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GUEST EDITORIAL EDUCATION UPDATE NYS BOARD OF REGENTS ACTS IN RECENT CRISIS Mailing Address: 276 5th Avenue, Suite 10005 By DR. GERALDINE CHAPEY area and a number of databases with informa- tered pharmacists and 700 firms registered to New York, NY 10001 Have you ever been victimized by a profes- tion about patients and current prescriptions. manufacture or sell wholesale prescription email: [email protected] sional? Have you ever had the wrong tooth Working with the Department of Health and drugs in New York State. www.educationupdate.com extracted or the wrong kidney removed? How the Bureau of Controlled Substances, we Patients and other citizens can turn to the Tel: 212-481-5519 do you know the professionals you are using issued Emergency Guidelines for Pharmacy Office of the Professions’ Web site for instan- Fax: 212-481-3919 are not practicing without a license? Who is Services related to the crisis that enabled phar- taneous registration information and assurance protecting you from these fraudulent profes- macies to dispense supplies of needed medica- that those who manufacture, transport or dis- sionals? tion to patients who could not otherwise obtain perse prescription drugs are properly autho- PUBLISHER AND EDITOR: You might be surprised. prescriptions. rized and registered (www.regents.nysed.gov) Pola Rosen, Ed.D. When most people think of the Board of • Permitted pharmacists and pharmacies to Over two million consumers used the Web Regents, they are reminded of standards, cur- transfer needed stock between and among site last year to obtain license verification to ASSOCIATE EDITORS: riculum and student testing. But the Regents, pharmacies without a wholesale license during determine whether an individual was licensed Heather Rosen, Adam Sugerman, as the most comprehensive and unified educa- this emergency. and currently registered in the 38 professions. Rob Wertheimer tional system in the nation, are responsible for • Expedited the processing of licenses to For two years in a row the National Council ASSISTANT EDITOR: so much more. open replacement pharmacies in alternate loca- on Licensure Enforcement and Regulations Marylena Mantas A case in point was the way the Regents and tions for pharmacies that were closed during presented their annual award to the Office of the State Education Department immediately the emergency. the Professions, New York State Education PRODUCTION MANAGER: reached out to help the overwhelming call for • Communicated to the NYS Emergency Department. Rosalyn Bacani volunteers to assist in the extraordinary chal- Management Office and the Governor’s Office And now you know why the Board of GUEST COLUMNISTS: lenge of the rescue and recovery operation fol- that architects and engineers needed at the Regents and the State Education Department Dr. Geraldine Chapey, Matilda Raffa lowing the World Trade Center tragedy. Under emergency site who may not be currently reg- were ready to assist in the challenging and Cuomo, Dr. Carole G. Hankin, the leadership of Commissioner Richard Mills istered in NYS or licensed in other states can tragic World Trade Center rescue and recovery Deborah E. Lans, Jill Levy, and Deputy Commission Johanna Portier, the contribute their services as consultants as long operation.# Dr. Lorraine McCune, State Education Department’s Office of The as their work is endorsed by NYS licensed The author is a member of the NYS Board of Assemblyman Steven Sanders, Professions: design professional. Regents. Stephen E. Freeman, Jason Gorbel • Responded to over 600 calls from profes- At the request of the SEMO for help with sionals, out of state, licensed or retired, asking identifying individuals who could serve as STAFF WRITERS: whether they could volunteer their profession- translators, the State Education Department IN THIS ISSUE Jacob Appel, Joan Baum, Ph.D., al services in this emergency if they are provided: Editorials & Letters ...... 2 Sarah Elzas, Tom Kertes, licensed in another state or licensed but not a) a print of all colleges offering degrees in Commentary ...... 2 Sybil Maimin, Chris Rowan currently registered in New York State. foreign languages and Spotlight on Schools ...... 3-9 • Advised the field, through information on b) a printout of the location of all certified Tutors ...... 6 EDITORIAL INTERNS: our Web page, and communications with the teachers in languages other than English. Museums as Educators...... 9 Marie Holmes, Jessica Shi Department of Health, the American Red The Works of the Office of the Modern Languages...... 10 BOOK REVIEWERS: Cross, the NYS Emergency Management Professions: What Made Them Ready Conferences, Workshops & Events . . 10 Harris Healy, III, Merri Rosenberg, Office, the Governor’s Office, and many others To Respond In A Crisis MEDICAL UPDATE ...... 10-13 Politics & Education...... 13 Lillian Shapiro, Selene Vasquez that the Education Law allows the provision of Established over 125 years ago to protect the Special Education...... 14 medical assistance in an emergency by individ- public and professionals, the Office of the Pro- COMICS: Children’s Corner ...... 15 Bruce Wotring uals who are competent but may not be fessions is a major force in maintaining and COVER STORY ...... 16 licensed in NYS. This has been a critical mes- enhancing the health and well being of all New Music, Art & Dance ...... 17 MEDICAL EDITOR: sage to many health care workers to enter Yorkers. They are responsible for overseeing Software & Technology...... 18-21 Herman Rosen, MD ground zero and assist in the crisis. that every child and adult in New York State is Careers...... 21 MODERN LANGUAGE EDITOR: • Nurses and physicians who offered to pro- served by qualified, ethical professionals who Camps & Sports...... 22 vide emergency services on Tuesday night remain current in their field. Book Reviews ...... 23 Adam Sugerman were not permitted to enter the secured perime- About 640,000 licensed professionals prac- Movie & Theater Reviews ...... 24 MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS: ter without proof of licensure; they were able tice under the regulations of the Board of Colleges & Grad Schools ...... 25-29 Jan Aaron to obtain a record of their licensure by printing Regents who regulate, license and carry out College Directory...... 28 out our web page. disciplinary proceedings for 38 professions Classified ...... 31 MUSIC EDITOR: • The attack destroyed 33 pharmacies in the including accounting, dentistry, nursing, archi- Resource & Reference Guide . . . . 30-31 Irving M. Spitz tecture, pharmacy, physical therapy, and PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: speech pathology. 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VIEW FROM THE TOP Opening Channels for Expression By JILL LEVY hit our city since the Great Depression. By MATILDA RAFFA CUOMO — ones which they often cannot express ver- The origins of this financial disaster were in and DEBORAH E. LANS bally. And adults, sensitive to the messages In the early morning of motion long before September 11th. Unheralded and process, can communicate reassurance April 1, 1946 there was an by the media and many legislators, the Mayor’s In a group of 21 7-13 through symbols as well as words in response. earthquake in the Aleutian April budget projections already pointed to a year olds, working with By offering youth the opportunity to work Islands. Almost five hours growing sea of red ink. September 11th added to their mentors (judges, one-to-one with their mentors, talking about later the largest and most the projected budget deficit. In 1975, the deficit lawyers and other court their stories with trusted adults, and then to destructive tsunami waves shortfall that brought the City to its knees was personnel), picture book share their stories with a group, Mentoring ever recorded struck the $1.5 billion on a $15 billion budget. Today, ana- stories about family, USA provides a project through which the Hawaiian Islands. There lysts are predicting a possible $4 to $6 billion friends, trips, summer group can bond and support the individuals as was no warning. Waves of water 54 feet high pen- deficit on the City’s $39 billion budget. Unlike vacations and school pre- they express their concerns. etrated more than half a mile into the Big Island. the unanticipated Hawaiian tsunami, the Mayor vail. But one girl, 8 years old, creates a book Both goals are important at this time of Thirty years later, New York City was pounded is trying to meet this wave head-on by imposing about the twin towers and the destruction there. uncertainty. Adults must offer children oppor- by a financial tsunami that brought the city to the a hiring freeze and budget cuts ranging from an Lead by Robert Quackenbush, a psychoana- tunities to ask questions about recent events brink of bankruptcy. A growing gap between City additional 2.5 percent for the Board of Education lyst and author of 170 children’s books who is and, in turn, to address their fears and anxieties, revenues and expenses combined with a stagnant to 15 percent for other city agencies. one of a number of art therapists working with offer reassurance and correct misinformed and economy nearly caused New York to default on its Unlike other city agencies, New York City’s Mentoring USA, the youth and mentors pre- frightening rumors. bond obligations. The problem was compounded schools were already struggling to overcome pre- sented to the group the 12-page story books Group discussion also allows a chance to put by a decision not to disclose certain information viously imposed cuts of $150 million by the each pair had drawn during the mentoring ses- recent events into the perspective of traumas – about the true state of the City’s finances. The Mayor and the “bare bones” state budget piling sion. Talking about the drawings gave each par- both personal and societal – through which the nation turned its back on New York City with the on another $150 million to be cut. Add to that a ticipant an opportunity to describe the story mentors have lived, and from our own history, jeering headline, Ford to NY, “Drop dead!” $2.8 billion shortfall in the school construction and the emotions surrounding the events pic- to allow us all to remember the various diffi- Almost a quarter of a century later, after the 2000 budget and our public schools are no longer able tured. The 8-year-old, could express feelings culties we have overcome. The arts, because presidential election, fiscal and political pressures to ride the wave, but are about to be sucked under. about a terrifying event she had seen repeated- they open up different channels for expression, began to negatively impact our economy. In New It is going to take more than just belt tightening ly on television and which had touched in a often indirectly, have a crucial role to play in York City, public schools were immediately caught to stop this educational tsunami. Our city, and variety of ways, her Lower East Side neighbor- the ongoing healing and coping we all must in the maelstrom. Now, in the aftershock of the especially our schools, are in trouble. If we are hood. experience.# World Trade Center tragedy, economic ripples are going to weather this storm, we need as much sup- Experts agree that children often communi- Matilda Cuomo is the Founder and Chair- quickly turning into a fiscal tsunami. port from the State and the Federal governments cate some of their most profound and difficult person of Mentoring USA and Deborah Lans is Today, similarities to 1975 are eerie. Over the as they gave to war torn countries in the past and thoughts and emotions through art and symbols the Executive Director. past six months consumer confidence has supply to our allies today. In 1975, the City was dropped significantly. Many people are experi- eventually forced to lay off 60,000 city employees of educational leaders and professionals never the exposed reef area, not knowing the receding encing “negative wealth” as their investment and delay repairs and improvements to the infra- before seen in the history of NYC public schools. water to be a sign of an approaching tsunami. Do portfolios decline and huge job losses occur structure. The public schools lost music, art and Businesses will not remain in our city without a we have the political will and courage to protect across the country. After September 11th, the dis- after-school programs along with the finest pro- highly educated workforce. We will never again our children and the future of our city? Or, are astrous impacts on the airline industry, Wall fessional faculties ever to be found in an urban be able to attract teachers and school leaders to educational needs to be overshadowed by expedi- Street jitters and the loss of income to NYC have school system. Twenty-five years later, still suffer- work in such a devastated public school system. ent corporate and political interests? Is education intensified economic uncertainty. The cost of the ing with the effects of the 1975 fiscal tsunami, we And ultimately – “suffer the little children.” the #1 political issue only when the public and the World Trade Center disaster to NYC has been are being forced to go under again. In 1946, a total of 159 tsunami-related fatalities politicians have nothing else to worry about?# estimated to be somewhere between $40 and In a system that has historically mismanaged resulted from the destruction in Hawaii. Many Jill Levy is the President of the Council of $100 billion. A crisis of this magnitude has not its human resources, we will witness the exodus were curious school children who ventured into Supervisors & Administrators.

