so that states can continue to build ence are often in short supply, and the arcane tion available for secondary education or home Katrina’s victims use educational technology to this important infrastructure that is serving particulars of music theory and sight-reading students. Best of all, it’s available for online allow as little interruption as possible in their American students so well. The need to sustain aren’t always something most instructors feel download, so for purchase, or more informa- studies. SETDA is also partnering with educa- funding for the EETT program has never been conversant with. tion, just log on to www.ars-nova.com. # tion technology associations nationwide to form more critical. Conveniently, however, Ars Nova Software a coalition to organize donations to meet the SETDA is the principal association represent- has provided schools and homeschoolers alike needs of the affected states. ing the state directors for educational technol- with a solution in their release of Practica VISIT US ONLINE “I am pleased to see Utah and other states step ogy. SETDA promotes national leadership in Musica 4.5. A masterpiece of interactive peda- up to the plate and offer this kind of support to educational technology to support achieve- gogy, this suite offers not only a comprehensive WWW.EDUCATIONUPDATE.COM the hurricane victims. The educational technol- ment in lifelong learning, provides professional introduction to theory, reading, and ear training ogy infrastructure in Utah has been invaluable development for state educational technology in tutorial form, but over eighty activities as 3 million audited hits per month to our students—and it is powerful to see it directors and builds partnerships to advance well. Although the software seems primarily on our newly updated and benefiting others in need,” said Senator Orrin learning opportunities and improve student oriented to the keyboard, its MIDI compatibil- archived website. Hatch of Utah. achievement through technology. # ity and “vocalis voice input” tech allow the stu-

PRODUCT REVIEW DISNEY GIVES SCHOOLS FIRST- Great Pyramidʼs Passport Home CLASS TREATMENT Education Management System When you let your students discover the wonder and joy of Disney on Broadway, By MITCHELL LEVINE released.) Lesson plans are then formulated, we’ll make the experience unforgettable! This school year give your students a It’s become increasingly clear that, for a and specific products recommended. day to remember by taking advantage of Disney’s educational program, which variety of social and political reasons, home- Once the lesson plans have been complet- provides schools with special rates for groups of 15 or more for Beauty and the schooling in New York has mushroomed ed, Passport offers a comprehensive testing Beast and The Lion King. since the start of the new millennium. While module with extensive reporting features, In addition, because we know you want to provide the necessary adult I won’t get into “why,” what’s important to providing both a progress report with feed- supervision, Disney gives educators one free ticket for every 15 purchased at note is the fact that it has. Of course, in a city back and a report card with a simple sum- of overcrowded public schools and under- mary of grades. Unfortunately, the progress both shows. Flexible policies allow teachers to pay in full 2–3 months before accessible private ones, what’s really surpris- report feature doesn’t automatically update the performance. Disney invites schools to dedicate an entire day to the theater ing, I think, is that it hasn’t grown larger than lesson plans to pace with progress reports, and to enhance the group’s experience by taking a historical tour of the New it has. Although the laws in New York State but the online placement exams do offer an Amsterdam Theater the morning prior to the performance. Built in 1903, the are not as favorable as they are in some other evaluation of whether the student should New Amsterdam has long been the crown jewel of Broadway’s theaters. After areas of the country, I believe the real prob- progress to new materials. I have seen more a two-year restoration process that led to the theater’s re-opening in 1997, the lem is the difficulty parents find in maintain- detailed statistics, but for home use, I think theater now hosts Disney’s Tony Award winning musical, The Lion King. The ing an organized management system. True, most parents will be please. New Amsterdam Theater is the perfect venue for events ranging from 15 to homeschooling has economic requirements Some of the most powerful features, how- – typically it requires one parent to remain ever, are the program’s Internet tie-ins. The 1,800 people. The theater and its two historic rooms, the Ziegfeld Room and the in the home – but the socioeconomic demo- Passport Outreach segment of the program New Amsterdam Room, can accommodate everything from a full production to graphics skew way high in Manhattan and enables user parents to form communities, an intimate candlelight dinner. For more information please call Amy Andrews even elsewhere in the city. Primarily, the both through e-mail newsgroups and message at 212-282-2907. sheer mechanics of both schooling a child boards. After accessing this feature, I discov- We will help teachers arrive to the theater prepared. For every show, Disney and maintaining documentation requirements ered numerous public and private (require has developed study guides that help teachers develop projects, discussions for the state scare many potentially willing application and approval) clubs, covering and activities. And, for those students who always have a question after most parents away from a rewarding experience topics like legislation, regions, curricula, with their child. technology and more. In fact, a quarterly Wednesday matinees, members of the cast, orchestra or crew are available to That’s why Great Pyramid created its newsletter is in circulation, adding to the appear for special Q & A sessions with students. Passport System to help take care of all the benefit. Students can also enjoy discounts on Disney on Broadway souvenir merchan- details. Essentially a turnkey home educa- Homeschooling can be a complex and time- dise, as each member of your group will receive a merchandise coupon for tion kit, after an extensive profile detailing consuming endeavor, even at its most ideal. great savings at the theater. 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Bloomberg & UFT ing. These recommendations include: bonuses for TEACHERS NETWORK TRAINS continued from page 20 shortage license areas; school-wide based performance bonuses; and reduction in class size. pay pending the final outcome of a disciplinary The agreement comes after a year of record test 600 NEW TEACHERS proceeding. scores for New York City students. Overall, in Teachers Network, a non-profit education Teachers Handbook and the accompanying Another provision of this agreement affords 2005, students in Grades 3-8 achieved the high- organization, with support from the Citigroup CD-ROM set, Successful Teaching Practices flexibility to the Department of Education in est performance and the largest one-year gains Foundation, is launching its New Teacher in Action, available for both high school and two areas. Based on a recommendation of the ever in both math and English Language Arts Support Program in Manhattan while continu- elementary school teachers. Fact-Finding Panel, the parties have agreed to (ELA) on State and City tests combined since ing to serve 500 new teachers in Brooklyn. As part of the New Teacher Support Program, eliminate the practice by which transfers were standards-based testing began. 52.9 percent of This program, which launched in Region 8 last teachers are enrolled in the New Teacher On- based solely on seniority. Principals will now students in Grades 3-8 met or exceeded math year and is now expanding to Region 9, aims Line Survival Courses, a series of five courses, be able to interview all prospective candidates. standards, improving 6.2 percentage points from to reduce New York City’s high teacher turn- facilitated by veteran teachers. Pre-approved Furthermore, teachers who are excessed from last year and improving 15.6 percentage points over rate by providing essential support and by the New York City DOE, educators can their school for budgetary reasons or due to a from 2002. 51.8 percent of students in Grades 3-8 resources to 600 beginning teachers. access them from any computer and walk school’s closing and are unable to secure a posi- met or exceeded ELA standards, improving 10.7 “Scores of beginning teachers—potentially through the classes at their pace on their own tion will be offered substitute positions in their percentage points from last year and improving great educators—are fleeing the classroom at time, an important feature during the chaotic former school or District. They will not, however, 12.5 percentage points from 2002. alarmingly high rates, often leaving behind first years in teaching. Teachers can also log be able to displace more junior teachers. “I want to thank UFT President Randi the most vulnerable students. With alternative on to www.teachernetwork.org and ask ques- The parties have agreed to eliminate certain Weingarten and her Committee, Deputy Mayor certification programs such as NYC Teaching tions to experienced professionals as well as grievances and arbitrations thereby streamlining Marc V. Shaw, Chancellor Joel I. Klein, Labor Fellows, it is crucial to offer teachers exten- access over 600 lesson plans and instructional the grievance and arbitration process. They have Commissioner James F. Hanley and First Deputy sive support as they start their journey in the units. also agreed to an expedited process for handling Commissioner Pamela S. Silverblatt and their classroom,” said Ellen Dempsey, CEO and Teachers Network and Citigroup will host cases related to absence and lateness. team, and Budget Director Mark Page and his President of Teachers Network and former welcome receptions in October for Region 8 A Labor-Management Committee will be creat- staff for their efforts in reaching this Agreement,” public school teacher. “Our program provides and Region 9 to provide the 600 new teach- ed to discuss the Fact-Finding Panel’s long-term the Mayor concluded.# invaluable resources such as lesson plans and ers with the opportunity to network with other recommendations subject to adequate CFE fund- instructional techniques as teachers face the educators and learn about the many resources daunting tasks of managing a classroom and available through the DOE-supported New navigating the public school system.” Teacher Support Program.# New York City teachers of all grades can rely Teachers Network is a non-profit organiza- on the New Teacher Support Program materials tion—by teachers, for teachers—with a 25-year Technology Profile: Bytes of for curriculum ideas, lesson plans, and assis- track record of success, dedicated to improving tance. 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Communicating with who are visually impaired. “Under the No Child a server-based application called the UltraKey Left Behind Act school districts, principals and 5.0 Data Server, student progress data can be teachers are held increasingly accountable for Development Seminars exchanged with the central server in real time learning outcomes,” said Willer. “The release By MITCHELL LEVINE munication styles. During his workshops, Steve through any network or Internet connection, of this upgrade heralds the first time that In order to offer students the most effective uses his theatrical experience to role-play seri- whether students are learning at school or prac- school districts can have a keyboarding instruc- education possible, school personnel must be ous realities such as being bullied, being the ticing at home. tion program in the schools, while maintaining aware of the most current best practices to subject of rumors or being shunned by cliques. The same benefit applies to teachers who can a central district-wide record of how well each effectively curtail bullying, harassment and He is also an expert in Special Education Law review student progress at school or at home, individual student, class and school are per- social aggression. “Social aggression (bullying and the No Child Left Behind Act. During managing their classes’ learning wherever they forming in the use of that program.” others by manipulating social status, through the seminar, school personnel will also learn have an Internet connection. “Our software Sold separately, the home edition can com- tactics such as rumor spreading, exclusion, state law and education regulations regarding has been very popular in schools, but districts municate with the school or district server silent treatment) is just as painful as a physical harassment and discipline in order to protect have asked us for a solution whose data could software to monitor and record student prog- bullying attack; sometimes more painful,” says themselves and their school district from liabil- be managed from a central location while pro- ress anywhere. UltraKey 5.0 Home Edition Steve Breakstone, violence prevention expert ity. These one-day seminars are designed for viding teachers full customization capabilities uses the options set by the student’s teacher and seminar co-presenter. “Our goal is to pro- teachers, guidance counselors, school social within the classroom,” said company president at school, so the home experience is identical vide proven methods to reclaim teaching time workers, psychologists, case managers, prin- Art Willer. “For the first time, districts, teach- to the school experience. The UK 5.0 Data by reducing disruptions caused by bullying cipals, school board members and parents. ers, parents and students can use keyboarding Server software is sold separately, so schools behavior,” adds Michael Dreiblatt, co-present- To register for this event, log onto www. instruction at school and at home while the and districts have the option to purchase only er. “The strategies we offer show school staff BalanceEducation.net/registration.htm or dial learning is managed and reported through any if they want the central management capabil- how to empower ‘target’ (bullied) students as the company directly at 866-768-4803.