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NO LONGER IN THEIR INFANCY: CENTERS PROVIDE THE BEST OF EDUCATION

Free CD-ROM Demo By TOM KERTES a chance to interact with each other – and with Shows You How! Infancy centers are becoming an increasingly adults as well,” Dr. Recchia said. “We’re learn- sizable slice of American life. “It’s one thing to ing that even very young babies develop friend- Research shows that students say that, in an ideal world, mothers should stay ships. And that a chance at such early attach- who spend more time reading perform better in all subjects at home and raise their babies,” said Nancy ments makes them more advanced and socially and score higher on standardized Wiener, Educational Director of Upper Man- comfortable for the future.” tests. But how do you turn all hattan’s The House of Little People (HLP). At both centers, each infant pretty much your students into enthusiastic “But the reality is that most families these days has his or her very own caretaker – as well as readers? For hundreds of thou- need two incomes to survive. So, for many an avalanche of vigilance from every educator sands of teachers, Accelerated mothers, staying at home is not an option any in the room. “No question, at this early age, Reader® (AR™) is the answer! longer.” individual attention is a must,” Dr. Recchia President Lyndon Johnson, whose Opera- said. Introducing AR Universal tion Head Start provided the first federal funds Rita Gold, more experimental due to its For years, Accelerated Reader for the “day care and education of infants and academic aspect, allows parents to stay for as a software has been helping teachers toddlers”, recognized this as far as 40 years long as a week at the beginning of the child’s like you increase reading practice back. Still, societal resistance has been so stay: “We take our cues from them”, said Dr. and raise scores on standardized tests. strong that infancy centers have only come into Recchia. HLP subscribes to the philosophy of Now the newest version of the software, real vogue over the past eight to ten years. building a child’s cognitive skills by “respect- AR Universal, does even more to help “Even today, there are still less than 500 such ing the senses”. “At this very early age – our you accelerate reading growth in every Free Information Kit! student. At last, you can: places in the New York Metropolitan area,” infants vary from the age of three months to Request your Free Information Kit today, including a said Barbara Robinson, the Founding Director two and a half years – every day is a transition ■ Motivate reading practice with nearly CD-ROM demo. Simply return the attached coupon, or of HLP. period,” Wiener said. “A child can literally 50,000 quizzes on fiction and nonfiction call toll free (800) 338-4204, ref. #1412. books. “I may be biased, but I’m convinced that a return after a weekend as quite a different little school like ours is actually better for an infant person than he was the previous Friday.” ■ Inspire the love of reading in emergent ❑ YES! Rush me FREE information on readers with Recorded Voice quizzes. Accelerated Reader. There is no obligation. than being raised at home,” said Wiener. Both centers follow the “total child” con- ■ “Every single minute of every single day, cept, dealing with their miniature clients’ Monitor progress on assignments Name Title from Houghton Mifflin, Harcourt, there’s education going on here.” development from a physical, psychological, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, and Scott School A somewhat different center exists at the social, and emotional point of view. “Learning Foresman. School Address Rita Gold Early Childhood Center. “Being about the importance of caring about others is ■ Raise scores on performance-based and (For best service, do not use home address.) affiliated with Columbia University and Teach- paramount with us,” Robinson said. “You can’t City State ZIP norm-referenced tests. ers College, we serve several different func- have an emotionally healthy and socially suc- ■ Increase your students’ School Phone School Fax tions,” said Faculty Director Dr. Susan L. Rec- cessful child without that sense.” critical-thinking skills. School Email chia. “Besides providing day care and educa- As an educational institution, Rita Gold ■ I do not wish to be contacted by ❑email and/or ❑fax with Renew the joy of teaching. information about special offers, or grant and funding opportunities. tion, we conduct a lot of research – we are often uses graduate students as teachers. HLP Send to:Renaissance Learning™ studying ourselves, if you will – and run a employs strictly professionals. Rita Gold pro- P.O. Box 8036, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8036 strong outreach program as well.” vides bilingual education whenever possible. Toll free (800) 338-4204, ref. #1412 • www.renlearn.com Both centers take the approach that “an HLP, while acknowledging cultural differ- infancy center is much more than just a place ences, concentrates on teaching the children in where children come to play day after day.” English. Rita Gold, limited to Columbia Uni- “We are preparing the children to be successful versity students and faculty, costs only $75 a in school – and to be successes in life,” said Dr. semester. HLP, a private school open to the Recchia. Yet Rita Gold, which particularly general public, costs $975 a month. prides itself on providing inclusive and cultur- Yet, in spite of – or perhaps because of – ally respectful care for infants, takes strong cul- their differences, these are both schools of the tural cues from each individual parent, even to very highest quality. “We take the very best of the point of feeding each child daily at his or all educational theories, listen to what the chil- her own preferred time. “That we’d never do,” dren are ‘teaching us’, then mix in our own 25 said HLP’s Wiener. “Here, the children all eat years of experience,” Robinson said. “Children together. That’s a large part of our goal of at this age are literally capable of absorbing building a community.” anything. What we try to provide them is non- Community-building is the goal at Rita stop enhancement, socially, educationally, and HE ORE IS RADES ROP, Gold as well. “One of the things that makes a emotionally.”# T M H G D center like this special is that the children have THE MORE YOUR HEART SINKS.

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NATIONAL EDUCATION SUMMIT REAFFIRMS EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

By MARYLENA MANTAS ing. All improvements are set to take place within opment for teachers and improve the collecting of Great Schools.net, Decision Support and System, Governors, educators and CEOs attended the an educational environment also committed to data for decision-making. Demonstrations were Learning with the Library of Congress and Teach- 2001 National Education Summit recently reaf- raising academic standards. presented by a number of companies, including scape.# firming their commitment to education at a time “The objective here is to elevate the perfor- when the country faces growing security concerns mance of all our children. All of them. That’s the since the events of September 11th. goal,” said Gerstner, who characterized the “strug- York Preparatory School “It’s important that as education leaders we’re gle” to improve education a “national problem.” 40 West 68th Street, New York NY not intimidated. We didn’t even consider cancel- The Statement urges the education community 212-362-0400 ing,” said Governor John Engler, co-chair of to “raise achievement for all students while clos- www.yorkprep.org Achieve. “We’ve been planning since February, ing the achievement gap separating the education- cordially invites prospective parents to attend an and by coming here, we simply have a chance to al ‘haves’ from the ‘have-nots’…these goals are show our dedication to do the work that needs to an irreducible educational minimum for the Unit- be done and to make America stronger.” ed States. Nothing less than their full attainment Sponsored by Achieve, an independent, biparti- will serve that nation’s social, democratic, and Admissions Open House san, nonprofit organization, the Summit took economic interests.” Thursday, November 8th from 10:00-11:30 AM place at the IBM Palisades Executive Conference Participants, particularly the educators present, Thursday, November 27th from 10:00-11:30 AM Center, in Palisades, NY and was the fourth one of emphasized that improving the quality of teachers Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:00 PM its kind to take place in the US. Participants, stands at the forefront of achieving the new goals. which included approximately 25 state governors, “Once and for all it’s time to stop talking about 35 corporate leaders and 30 educators, reflected making the teaching profession more attractive, Headmaster: Mr. Ronald Stewart upon the progress made in education since the and do it,” said Gestner. “We can hang our heads, College Guidance: Mrs. Jayme Stewart 1999 Summit (two Summits took place in 1989 we can moan about teachers’ pay. We can say it’s and in 1996) and emphasized their commitment to too low, call it unfair, or we can leave here with a keeping education a priority. commitment to fix the problem: Competitive “Incremental improvement doesn’t change the salaries, pay tied to performance, and pay for •Outstanding college placement •Small class sizes fact that even our best students in America are just expertise. Teaching is a profession. Let’s treat it •Subject-specific tracking system •Varsity and Junior Varsity sports average by international standards,” said L.V. like one.” •Extra curricular activities Gerstner, Jr. Chairman and CEO of the IBM Cor- The Statement of Principles provides states with poration and co-chair of Achieve. “It doesn’t guidance in implementing measures to achieve explain the fact that the gap between white stu- better results in the three areas specified as critical. York Prep is a college preparatory school for grades 6-12, where contemporary dents and Latin American students grew wider The Statement urges states to adopt “good” tests methods enliven a strong, academically challenging traditional curriculum. during the decade of the 90s. The grim reality is characterized by quality, transparency, utility, RSVP: (212) 362-0400 ext. 127 that even as our overall achievement inches up, coherence, comparability and strategic use of our sons and daughters remain severely handi- data. To strengthen accountability, the Statement capped by a system that expects too little and then urges states to employ policies of adequate phase- routinely rewards substandard performance in, assistance before intervention, flexibility to against even those minimal requirements.” schools to change, sanctions and shared account- Prevailing buzz words throughout the two day ability and alignment without college admissions conference included accountability, assessment, and employment. Finally, to improve teaching the standards, testing and achievement gap, reflective Statement calls for changes in recruitment and of the topics included in the six-page final State- preparation, tools and support, matching strong ment of Principles adopted at the end of the con- teaching to the schools in the greatest need and ference. compensation. The Statement illustrated a renewed commit- “The President’s education strategy, especially ment to improving three critical areas in educa- the call for higher standards and more account- tion, including testing, accountability and teach- ability, dovetails the goals of state after state across this country,” said Governor Engler (Michigan). iSchoolZone-An Internet-Based Tool for Boosting “And, one of the things I hope we can do is that we Student Achievement in Regents Courses can support not only the President but those in A product is now available that uses the Internet to study and review for Regents Exams and meet the Congress who have joined with him and with us— demanding State Education Department standards for the nation’s governors and education leaders—in graduation. A question has been posed to school adminis- trators, curriculum directors, technology coordinators and this battle which we surely must win.” teachers who are concerned for their students. Are you Participants also attended several demonstra- challenged by tougher AIS (Academic Intervention Services) demands and the level of performance tions illustrating how the use of technology driven expected of every student facing more difficult stan- education programs provide professional devel- dards for graduation, while being concerned about budgetary restraints? The answer is within your reach when you call the President of CASTLE Software, Inc., Bill Ingui, who will personally help you with the latest break- through educational tool—iSchoolZone, a new web- based high school review product that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What he wants schools to do, through their principal or technology coordinator, is to use the web-based program FREE OF CHARGE for 3 weeks, with just a phone call to him. When you go to “http://www.ischoolzone.com/review” and sign in as “GUEST” (no password), you will be greet- ed by Prof. Bill, who will help students through the review sessions. If you like what you see, then contact him at 1- 800-345-7606 to ask for a free trial for the whole school. iSchoolZone lets students create multiple-choice review sessions in more than a dozen Regents and non- Regents high school courses covering Math, Science, and Social Studies. Each question contains well-written hints, reasons for the correct answer, and related terms with full definitions. An excellent feature is the Progress Report, which can break down student performance by unit, theme, difficulty level, and even special “attributes” such as graphs or cartoons. Students can then tailor subse- quent review sessions to concentrate on the types of questions that give them the most trouble. In addition, teachers can monitor student activity, assess problem areas, and even assign sessions designed for specific student needs. Individual student and full class cumulative reports help teachers target their les- son plans and assignments to the strengths and weak- nesses of each of their classes. Technology directors will be pleased to learn that, as a web-based product, iSchoolZone requires no installation, maintenance, or network administration. Flexible manage- ment tools are available to make it easy for the tech direc- tor to manage accounts and monitor activity. And, best of all, students can use iSchoolZone from any web-con- nected computer—from home, school, or library—at any time of the day or night, even on weekends! This sounds too good to be true, but it’s a “must try” program for the concerned educators. ■ ■ 6 SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS EDUCATION UPDATE NOVEMBER 2001

FREEDOM VS. SECURITY: CHALLENGE TO EDUCATORS By SYBIL MAIMIN cators. The First Amendment Center, a forum for Charles Haynes of the Center reported that polls aration of religion and schools, and the right of As the nation enters a new kind of war in its exploration of free expression issues, is currently show that most people, including educators, speak religious expression. Government cannot impose efforts to end international terrorism, the question co-sponsoring, with the Association for Supervi- of having freedoms but cannot identify them. One religion but we are not free from encountering of finding a balance between security and free- sion and Curriculum Development, model out of five teachers cannot name a single freedom religions of others, and students must be prepared dom promises to be both daunting and con- schools that incorporate First Amendment princi- in the First Amendment, and a majority have been to meet people from different faiths and build a tentious. An early voice in the debate was the ples in their educational practices. On the broad- resistant to allowing student legal rights; for exam- civic society together. In addition, schools must broadcast at the First Amendment Center of cast, it was agreed that new realities and uncer- ple, distributing political and religious material, in be sensitive to students with no religious beliefs. WNYC’s “On the Line,” hosted by Brian tainties will pose many challenges to educators, their schools. Freedom’s vulnerability in times of A panel of students and a teacher joined to dis- Lehrer, which tackled Defending Freedom In Its and schools will be a focal point where respect for crisis and the need to practice it responsibly will be cuss the effects of the Trade Center disaster on Hour of Maximum Danger: A Challenge to Edu- freedoms will be tested. increasingly apparent in the aftermath of the their lives and their schools. Addressing the over- World Trade Center attacks. While certain crack- whelming need of students to talk about the downs will be necessary, defense of our basic free- attacks, Townsend Harris High School in Queens doms remains paramount because without them, devoted an issue of its student newspaper to let- we have nothing to fight for. ters, opinions, and statements. A special meeting Discussion focused on crisis dynamics and pos- was held for Moslem students in the school where sible intimidation of dissenting voices. It is espe- they were greeted with warmth and promised cially important that, in preparing students for ongoing support. Ilsa Cowen, an English teacher roles as active citizens, they learn to respect all and advisor to the school newspaper, said her opinions and defend the right to have them. “It is school’s reaction mirrored that of the country; not enough to wave the flag at times like this,” “the tragedy brought everyone together in shared exhorted Mr. Haynes, “we must live the free- feelings of warmth, fear, and concern.” Hunter doms.” Relating the tragedy to religion, Joe College held a teach-in where issues of terrorism, Loconte of the Heritage Center for Religion in a why the United States is targeted, and dissent Civil Society said schools fail to teach the role of from the President’s position were discussed. A religion in American life leading to misunder- student anti-war campaign has begun. Students standings and misinterpretations. Teachers are expressed fear of the draft but, for the moment, confused about the line between institutional sep- most were focused on coping.#

Why Does The Label Matter: Asperger’s Syndrome By Ruth Arberman, Director of the Sterling School More than ever, we are aware of the importance of skilled diagnosis. If I go to the doctor with “flu-like” symptoms suddenly it becomes critically important to know if I have the flu or have been infected by a biological agent. Yet many of our children have Learn- ing Disabilities that we don’t have a handle on and neither do the schools. This has profound consequences for the way children are treated and educated. Many schools have difficulty understanding a child who may be a wiz at science, computers or academics, functions at grade level yet is socially odd. They often conclude that this is a home problem. This is a child with Asperger’s. They have no clinically signifi- cant delays in language or cognition but have difficulties in social interactions. The key features of Asperger’s syndrome are: Problems with Social Interaction (failure to make friends), Communication (some- times hyper-verbal), Narrow Interests/Preoccupations (wanting to pursue one area of study – i.e. computers, trains, dinosaurs – at the expense of all others), Repetitive routines/rituals, inflexibility (may dislike change). The internet can provide parents and educa- tor’s a wealth of information at such sites as: www.asperger.org, www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html etc. Yale University is currently involved in a comprehension research project involving Asperger’s. They can be contacted at www.info.med.yale.edu/childstdy/autism.htlm. While this syndrome tends to affect more boys than girls and is not that common, if you feel that your child has been misdiag- nosed with ADHD, ADD, OCD or ODD, a discussion with a knowledgeable psychologist or developmental specialist about Asperg- er’s may be in your child’s best interest. (See Diagnostic Standards Manual IV (DSM IV) pg. 77 for Clinical Definition.

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Renaissance Learning MUSEUMS Renaissance Learning, Inc., is a leading provider of comprehensive school improvement programs to K-12 schools and school districts, including research-based software products, teacher training and consulting. GUGGENHEIM OPENS SACKLER Renaissance Learning’s research-based software products are among the most popular in schools nationwide, including Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, STAR Reading, STAR Math, PerfectCopy, and others. The Company’s ENTER FOR RTS DUCATION software products, called learning information systems, give students and teachers continuous constructive feedback C A E that helps motivate students, dramatically accelerate learning, improve test scores, achieve mastery of all state stan- By MARIE HOLMES dards, while reducing teacher paperwork. The Company also provides electronic assessment products and services to The Guggenheim has undergone a number of educational publishers, and sells enterprise software for training and knowledge management. The Renaissance process combines products with professional development training to form a scalable, replicable, and sustainable model renovations recently, and they go beyond the for school improvement. black paint which now covers the museum’s Students, for instance, track their own progress, giving a greater sense of ownership to their learning, thereby ramps. Beneath the dramatic lighting and the increasing their motivation to learn. Teachers use timely academic information to improve and personalize instruction monumental Baroque altarpiece in the rotun- and to diagnose learning difficulties. Administrators monitor progress toward school-wide goals and provide instruction- da–a highlight of the recently-opened Brazil: al leadership based on data. Finally, parents and teachers communicate more effectively because both parties have Body and Soul exhibition–the museum has readily available objective, accurate academic information. In short, information from the computerized learning infor- From the exhibition: Brazil: Body and Soul mation systems becomes a common language for data-driven difficulties and intervene appropriately, and ensure suc- installed the facilities that comprise the Sackler cess for every child. Research has proven that students of teachers who follow these practices achieve accelerated Center for Arts Education. growth in reading and math. The Center opened its doors earlier this and Soul exhibition, Sackler Artist in-Resi- Founded in 1986 by Judi and Terry Paul in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the Company now has more than 1,000 month, launching a new stage in arts education dence Regina Silviera will work with New employees worldwide and has trained over 300,000 Pre-K-12 educators in the Renaissance process. Today, Renais- programming at the Guggenheim. Designed to York City teachers on a project entitled To Be sance Learning has six U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. For further “provide innovative learning experiences” and Continued . . . (Latin American Puzzle), which information call 1-800-338-4204 (Ref. Number 1412). “meaningful encounters with the museum’s will explore stereotypes and preconceptions collections and exhibitions as well as modern about Latin America. and contemporary art in general,” the Center’s With the wide array of programming that will Empowering Children in a Time of Crisis facilities include two multimedia labs, a studio take place in the Sackler Center, from lectures Though it’s never been easy, the job of parenting has just gotten harder. arts lab, an exhibition space, the New Media for graduate students to film screenings for In addition to the everyday stresses work and home life bring, New York City parents must now add the threats posed Theater and the existing Peter B. Lewis The- children, the museum hopes to reach diverse by current world events and a struggling economy to their already full plates. And then there are the children… ater. In addition, a state-of-the-art Resource communities. “Sometimes,” adds Kanatani, “a In a world that may leave them feeling helpless and lacking control, our children need experience of individual success Center will provide a wealth of materials relat- program can lead to introducing new audiences and achievement now more than ever. These experiences can be most directly realized though schoolwork, but in many ing to the museum’s holdings and modern and to the Guggenheim and to art.” classrooms children are not always recognized for their individual achievements. At home, busy parents may not always have the time or the energy to go through homework assignments at the end of the day and provide daily encourage- contemporary art in general. Teachers search- “We hope that the Sackler Center will ment. ing for ways to incorporate art into their class- become a model for museums worldwide to The experienced team of licensed teachers at the Huntington Learning Centers of Manhattan can help prevent bright rooms will find curriculum guides, slide and redefine their public role as institutes for learn- children from falling through the cracks at this critical time with one-on-one programs tailored to each child’s individual poster-sets, audiovisual materials, and the help ing,” says Kathe A. Sackler, M.D., whose fam- needs. By empowering children with strong basic skills in reading, math and organization, Huntington programs instill con- of the museum’s education staff. ily provided the founding gift for the Center. fidence and independence, essential tools for success in school and throughout life. They can also give busy parents a The Center will soon launch a new “Tour and A variety of events for students, teachers, and helping hand in keeping their children focused, motivated and on the right academic track. With the end of the first marking period upon us, now is the perfect time to take stock of your children’s academic per- Workshop” program, designed for grades 3-12. the general public are scheduled in conjunction formance. If they are not working to their level of potential or are struggling to keep up, you may want to consider an aca- Students will visit an exhibit and then use with Brazil: Body and Soul, on display until demic evaluation. This diagnostic test can help pinpoint problem areas and help you decide if a program like Huntington either technology or traditional studio materials January 27, 2002, as well as the opening of the is right for you. in the workshop, allowing for an extended and Sackler Center. 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Studying Abroad U.S. Departments of State & Education Studying abroad is an option many students choose to take during college and even high school. An experience in another country is invaluable to students as they learn not only the culture and language of another country, but also how to be independent, responsible and culturally accepting. Students who have studied abroad almost unanimously Announce International Education Week say that it is an experience that bettered them and one which they will never forget. By MARIE HOLMES Studyabroad.com, the #1 online resource for study abroad programs, provides an information portal for college and U.S. embassies and consulates around the choosing to study abroad in the U.S. has high school students wishing to study abroad. There is an incredible amount of information here including a directory of study abroad programs, searchable by subject and country. This directory contains each program’s contact infor- world, as well as other governmental and edu- declined from 40 percent to 30 percent since mation, description and a link to those who advertise. Academic Year, Semester, Summer, Language, TEFL and Vol- cational institutions, will hold events to com- 1982, according to the International Institute of unteer programs are all included in this directory. memorate International Education Week 2001, Education. Easy to use, Studyabroad.com also provides country information such as history, government, culture, weather and Nov. 12-16. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod International Education Week coincides with currency. Each country page also links to its respective State Department Information Sheet so that students can get Paige encouraged schools and communities to the annual release of the Open Doors Report, up-to-date information on our relationship with each country. Studyabroad.com is the ideal place for any student who participate in International Education Week by published by the International Institute of Edu- is planning on studying abroad or just wants to explore available options. For more information, go to http://www.studyabroad.com. coordinating activities that highlight foreign cation and partially funded by the U.S. Depart- language instruction, study abroad programs, ment of State’s Bureau of Education and Cul- global studies and other related topics. tural Affairs. The report, which tracks data Workshops, Conferences and Events The week’s activities fall on the heels of about international study, will be released on House Resolution 207, which proposes to November 13. OPEN HOUSES Classroom Computing in Language Study: establish an international education policy, cit- Each year, the U.S. State Department funds a December 8 and 9 Although it is not specifically requested by every school, readers are ing the need to better prepare students to work number of international scholars through the Instructors: Mari Haas and Judith Cramer strongly advised to call schools to confirm dates and times and verify if in the international sphere as well as to attract Fulbright Fellowship, as well as through the Classroom Computing in Social Studies appointments are needed. November 30 and December 1 more foreign students to study in U.S. institu- new Benjamin A. Gilman International Schol- Community School District 3: Instructors: Margaret Crocco, Steve Thornton and Judith Cramer tions. arship Program, which provides undergraduate Gifted & Talented Program, Cognitive Therapy of Depression and Anxiety Disorders: According to the American Council of Edu- students receiving federal Pell Grant funding (212) 678-2897, Marilyn Carella Earth 2 Class: cation, enrollment in foreign language courses with up to $5,000 to enable them to pursue 300 West 96th St., NY 10025. Fall: Nov. 17, Dec. 8 in colleges has fallen from 16 pecent to 8 per- studies abroad. Both programs are highly Program is available at 8 different schools in Manhattan. Spring: Jan. 26, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 cent since 1960, and the number of colleges competitive; the Gilman Scholarship is award- Instructors: Michael Passow & Christiana Assumpcao Dwight School, and universities with entrance and graduation ed based on financial need. Fundamental Concepts in Peace Education: (212) 724-2146 ext. 213; requirements involving foreign language study The sponsors of International Education November 17 and 18 291 Central Park West, NYC. has also declined. While the number of U.S. Week hope to raise the profile of such pro- Instructor: Betty Reardon and TC Peace Education Team Grades K-4: Nov. 6, 13, Dec. 4 and 11; Grades 5-8: Nov. 8, 15, 29, students who enroll in study abroad programs grams and of international education in gener- Playwriting Workshop: Trauma/Drama: Writing the Drama Narrative and Dec. 6; Grades 9-12: Nov. 7, 14, 28, and Dec. 5. September 10- December 17 has been rising steadily, the number of foreign al. “Knowledge about the culture and lan- All open houses begin at 9 am and end a Instructor: Cecilia Petit-Hall students guage of our neighbors throughout the world is approximately 10:15 am. 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(718) 768-1103; The ADD Resource Center. Write essays that reflect your 50 Prospect Pk. West, Brooklyn Practical help for living with attention and related disorders, seminars, passion, integrity and individuality. Given At Your Convenience NY. Lower School: Weds., Dec. 5, and Feb. 6 courses, workshops and services for children, parents, adults, By Native French Woman from 9 am to 10:30 am. employers and educators. Call for a schedule at 212-724-9699 x59 or Private and group instruction from Ivy grads and former Ivy Masters Degree - St. Thomas Choir School: 914-763-5648. admissions staff. (212) 247-3311, Sorbonne University 202 West 58th, NY 10019. EVENTS Auditions by appointment: Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2001 Germany Today: A Symposium for Grade 3 boys entering Grade 4 in the Fall of 2002. Thursday, November 8, 3 pm - 8 pm Call (212) 579 - 0424 CO-Sponsored by the Jewish Community relations Council of NY. Smith School: As we mark the 63rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Museum presents (212) 879-6354 a symposium exploring Holocaust memory in contemporary Germany, 7 East 96th Street (between 5th & Madison Ave.), and Jewish-German relations today. These issues will be examined NYC. Call for appointment. through the perspective of holocaust survivors, German Jewish and York Preparatory School German non-Jewish youth, community leaders, and academics. Speak- 40 West 68th Street ers include Ernestine Schlant Bradley, author of The Language of Thursday, November 8th, 10 am - 11:30 am Silence: West German Literature and the Holocaust (1999) and the Thursday, November 27th, 10 am - 11:30 am German Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Dieter Kastrup Thursday, December 4th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Reunion RSVP: (212) 362-0400 ext. 127 (110 min., Dr. David G. Marwell, Speaker/Museum Director, CONFERENCE English, France, West Germany, United Kingdom, 1991) The Northeast Conference on Teaching of Foreign Languages; Monday, November 12, 6:30 pm April 18–21, 2002, Hilton New York This film is set in early 1930s Germany where Hans, the son of a promi- Call (717) 245-1977 or email: [email protected] nent Jewish doctor, befriends Konradin, the teenage son of an aristocrat- For exciting and useful professional development ic family. As the Nazis gain power, the friendship is split apart. As the opportunities, language teachers in the five boroughs should attend Nazis gain power, the friendship is split apart. Featuring a screenplay by Harold Pinter, this film stars Jason Robards as the elder Hans, now a this nationally-recognized conference held right on their doorstep. New York lawyer, who returns to Stuttgart for the first time since he fled WORKSHOPS Europe in 1933 and uncovers some surprising revelations about his child- Language Workshops: hood friend. This film is also part of the 14th annual Film and Discussion Get the individual Learn while visiting Museums CEO&I, Teachers College, Columbia University Series, which is presented by the Bess Myerson Film and Video Collec- Call 212-678-3987 for more information, and Neighborhoods. tion with additional funding from the Robert Sillins Family Foundation. or e-mail: [email protected] attention you Tickets: 212.945.0039 Summer Program Abroad: Schedule your study of A Message From Chancellor Harold O. Levy need to learn. French in France. Regarding Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences DELF and DALF: FRENCH • GERMAN • ITALIAN • JAPANESE Evaluate your proficiency in Nothing today is more critical to a child’s education than the involvement of his or her parents. New higher academic and promotion and promotion standards for all public schools students are now in effect. If students PORTUGUESE • SPANISH French; earn a French do not meet these standards, they are at risk of not being promoted and may have to attend summer school. diploma. At parent-teacher conferences, parents will have the opportunity to visit with teachers to discuss their child’s Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels academic performance, and teachers will recommend ideas on how to foster learning at home. Working in Professional Native Instructors Literature Workshops: partnership, parents and teachers can ensure that the academic expectations for children are met. I Small Group and Private Classes Develop your knowledge of encourage you to visit your child’s teacher during this time. Please call your child’s school for conference times. French Writers. 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New York City • NOVEMBER 2001 FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS • 11 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS: DEAN GERALD FISCHBACH By JACOB M. APPEL tion such as humanities in helmsman stresses the importance of medicine and biomedical freedom. “I don’t want Medical School If good marriages depend upon a combina- ethics. “It’s almost any to shut people off. Right now it’s still tion of something old and something new, then emergency,” Fischbach very much a lock-step trade school,” he the match between recently appointed Dean noted.” “We’re now faced said. “I’d like to get people to the point Gerald D. Fischbach and Columbia Universi- with these important ques- where they’re making independent ty’s College of Physicians and Surgeons seems tions in such areas as stem choices early on as the rule rather than promising. The medical school, the first in the cell research, gene therapy the exception. I don’t believe your first United States to offer degrees to aspiring physi- and the end of life. We choice should have to be your last cians, opened its doors in 1767. Dr. Fischbach, need physicians who can choice.” He beamed with pride as he a Cornell-trained neurobiologist who most talk about these issues reeled off the number of Columbia med- recently studied synapses at the National Insti- with intelligence...It’s ical students currently enrolled in con- tutes of Health, has been on the job for approx- important to know the current MD/Ph.D. and MD/MPH pro- imately six months. “And so far,” says Fis- basic sciences, the physi- grams. chbach, “no complaints.” Only, it seems, ology and histology, but Prior to his service at Columbia and ambitions.” that’s not enough any- the National Institutes of Health, Fis- While savoring a can of tuna fish in the hour- more.” chbach was the Chairman of the Neuro- long interval between two meetings, the broad- Columbia, like many of biology Department at the Harvard featured, soft-spoken Dean outlined his vision its competitors, is current- Medical School and had headed the for a dynamic, cutting-edge medical curricu- ly making the transition Department of Anatomy and Neurobiol- lum. “We need to rethink the science-based from a more traditional ogy at Washington University School of curriculum,” he explained. “Often we have stu- “knowledge acquisition” Medicine. He is a 1965 graduate of dents studying the exact same material from course of study to a prob- Cornell Medical School. “I had an different perspectives. We have to find a way lem-based small-group extraordinary time at the NIH,” said Fis- to integrate these studies so we can eliminate approach to the study of chbach. “I’ll admit I didn’t expect to the redundancies.” He placed particular medicine that is designed leave.” So why did he come to New emphasis on rethinking the relationship to help students learn to York? between the traditional course work undertaken think as physicians and “What really attracted me to Colum- during the first two years of study and the clin- scientists. “It’s extremely bia was the opportunity it afforded to ical component of the third and fourth year cur- important we make the have a major effect on the community. riculum. “You can study the basic biology all curriculum more coherent Now this is a job that’s much more than you want to, but you can’t fully understand and that we make sure the just research. This is a chance to heart failure until you’ve seen patients with faculty are thinking about reshape how biology and medicine will heart failure. Our goal is to bring students back problem solving,” said the be taught in the next century and also into the classroom after they’ve experienced dean. Dean Gerald D. Fischbach how medical services are delivered to interactions with patients.” Fischbach’s whole the people of northern Manhattan. To The new Dean also expressed an interest in approach to the medical me that’s very exciting.” expanding programs in areas once thought field is a bit unusual. In an era when many sionalism and the importance of acculturating With that level of enthusiasm, Dr. Fischbach peripheral to a standard medical school educa- medical school deans still emphasize profes- students to their new career, Columbia’s new may just stick around for a while.# ADD Children Show Undiagnosed Vision Problems