# network or Internet connection. Administers ity. Best of all, until December 31, 2005, Bytes well as how to guide aggressors and bystanders can rely on the technical operation of the data of Learning is granting schools credit for the toward socially acceptable behaviors.” Michael Upcoming Seminars and Workshops: server while each teacher directly manages her full value of any UltraKey 4.0 school license Dreiblatt is an outstanding national speaker and Holtsville Long Island, NY – October 17, own classes,” he continued. toward the version. For more information, log veteran sixteen-year teacher who specializes in 2005 A powerful and teacher-friendly class man- on to the company’s site at www.bytesoflearn- bully proofing, violence prevention, social Garden City Long Island, NY – October 19, agement system lets teachers know how suc- ing.com, or dial toll-free 1-800-465-6428.# aggression, healthy relationships and Special 2005 cessfully all of their students are developing Education Law. With his humorous style and Hartford, CT – October 24, 2005 engaging stories, Michael has taught these top- Bridgeport, CT – October 26, 2005 ics to thousands of adults and students. Steve White Plains, NY – October 28, 2005 Breakstone is a specialist in violence preven- Mt. Laurel, NJ – November 7, 2005 tion, behavior management, and effective com- Newark, NJ – November 9, 2005 Learning Anatomy Without a Cadaver Without the faintest whiff of formaldehyde, my classes at Golden West College. Professors anatomy and physiology students nationwide who piloted the program in their curriculum are learning the human body, from the skel- say the difference is night and day between etal system to the digestive system and much this and other anatomy teaching tools on the more, with Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, market. The clear photos provide better visual a CD-ROM program released last spring by learning opportunities over illustrations. 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CHRIS WHITTLE’S CRASH COURSE Logos Bookstore’s Recommendations By JOAN BAUM Ph.D. particularly effective in drawing on comparisons By H. Harris Healy, III, President, It’s often the case—terrible irony—that people between efficiency models in industry (probably in the communications field don’t communicate where his argument is vulnerable) to show up, Logos Bookstore clearly. Enter Chris Whittle, formerly of Whittle indeed implicitly shame, those who, either out 1575 York Avenue (Between 83rd and Communications and Channel One [news in of ignorance or indifference, keep on fiddling to the schools] and, for the last 16 years, CEO improve the current system. 84th Sts.), New York, NY 10028 of The Edison Schools, with Benno Schmidt Whittle neither talks down nor antagonizes. (212) 517-7292, Fax (212) 517-7197 as Chairman. Crash Course, Whittle’s impas- Just the opposite—he so fairly presents the short- sioned, thought-provoking program for education comings of his own learning curve at Edison and WWW.NYCLOGOS.CITYSEARCH.COM reform (“my true life’s work”), could easily be sympathetically understands continuing fears a model for how to write persuasive discourse. and biases, that reasonableness alone suggests First, he lays out his Crash Course as required As the season changes to autumn and the New phone inventor, Antonio Meucci. argument in brief; then reading. He admires York City residents return to their city while the Each museum entry has helpful symbols he delivers a solid piece Leave No Child Behind autumn travelers visit the Big Apple, museums or visual codes highlighting particular topics of reasoning, breaking (the right objective and continue to be places of great interest to visit. or services available. Additional highlights down his proposal into direction) but notes that A most handy guide is Museums Of New York of each museum are listed at the end of each manageable sections it’s only a wake-up call, City: A Guide for Residents and Visitors by entry. The book page that starts each museum’s of rationale, support- not an R & D incentive DeirdreDeirdre CCossman.ossman. BBesidesesides section serves as the map code number for that ing data, and challeng- (though it should be) to Museums Of well-well- knownknown museumsmuseums museum on the map it appears. There are use- ing questions which he re-conceive an “operat- New York City: likelike t thehe M Metropolitanetropolitan ful appendices in the back listing the museums anticipates and answers ing culture,” redo the A Guide for MuseumMuseum ooff AArt,rt, tthehe rread-ead- by subject matter and geography as well as honestly. Throughout, he whole design. Throwing Residents and erer willwill learnlearn aboutabout t thehe providing a list of alternative names some of keeps to a conversational more money into bad Visitors KingKing ManorManor MuseumMuseum inin the museums go by. tone that engages readers investments makes no By Deirdre Cossman Jamaica,Jamaica, QQueensueens homehome toto Meanwhile at Logos after a networking/ book with everyday analogies sense. Though Whittle (Westholme Press, $14.95) thethe foundingfounding father,father, RufusRufus signing party for the book above on Monday, to business practices, tends to cite Republicans King,King, whowho hadhad a farmfarm October 3, 2005, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., there will common sense appeals and corporate leaders for therethere ffromrom 11825825 toto 1827.1827. be the monthly KYTV Reading Group meet- to reason, and disarm- their support of charter This museum illustrates the story of the King ing on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 7 P.M. ing personal statements schools (he does not family and the village of Jamaica as it was over to discuss Balzac And The Little Chinese about how he has edu- particularly vouchers), 200 years ago. Seamstress. On Monday, October 17, 2005, at cated himself over the he does so in a non- More discoveries await the reader. The 7 p.m., the Sacred Texts Group led by Richard years—admitting to fail- partisan spirit (his letter first urban area Audubon Center is located in Curtis will discuss the first book of Kings. ure and naiveté. to UFT president Randi Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Theodore Roosevelt’s There is Children Story Time every Monday at Crash Course makes Weingarten is a gem of birthplace was actually demolished in 1916 and 3 p.m. led by Dvorah. Logos is also the place for easy reading because tact and ingenuity). He only rebuilt in 1919 shortly after his death. to come shop for Halloween for books, cards, of the informal and is proud of being at the Staten Island is a treasure trove of history and gift items.# energized style Whittle adopts to analyze an head of a for-profit venture that has been invited from Historic Richmond Town, with build- Transit: 4,5,6 Subway trains to 86th Street, extremely complex and politically charged sub- to partner with a growing number of public ings ranging in date from 1695 to 1910, to the M86 Bus (86the Street), M79 Bus (79the ject, including funding. He wants nothing less schools (over 270,000 students) around the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, home to legendary Street), M31 Bus (York Avenue), M15 Bus (1st than a radical overhaul of the educational public country and in the U.K. Though it seems strange Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi and tele- & 2nd Avenue.) school system (including large-scale restructur- to say so, the passion and the plan as evidenced ing of sacrosanct givens, such as classroom in this book suggest that Chris Whittle is not in hours and days and teacher-student ratios and it for the money. He has a “vision”—apparent relationships), and he wants change immedi- from the subtitle of the book—”Imagining a E-AUDIOBOOKS—FROM EMILY ately, beginning with congressional legislation Better Future for Public Education”—that he that would make it possible to encourage and lays out with credible examples, finally invit- support competitive administrative and curricu- ing political and educational leaders to come BRONTE TO DR. PHIL—NOW lar innovation at a funding level commensurate together and get going. Now. This is an impres- with national need, which is great, especially for sive work that should stimulate dialogue . . . AVAILABLE FREE FROM THE LOS poor and minority youngsters, most of whom and action.# continue to be ill served, despite good inten- Crash Course by Chris Whittle, Riverhead tions and quick-fix spot successes. Whittle is Books, 269 pp., $24.95. ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY To the list of things you can do while stuck in classics such as Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering traffic, climbing the Stairmaster, eating lunch Heights,” Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick,” and at your desk or just relaxing at home, you can Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Non-fiction selections now add listening to a downloaded best-selling include a wide range of language learning titles, book, thanks to the new e-audiobook service Dr. Phil’s “Getting Real,” Richard Phalon’s from the Los Angeles Public Library. Debuting “Forbes Greatest Investment Stories” and Peter August 15, the free service is available 24/7 on Hyman’s “The Reluctant Metrosexual.” New the library’s Web site, www.lapl.org. titles will be added on a continuous basis. Soon, With a library card and an Internet connection, a wide selection of classical music will be avail- patrons can select from hundreds of fiction and able for download. non-fiction titles, then download the complete Library cardholders can check out up to five work as an audio file to a PC or laptop, MP3 e-audiobooks at a time. If a title is not available player, PDA (personal digital assistant), and because it has been checked out, users can be smart phone. The file can even be burned to a added to a waiting list and will be notified via E- CD for convenient play in a car, home, office, mail when the title becomes available. E-audio- boat or other location. books are loaned for 21 days, then automatically The library has long offered a large collection “returned” and made available for other users.# �� of audiobooks in cassette and CD formats, but The Los Angeles Public Library serves the �� this marks its first foray into digital audio tech- largest urban population of any library in the �� nology. “Audiobooks are in such high demand country. Its Central library, 71 branch libraries, that we can barely keep them on the shelf,” says six million books and state-of-the-art technol- �� City Librarian Fontayne Holmes. “The new ogy provide everyone with free and easy access �� technology makes this popular resource even to information and the opportunity for life- � more accessible and widely available.” long learning. For further information, visit the �� Among the initial 400 titles offered are Library’s Web site at www.lapl.org.#

THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR �� The perfect aid for the homeschooler and those who teach them, the 2005 edition of THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR, selected by the Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education, guides educators, parents and librarians through the maze of all children’s books available. It is arranged by age and category and each of the 600 titles is annotated. Or write to Children’s Book Committee, Bank Street College, 610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025. A special price for Education Update readers is available: $6.00 plus $2.50 for shipping and handling. For an additional $3.00 we will add BOOKS TO READ ALOUD WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OCTOBER 2005 MetroBEAT EDUCATIONcontinued on page UPDATE 29 • 27 Four-Year Scorecard Interreligious Shows Improving Understanding And Schools, Safer Streets and Character Education Are More Jobs Vital Parts Of Schoolsʼ By MAYOR four years ago, and classroom overcrowding MICHAEL is down 20 percent in elementary schools and BLOOMBERG more than 10 percent in high schools. And the Mission Our Administration four-year graduation rate is the highest it’s character education and civic responsibility came into office less than four months after been in nearly 20 years. By ASSEMBLYMAN STEVEN SANDERS are integrated into required academic les- 9/11, when New York’s future looked uncer- We’ve also successfully met the social and sons, including literacy, math, social studies, tain. We were a city still deeply in mourning human needs of our city. Over the last four With the pressures of standards-based reform, research, science, technology and art. The chil- for more than 2,700 of our neighbors and years, we’ve reduced the welfare rolls by 16 integral elements of education are often left to dren learn listening skills and respectful ways loved ones. We were also mired in a recession, percent, and nearly doubled the number of fall by the wayside. While we all would agree to treat their peers and to ask questions about and facing an unprecedented budget deficit of homeless families finding permanent homes. that literacy and math are fundamental to edu- what makes groups or individuals “different.” nearly $6 billion. City government simply had The number of children placed in foster care cation, subjects such as social studies, science, Building Blocks is designed for educators. to tighten its belt—and it did. is lower than it has been since 1987. We’ve technology – and character education – are also It provides training and much-needed tools for Last week, the Mayor’s Management improved services to older New Yorkers. And essential. teachers on how to address bias and harmful Report—an annual scorecard on effective and because of the investments we’ve made in New York State law requires that character stereotyping in the classroom. But what is best efficient service delivery—proved just how public health and public hospitals, today life education be a part of the school day. Still, about the program is that teachers can use the far we’ve come. It shows that we’ve not only expectancy is higher in New York City than it statistics show that 55 percent of 8 to 11-year curricula as a regular part of their school day, successfully managed the City’s worst fiscal is in the rest of nation for the first time since olds say that bullying is a serious problem for without struggling to fit even more lessons into crisis in almost 30 years; over the last four World War Two. them, and most juvenile hate crimes reflect an already packed schedule. years we’ve also made the safest big city in the New York’s ongoing economic recovery racial and ethnic biases. It is clear that more Recent reports tell us that hate crimes against nation even safer, enhanced our quality of life, has been equally dramatic. Recently, City needs to be done to better protect and educate Muslims are rising, and bias against Jews con- turned the public schools around, taken care of Comptroller William Thompson, Jr. reported our children. tinues to be worrisomely high. People begin New Yorkers in need, dramatically improved that the City’s economy has grown for seven Legislation I have sponsored along with absorbing these tensions at an early age, and it public health, and created a growing economy straight quarters, and that for the last two quar- State Senator Tom Duane, The Dignity for All is crucial that children are taught messages of that is producing new jobs, giving us our low- ters, it’s grown faster than the nation’s econo- Students Act, attempts to do more. That bill understanding and communication before they est unemployment rate since 1988. my. That’s the result of our Administration’s sets policies and procedures to help admin- learn to hate. Schools are in a unique position The facts speak for themselves. Take public five-borough strategy to foster tourism, bio- istrators and educators recognize and deal to intervene and help assure prevention. safety: Because of programs that focus on technology, film production, and other growing effectively with bias and discrimination, and to Building Blocks is one way for the schools problem people and problem places, like the industries. teach students to treat each other with respect. to be proactive. Now more than ever, students NYPD’S highly successful Operation Impact, Our Administration’s increased use of infor- Such legislation is critical to assure action. To need opportunities to help them thrive and to we’ve driven crime down 21 percent since mation technology has also played a big part date, the State Senate’s leadership has been teach them how, as one Building Blocks gradu- 2001, and reduced murders to 40-year lows. in improving City services. Over the last two unwilling to endorse the legislation or offer an ate so simply put it: “to treat someone how you Last year, we also recorded the fewest fire years, the 311 Citizen Service Hotline has acceptable alternative. want to be treated!”# deaths since 1919, and the fewest traffic fatali- received more than 20 million calls, help- Equally important are programs that train Assemblyman Sanders is chairman of ties since 1910. ing us target resources more effectively. The educators and provide them with curricula the Education Committee. E-mail him at Our quality of life is also better. We’ve made City’s vastly improved web site also makes in character education and diversity. One [email protected] or phone our streets cleaner than they’ve been in 31 information and services more accessible to such program that I recently came across 212.979.9696. His mailing address is 201 East years. We’re filling almost 50 percent more New Yorkers; in fact, you can read the Mayor’s is offered by the Tanenbaum Center for 16th Street, New York, NY 10003. To learn potholes that we were four years ago, and Management Report on-line at www.nyc.gov. Interreligious Understanding—Building Blocks more about Building Blocks for Democracy: doing 98 percent of those jobs within 30 days. Over the last four years, innovation, dedica- for Democracy: Children Celebrate their Children Celebrate Their Traditions, please We’ve also stepped up enforcement against tion, and hard work by thousands of people in Traditions. send an email to buildingblocks@tanenbaum. New Yorkers’ number one quality of life com- our City agencies have really paid off for all Building Blocks is a multicultural and multi- org or visit: www.tanenbaum.org/programs/ plaint: noise. New Yorkers. We’ve not only put the City’s religious academic program for use in kinder- building blocks. Because we’ve established accountability and finances back on a firm footing; we’re also garten through 6th grade. Lessons of respect, standards in the public schools, we’ve achieved making New York a city of opportunity for all. record-breaking gains in student test scores. And if we stay on the course we’ve set, the best Crime in the schools is down 17 percent from days for New York are still to come.# respect. We knew our rights and the rights of I imagine they would be appalled if they other union members even though we may not could see how we seem to have lost our cour- always have liked abiding by their contracts. age. As we try to rebuild the national labor Of course, back then “union” was not a movement, remember: As much as our enemies “Union” Is Not A Four- four-letter word—at least not here in NYC, want you to believe it, “union” isn’t a dirty and no mayor dared to question CSA’s, or any word. When you hear attacks on labor, remind union’s, right to exist. Yes, tension existed the speaker of what it might be like to live in a Letter Word but as union members we sought out each society without child labor laws, overtime pay, ingly irrelevant. We remain loyal to the idea that other for advice and unconditional support minimum wage, the 40-hour workweek, the By CSA together we stand, divided we fall. especially during tough times. We did not 8-hour workday, annual vacation, workmen’s PRESIDENT While a teacher, I walked a picket line sacrifice one supervisor for another. We were compensation, pensions, injury protection and JILL LEVY in the Bronx. Although some argued that, a union family. weekends. Organized labor accomplished these as professionals, we should not belong to a And I say we are still a union family although things and many other provisions we take for Labor in the union, many of us disagreed. But even I did some have not yet found their way home; granted. United States faces not realize how important a union was for me eventually they will. Some I believe are simply But if labor is to thrive, unions can no lon- a great challenge in this 21st century. During as an individual until I became a supervisor. too overwhelmed to reach out. Others do not ger ignore other union’s problems. Individual the AFL-CIO annual convention in July, three Back then, interim acting supervisors had no yet understand the value of their contract and members can not afford to say, “Well, I’m a of the largest affiliates walked away from the representation. The UFT would not defend us. rights therein; still others, unfortunately, learn member but only because I have to be.” We parent union even after intensive talks. We did not belong to the CSA. So, a small but of them too late. With an anti-union mayor and must work together at the local level as well CSA is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO through our vocal group spearheaded a legal action. It was an anti-union chancellor, it’s tough to stand up as the national level. It is time for the national national union, the American Federation of School not easy to get others to come on board. They and be counted. labor movement to encourage a strong, dedicat- Administrators, which has a seat on the Executive didn’t want to be identified with us for fear of In the early days of unionism, workers strug- ed, energetic membership that focuses on the Council. Events like this happen when there is losing their jobs! gled for the right to organize. They lost their global view as well as on each and every one discord and a sense of powerlessness among mem- Ultimately, we prevailed. We won the right jobs, they were blacklisted, they were beaten, of us—leadership with the skills to motivate us bers. Organizations that are split asunder have to be appointed to our positions and belong to jailed and, yes, killed because they believed in to become a unified force to be reckoned with to respond to the challenges or become increas- CSA. Management was forced to treat us with their cause. once again.# 28 COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ OCTOBER 2005 SALEM ACADEMY & COLLEGE BANK STREET TO ENDOW NEW OLDEST INSTITUTION SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN- FOR WOMEN AMERICAN STUDENTS Dr. Julianne Still Thrift, president of Salem Single Sisters House, an 18th century historic By SYBIL MAIMIN matriculating students, and special Academy and College, has announced her landmark building, is the centerpiece of current It was a love fest! Alums, fac- assistant to the college president. retirement from Salem at the conclusion of renovation efforts. ulty, and friends of Bank Street She was on two presidential search the 2005-2006 academic year. Thrift, who Thrift was previously the Executive Vice College of Education gathered committees. An enthusiastic gradu- was appointed the 18th president of Salem in President of the National Association of at the June Kelly Gallery in ate, she headed the alumni associa- 1991, will retire after 15 years of service to Colleges and Universities, where she repre- Soho recently to honor Priscilla tion, worked on various commit- the nation’s oldest educational institution for sented more than 900 private colleges and uni- Elizabeth Pemberton (1918- tees, and understood the impor- women, a nationally recognized preparatory versities. During her tenure at Salem, she has 2004) and inaugurate a new tance of fund-raising. According to school and leading liberal arts college. served as board chair of the Women’s College organization in her name that Kappner, “No job titles, no awards “I am forever changed and inspired by you Coalition and North Carolina Independent will help Bank Street students can describe the roles she had at and by my years at Salem,” said Thrift in Colleges and Universities as well as served and alumni of color. The ini- Bank Street…wherever there was her announcement to Salem students, faculty, on the executive committees of the boards tial goal of The Priscilla E. a need she served, and she served, alumnae, and friends. of North Carolina Citizens for Business Pemberton Society is raising and she served.” “Together with you, we have restored vibran- and Industry and the American Council of funds for an endowed scholar- At the reception, accolades cy to our historic and distinguished institution. Education. ship for African-American stu- about Pemberton and stories of With your continuing stewardship, generosity, “Salem is deeply indebted to Julianne Still dents in the graduate school, her devotion to her students and President Augusta Souza and hard work, Salem forever will provide a Thrift for her leadership, intellect, energy, and the first scholarship named for Kappner, Bank Street College frequent acts of kindness were shining light for talented students.” passion for Salem,” said Mary Davis Holt, an Africa-American. The setting shared by those who knew her. The years of Thrift’s presidency have been A’68, C’72 and chair of the Salem Board of for the kick-off was appropri- Cynthia Wilson (’73) learned a time of growth and advancement for the Trustees. “I feel that her commitment and lead- ate. “She would have loved it,” exclaimed Bank about commitment from Pemberton and the Academy and College. Since 1991, Salem’s ership at a critical time in our history undoubt- Street president, Augusta Souza Kappner. “Pris importance of educating and training commu- endowment has nearly tripled from $20 mil- edly breathed new life into our beloved alma loved art and was married to a musician.” A nity people for teacher certification. Suzanne lion to $56.5 million, and the enrollment has mater. Many alumnae will forever remember guitar and bass filled the room with jazz. Larger Carothers (’73), who came to the college from increased by 53 percent. New academic and her tenure as one of an enrollment and financial than life black and white drawings of African- North Carolina, called