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By POLA ROSEN, Ed.D. were. needed. We should be It was a grand turn-out for "Tea with Our According to Dr. Daniel Roses, a breast sur- stockpiling it." Doctors," an innovative approach to dissemi- geon, the traditional methods of treating can- In discussing increasing nating information about women's health, hon- cer, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, will heart disease in women, oring an individual whose contributions to gradually yield to the new phase of molecular Dr. Larry Chinitz recom- medicine have been outstanding and raising biology and genetic testing to identify high- mended taking a baby money for the New York University School of risk populations. This holds a great deal of aspirin daily. "Empower Medicine, one of the oldest and most venerable promise for the future. Currently, among the yourself with knowledge in the nation. Founded by Carol Levin, the three screening devices used, sonography, MRI of the symptoms, which 14th conference had gaily-colored tables with and mammography, the latter is still the best. can be a pressure sensation one or two physicians at each, specialists in Dr. Martin Blaser, Chief of Medicine, spoke in the chest; it could go disciplines such as cardiology, advanced can- about the "terrorists being successful and into your jaw or arm and cer treatments, alternative medicine, mood unsuccessful. They are successful in getting stops when exertional swings, and radiation therapy. Along with the our attention and making us worried. They are activity stops." Dr. Chinitz plentiful tea sandwiches and sweets, women successful in disrupting our economy; they are believes in treating the asked questions about their own health, those not successful in conquering our spirit." He elderly just as aggressively of their families and of general concern. Every went on to say, "If I were the President of the as younger people. 10-15 minutes a bell rang and women could United States, I would make sure that every Rita and Stanley Kaplan Stanley and Rita Kaplan change to another table or stay where they American would get the smallpox vaccine if founded the Kaplan Cancer Research Center in 1983. Speaking about her died and said these heartfelt words: "When you compassion for all the patients at the medical get bad news, you grieve for 48 hours and then Do you know a preschooler between 3 and 5 years old who… center, Rita Kaplan's thoughts went back to you fight." The theme of the new center will be 1947 when she wanted to be a physician. Her butterflies and will be decorated with photos of …Is restless or overactive and fidgets really often? father underscored the difficulties she would immigrants from all over New York City. …Has lots of trouble paying attention and finishing tasks? have as a woman in medicine so she turned to Rita Kaplan is an inspiration to all of us to …Is very impulsive? a career in social work. Stanley tried to get into fight for what we believe in, to never lose our …Is very easily distracted? medical school in 1937-38 and even though he sense of compassion for others, and to truly was Phi Beta Kappa at CCNY, he was turned become victors.# If you know a preschooler with these problems, he or she may be eligible to down. "Through his bril- participate in a research study which can help. This study, sponsored by the National liance in knowing what Institute of Mental Health and coordinated by the NYU Child Study Center, exam- doctors needed to learn, ines treatment possibilities for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder he helped many, many (ADHD). Eligible children will receive a comprehensive evaluation by our study others become doctors," said Rita. She continued, team, as well as up to 14 months of treatment – ALL AT NO COST! The study "I fight for what I includes parent training, treatment with medication and ongoing evaluations. believe in. If you do

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HealthWise Tips for Travelers By LOUISE MERRIMAN, MS, RD hydrate meals may have a relaxing effect for In order to begin your trip feeling more ener- some people. At the end of the journey, when getic, try eliminating or at least limiting alcohol you may want to be more alert, drink coffee or and caffeine-containing beverages for two or tea and eat a higher protein meal, which might three days before your flight. Both alcohol and include chicken, eggs, cheese or nuts. Many caffeine are diuretics which can dehydrate you airlines will accept requests for high-carbohy- and make you feel less alert. Also, alcohol and drate or high-protein meals. The alternative is caffeine can interrupt your normal sleep pattern to carry non-perishable snacks along with you. –Due to the dehydrating atmosphere in the –Try to get up and walk or stretch each hour plane cabin, aim to drink at least one 8-ounce that you are airborne (requesting an aisle seat glass of non-alcoholic, de-caffeinated beverage makes this easier). If you can’t stand, at least for each hour that you are airborne. Dehydra- stretch in your seat. This will help to reduce the tion can compound the fatigue that many trav- stiffness, swelling and fatigue that many pas- elers experience at the end of a long flight. It sengers experience and may help to prevent may be helpful to take a bottle of water along thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins), with you in your carry-on. You can ask the which is a common problem for those who fre- stewardess to re-fill it when they come around quently do long distance trips. with the beverage cart. –Pack light or use a bag on wheels. Hauling –Take advantage of the “special” meals that heavy loads on your shoulders can create stiff- most airlines now offer. You can request a low- ness and add to your fatigue. calorie, low-fat or vegetarian meal though your –To help resynchronize your body schedule travel agent or directly through the airline. when you land, expose yourself to the natural With the increase in consumer requests, these daylight. Light stimulates you to keep awake. If meals have become much improved—often you arrive during the night, do your best to including commercial items that may already assume the destination’s schedule by sleeping be included in your HealthWise diet at home. or resting during the next morning.# –If you want to allow yourself to rest—say, The author is the Associate Director of Food and during the initial leg of a 5-hour flight—eat Nutrition Services at New York-Presbyterian Hos- mostly the carbohydrate foods in your meal. pital. For more information regarding the Nation- Go for pasta, rice, fruit and bread. High carbo- al Consultation Service call (212) 746-0838. POLITICS & EDUCATION Round 2 in CFE School Finance Case —Governor’s Appeal Blasted— By ASSEMBLYMAN STEVEN SANDERS they are denied a high school diploma. I was pleased, as Chairman of the Assembly The consequences of not receiving a high Committee on Education, to submit an amicus school diploma, I argued, clearly are catastroph- brief on September 28 to the Appellate Division- ic; a youngster without this accreditation is First Department opposing defendant-Governor unable to matriculate in a college, is barred from GEOGRAPHY CORNER Pataki’s appeal in the Campaign for Fiscal Equi- applying for many civil service jobs, may not ty case, where the court below found the State’s serve in the United States armed services and By Chris Rowan most of the dead were buried in European system of school financing unconstitutional faces severely limited private sector employment Question: Which war has the most monu- cemeteries. Separated by an ocean from their and grossly inadequate for the City and other opportunities. ments commemorating it in New York City? fallen soldiers, Americans built memorials that districts. It is inconceivable that anyone in the State of Answer: World War I. would serve as a reminder to them of their lost Much of the defendant’s argument in this New York could consider the “sound basic edu- Background: World War I lasted from 1914 loved ones – not unlike the friends and family appeal revolves around a contention that a cation” to which students are entitled to be at a to 1918. When the United States entered the of the thousands lost in the ashes of the recent “sound basic education” should be construed in level lower than the level the State now requires war in 1917(on April 6), many Americans opti- attack on the World Trade Center. the most minimal way and that resources to pro- for students to graduate from high school. mistically thought it would be the “war to end In the next Geography Corner: The Septem- vide this “sound basic education” are currently I urged the Court to acknowledge that the cur- all wars.” President Woodrow Wilson assured ber 11th attack on the World Trade Center may adequate in the New York City school district. rent Regents’ standards “provide a concrete them that they’d be “keeping the world safe for be recorded as “the bloodiest day in American It is a disgrace for Governor Pataki to argue expression of the type and level of skills needed democracy.” It was the first time in American history.” Before September 11, 2001, what was that our State constitutional requirement that a for a sound basic education in the 21st century, history that thousands of Americans were sent the bloodiest day in American history, where public school system must provide a sound basic and that students therefore are entitled to the to the battlefields of Europe – over 3,600 miles did the carnage take place and why? education is “minimal,” and to further argue that resources necessary to have a reasonable oppor- from home. Some 100,000 never returned, and courts “may not find a denial of an opportunity tunity to meet them. for a sound basic education” unless that educa- This does not necessarily mean that these stan- tion is “so debilitating that it is tantamount to no dards are synonymous with the constitutional NOVEMBER IN HISTORY education at all . . .” definition, and it does not mean that the constitu- Compiled by Chris Rowan rampages throughout Nazi Germany. This event The implication of the Pataki argument is that tional right is defined by whatever the Regents’ Thanksgiving became known as Kristallnacht – Night of the New York State is merely obligated to support standards in fact are. In 1621, Governor William Bradford of Ply- Broken Glass. and maintain the public school system at the Nevertheless, since the Regents’ standards— mouth Colony authorized a three day Celebration In 1978 (on November 19) the Rev. Jim Jones led level of educational functioning that prevailed in imperfect as they may be—do constitute the offi- of the Harvest. The celebration wasn’t repeated the over 900 of his followers to their deaths in 1894, when the constitutional provision was cial educational policy of the State of New York following year, and it wasn’t until the 1800’s that Jonestown, Guyana in the largest recorded mass adopted. at this time, and since they relate to the set of states began to celebrate Thanksgiving as an annu- suicide. In my brief, I sharply rebuked the Governor’s knowledge and skills comporting with the sound al custom.(New York adopted the holiday in 1817). American History contention that the Regents’ standards are “aspi- basic education mandate, then having the Thanksgiving became a national holiday when In 1769 (on November 2) Spanish explorer Gas- rational”—in other words, ethereal and discon- resources for children to meet these standards is President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of par de Portola first sighted San Francisco Bay. nected from what students need to know for fundamental. observance in 1863. It now falls on the fourth In 1825, (on November 4) the Erie Canal opened. college and careers. Finally, I argued that the remedy ordered by the Thursday of November. In 1963 (on November 22) President John F. True, I have taken issue with aspects of the trial court appropriately articulates guidelines Veterans’ Day Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Regents’ standards, including the one-size-fits- that would greatly aid the legislative process Since 1954, all Americans who served in In 1979 (on November 4) militants seized the all-approach and what I believe is an overzealous without unduly intruding upon the proper pre- wartime have been honored on November 11th. U.S.Embassy in Iran and took 90 people hostage - reliance on standardized testing and a climate rogatives of the Legislature. This entails that the Before 1954, November 11th was observed as including some 65 Americans . where high standards are being confused with State determine, to the maximum extent possible, Armistice Day – which commemorated the day in Firsts high-stakes tests. This notwithstanding, what I the actual costs of providing a sound basic edu- 1918 when fighting ended in World War I. On November 2, 1920 the first continuous radio argued is the fact that the standards were pro- cation in districts around the state and reform the World History broadcasts began from station KDKA in Pittsburgh. mulgated by the Regents as part of their constitu- finance system to ensure that every school dis- In 1917 (on November 7) Bolsheviks (Commu- In 1938 (on Armistice Day) singer Kate Smith tional duties, which means that if students cannot trict has the resources necessary for providing the nists) seized power in Russia. introduced a radio audience to “God Bless pass all five Regents—in English, math, global opportunity for a sound basic education for every In 1938 (on Nov. 9) Anti-Jewish mobs went on America.”# history, United States history and science—then child in every district.# 14 SPECIAL EDUCATION ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOVEMBER 2001

A SUCCESSFUL DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM AT YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE (YAI)