Pemberton “my New co-curricular offerings—such as the Salem revitalization that we so needed to ensure our Americans by artist Debra Priestly looked down York mom” and marveled that she was the first Signature Program, preparation of women future.” at the crowd. “The portraits look very serious— African-American professional in the college for leadership and service in a global world, A national search for a new president will like they are saying, ‘we have to get this done,’ ” and in the School for Children. Lucia Jack, teaching and learning technologies, and the begin immediately. Ms. Holt stated that the mused Kappner. Priestly explained she explores a college friend, remembered that Pemberton introduction of several new graduate educa- Salem Trustee Executive Committee had cho- ancestry and many of the subjects, depicted from often spoke about the small number of people of tion programs—have enhanced the educational sen Academic Search Consultation Service of photographs, have “amazing stories,” and “wit- color at the school. program. In 1999, a $150,000 Presidential Washington, D.C. to assist with the search. nessed important events in our history.” President Kappner explained, “We at Bank Street Leadership Grant to Salem from the Knight Gwynne S. Taylor, C’72, Trustee and immedi- Pemberton, a 1966 graduate of Bank Street had are committed to training more minority teach- Foundation recognized Thrift’s achievements ate past president of the Alumnae Association, a long list of accomplishments. She directed the ers and to seeing more minority teachers in our on behalf of the institution. has been appointed by the Executive Committee Bank Street Early Childhood Center at its former schools...Setting up a scholarship to increase the Salem is currently completing a $50 million to chair the Presidential Search Committee. home on 42nd Street and was on its faculty. At var- number of African-American students is the most campaign, the largest in its history. In addition, Salem Academy and College was founded ious times, she served as Registrar, director of non- fitting tribute to Pris…This is done with love.”# Thrift has overseen a nearly 25 percent cam- by Moravian settlers in 1772. Today, Salem pus expansion in the past 10 years. A master Academy is a day and boarding school for campus plan, approved in 2001, has guided the girls in grades 9-12, and Salem College is a renovation of numerous residence halls, class- four-year liberal arts college for women, offer- rooms, laboratories and performance spaces at ing undergraduate and graduate degrees and a both the Academy and College. Restoration of continuing studies program for adults.# 2 Generations, 5 Degrees, 1 University LIFETIME LEARNING TAX CREDIT

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THE SYNTHESIZING OF THE MIND: DARWIN WAS ONE OF THE WORLDʼS GREAT SYNTHESIZERS. He traveled on The Beagle when he was a young man. It was a five-year trip. He took detailed notes and was already thinking about issues related to evolution. His note- books had been studied and been seen. He also corresponded for 20 years with every naturalist in the world who spoke English. And then he put it together in a 400-page book called The Origin of the Species. Itʼs one of the most brilliant syntheses a human being has ever done. You may know that Robert Wallace also came up with the Theory of Evolution about the same time, and they co-presented the theories in 1858. But the difference was, Darwin had all the necessary information to support him while Wallace had a great idea that just so happened to be correct. Darwin is an example of someone who is a great natural synthesizer. Professor Howard Gardner, Project Zero Conference at Harvard University, 2005 Making a difference together VERMONT COLLEGE through student

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Kenny based strategies to combat the tragedy of youth Guinn have all raised awareness about suicide Bank Street College of Education has been Project HEDS-UP will be directed by Dr. suicide in America. as a public health concern by initiating develop- named the recipient of a 3-year grant awarded Olga Romero as part of the larger federal For parents, the statistics are alarming. Almost ment of suicide prevention policies. by the U.S. Department of Education totaling program known as Demonstration Projects 30,000 Americans complete suicide every year Increasingly, governors have made prevent- $987,658. The grant, which is 100 percent to Ensure that Students Receive a Higher and nearly 10 times as many are hospitalized ing suicide a top priority. In 2000, Idaho Gov. funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Education. following unsuccessful suicide attempts. While Dirk Kempthorne led a statewide campaign, will fund Project HEDS-UP (Higher Education While the target audience for HEDS-UP pro- the overall suicide rate in the United States has which included two television commercials, Disability Support & Universal Design fessional development is teacher education fac- declined in the last two decades, suicide is now directed at parents to alert them of suicidal Principals), a new education project intended ulty, because of the universality of the design the third leading cause of death for Americans tendencies in teenagers. Last year, Illinois Gov. to foster a culture of accommodation and inclu- and concepts, the modules will be applicable aged 15 to 24, according to the issue brief. Rod Blagojevich created a statewide prevention sion for graduate students with a variety of and usable by faculty and individuals across For states, the consequences of this rise in plan, which requires the state’s Department of learning disabilities. institutions and disciplines, says Romero. youth suicide are equally troubling. Annually, Public Health to establish five pilot prevention Through Project HEDS-UP, Bank Street, in Bank Street College of Education offers states spend upwards of $1 billion on medi- programs by September 2005, distribute suicide partnership with the School of Education at degree programs in Dual Language/Bilingual cal costs associated with suicides and sui- awareness materials to schools and community San Jose State University in California, will Childhood Special Education that place a high cide attempts by youths under the age of 20. organizations and make a depression and suicide design and implement a web-based program degree of emphasis on the creation of demo- Moreover, estimates show that lost future earn- screening system available statewide. for enhancing the quality of undergraduate and cratic learning environments that value cultural ings and impacts on quality of life brings the Additionally, a trio of states—Maine, Virginia graduate teacher preparation programs for stu- heritage in dual-language development, as well total annual cost to more than $15 billion. and Washington—have created model statewide dents with learning disabilities. Based on the as the educational, linguistic and emotional Additionally, suicide-related costs are borne suicide-prevention plans and funded prevention principles of Universal Design for Learning, needs of dual-language students with learning disproportionately by rural states, particularly programs. In addition to promoting existing project faculty will develop three multimedia disabilities. Project HEDS-UP, with the support those in the West. state best practices, the issue brief includes a professional development modules to guide of generous federal funding, will only help to In response, state policymakers, led by gov- series of comprehensive recommendations for their colleagues through a process for design- grow and extend this vital mission.# ernors, have begun strengthening suicide pre- governors and other concerned state policy- ing their courses and classrooms with modifi- For more information on Project HEDS-UP, vention efforts in their states. The issue brief, makers to consider in their attempts to address cations and accommodations that ensure that contact Olga Romero at (212) 875-4468. Suicide Prevention: Strengthening State Policies this critical issue, including: increasing public all students can learn to their potential. and School-Based Strategies, highlights many of awareness; crafting statewide prevention plans; the more successful state prevention programs establishing school-based prevention plans; and and makes recommendations for governors and stimulating multi-agency and multi-sector col- other state policymakers to consider. laboration. SARAHLAWRENCE “Governors have exercised leadership on “Suicide is an unrecognized killer of American this critical issue affecting the nation’s young youth,” the issue brief concludes. “The limited people,” said John Thomasian, director of the publicity that suicide receives—especially com- NGA Center. “This issue brief will help gover- pared to homicide—and the solitary nature of The Art of Teaching Master’s Program nors obtain the tools they need to initiate inno- the act itself, contribute to a public health prob- vative policies and strategies to prevent youth lem that is neither widely recognized nor well Small seminar classes suicide.” understood.”# � connecting theory with teaching practice, leading to a Master of BACHELOR OR MASTER OF ARTS Science in Education IN DUCATION FOR RANSFER Student teaching and E : T � fieldwork in tri-state STUDENTS AND WORKING ADULTS area public and alternative schools Since 1938, Goddard has pioneered an education model that is designed to have students take ownership of their education. 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By LIZA YOUNG and methodologies for sensing and imaging applications in the area of optical imaging. city high school students with a background of Working for the National Aeronatics and the earth and environment. Part of NASA- A NASA Research Day was recently held at City the mission and visions of NASA—including Space Administration (NASA) need not be a COSI’s mission is the recruitment and train- College (CCNY) where luminaries in the field understanding and protecting the home planet. dream deferred; it can in fact be a dream ing of underrepresented minority students to of space study presented their work and personal Utilizing remote sensing devices like spacecrafts come true. A division of NASA, the Center for learn to do research and development. Students motivations in the field. Dr. Jack Kaye, Director and satellites, he explained how NASA obtains Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI) focuses work in labs, developing an understand- at NASA of the Research Division in the Office continued to page 31 on the development of key optical technologies ing of the theoretical principles and practical of Earth Science, provided about 300 inner 5X13 5/31/05OCTOBER 11:20 AM Page 2005 1 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS 31

into space and how many follow NASA mis- City College sions. Danly highlighted the amazing discov- continued from page 30 eries and accomplishments of NASA as well as challenges. She pointed out to students one of the major activities information about the for NASA missions is environment. dealing with the fatal Kaye related to stu- danger of debris, which dents his fascination even originating from with using remote sens- the shuttle itself can ing to see an aerial scale potentially hit the shut- of one’s school, the site tle and send it to its of one’s favorite base- demise. ball field, and one’s Danly also related to home. He pointed out the students the exciting skills required to work missions to Mars, which in NASA—one need have the aim of under- not necessarily major standing the physical in earth science, but an transformations there No generation understanding of phys- and the implications for ics, math and chemistry our own planet. better reflects are essential. Excellent With respect to spe- communication abil- Dr. Jack Kaye cific careers at NASA, ity is a key ingredient, Danly pointed out one the American Dream while being multi-lin- of the less known and gual is highly beneficial most dangerous jobs than ours. as “science is an inter- in NASA is retriev- national enterprise.” Dr. ing the rockets, which Kaye cautioned students, are dropped from the however, “not to retreat shuttle during launch- to planet science;” that ing, from the ocean for Generation Baruch. knowledge of world pol- reuse. For the artisti- itics and current events cally inclined, there is We may not look like we’re part of the same is crucial for being a work at NASA drawing successful scientist. renditions of the mis- generation, but while we grew up at different times, Dr. Laura Danly, sions to space. Senior Manager of Preparing for a suc- Astrophysics Education cessful career in science we come from the same place.We attended a college at the American Museum can begin early within of Natural History one’s educational career whose campus was New York. And we got there via engaged students in a due to the COSI-NASA vibrant discussion, ask- mission and the efforts the IRT, not the LIE, which was good, because it’s ing the audience how Dr. Laura Danly of CCNY. many would like to go easier to do your homework hanging on to a subway strap than a steering wheel. We all worked hard, became the first members of our families to graduate from college, and pulled ourselves up by our own bootstraps to achieve success. And if that sounds like the American Dream at work, it is. It’s what brings us together and makes us one generation. Now we need your help so that future generations can join Generation Baruch and help keep the dream going.