By STEPHEN E. FREEMAN Many clients, who were accustomed to the Some staff walked clients across the city to dinner at a day program helped distract from One only had to step outside YAI/National daily routine of the program were quite aware reunite them with their families. A few families the horrible events of the day. Institute for People with Disabilities’ Manhattan of the crisis. were able to pick up their children. However, Later that evening, transportation was Day Treatment Program on West 13th Street “There’s a tendency to overlook the reaction there were several, who lived in Brooklyn, arranged for the remaining clients to return and look downtown to see the devastation at the people with mental retardation have to stress lower Manhattan and a state-run group resi- home. “We were not going to abandon our World Trade Center. From the facility, less than and trauma,” said Paul Smoller, Director of dence near the World Trade Center, who had no clients” Karen said. “We love them.”# a mile away, some staff and clients witnessed YAI’s Day Services Programs. “In truth, so way of getting home. Stephen E. Freeman, C.S.W., is Associate the second plane crashing into a tower. many clients were asking, ‘Who did this? Why The staff and clients shared a spaghetti dinner Executive Director of YAI/National Institute for “Everybody all around us was evacuating their did they do this?’ They wanted to know just in the dining room. The novelty of being served People with Disabilities. buildings,” said Karen Abbe, YAI’s senior supervi- like everyone else.” sor at the program. “But as primary care givers, we Anticipating that many of the clients would couldn’t just leave our clients. We had a job to do.” have to stay in the program longer than usual, Setting their own fears aside, YAI’s staff some staff went to a nearby grocery store to managed to assure more than 220 clients, ensure there was adequate food on hand to feed assuring them they were secure at the program. the clients. Lenore Ruben, “Our staff displayed tremendous courage and “Families of participants were calling in and compassion, putting the needs of our clients we told them if we needed to, we were prepared CSW, BS Special Ed above all,” said Gary Milchman, Manhattan to keep their children overnight and stay with Day’s Coordinator. “They take care of other them until we could be sure they could get people, no matter what the situation.” home safely,” Gary said. Family, Child & Individual therapy - Hypnotherapy - EMDR - Chess Makes Children Blossom Support groups at Brooklyn’s League School Specializing In: • Attention Deficit Disorder By JASON GORBEL they wanted to learn, staying focused for Adults and children with symptoms ADD/ADHD I had no idea how my students would react to extended periods of time, and devising strategy chess when I suggested we start a team. I teach beyond the basic moves. * Official medical diagnosis not required at a school for children with a classification of In June 2000 we entered our first competition serious emotional disturbances who are too against a team of comparable age and ability • Stress management & meditation groups impaired to attend Board of Education schools. from a Queens school. I was proud that all my The League School serves 135 children diag- students remained focused and well behaved nosed with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, atten- for two hours of play. After several competi- 212-734-2047 tion deficit/hyperactive disorder, childhood tions, our first victory came on May 14, 2001. psychoses and developmental disabilities so I Then at the All Brooklyn Scholastic Chess 171 East 74th Street, C2 was completely overwhelmed by the effect Championships, one student won a third place chess had on the youngsters. trophy and another took a fourth place medal. I began the team in 1999 with three boys As word of the prowess of the players spread whose difficulties included maintaining focus throughout the school, the boys came to be held and remaining on task, which, along with cog- in high regard by the other students. For many nitive delays, translated into poor academic youngsters at the League School, the world is performance. I felt special needs children could basketball. Thanks to chess, academic achieve- THERE IS HELP FOR ADD/ADHD benefit from chess, and the results, two years ment is now accorded status once reserved only later, exceeded my expectations. The team now for children who excel at athletics. Everyone at Skills Training for Parents, Children & Adults has 12 youngsters whose behavior, concentra- League School roots for the chess team. tion, self-esteem and schoolwork has improved The team continues to flourish, and the boys dramatically. would like nothing better than instruction from Advanced Parenting Skills - Learn the tested techniques that work with your child’s special wiring. Minimize non-compliant behaviors, The boys loved getting individual chess a chess master to take their play to a higher power struggles and family discord as you help your child increase his instruction, and they began to feel that they level. They deserve nothing less.# or her ability to self-regulate. were special, in a good way. 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From The Bank Street Family Center From the Superintendent’s Seat Should We Celebrate Holidays in School? New Roles And Possibilities By DIANA MUSA classroom, which help to reinforce the importance and HEATHER PRINCE-CLARKE of holidays as shared cultural experiences. There are several factors that influence how we Families also bring in food to share as part of For Our Schools celebrate holidays at the Bank Street Family Cen- birthday celebrations, which are an important part By DR. CAROLE G. HANKIN Our students have seen and heard of countless ter. Our overaching philosophy of inclusion dic- of our classroom community. While at these times with RANDI T. SACHS acts of bravery and heroism. In school, students tates that we find ways for every member of our the focus is on one individual, birthdays are still a On September 11, when our nation was devas- were encouraged to talk about their feelings and community to be included in our daily classroom shared experience because everyone has a birthday. tated by the sudden attack by terrorists, our their apprehensions and fears. They’ve written let- activities. Ours is a community rich in cultural and Contemporary celebrations of religious and sec- schools were in session. It has been over 50 years ters of praise and thanks to firefighters, police, and family diversity. It would be close to impossible ular holidays tend to be commercialized and quite since we experienced such an assault on our coun- emergency workers. They’ve created drawings for any childcare program to meet each family’s overstimulating for children. Parents are also bom- try and the safety of our children was paramount that express more than words can say about the unique and wondrous holiday rituals both reli- barded with portrayals of what the media presents in the minds of every teacher and administrator in effect that the September 11 attack has had upon gious and secular. as the most salient aspects of holidays. We like to our schools. We locked our buildings, cancelled them. And they’ve participated in fund raising and We believe that family and cultural traditions think that the Family Center provides parents and outdoors and after school activities, and set up an collection efforts to help the victims and the res- greatly influence the ways in which people choose children with a safe haven from all of the holiday alternative care situation for elementary school cue workers at Ground Zero. They’ve shown true to celebrate holidays. We therefore support the hoopla. students whose parents might not be able to come compassion for those who were directly harmed. idea that families will celebrate holidays in their As part of our developmentally appropriate cur- home. PTA volunteers called homes to ensure that Today, more than a month since the terrorist own ways, and that this is best done within the riculum, we emphasize the process rather than the parent or authorized adults would meet their chil- attack, schools have become even more important family unit. product. Your child’s learning occurs in the doing dren at their buses. Many teachers, administrators, for our students. They are a safe haven where we We do not pretend that holidays don’t exist at the of things, not by the results. During holiday sea- and staff in Syosset volunteered to stay and help can discuss what is happening, talk about our feel- Family Center. Instead, we follow each child’s sons, many of the traditional projects that are with any children who needed supervision. Their ings, and find comfort and help when we need it. lead when we talk about the various ways in which made in childcare programs emphasize the prod- concern was genuine and I want to thank them Equally as important, as students continue to learn his/her family celebrates holidays in their commu- uct. Since our children are still at a stage where the here for their unselfish response. Parents were and study their academic subjects, their music, nities. For instance, at a Friday circle time when process is primary over product, we do not engage permitted to take their children out of school if and art, they are being taught to prepare for a we share our plans for the weekend, we might dis- in the making of perfect handprint turkeys. Each they came for them personally, and children were brighter future.# cuss how Sarah is going to pick out a tree or that family must make their own decisions regarding if given the use of telephones to call home. Our Dr. Hankin is the Superintendent of the Syosset Andrew is wearing his Shabbat shoes to school and how they will celebrate holidays in their school psychologists and guidance counselors Schools in Long Island, NY. and discuss who is going to come over for Rosh homes and communities, so we leave the celebrat- were immediately available for counseling both Hashanah. ing to them.# students and staff, and even now they continue to In addition, we encourage parents to bring in Diana Musa and Heather Prince-Clarke are provide counsel. food items to share at snack time. 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These home weaver who inhaled anthrax spores intro- rial from infected animals or by eating under- swollen nodes can be seen on chest duced by infected Pakistani yarn in 1976. He cooked meat from infected animals. x-ray and are an important finding died of a disease known as “woolsorters’ dis- How does anthrax affect humans? There are in making the diagnosis of inhala- ease.” In the ‘80s and ‘90s only four American three major syndromes: cutaneous, inhalational tional anthrax. Initial symptoms cases of cutaneous (skin) anthrax were report- and intestinal. Each syndrome has manifesta- such as weakness, fever, muscle ed. This enormous reduction in the number of tions that are caused by three toxins produced aches and headaches resemble the cases in the U.S. was a result of restriction in by the bacteria. The toxin “edema factor” caus- flu. But after 2-3 days the patient the importation of infected wool and vaccina- es tissue swelling; “lethal factor” causes death with anthrax develops severe respi- tion of textile workers exposed to raw fiber. when injected into animals. The third toxin, ratory distress, blue lips and nails Anthrax is caused by a specific bacterium, ostensibly misnamed “protective antigen” is due to lack of oxygen and shock. At Bacillus anthracis (called B. anthracis by necessary for the toxic action of edema factor this time the organisms are multi- microbiologists). Under the microscope the and lethal factor. plying and spread throughout the bacteria are gram-positive, rod-shaped and tend Cutaneous anthrax accounts for 95% of the body. This form of anthrax, unless to form chains resembling boxcars. Pasteur disease in man. It occurs when the bacillus treated early, is often fatal. Bacillus anthracis Gram stain worked with B. anthracis in order to produce enters a cut on the skin, such as can occur when The third form of anthrax is the first vaccine against a bacterial disease, handling contaminated hides, wool or fur of intestinal, which can occur following ingestion anthrax from causing meningitis. As the patient used to successfully immunize sheep against infected animals. The infection begins as an of contaminated meat. Initially there is nausea, improves, oral antibiotics can be substituted. anthrax infection. The bacterium B. anthracis, itchy bump resembling an insect bite. In 1-2 vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, later vomiting Treatment has to continue for two months. when faced with a lack of food can transform days a small blister forms which ulcerates and of blood and severe diarrhea. Death occurs in Anthrax is not contagious from a patient to into a dormant, spore state. These spores can forms a painless black, necrotic scar. The black approximately 50% of untreated cases. another person. It is not spread by coughing or remain in the soil for years, and are able to scar resembles anthracite coal, hence the name The treatment of anthrax is with antibiotics. sneezing. Letters containing B. anthracis spores withstand harsh conditions. When a grazing of the bacteria, B. anthracis. Lymph nodes For cutaneous anthrax, penicillin administered were sent to people in Washington and New animal eats grass or other plants from an area around the scar enlarge. Appropriate antibiotic intravenously is effective against most strains York City. If a person has had documented where spores are in the ground, the spores can therapy will result in a cure. However, about of the bacteria, and ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) exposure to sources of B. anthracis they should be inhaled or eaten or contact the animal’s skin. 20% of untreated cutaneous anthrax cases will administered intravenously or oral doxycycline be offered antibiotics to prevent the disease. No The spores are carried to the animal’s lymph lead to death. is also effective. Avoid doxycycline in pregnant controlled studies in humans have been done to nodes where they transform into bacteria, mul- The most severe form of anthrax is inhala- women. validate current treatment recommendations. tiply and infect the animal. Anthrax most often tional. Airborne anthrax spores, which are a Inhalational anthrax is treated with IV antibi- Cipro or doxycycline are recommended but occurs in grazing animals such as sheep, goats, tiny 2-5 microns in diameter, pose the most otics, starting with Cipro. The Center for Dis- amoxicillin may be used in individuals allergic cattle, camels and antelopes. When the infected serious threat since they can pass down the tra- ease Control has suggested that drugs like clin- to the other agents.# animals die, the bacteria return to the spore state. chea and bronchi and lodge in the air sacs of the damycin and rifampin can be added to prevent Gilda’s Clubs Would Have Made Gilda Proud

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Degas Comes To Life At The Joffrey Ballet School BY MARYLENA MANTAS Some admirers of Degas’ impres- Saint Thomas Choir School sionist painting The Dance Class argue that the realism of the image allows viewers to sense that they have “walked into” the painting. Yet, a few miles south of the Met- ropolitan Museum of Art the expe- rience of “walking into” The Dance Class transcends that of oil on can- vas. Upon entering the waiting area of the Joffrey Ballet School the two dimensional image comes to life and visitors become able to hear the music, see the dancing and feel the competition. ** Auditions by Appointment: Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2001 “It’s survival of the fittest,” says For Grade 3 boys entering Grade 4 in the Fall of 2002 Edith D’Addario, director of the Joffrey Ballet School, explaining Give a boy the gift of music and education in this that the school admits only very tal- Dancers at the Joffrey Ballet School in lower Manhattan. ented dancers with the potential the nurturing, unique boarding school. build successful dancing careers. A number of acclaimed dancers have gradu- practice and study every day.” She adds, “This ated from the Joffrey which, according to is for very talented dancers, who are very seri- Outstanding ACADEMICS D’Addario, attracts students because “it has a ous.”# Exceptional training in MUSIC history and a name and it gives a dancer the Excellent interscholastic SPORTS program best training.” Subsidized tuition - generous FINANCIAL AID available Eager to acquire even a small trace of this UPTOWN DANCE ACADEMY BOYS boarding GRADES 4-8 type of training, students come from all parts of proudly presents 6th Annual The only boarding school in NEW YORK CITY the country to attend classes at the Joffrey. Among them, Christy Daigle, a native of Louisiana who spent eight weeks in New York For more information or to schedule a tour please call City last summer enrolled in the eight week the Admission Office at (212) 247-3311. Professional Trainee Program. Christy, who has been dancing for 13 years, attended 17 classes Hostos Center for Arts & Culture at a week and was among the selected few who Hostos Community College were admitted to the program after auditioning 450 GrandConcourse, Bronx, NY 10451 202 West 58th Street, NJ, 10019 * www.choirschool.org Showtimes & Ticket Prices at various cities around the country. Special 1 Hour Showing for email: [email protected] “She was very impressed with the instruction Schools and Organizations she has gotten,” said Linda Daigle, Christy’s Dec. 10th, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm & 4:00 pm $7.00 mother who accompanied her daughter to New Dec. 14th, 10:00 am & 12:30 pm $7.00 York. “She has had very positive comments and feels that she has learned.” Full Length Performances The school was founded in 1952 by Robert Dec. 14th, 7:30 pm VIP Performances $35.00 “BAROQUE BY THE EXPERTS” Dec. 16th, 2:00 pm Matinee $15.00 Joffrey and Gerald Alpino. In 1988 Joffrey, a —The New York Times 6:00 pm Evening gala $20.00 recipient of the Capezio Award, passed away Group Rate Available for 15 or More People and left the school to D’Addario and to artistic “DISCOVER IT FOR YOURSELF!” director, Gerald Alpino. Since then, D’Addario For Reservations and Further Information, has sought to uphold the school’s mission and Please Call: reputation, looking for dancers with “a certain Uptown Dance Academy (212) 987-5030 or sensitivity, emotional training, and dedication.” Hostos Box Office (718) 518-4455 Her advice to perspective students: “An audi- tion should be treated like a performance: All proceeds will benefit the UDA Children On Stage Scholarship Fund. UDA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organi- zation. Donations are accepted and are tax deductible. CRAFTS DESIGNED WITH FUN IN MIND! SUPERB SELECTION

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Though he makes his living as a car- other early crafts. and top-of-the-line blacksmiths could also open penter, doing renovations, restorations and fine Though the affable 34-year-old Yates left specialty stores, catering to patrons who not woodworking, blacksmith work engages Yates high-school at 17, it is clear, thorough profes- only own horses but can afford unusual jewel- to the extent that he gives free public demon- sional that he is, that he might have chosen ry, an increasing interest of women black- strations and talks about this little-known craft blacksmithing as a career, had the opportunity smiths, who are a growing presence at nation- in a restored blacksmith shop in Springs, East been presented to him. He fell in love with his- wide “hammer ins.” Hampton, NY. He also attends regional and torical metal work when he was still in school Those interested in blacksmithing will no national blacksmith meetings, where the latest and obviously liked the wider associations as doubt note the alternative term, “ferrier,” dating information is exchanged and where an invited well– “buckskinning,” which refers to camping back to usage in the Middle Ages. A muscular Mitchell Yates guest is likely to show off new techniques, out in a manner as close to the pre-Civil War And what of the dangers in pursuing black- some designed to enhance ironwork as sculp- period as possible, and “muzzle-loading rifle,” smithing as a career? Yates smiles. His only ture or historical restoration. Yates himself is a both of which reached their apex in this coun- problems are carpal tunnel (which he’s already member of the Northeast Blacksmiths Associa- try around 1845. These days blacksmithing had) and tennis elbow, the typical hazards of THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH tion and of ABANA, Artist-Blacksmith’s Asso- attracts history buffs as well as those with the trade. As for those blasting furnaces and Under a spreading chestnut tree ciation of North America, a non-profit organi- mechanical dexterity.” There will always be a odd-shaped anvils that absorb precision ham- The village smithy stands; zation that started with 20 members 25 years demand for ornamental, historically accurate mering — no worry. Blacksmiths are incredi- The smith, a mighty man is he, ago and now boasts over 4,500. iron work,” Yates says and it would seem a bly safety conscious, Yates says, an apprecia- With large and sinewy hands; Not surprisingly, considering the growing growing interest in crafts in general for people tion carefully cultivated in courses and appren- And the muscles of his brawny arms interest in the field, information about the lost of all ages. A long-standing dream of his has ticeship programs where appropriate gear (eye Are strong as iron bands. art of hand-forged metalwork can now be found been to offer smithing instruction at senior cen- and ear protection) and proper procedures dom- on the Net, and many colleges and universities ters, particularly in areas where a black- inate instruction. Clearly, blacksmithing today Toiling,—rejoicing,—sorrowing, regularly include smithing in their fine arts pro- smithing presence has already been estab- would – and should – appeal to young people Onward through life he goes; grams. The ABANA website provides a linktolished. who are good with their hands, as the old say- Each morning sees some task begin, “educational programs”, and its newly formed Dispelling myths, Yates notes that black- ing goes, but who also appreciate the need for Each evening sees it close; Education Committee is fast becoming a major smiths can make a decent living, and then good business sense. An educational black- Something attempted, something done, resource for both written and audio/visual some, depending on where they set up shop and smithing program that includes marketing, Has earned a night’s repose. materials about working with iron and steel. how creative they are, both as artisans and busi- American history, and good communication Significantly, the site shows a woman hammer- nesspeople. In the Hamptons, for example, pre- skills could ensure that a tradition-bound trade — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ing away. Yes indeed, says Yates, there are mier horse country, a smith could build up a might well become a successful profession.# (1807-1882) women blacksmiths. And opportunities for wealthy clientele and make a good income. 22 CAMPS & SPORTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOVEMBER 2001

nostalgia, and season all of that with a team of little guys here; look around, seven out of every A Cyclone Over Brooklyn hard-hitting, baby-faced kids who run out every ten fans here is a kid.” play as if their lives depended on it. The Cyclones embraced the community as By TOM KERTES Of course, the chattering nabobs of negativi- They built beautiful KeySpan Park and the well, especially the children. The team ran a “joint A scant few months back, when the Cyclones ty couldn’t have been more wrong. The fans came in record numbers with an all-time program with the Public Library” all summer, were not even born yet, everyone who’s anyone Cyclones have not only been a near-unbeliev- New York-Penn League high: 290,000 for 37 issuing 75,000 specialized library cards with the in (and outside of) baseball was already pre- able New York success story, but their success home dates. As the Cyclones took a nonstop Cyclones logo. “Every single day during the sea- dicting a sorrowfully brief lifespan for Brook- can be directly derived from the very “small- joyride to the championship in their very first son, we have had several Cyclone players go to a lyn’s novice baseball team. “Minor league ness” that was so decried. year, it’s been nothing less than one big contin- library or a public school to speak to the kids about baseball is nothing,” the theory went. “Espe- The recipe was simple: take $38 million in uous party in Brooklyn. the importance of reading and the importance of cially after what the Dodgers did–leaving public money, build a homey ballpark so “I was so furious with (Dodger owner) Walter staying in school,” said the team’s Community Brooklyn high and dry 44 years ago–Brooklyn charming it makes Yankee Stadium look like a O’Malley, I swore that professional baseball Director Gary Perrone. One hundred tickets have deserves a major league team.” soulless mausoleum, add a dash of fan-friendly would never take a dime of my money again,” been given away to four different Brooklyn high said inveterate Brooklynite Irwin Brandon, who schools for every game as well. And, for their has not seen a professional baseball game since upcoming second season, the team is already plan- 1957. Yet there he was, waiving a huge Cyclones ning feverishly to step up the educational impact. flag in the stands during the second playoff game “We’re going to come up with a specific against the Staten Island Yankees. “But this is fun. incentive system for prizes,” Perrone said. This is the way I remember baseball. And, I still “Along the lines of, ‘the better your school wouldn’t go to a major league game, believe me.” attendance, the better grades you receive, the “There’s just an indescribable feeling in this more Cyclone prizes you’ll be able to get’.” stadium, one that’s just right,” said Cameron He added, “We are very much aware of the fact Fleming, a fan in his 30’s. “It’s like destiny: that the overwhelming majority of our fans are lit- Brooklyn missed baseball – and baseball came tle kids and students. So we will do everything to home to Brooklyn. Plus, it’s clean, safe, and be there for them, and to be a positive influence completely kid–friendly. I’ve got four of them on them, as an organization and as a team.” # Bank Street President Speaks on HBO Series BY TOM KERTES My sister has a friend who says she doesn’t In the new HBO reality series Kindergarten, believe in God. Can you believe that? But I filmmakers Kirk Simon and Karen Goodman do.” let their camera tell the story of an Upper In another scene, a little girl with a strong Nyack kindergarten class of five and six year personality, makes an elaborate plan to get her olds over the course of a full school year. friend Tyree, who is “awfully shy and never “What we did here is the first cinema verite- says anything,” to talk. A few minutes after she style reality series ever made about kids – and celebrates her success, she gets her heart bro- for kids,” said Goodman, during a screening of ken when two other girls exclude her from one of the episodes that took place recently at their play. the Museum of Television and Radio in NYC. “The concept of kindergarten has changed The screening, which attracted an audience quite a bit in recent years,” said Kappner. “His- of approximately 100, was followed by a panel torically, we used to think of it as not much discussion featuring Bank Street College Pres- more than a place where kids of a certain ident Augusta Souza Kappner. young age go and play. But that’s not true any “Kids at this age really do observe things that longer. Due to the diversity of kids and the go on around them and have their opinions and standardized requirements in schools, kinder- feelings about those things,” said Kappner. garten has really become a place where you get “The depth of the conversations among the prepared for elementary school life.” children on this show should not be a surprise Kindergarten attempts to gives viewers a to us.” picture of the life of 23 bright kids. “This show The reality element characterizing the series is a gem that kids and adults should both enjoy becomes evident through the conversations and learn from,” said Kappner. “I’m anxious to held by the children. For example, the episode see the rest of the episodes. This series could included a scene where a blond little girl possibly become a wonderful teaching tool at assures her friends during snack time that she Bank Street.”# “believes in God.” She proclaimed, “Really!