Above, from left: Max Berger, Class of ’68, Senior Partner, Bernstein, Litowitz, Berger and Grossmann • JoAnn Ryan, Class of ’79, MS ’83, President and CEO, Con Edison Solutions • Alan Liang, Class of ’05, Baruch BBA in Finance, CUNY Honors College • Evelyn Taveras, Class of ’96, Baruch BBA in Marketing Management, Senior Media Planner, Della Femina Rothschild Jeary & Partners

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INDIANA U GETS $53 MILLION Study Reveals Americans Support FOR GENOMIC RESEARCH Expanding Community College System Indiana University President Adam W. Herbert age IUB life scientists to stay in Bloomington announced that the Lilly Endowment Inc. is giv- while simultaneously attracting top research talent to Serve More Students ing IU Bloomington $53 million to broaden and from around the world. The initiative also will By IVETTE ZAMORA community college system. Respondents found intensify its life sciences research, retain its dis- spur innovation and intellectual property develop- Community colleges are highly valued and inte- much to praise in community colleges, describ- tinguished scientists, attract new world class sci- ment, and drive an increase in research income gral in American society, a new national survey ing them as conveniently located (93 percent entists and contribute to the state’s economic from federal agencies such as the National Science of more than 1,000 adults has revealed. When say this describes them very or somewhat well), development by transferring technology to new Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. informed that there are more people who would providing high quality education (89 percent), and existing life science businesses. The grant is The Indiana METACyt Initiative also will like to attend community colleges than the col- providing good job training (85 percent), and the largest IUB has ever received. support technology transfer derived from basic leges have space for, two-thirds (67 percent) of affordable (82 percent). Serious challenges exist, These funds will be focused on metabolomics research and encourage the founding of new busi- those surveyed would support “using tax dollars to however, because the public is largely unaware of and cytomics, emerging fields that are bringing an nesses based on initiative discoveries. Working expand the system of community colleges so more the unprecedented demand community colleges explosion of genetic information to bear on scien- with the IU Research & Technology Corporation, students can attend, even if this means raising state face, with half (51 percent) believing there are tists’ understanding of metabolism and the inner IUB life scientists will be able to bring useful labo- taxes.” With 81 percent of people having some enough spaces available for students who would workings of cells. The new Indiana Metabolomics ratory discoveries to the Indiana private sector. The relationship to the nation’s more than 1,200 com- like to attend, one-third (33 percent) saying they and Cytomics (METACyt) Initiative will build on grant will support one of President Herbert’s stra- munity colleges, these schools receive high marks don’t know, and just 16 percent reporting the the foundation of genomic and proteomic research tegic objectives: to double IU’s external research from a majority of the public for providing high community colleges in their area have to turn already taking place at IUB and complements funding by the end of the decade. In FY 2004, IU quality education and the opportunity for career away students. the 2001 Indiana Genomics Initiative at IU, also set an internal record with $413 million in external training and advancement. “The big irony in this survey is the fact that the funded by the Lilly Endowment. As life scientists funding. Dr. Kay McClenney, a leading expert on commu- public is so supportive of community colleges, get closer to putting human genome informa- Scientific investigation by members of the nity colleges and advisor to the Ford Foundation’s but is also very unaware about how big the chal- tion to use, metabolomics and cytomics research Indiana METACyt Initiative will be focused on Bridges to Opportunity Initiative said, “The public lenges are that face them,” said Nancy Belden promises to answer key questions about cancer five areas: microbial systems, cell signaling and understands that by offering the opportunity for who directed the survey. While two-thirds (67 and other diseases, leading to faster diagnoses and differentiation, molecular neurosciences, molecu- everyone to access higher education and job train- percent) of Americans are likely to agree with more effective treatments. lar evolutionary and developmental biology, and ing, community colleges are a gateway to realizing increasing financial support for community col- “IU is now poised to establish international analytical technology development. Research in the American dream.” The survey illustrates how leges if asked, they are yet unaware of the strug- intellectual leadership in these new areas of life these areas often will be multidisciplinary, bring- the public puts a high priority on supporting com- gle these institutions face as they try to meet sciences research,” Herbert said. “We at IU are ing together biologists, chemists, physicists, medi- munity colleges, even when faced with competing increasing demands with fewer resources. With deeply grateful to the Lilly Endowment for rec- cal researchers and specialists in computer science state funding issues. Seventy-nine percent said that only 40 percent of Americans aware that state ognizing the quality of our life sciences research and informatics. “given the limited funding and the number of other taxes fund community colleges, and 15 percent program and investing in its bold expansion.” Lilly The Indiana METACyt Initiative also includes demands on tax dollars” they would nonetheless having no information at all on how community Endowment Vice President for Education Sara B. Integrating Science and Technology Centers that “oppose cutting back spending on community colleges are funded, there is a critical need to Cobb said, “This forward-looking initiative will will employ scientists and technicians who will colleges” in the short-term in order to balance the inform the public. “Without more flexible poli- significantly advance Lilly Endowment’s efforts support and collaborate with investigators by state budget. cies and financial support from states and the to build the intellectual capital in our state, which performing biochemical, functional genomics and At a time when some colleges are threatened federal government, community colleges will we believe is so vital to the future prosperity of computational cytomics analyses, as well as chem- with budget cuts or are actually turning people not be able to meet the growing demand for Indiana.” ical imaging and assaying. The Lilly Endowment away, most favor expanding the system rather educational and career opportunity, particularly One of the Indiana METACyt Initiative’s goals grant also will provide money for greenhouses, than curtailing access to these important institu- among low-income individuals for whom com- is to ensure that life sciences discoveries result in nuclear magnetic resonance equipment, facilities tions. Only 27 percent of those surveyed would munity colleges often offer a first entry point to a full range of scientific, educational and related for the study of gene expression in mice and an support a solution to raise tuition and fees and higher education,” said Cyrus Driver of the Ford economic benefits for the state of Indiana. To that expansion of IU’s advanced information technol- become more selective in whom they admit Foundation.# end, the Indiana METACyt Initiative will encour- ogy infrastructure.# versus 67 percent who support expanding the Go to College? Get a Job? What to Do After High School A national survey of young adults age 18 to 25 personal interest in them and encouraged them to or whether to go to college. Nearly half of young Asian Americans say this as well. from the nonprofit, nonpartisan opinion research go on to college. people who don’t continue their education after The survey raises troubling concerns about organization Public Agenda finds that the vast But the study raises serious questions about the high school cite lack of money, the wish to earn the prospects for young workers without college majority of today’s young adults, be they African shortage of high school counselors and the eco- money or having other responsibilities as reasons degrees. Compared to those who have a 2- or 4- American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American nomic pressures and trade-offs many young adults why they don’t go. Life After High School also year degree, these less-educated workers fell into or white, strongly believe in the value of higher face, especially those from minority backgrounds. shows that while money is not a factor in college their jobs more by chance than by choice and far education. Most of the young adults surveyed in It also portrays the uncertain, hit-or-miss career selection for most young white Americans (60 per- fewer think of their job as a career. Young people Life After High School: Young People Talk about path experienced by many young people who enter cent), it is for most young African Americans and with no degree are substantially less likely than Their Hopes and Prospects report that their parents the work force without a 2-year or 4-year college Hispanics. Six in 10 of both groups say that they those who have a degree to say their parents urged inspired the goal of going to college and most or technical degree. would have attended a different college if money them to go to college. # had a teacher in high school who took a strong Money plays a big role in decisions about where was not an issue. About half (51 percent) of young OCTOBER 2005 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ CHILDREN’S CORNER 33

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Here the United States includes spinner, trivia cards Dr. Toy’s Guide (www.drtoy.com) and Dr. Toy’s of jam skating was all the rage, Roll picture goes off track, shifting focus from skat- and car pieces. Ages eight to adult. $19.95 Smart Play/Smart Toys (www.educationalin- Bounce spins an engaging, imperfect ing to sadness. Learning Resources 800-222-3909 www.learn- sights.com). Scoming of age tale about Xavier “X” Director Malcolm D. Lee could have spent ingresources.com (the charming teen heartthrob Bow-Wow), more time showing the kids practicing and a nice kid from Chicago’s South Side, and learning their terrific competition routine. The his beleaguered dad, Curtis (the terrific Chi actors astonish on skates. McBride). It’s a good family Love interests also threat- film, despite some plotting en to derail the skating plot. missteps. 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Ironically, he admits the Licensed by NY City ing with the death of his mother—she encour- truth on the day Neil Armstrong sets foot on the Department of Health aged his skating—is also resentful of his dad moon—an event he planned to experience with ssttss Established 1993 who has his own secret. He’s been jobless for his father. (Not rated; 113 minutes, in Greek months, but dresses each morning in office attire with English subtitles).# 34 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ OCTOBER 2005

MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Childrenʼs Museum of Manhattan $6.9 Million in Federal Offers a Touch of Whimsy with Transportation Funds Secured for “Aliceʼs Wonderland” Brooklyn Childrenʼs Museum Recently, President Bush signed the U.S. for school buses and reduce double parking; does make sense.” Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill, add directional signage for drivers and new The next room leads to entitled the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and way-finding signage to encourage pedestrian the Crazy Croquet table. Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy and bicycle activity in the area; provide trol- “We couldn’t have real for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The bill includes ley/shuttle service to connect visitors to mass hedgehogs for our croquet $6.9 million for transportation, access and safe- transit and other cultural sites; introduce traffic game, so we settled for ty improvements near the Brooklyn Children’s calming measures to enhance safety for school golf balls instead,” Snider Museum in Crown Heights. SAFETEA-LU children and families at street crossings; and quips. Here, museum goers includes a total of $16.5 billion for New York reduce traffic and congestion in the neighbor- may notice a puzzling pat- State’s highway and transit systems, and for hood, particularly important with the museum’s tern. The golf balls (pro- research, safety, environment, transportation expansion and projected increase in visitors. pelled by pink flamingo planning, and security projects that will benefit “Making Brooklyn Children’s Museum more croquet mallots) move in all New Yorkers. easily accessible for all will enable more fami- the same motion each and The SAFTEA-LU funds were secured through lies throughout Brooklyn and New York City to every time. This puzzle is the efforts of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, experience the wealth of exciting educational actually an opportunity to Senator Charles E. Schumer, and Congressman opportunities that we offer every day,” said incorporate new vocabulary Major R. Owens. Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Brooklyn Children’s Museum President Carol and math–one ball moves and Congressman Anthony Weiner also made Enseki. in a parabola and the other important contributions. Congressman Owens commented that, “As moves in an ellipse. The federal funds will support much-needed a strong advocate for children and commu- Another room boasts a transportation improvements and streetscape nity revitalization, I am pleased to have secured video magnifier that makes enhancements aimed at making the museum needed federal resources to the Brooklyn objects placed under its lens more accessible for all users. These improve- Children’s Museum, a national treasure in the appear 50 times larger than ments will be implemented in conjunction with 11th Congressional District.” they actually are. “This is the museum’s $40 million capital expansion, “This funding provides a wonderful boost fun. We hope that when which is now under construction and scheduled for Crown Heights,” said Community Board 8 kids run into science and to be completed in 2007. Designed by world- Chair Robert Matthews. “In addition to benefit- microscopes later on, they renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, the new ing Brooklyn Children’s Museum visitors, these are excited about it,” says building is slated to become New York City’s improvements will enhance the quality of life Snider. Meanwhile, a glance first nationally certified “green” museum. of local families and the children of P.S. 289. By MICHELLE DESARBO through a periscope down a The goals of the Transportation, Access and It is also an important economic development The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) hall of doors treats visitors to a view of the world Neighborhood Safety Improvement Project plan opportunity for the community.# recently opened a brand new exhibit–and with from the eye level of a rabbit. The appearance, are to: increase public access to the Brooklyn Brooklyn Children’s Museum is located at 145 it, a world of discovery and learning. Using distance, and placement of objects in the hallway Children’s Museum’s cultural and educational Brooklyn Ave. (at St. Marks Ave.). Admission $4; Lewis Carroll’s tale of Alice in Wonderland as a ties into the scientific aspects of optical illusions resources; provide off-street parking with ADA free for members and children under one year. model, the “Alice’s Wonderland...A Most Curious and spatial positioning. Even the Mad Tea Party compliant wheelchair and convenient stroller For information, hours and directions, call 718- Adventure” exhibit features everything from its teaches fractions when visitors divide slices of pie access to the museum; create drop-off areas 735-4400 or visit http://www.brooklynkids.org own flamingo croquet game to an afternoon tea amongst themselves. There are also a mathemati- party. But the fun isn’t just meant to entertain. cal memory game that requires users to discover a Each activity is centered around lessons in science, secret formula, interactive touch screen programs math, geography, and even literature. that encourage literacy by recording (and playing DO YOU WANT YOUR CLASSROOM The creation of the Children’s Discovery back) spoken words, and spirographs. Museum in San Jose, California, “Alice’s “An exhibit like this excites the whole fam- Wonderland” begins with a crawl through ily about learning,” Snider says. “There really is TO HAVE A FREE MAKEOVER? zig-zagging, z-shaped tunnels that lead to the something for everyone. Golf-playing dads can’t Underground–a room full of optical illusions, get enough of the Crazy Croquet game, and girls ENTER THE EXPO CONTEST giant spinning language blocks that use fun words like that the main character is female. We hope that to make silly sentences, and even an “antipodes” encourages them to have fun with science too.” It only takes a walk through a handful of using a new system that can resurface dingy globe that shows where on the planet you would Alice’s Wonderland will travel to children’s America’s classrooms to notice an unfortunate chalkboards into white boards. The teams will be if you were to fall through the Earth. museums and science centers throughout the theme—a desperate need for renovations. In offer new white boards, complete with colorful “Basically, we’re trying to replace nonsense nation for four years. An interactive story based fact, three-quarters of the nation’s public school EXPO dry erase markers and accessories, along with science,” says Karen Snider, Deputy Director on the exhibit can be found on www.cdm.org. buildings require repairs, renovations and mod- with a fresh coat of paint and an overall new of Exhibitions at CMOM. “Instead of a world that For more information on “Alice’s Wonderland” ernizations to be in good condition*. With design to enhance the classroom learning envi- gets ‘curiouser and curiouser,’ we show the kids a or any other programs at CMOM, visit www. this in mind, EXPO® dry erase products have ronment. Each contest winner will also receive world that is full of math and science, a world that cmom.org or call 212-721-1223. teamed up with celebrity carpenter Andrew a new Dell® personal computer for their use at Dan-Jumbo of TLC’s popular makeover show home. While You Were Out to offer students across the “While funding is, and will continue to be an country the chance to win a complete classroom obstacle for schools, this program awards the overhaul. work of outstanding students and their teachers The EXPO Classroom Makeover contest and removes the financial burden,” said Phil invites students in grades 4-8 nationwide to Dolci, Vice President and general manager of write a short essay about the way their teacher EXPO. “We’re happy to start the momentum to makes learning fun, for a chance to win a class- wipe away the dust and build a fresh, colorful room makeover worth $10,000. Contest rules atmosphere in schools nationwide.” and application instructions are available online Contest entries must be submitted online by at www.expomarkers.com. December 15, 2005. Entries will be judged “I’ve had a lot of great opportunities to ‘wow’ based on the effectiveness of the description, people with makeovers in their homes, but mak- appropriateness to theme and entertainment ing a difference for students who really need value. Contest winners will be announced in a new classroom is even more worthwhile,” January 2006.# said Andrew Dan-Jumbo, star carpenter for *Source: U.S. Department of Education, TLC’s While You Were Out and spokesperson National Center for Education Statistics. (2000). for the EXPO Classroom Makeover Program. Condition of America’s Public School Facilities: “I’m excited to work with EXPO and kick off 1999 (NECES 2000-032). this program in Chicago by supplying teachers with a better environment—and the tools they WWW.EDUCATIONUPDATE.COM need—to help students learn.” 3 million audited hits per month EXPO design teams will make over five on our newly updated and winning students’ classrooms at the end of the archived website. contest to give them a much-needed facelift, OCTOBER 2005 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 35 NEWS FROM THE FRONT-LINE: Teacher Turnover Could Cost New York A LIFE IS SPARED BECAUSE OF A $363 Million Annually, According To TEACHER’S SKILL AND SWIFT ACTION Alliance For Excellent Education By PHYLLIS C. MURRAY or five thrusts, the foreign object, a piece of When New York’s school year begins this fall, the quality of education we provide our students. When a choking victim can’t speak or breathe candy, was dislodged from Anderson’s throat. almost 24,000 of the teachers will not be return- Teachers who stay in the classroom gain experi- and needs your help immediately, the fine line Anderson could breathe, normally again. ing to the schools in which they taught last year. ence and their students benefit.” between life and death is incalculable. Fortunately, Immediately after Anderson’s rescue, Dentz Replacing them could cost the state more than Added Wise, “Certainly, we need to attract because of swift and heroic action of Scott Dentz, accompanied Anderson to the nurse’s office. $363 million, according to conservative estimates additional talented individuals to our teaching a seasoned teacher and part time volunteer fire- Anderson was examined by the nurse and by the Alliance for Excellent Education. ranks, but we must also concentrate on keeping man, a young life was saved at P.S.75, Bronx. released back to class. The Anderson’s mother Although some are changing jobs after many them there, by providing comprehensive support Recently, while Dentz was instructing a guided was contacted as well as the principal. years in teaching, many of those abandoning the programs that help new teachers develop the reading group (and the collaborating teacher was Fortunately, this story had a happy ending. classroom altogether are new teachers—nation- practical skills they need for success and give working with another group), Dentz observed Because of Scott Dentz’s prior training in CPR as ally, almost 50 percent of teachers will leave the veteran teachers opportunities to take on new Anthony Anderson, his fifth grade student, well as Dentz’s willingness to get involved in a profession within the first five years of entering challenges that will enhance their careers.” exhibiting unusual behavior in the classroom. crisis in the classroom, a fatal and tragic accident it. Of the total number of teachers not returning The annual cost of teacher turnover was calcu- Anderson was holding his neck to indicate that was avoided: Anderson’s life was spared. In June to their schools, almost 14,000 are leaving their lated by the Alliance for Excellent Education using he was choking. The students were screaming, of 2005 Anthony Anderson, an exceptionally profession altogether, costing the state about data from the U.S. Department of Education, an “Anthony is choking.” Assessing the