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The author provides and Medicine, Trade and Defense, and The damentist Islamist threat is–and exactly why paign to assert Islamic dominance. chapters on the three centuries of Thanksgiv- Children’s Day among others. the free Western world is likely to be engaged Nor is the United States secure from within. ing, These two books are just a couple of the in the struggle to remain so for the rest of our Groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Muslim the history of the Pilgrims in England, Hol- many Thanksgiving and other holiday related lifetimes. Brotherhood, among others, all have chapters land, the Pilgrim leaders, the Mayflower and its books available at Logos. So come visit us. What we’re up against is indeed unlike any and cells in America–concealed under a cloak voyage, Pilgrim clothes, animals, houses, While you are there, you might want to take threat that has been faced before. As Reeve of religion. And the Al Qaeda network has children and mothers as well as chapters about advantage of our Tolkien sale on certain edi- writes, “The new breed of terrorists just want to sleeper agents throughout Europe as well, in Plymouth Rock, Indian neighbors, pumpkins, tions of The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings. kill and punish for what they believe is Western France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Den- turkeys, cranberries, Indian corn and harves Transit: #4 #5 or #6 Lexington Avenue Sub- imperialism. The global oppression of Muslim mark and Britain. festivals of the world. In addition, there are way to86th St., M15 Bus (First & second men like Yousef and bin Laden are not interest- This book shouldn’t be read before bedtime, puzzle and craft activities on the front and back Aves.), M86 Bus (86th St.), M79 Bus (79th ed in the language of conciliation.” In fact, con- as it will cause many sleepless nights. It should inside covers of the book. 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Wednesday, December 5, 7 P.M., KYTV remove the threat or that accommodating indeed the greatest threat to the West; the threat Daily Life in the Pilgrim Colony 1636 by Reading Group will discuss Let Us Now Praise approaches will deflect the anti-American sen- is increasing. The world could soon witness a Paul Erickson combines the history of the Pil- Famous Men by James Agee and Walker Evans timent and hatred that exists among the militant new Cold War, but this time one pitting secular grims and Plymouth Colony with the daily life Children’s Story time every Monday at 3:30 Muslims and much of the Arab world. democracies against autocratic Islamic of a typical Pilgrim family. This book is won- P.M. As Reeve sees it, “the fanaticism of bin nations.”# Laden’s closest followers and soldiers is also –Merri Rosenberg is a freelance journalist unlikely to wither away. 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Huge numbers of lives are threatened by the new breed of terror- Advertise nationally on ist; the threat will not disappear when bin Laden is in handcuffs.” www.EDUCATIONUPDATE.com As this meticulously researched and docu- Over 400,000 hits per month. mented book makes all too abundantly clear, 24 Award MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOVEMBER 2001 Winner FILM REVIEWS FOLKSBIENE’S KIDS AND YIDDISH PROGRAM BLASTS Bumps on the Road to Higher OFF WITH “2001: A SPACE MISHEGAS” BEGINNING NOVEMBER 11 Education: Riding in Cars with Boys While it’s clear to anyone that you don’t have to be 11, at 11AM; there are also two special holiday perfor- Jewish to enjoy klezmer music, it’s positively certain you mances: Monday, November 12 at 11AM and Friday, By MARIE HOLMES scene in which a won’t have to speak Yiddish to enjoy every note of the November 23 at 10AM. All performances are at Theater Drew Barrymore heads a talented cast in school-age Bev- acclaimed Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre’s fall season. Four, 424 West 55th Street. Tickets, available through Riding in Cars with Boys, based on the life erly explains to That’s because Folksbiene, the longest-continuously pro- Tele-charge, (212) 239-6200, are $15 for adults and $12 ducing Yiddish theatre company in the world, opens its for children under the age of 12. story of Beverly Donofrio as told in her mem- her father that 86th season this November with two exciting bi-lingual In the satirical musical “Songs of Paradise” well-known oir of the same name, published in 1990. The what she really musical theater productions, both of which are perfectly stories from Genesis are retold as if they were comic film, directed by Penny Marshall, spans 20 wants for Christ- suited to young audiences and their families. — “Songs of modern-day folktales. The show’s score mines a contem- years of Donofrio’s life, recording her transfor- mas is not a bicy- Paradise” Off-Broadway (Folksbiene’s first musical in porary range of music with rock, jazz, rap and gospel mation from a boy-crazy teenager to a young cle but a bra, the both English and Yiddish) and “2001: A Space Mishegas,” counterpointing with klezmer. mother struggling to hold onto dreams of going film takes a turn this year’s wildly popular Kids and Yiddish children’s the- “Songs of Paradise” opens Thursday November 8 at atre extravaganza. 8PM at Theater Four, 424 West 55th Street and runs to college and becoming a writer. to more serious “2001: A Space Mishegas” is a multi-media adventure through December 23. Tickets are $35 and $40, and are When 15 year-old Beverly finds herself preg- topics and doesn’t featuring musicians, puppeteers, and a cast of adult and available through Tele-charge, (212) 239-6200. Perfor- nant, she quickly realizes that the child’s father, regain this light- young actors who interact with young audience members mances: Wednesdays at 2PM & 8PM, Thursdays at 2PM Ray (Steve Zahn), an unemployed high-school heartedness. and their parents. The program’s motto promises “90% & 8PM, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM & Drew Barrymore dropout, simply isn’t the man that she was From the trauma English plus 10% Yiddish equals 100% fun!” 5:30PM. “supposed” to marry. But to appease her heart- of teenage romance to the repercussions of Performances are on Sundays beginning November broken parents (James Woods, Lorraine Brac- her husband’s increasingly destructive behav- co) and comply with the social mores of 1960s ior, Donofrio’s tale plays out more like a Wallingford, Connecticut, she and Ray wed tragedy than the comedy-drama that the trailer and move into a small house together before promises. their son Jason is born. Beverly then confronts While the film presents a rather bleak view of a painful series of obstacles that thwart her Donofrio’s life story, Barrymore and Brittany hopes of attaining a higher education and creat- Murphy, who plays Fay, Donofrio’s best friend, Look for special ing a good life for herself and her son. The portray characters who present the complex events starring: story is framed by scenes of Donofrio and the reality of teenage motherhood, and Steve Zahn Mina Bern Seymour Rexsite now college-age Jason driving together from presents an all-too-familiar portrait of a young David Rogoff New York City, allowing the audience a father who needs as much “parenting” as his a Yiddish-English Musical 2001 Shifra Lerer A SPACE MISHEGAS glimpse of Beverly’s struggle through the eyes own son, as he raises one barrier after another SPINNING OFF IN NEW DIRECTIONS and Argentina's Book by Miriam Hoffman Cipe Lincovsky of the child whose mere existence threatened between Donofrio and her dreams. and Rena Borow Written by Music by Rosalie Gerut Joanne Borts, Michael Fox, his mother’s chances for success. Beverly Donofrio is, without a doubt, a fasci- and Zalmen Mlotek Lyrics by Itsik Manger In what is, at its heart, the story of a young nating and dynamic character, whose life expe- Musical Direction Musical Direction by woman who refuses to let go of her dreams riences cannot be contained in a neat, 90- by Zalmen Mlotek Zalmen Mlotek Check our website, Choreography by Directed by despite the odds, the film documents, in often minute package, and Riding represents but one Eleanor Reissa Joanne Borts www.folksbiene.org Directed by Avi Hoffman excruciating detail, each blow that life deals stretch of road on a much longer journey. # Selected Dates or call (212)213-2120 her, not allowing the audience to experience the Riding in Cars with Boys has been rated October 28 thru this Holiday Season for schedules December 25 9 Shows Only! joy of the successes that we know Donofrio PG-13 for thematic elements, drug and sexual 59 Shows Only! and updates ultimately attained. 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BARNARD SUMMIT: WOMEN, LEADERSHIP, AND THE FUTURE By JESSICA SHI lization, women and men are on the verge of as leaders, the challenges women face in Barnard College recently held a day-long sharing power. If we are to reach this goal suc- becoming leaders, and the hardships of main- summit which aimed to address the impor- cessfully, we need to better understand how taining balance between work and home. tance of women as leaders in our society and genuine equality will change our businesses, All three panels agreed that women have the challenges women face in achieving gender families and communities, and ensure that the made strides and have slowly climbed into equality. The venue of the summit seemed to fit work traditionally done by women does not leadership roles in public affairs and business, perfectly with Barnard’s reputation as one of become undervalued or abandoned.” but the road to gender equality is still long and the nation’s top liberal arts colleges for women. progress is slow and painstaking. The speakers It is affiliated with Columbia University. noted that lack of opportunities to rise to senior Three distinguished panels of prominent positions in the work place, issues of childcare women leaders headed the discussions attract- and family life, and many forms of gender ing over 1,000 attendees from the tristate area. stereotypes are some of the major problems The topics of the panels were: Women and the women face in our society today. Public World: Do Women Leaders Make a Dif- Kanter stated that “34 years ago, the first ference?, The Future of Family and Communi- woman graduated from Harvard Business ty: Who Will Do ‘Women’s Work’?, and Women School; today women make up 39 percent of of the World: Lessons from Abroad. HBS.” Wellington added that “Women in top From left, Marian Wright Edelman, Among the panel were distinguished politi- positions of Fortune 500 companies have Judith Shapiro, Jane Swift cal, business, and educational leaders such as reached the biggest percentage in history, a Former Attorney General Janet Reno, the first whole one percent! The number of women female three-star general Claudia Kennedy, CEOs in those companies have increased 100 anything. We not only fill them with confi- Governor of Massachusetts Jane Swift, Chief percent from two to four.” dence but also let them know what the barriers Financial Officer of JPMorgan Chase Dina When someone asked “what can we do to are, what’s out there and what they will be Dublon, Professor at Harvard Business School promote future women leaders?”, numerous faced with.” Rosabeth Kanter, President of Catalyst Sheila From left, Gen. Claudia Kennedy, answers and suggestions were produced from Marie Wilson added that it is just as impor- Wellington, President of The White House Pro- Gwen Itill, Dina Dublon the panel. However, nearly all members of the tant to educate men as well as women. “We ject Marie Wilson, Marian Wright Edelman, panels agreed that only through education need men as our allies, men who will open Founder, Children’s Defense Fund and many When the panel was asked what they hoped people can accomplish or at least get closer to opportunities for us at work as well as stay more. to accomplish by the summit, Governor Swift gender equality. home and take care of our children. We need President Judith Shapiro of Barnard College stated that she hoped “the world would come to “We need to empower people,” said Janet not only better education programs in schools opened the summit by stating that “We are at value the work women do, and value the choic- Reno, “both men and women who believe in that will promote gender equality, but also have historic crossroads in gender relations where, es women make.” Some of the main topics dis- others, who better the future through education, men talk to men. We need to use culture, such for the first time in the history of western civi- cussed at the Summit were the roles of women love and time. I wouldn’t want a world that as Hollywood and MTV to portray men differ- didn’t have a Franklin and Eleanor at the same ently. The West Wing changed politics; we need time.” shows that will change the mentality of men.” When the question of how we’re educating When a question of women’s position in the women today was raised, President Shapiro Middle East was raised, Professor Kanter responded, “At Barnard College, we educate replied, “The biggest revenge on the Taliban our women so they understand that they can do would be sending all their women to college!”# 26 COLLEGES AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOVEMBER 2001

John Sexton Named “It [Columbia] occupies a unique position: a every state in the US and 130 countries. IN BRIEF NYU President truly global university that is also part of the In developing new initiatives and leading the Columbia Professor fabric of New York City. I am enthusiastic legal battles to uphold the University of Michi- In May 2002, John Sexton will relieve L. Jay about joining in this continued educational and gan’s affirmative action policies in student Wins Nobel Prize in Economics Oliva of the post he has held for 11 years and civic renaissance from the vantage point of admissions, Bollinger has been at the forefront Columbia University professor, Josep Stiglitz become the next president of New York Uni- Columbia’s presidency,” said Bollinger, who of advancing programs that are considered crit- was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics versity (NYU). Currently the Dean of the NYU was described as “a dynamic leader and an aca- ically important to colleges and universities recently by the Royal Swedish Academy of School of Law where he is known for drawing demic visionary” by Henry L. King, chair of across America. In addition, he is the author of Science. Stiglitz won the award along with two some of the best law scholars onto his faculty, the search committee. various books, articles and essays on free other college professors—George Akerolof of Sexton was unanimously nominated by the rec- At Michigan, Bollinger was the chief execu- speech and First Amendment issues including the University of California, Berkeley and A. ommendation committee and unanimously tive officer of the University’s 19 schools and the critically acclaimed Eternally Vigilant: Michael Spence of Stanford University—for elected by the Board of Trustees. colleges, which draw 53,000 students from Free Speech in the Modern Era.# “their analyses of markets with asymmetric After receiving his M.A. and Ph.D. from information.” Fordham and his J.D. degree magna cum laude The Academy noted that Stiglitz “clarified from Harvard, Sexton served as a U.S. the opposite type of market adjustment, where Supreme Court clerk under Warren E. Burger Your future as poorly informed agents extract information before eventually coming to NYU in 1981. He from the better informed.” Also, noted the has taught throughout his time there and been a a caring and Academy, Stiglitz’ emphasis on asymetric prolific writer. His works include Redefining information “can provide the key to under- the Supreme Court’s Role: A Theory of Manag- inspiring teacher standing many unobserved phenomena, includ- ing the Federal Court System, a major 1,200- ing unemployment and credit rationing.” page volume, and Civil Procedure: Cases and begins with a Stiglitz, former chief economist of the World Materials, which he co-wrote and is the most Bank, became the latest of five Columbia fac- widely used of legal textbooks. Bank Street ulty members in the last six years to win the On Dr. Sexton’s nomination, Oliva said, “He revered prize. This is the third time a Columbia has a deep understanding of the complex and master’s degree. professor receive the Nobel Prize in econom- critical relationship among the schools of a ics. large research university such as this. While Explore our programs Stiglitz has promoted the idea of government doing so much to enhance the School of Law, GRADUATE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE investment in public accommodations, such as he has never lost sight of the proposition that Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 – 7:30 pm in early childhood, schools. In his 35-year career, he has published great universities rest on a strong undergradu- elementary, or middle a dozen books and more than 300 papers. ate program.” Discover which program is right for you. Meet with our faculty. school education. Stiglitz’s Initiative for Policy Dialogue, intends Learn about our small classes and supportive advisement in to provide an alternative to the IMF and World Columbia Names school settings. Ask about our scholarships Bank for countries in need of sound economic New President in general or policy advice. For information on graduate programs, special education. After receiving the phone call from the Nobel Lee C. Bollinger, president of the University call: 212-875-4698 selection committee, Stiglitz “quickly switched of Michigan, has been named the 19th presi- e-mail: [email protected] from coffee to champagne” but has since said dent of Columbia University. Bollinger will visit our Web site: www.bankstreet.edu that his acceptance of the reward has been replace Dr. George Rupp who has been Colum- “tinged by the fact that many innocent people bia’s president since 1993, assuming his post in Office of Graduate Admissions, Bank Street College of Education have died in recent days.”# the summer of 2002. 610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025-1898

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Felician College Works to Fill the Gap in Nation-Wide Teacher Shortage By Training Non-Traditional Students Jaffe-Ruiz in Nursing Hall of Fame Lodi and Rutherford, NJ—-”The nation will need two million new teachers over the next decade, and nobody has any clear idea where they’re going to come from,” says Dr. Donna Barron, Dean of the Division of Teacher Education at Felician College. The pas- sage of the education initiative in Washington this past June marked the federal government’s greatest leap yet into establishing stan- Marilyn Jaffe-Ruiz, Provost and Executive entire Pace community; and, serving as an dards and requiring testing in public schools. “Yet, that initiative,” says Barron, “does not address the toughest part of making a Vice President for Academic Affairs at Pace advocate for persons with mental disabilities change in schools--finding qualified people to do the kind of teaching that raises test scores and meets the standards.” Part of the University, was elected to the Columbia Uni- and for those with diverse backgrounds. # solution lies in the growing number of adults looking to make a career change that allows them to make a difference through teach- ing. versity’s Teachers College Nursing Hall of “Longer life, the necessity for a two-income family, the women’s movement, and a variety of other outside forces have created a Fame recently. Jaffe-Ruiz was recognized for relatively new and substantial number of prospective teachers who are now classified as ‘non-traditional students,’” explains Barron. her outstanding contributions to nursing and With more and more adults transitioning into the field of teaching, Felician College facilitates the training of that population with convenient class times and a variety of programs including an 18-month teacher certification program for adults with undergraduate higher education. degrees. As one of New Jersey’s fastest growing colleges, Felician College prepares “teachers as leaders” and offers a number of Her accomplishments as the Chief Academic teacher education degree programs, including: Elementary Education K-8, Elementary Education/Preschool - 3rd Grade Option, Officer of Pace University include her usage of Preschool - 3rd Grade Additional Certificate, Special Education K-12, Special Education Additional Certificate, and Mathematics P - 12. For more information about Felician College’s Teacher Education programs or to sign up for an information session, call (201) nursing education, preparation and experience 559-6131. to inform her practice; being co-investigator of the primary health care assessment conducted in the early 1980’s at Pace; supporting fully the establishment of the nationally recognized nurse-managed health care services for the

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