situation, gifted art student, graduated from PS 75, Bronx. $210 million in replacement costs. Others are analysis by Dr. Richard Ingersoll of the University Dentz asked Anderson if he were choking. When He will go far. transferring to other schools, at an approximate of Pennsylvania for the National Commission on Anthony signaled, “Yes!” Dentz cleared away We applaud Scott Dentz for his heroic actions. cost of another $153 million. Teaching & America’s Future, and statistics from the other students and began administering the We were proud to have had him as a member The Alliance’s calculations are presented in a the National Education Association. Heimlich Maneuver. of our staff. His dedication to the students and new brief, “Teacher Attrition: A Costly Loss to The Alliance for Excellent Education is a The Heimlich Maneuver requires numerous staff was exhibited, daily. And the School Safety the Nation and to the States”, which examines Washington-based policy, research, and advocacy steps to help a choking victim. This includes: Committee continued to benefit from the expe- the high price states could pay each year to recruit organization that works to make every child a pressing into the upper abdomen with a quick rience and valor that he selflessly shared with teachers to fill classroom vacancies. The brief can graduate, prepared for postsecondary education upward thrust. The Heimlich Maneuver requires one and all on our staff. Scott Dentz, Educator/ be found at http://www.all4ed.org/publications/ and success in life. It is funded by the Leeds much skill and ability. Fortunately, it is also an Firefighter continues to serve beyond the call TeacherAttrition.pdf Family, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, integral part of the fireman’s training that Dentz of duty in District 8. His heroic work at PS 75, “The price of losing so many teachers, par- Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Daniels had received as a volunteer fireman in Rockland Bronx is still remembered.# ticularly so many who have just begun their Fund, and the New York Community Trust, as County. After giving Anthony approximately four teaching careers, is enormous in terms of dol- well as by concerned individuals.# lars,” said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance For more information about the Alliance for for Excellent Education and the former governor Excellent Education, visit www.all4ed.org. LETTERS of West Virginia, “but it’s also costly in terms of Re: Assistant Principals: Crisis Management to Toni Instructional Expertise Grand Forks, ND To the Editor: NYU CHILD I have taught for 20 years and I am trying hard Re: Sea Turtles: Ambassadors of the Ocean to to be hired as an assistant principal in the Palm Your Classroom STUDY CENTER Springs area of California. I have my administra- To the Editor: tive credentials but no administrative experience. My daughter and I are “turtle ladies” who What do I need to do? would like to do a series on pond turtles, lake New Mothers: New Lives Doug Brown and river wetlands turtles, and sea turtles. 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CODEY ANNOUNCES SMOKE-FREE GOVERNOR SIGNS KIDNEY DISEASE SCREENING INTO LAW YOUTH INITIATIVE Acting Governor Richard J. Codey recently to ensure that all residents receive the medical care Acting Governor Richard J. Codey recently to serious health problems, including cough signed S2232/A3922, which will aid state resi- they deserve.” announced his SmokeFree Youth Initiative and phlegm production, decreased physical dents in early detection of kidney disease. “Chronic kidney failure usually develops slow- geared towards keeping tobacco out of the fitness, an increase in the number and sever- “Without early detection, kidney disease can ly, with few signs or symptoms in the early hands of young people and preventing them ity of respiratory illnesses, adverse changes in steal precious moments from us and our families,” stages,” said Conaway Jr., a practicing physician. from developing the dangerous habit of smok- blood cholesterol levels and reduced rates of said Codey. “Life is too short not to have this “Many people don’t even realize they have a ing. In doing so, Codey announced that he lung growth and function. If current trends additional test.” problem until their kidney function has decreased will introduce legislation in the Senate that continue, an estimated 6.4 million children Codey signed the bills during a public ceremo- significantly—by which time the damage already would make New Jersey just the fourth state today can be expected to die prematurely from ny at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Community is irreversible. Early detection can help prevent the in the nation, and the first in the Northeast, a smoking-related illness. Development Center in Williamstown. Senator progression of kidney disease to complete kidney to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco “The less contact young people have with Fred H. Madden (D-Camden, Gloucester), who failure and save lives.” from 18- to 19-years old. smoke, the healthier they will be throughout was one of the primary sponsors for the bill, joined “When it comes to kidney disease, time is of the “Our first mission is to reduce smoking in their lives,” said Jacobs. “The Department of the Acting Governor. Other primary sponsors essence,” said Mayer. “The longer an inflamed or the earlier teen years when most smokers first Health and Senior Services spearheads a large include Senator Wayne R. Bryant (D-Camden, diseased kidney goes untreated, the more serious light up,” said Codey. “In order to do this, statewide initiative in youth smoking preven- Gloucester) and Assembly members Herbert the damage becomes. Detecting kidney disease we need to accomplish our second mission, tion. Increasing the legal age to buy cigarettes Conaway, Jr. (D-Burlington, Camden), David early is critical to the delivery of proper treatment which is to raise the legal age for purchasing is part of the march to free the citizens of this R. Mayer (D-Camden, Gloucester) and Loretta and the promise of a long and healthy life.” tobacco to 19.” state from this deadly addiction.” Weinberg (D-Bergen). “While a full assessment of the kidneys is “With all of the facts we know today, we By raising the tobacco purchasing age to 19, Bill S2232/A3922 will require clinical labora- necessary to determine if the underlying disease have a moral responsibility to stop the tobacco it would be illegal for virtually all high school tories to calculate a patient’s glomerular filtration is treatable, early recognition of the condition is addiction death march,” said Codey. “If you students to purchase cigarettes and less likely rate (GFR) once a blood sample already has been critical to long-term survival,” said Weinberg. “By knew for certain that your child was going that they would share them with younger taken to determine serum creatinine levels. GFR providing medical professionals with the means to go out tonight and die in a car accident, students. Raising the age requirement would is a measure of how well the kidneys are filtering to quickly identify patients at risk for kidney wouldn’t you take away the keys? We know also help tobacco vendors enforce the law by wastes from the blood. problems—and advise them on dietary changes smoking leads to premature death, so we need making it easier for them to identify younger Healthy kidneys remove creatinine from the and treatment options in a timely manner—we are to take away the keys.” teenagers trying to buy cigarettes. blood, allowing the body to excrete the waste. offering a common-sense approach to ensuring the Codey announced the initiative at Newark “Most first-time smokers are young, impres- Creatinine is a waste product formed by the health and well-being of New Jersey residents.” Beth Israel Medical Center where he was sionable and feel invincible,” said Codey. “If normal breakdown of muscle cells. The level of The law will go into effect in 60 days. joined by Department of Health and Senior we can prevent even a few young people from creatinine builds when kidneys are not working at Like high-blood pressure, the early stages of Services (DHSS) Commissioner Fred M. picking up a habit that will take years off their full strength. kidney disease do not show any symptoms. People Jacobs, M.D., J.D., as well as Paul Mertz, life and could eventually lead to their death, “Early detection is the key to ending the scourge who have kidney disease often don’t feel sick until Executive Director & CEO of Newark Beth then this effort will be worthwhile.” of kidney disease,” said Madden. “Identifying the late stages. Israel and Larry Downs, Executive Director, While all states have laws making it illegal kidney disease in its earliest stages will allow People in high-risk groups for kidney disease of NJ Breathes. to sell cigarettes to anyone under the age of patients to receive the treatment they need to stall have a family history of diabetes, high-blood pres- According to the American Cancer Society, 18, the new legislation Codey plans to intro- the disease from progressing and enable them to sure as well as kidney disease. Senior citizens and 90 percent of all smokers begin to smoke duce will make New Jersey just the fourth lead longer, healthier lives.” certain ethnic groups, such as African-American, before they turn 18 years old. Each day in state in the nation, behind Alabama, Alaska “Kidney disease is a silent killer that claims thou- Hispanics, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans, the United States, approximately 4,000 youths and Utah, to raise the age requirement to 19. sands of lives each year,” said Bryant. “Statistics are also at high risk. age 12 to 17 try their first cigarette. And, For additional information on youth smoking have also shown that kidney diseases affects Kidneys perform several important bodily in New Jersey, one third of the state’s high statistics and prevention and cessation pro- African-Americans disproportionately. This new functions such as releasing hormones that regu- school students currently smoke cigarettes, grams, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/health/as/ law, in conjunction with the law to require cultural late blood pressure, producing an active form of according to a survey by DHSS. ctcp/index.html.# competency training, will work to help eliminate Vitamin D that promotes healthy bones and con- Cigarette smoking by young people can lead the disparities in preventative treatment and help trolling the production of red blood cells.# The Bait and Switch of “Intelligent Design” Creationism By KEITH LOCKITCH require that we have a candidate for the role for a “design” explanation of complexity is a edge science, there is no disguising its true Eighty years after the famous Scopes of designer.” According to its advocates, the “designer” about whom one cannot ask any character. It is nothing more than a religiously “Monkey” Trial, the anti-evolution forces have “designer” responsible for “intelligent design” questions or who cannot be subjected to any motivated attack on science, and should be regrouped. Today, the battle in school districts in biology could be any sort of “creative intel- kind of scientific study—a “designer” that rejected as such.# from Kansas to Pennsylvania is over the teach- ligence” capable of engineering the basic ele- “transcends” nature and its laws—a “designer” Keith Lockitch is a Ph.D. in physics and ing of “intelligent design,” the view that life is ments of life. Some have even seriously nomi- not susceptible of rational explanation—in a junior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute in so complex it must be the product of a “higher nated advanced space aliens for the role. short: a supernatural “designer.” Irvine, CA. The Institute promotes Objectivism, intelligence.” Their premise seems to be that as long as Its advertising to the contrary notwithstand- the philosophy of Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Advocates of “intelligent design” try to por- they don’t explicitly name the “designer”—as ing, “intelligent design” is inherently a quest Shrugged and The Fountainhead. tray themselves as a modern-day Scopes, vic- long as they allow that the “designer” could be for the supernatural; only one “candidate for tims of a dogmatic pro-evolution establishment a naturally existing being, a being accessible to the role of designer” need apply. Dembski him- that will not allow their scientific view into the scientific study—that this somehow saves their self, even while trying to deny this implication, schools. But the central issue is whether “intel- viewpoint from the charge of being inherently concedes that “if there is design in biology and ligent design” is, in fact, a genuine scientific religious in character. cosmology, then that design could not be the theory or merely a disguised form of religious But does it? work of an evolved intelligence.” It must, he advocacy, creationism in camouflage. Imagine we discovered an alien on Mars with admits, be that of a “transcendent intelligence” Proponents of “intelligent design” aggres- a penchant for bio-engineering. Could such to whom he euphemistically refers as “the big sively market their viewpoint as real science, a natural being fulfill the requirements of an G.” insisting it is not religiously based. Writes one “intelligent designer”? The supposedly nonreligious theory of “intel- leading advocate, Michael Behe: “The conclu- It could not. Such a being would not actu- ligent design” is nothing more than a crusade sion of intelligent design flows naturally from ally account for the complexity that “design” to peddle religion by giving it the veneer of the data itself—not from sacred books or sec- proponents seek to explain. Any natural being science—to pretend, as one commentator put tarian beliefs.” capable of “designing” the complex features of it, that “faith in God is something that holds up Proponents of “intelligent design” claim that earthly life would, on their premises, require under the microscope.” Darwinian evolution is a fundamentally flawed its own “designer.” If “design” can be inferred The insistence of “intelligent design” advo- theory—that there are certain complex features merely from observed complexity, then our cates that they are “agnostic regarding the of living organisms evolution simply cannot purported Martian “designer” would be just source of design” is a bait-and-switch. 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TOURO COLLEGE Cathy Wein, PhD, NYS, Lic. Psychologist Camp Fair Entertainment KID’S KORNER PRESCHOOL NEW YORK SCHOOL OF 250 West 57th Street #723 247 West 24th Street CAREER AND APPLIED STUDIES New York, NY 10107 RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL THREE HOT SHOWS New York, NY 10011 1870-86 Stillwell Avenue Phone: 212-586-2135 NEEDS, INC. PUBLISHES SECOND EDITION OF - Tarzan Phone: (212) 299-9340 Brooklyn, NY 11223 AFTER SCHOOL AND MORE - Beauty & The Beast October 10th, 11th, & 14th 2005 Phone: 718-265-6534 x1015 Now Forming --- call to reserve space Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (RCSN) - The Lion King 10 am & 2 pm Fax: 718-265-0614 Parents Discussion Group For parents of ADHD and/or is an independent, not-for-profit information, referral, CALL: 212-703-1040 or 800-439-9000 Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Learning Disabled children advocacy, training and support center in New York City FAX: 212-703-1085 LANDMARK COLLEGE Sundays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Topics: Myths and realities about ADHD and Learning for parents and professionals looking for programs [email protected] Putney, Vermont at 27-33 West 23rd Street Disabilities. Deciphering what these terms mean clinically, and services for children from birth to 21 with learning, www.disneyonbroadway.com/groups Phone: (802) 387-6718 New York, NY 10010 educationally, and legally in plain language. Methods of developmental, emotional or physical disabilities. RCSN Web: www.landmark.edu 212-463-0400 ext.500 coping for parents, family and child. Active techniques is one of a national network of more than 100 Parent Events Fall 2005 Open Houses to prevent home from becoming a battleground. How to Training and Information Centers designated by the U.S. Saturday, October 22nd UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA advocate for your child. Exploration and sharing of strate- Department of Education. For more information see PHILOSOPHY DAY SCHOOL Saturday, November 12th Pensicola, Florida gies that help and of pitfalls to avoid. www.resourcesnyc.org. is a unique and innovative day school providing a rich 9am - 2pm Phone:800-263-1074 classical education emphasizing a love for the pursuit of Web: www.uwf.edu 10 weekly sessions beginning Jan 13, 2005 Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. wisdom and the development of exceptional character. POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Open House Saturday $40. per person per session 115 East 16th Street, 5th Floor NY, NY 10003 The carefully structured and nurturing environment 9216 Seventh Avenue October 29, 2005 $60. per couple per session tel: 212-677-4650 encourages academic and personal confidence, and a Brooklyn, NY 11228 January 21, 2006 There is a 10% discount for prepayment of series. happy and generous disposition. 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The School offers this series as an Wednesday, November 2 Education Center for the: 1) “Can Do” Program for www.resourcesnyc.org opportunity for children to be inspired by high-caliber AP® UPDATES Friday, November 11 elementary school age children; 2) After School [email protected] performing artists. • Discover best practices at Advanced Placement 1:00 to 3:00 PM Reading Program; and 3) Speech and Language Manhattan Program® workshops Wednesday, November 30 Evaluation and Therapy for students in preschool to October 16 - “Tiger Tales”, a shadow puppet play per- Jefferson Market Library • Learn about proven ways to increase AP enrollment and 8th grade. formed by the Chinese Theatre Works. Traditional stories 425 Ave. of the Americas NYC 10011 expand access at your school MARYMOUNT SCHOOL recount with sly humor the Tiger’s rise to power, his October 25, 2005 Education Options for Children with 1026 Fifth Avenue The “Can Do” Program, open to elementary school- abusive reign and ultimate downfall. A puppet workshop Special Needs 10:30 AM- 1 PM November 15, 2005 SAT® UPDATES New York, NY 10028 age children, is one-on-one and is conducted by • What we’ve learned from the first three administrations will follow. Advocacy Skills for Parents 10:30 AM- 1 PM Phone: (212) 744-4486 ext.183 graduate students in special education, guidance, December 6, 2005 PM Transition from School to Adult of the new SAT that you and your students need to know Email: [email protected] or school psychology, under the supervision of the October 30 - “Life Cycle Stories” with storyteller Jane Life 10:30 AM-1 PM • How colleges are using the new writing section — and Web: www.marymount.k12.ny.us Graduate School faculty. This program includes Hughes Gignoux, author of Some Folk Say: Stories of December 20, 2005 Community Resources 10:30 AM- what it means for your students Middle and Upper School Open House thorough educational testing with simultaneous tutoring Life, Death and Beyond, and composer/musician Barry 12:30 PM Tuesday, October 18th 6 pm & 8 pm in reading, math, social studies, and science. The CURRENT ISSUES Keating, Muppets collaborator and Tony nominee for Star- West Harlem Head Start 121 W. 128th Street, NYC 10027 emphasis is on building learning strategies. Interviews • Effective responses to demographic trends and mites. The performance includes audience participation. March,22 2006 Turning 5:Transition to School Age 10 globalization PHILOSOPHY DAY SCHOOL and a final conference are conducted to discuss test AM-1:00 PM Nursery - Grade 4 findings and progress. • National policy discussion and ways to effect change November 13 - The Mystic Paper Beasts will perform April 12, 2006 Community Resources 10 AM-12 Noon 12 East 79th Street locally “Art Fool”, an antic play with 25 masks that looks at University Settlement 184 Eldridge Street NYC 10002 New York, NY 10021 The After School Reading Program is one-on-one • Timely and practical topics in administration, counseling, creativity, inspiration and the art of making art. A mask January 24, 2006 Opciones Educativas 10AM-1PM( en Phone: (212) 744-7300 and is conducted by graduate students in literacy and teaching workshop will follow. Espanol) Web: www.philosophyday.org education, under the supervision of the Graduate Be part of the conversation. Register today! Open Houses - 2006-2007 School Year: School faculty. This program offers assessment and Brooklyn December 4 - Big Apple Playback Theatre, Hannah Fox, www.collegeboard.com/edupdate Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am tutoring of reading and writing problems. Brooklyn Heights Library 280 Cadman Plaza West Bklyn. Artistic Director, concludes the fall series with its delightful College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, SAT, September 14th - December 14th The Speech and Language Evaluation and Therapy 11201 blend of storytelling, improvisation and fun, all based and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the Col- (Except October 5th and November 23rd) Program is provided by graduate students in speech October 20, 2005 Education Options for Children with on stories from the audience. Improvisation workshop lege Board. Connect to college success is a trademark and language pathology in a one-on-one setting, under Special Needs 10 AM-1 PM will follow. owned by the College Board. ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL the supervision of the Graduate School faculty. The October 27, 2005 Early Childhood Services: Birth to 5 St. Luke’s School an Episcopal School for children focus is on vocabulary, phonics, understanding and 10 AM-1 PM All performances Sundays at 3:00 pm at the Philoso- of all faiths, welcomes applicants for all grades, Pre- following directions, comprehension of oral and written December 8, 2005 Community Resources 10 AM-12Noon READING REFORM FOUNDATION OF NEW YORK phy Day School, 12 East 79th St., NYC. 333 West 57th Street, suite 1L, Kindergarten to Grade 8. information, and formulating grammatically correct January10, 2006 Transition from School to Adult Life 10 sentences. AM-1 PM New York, NY 10019 Children $10.00, Adults $15.00 Open Houses are a good way for you to get an overview Feb. 2, 2006 Advocacy Skills for Parents 10 AM-1 PM Phone: (212) 307-7320 Reservations necessary. of the School, meet the Head of School, faculty, hear Programs include interviews with parents and a final March 28, 2006 Early Childhood Services : Birth to 5 10 Email: [email protected] Call 212 744-7300 ext. 201 about the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, and conference to discuss test findings and progress. AM-1 PM Web: www.readingreformny.org see the facilities here. The per child fee ranges from $100-$200; financial Bronx aid is available. Space is limited for both programs. Sunday, October 30, 2005 Open Houses Jewish Child Care Association 555 Bergen Ave. Bronx If you intend to attend one of these Open Houses, kindly For further information or to register, call Marjorie New York Hilton & Towers 10455 call the front office (212.924.5960) and RSVP. 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