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Professor David Blight Awarded Lincoln rize for rederick ouglass iography By LYDIAP LIEBMAN F D B sor at Yale, and referenced his Pulitzer Recently, the Gilder Lehrman Institute Prize win, which was announced the day of American History held the thirtieth before the Lincoln Prize ceremony. Mr. annual Lincoln Prize Ceremony. This Lehrman echoed his compatriot’s senti- year, the prestigious honor was awarded ments. “What Ron Chernow has done to historian David Blight for his biog- for Alexander Hamilton, David Blight raphy Frederick Douglass: Prophet of has now done for Frederick Douglass,” Freedom. The ceremony was held at said Mr. Lehrman, referencing the land- the historic Union League Club of New mark biography of Alexander Hamilton York. that inspired the hit Broadway musical Among the attendees were respected “Hamilton”. Mr. Lehrman also explained historians such as Martha Hodes, Eric how Frederick Douglass’s history had Foner and Richard J. M. Blackett, and been somewhat overlooked until Blight’s Harold Holzer, Medal of Honor winner illuminating biography. Following the Paul Bucha, Pace University provost, Dr. words from the founders, Mr. Blight Vanya Quinoñes, and many friends, sup- spoke briefly, noting that the bulk of porters and trustees of the organization. his speech was to come later during Also in attendance were Middle and High dinner. He also paid tribute to David School Gilder Lehrman Civil War Essay Brion Davis, founding director of the Contest winners. Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study Gilder Lehrman founders, Richard of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition at Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, spoke Yale University, where Blight is director. during the cocktail hour. Mr. Gilder Davis passed away just a few days before spoke highly of Blight, who is a profes- Professor David Blight continued on page 31

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Q&A Richard Gilder & Lewis Lehrman with C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb [Originally broadcast on C-SPAN, And they do not exhibit these, nor do May 19, 2005] they make them available to scholars, LAMB: Richard Gilder, can you researchers or students. remember the first time you met Lew And so, the teaching side of the build- Lehrman? ing of the collection was to get all of RICHARD GILDER: Yes, I can - viv- these documents, manuscripts, treaties, idly. You know, I’m a stockbroker, and that formed the - you know, the structure interested in growth stocks, especially. of American history from the colonial And there was this exciting story called period to the present out of these private Rite-Aid somewhere in Pennsylvania. hands and get them into a place where I mean, everywhere in Pennsylvania is they could be serving American students, somewhere in Pennsylvania. This hap- American teachers, not to mention, you pened to be near Harrisburg. know, Americans from all walks of life So, we hiked down there, and Lew and who are interested in document-based his brother-in-law are running this com- study and biography in American history. pany. And Lew was all business. I mean, The second thing was, we thought it this was a great stock, and I was doing was underappreciated, if I may, as an very badly in the market then. It must investment opportunity. have been ‘69 or ‘70. I was just having a So we had two criteria: one, it had to be dreadful year. I’d started the firm a year a document that was truly a substantive earlier. We’re down 80 percent. document saying something important And so I only held Rite-Aid - it was about American history that others would one of the few stocks I bought that went profit from studying and reading even as up that year. And I just was so excited I elementary or secondary school students. sold it. The second was that the document, not But Lew was - I mean, he was right on Lewis Lehrman & Richard Gilder, being obscure, might also have a - an the ball, smart as hell. He didn’t smile. I Co-Founders, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History investment value, because that often is a don’t think his lips - you know, we got very good test of how much a document about an inch and a half, that was the stock’s down 10. But I don’t think it’s numbers guy. will be appreciated by the market - by most. real important. Their earnings missed GILDER: Yes. Well, the documents those to whom we really wanted to make He was the outside man, making acqui- by a penny. Doesn’t mean a damn thing. probably are the large part of it. But I it available. sitions, but had the strategy. His brother- This is a super story.” You know, I’m, would guess between, I don’t know, 125 On the whole, both judgments, I think, in-law was the inside guy, dealing with you know, trying to get the egg off, you and 150 million, something like that. over a period of - let’s see, 16 years now the unions and the internal controls and know, with some degree of gentility. LAMB: Is it equal? Did both of you - have worked out. the merchandise. So, they were a terrific And he says, “So, it sounds like I put in equal? LAMB: What document did you pay team. should buy some more.” LEHRMAN: No. I should answer that. the most for? But I was - never forgot that - even I said to myself, “Is he kidding?” I said, I mean, Dick is - well, there are some GILDER: Was it a document or maybe though a) because it was one of the few “By all means, Lew.” people who know how astoundingly suc- a statue? stocks that went up that year for me, and He said, “Fine. Buy me another 5,000.” cessful he has been as an investor and in LEHRMAN: It was - it was the bust of b) you don’t meet a guy like Lew that Now, that doesn’t happen often in life. the investment business. And I can say Thomas Jefferson. often. And so, I had this riveting impres- So, that was the beginning of just a great that unselfconsciously because it’s true. LAMB: Where did you buy it? When sion of him. friendship. And he has been what some have did you buy it? And some years later, he had left Rite LAMB: Lew Lehrman, what do you described as the 800-pound gorilla in our GILDER: You got to understand, in Aid, come to New York, which was remember from the first time you met American history partnership for both our relationship, I don’t have the patience beginning his public service career. And Richard Gilder? teaching, collecting and organizing cur- to be a collector. And I don’t have the he formed Lehrman Corporation. It may LEW LEHRMAN: A guy who looks riculum for the rebuilding and restoring knowledge, either. Lew does the work. have been formed before, but this must just the way he does now - outstand- of American history - let’s call it pre- I mean, he is a - he taught history, he have been, say, nine years later - eight, ing salesman, extremely energetic, very eminence. understands it - well, I’ve learned a great nine, years later - ‘78 - something like shrewd, always asking questions that LAMB: Take the 125 million and deal about it. that. were very difficult to answer. then take out your collection for a But Lew is a Carnegie fellow, he taught And a mutual friend said, “Let’s have This meeting that we had when I was moment, and how much have you at Yale and Harvard, and was only called breakfast with Lew. He’s looking for at Rite Aid wasn’t as crucial, though, spent on teachers and the institute and away because the family business needed investment ideas.” as the relationship we established. I left the prizes and stuff like that? Any way him. He could have been teaching today, So I did. And I told him about a stock Rite Aid in 1977 and, as Dick said, estab- of dividing them? for all we know, because he loved it - and called Federal Express which just went lished an investment firm. And at that LEHRMAN: I - rough, rough, rough especially Mr. Lincoln. public, and I was all excited about it, and time, Dick and I noticed our philosophi- - I mean, super-rough - I never thought So, Lew has had the responsibility of how terrific it was. And here we are at cal agreements on certain political ques- about it this way. My guess is 100 mil- building the collection, building the net- breakfast, and Lew said, “OK. Buy me tions, political issues, the importance of lion, maybe, on the documents, and 25 to work of dealers, reading up, doing all the 5,000 shares.” growth for the American economy and, 50 on the programs. things that collectors do. I mean, that’s a nice order, believe well, people from all walks of life. LAMB: Why do you do it? One day, I got a call from him because me, for a stockbroker. So, I don’t know, So, that meeting - or, I should say, that LEHRMAN: Well, the documents he - on any important purchase, you must’ve been 50-odd. You know, we had part of our relationship inaugurated a were the original initiative that Dick and know, he’s a - he’s well-mannered, wants it bought in about a minute and a half. partnership which has found its way into I planned and executed together on a - to call me and let me have some of the And not two or three weeks later, public life, politics, and the teaching of really, on a business plan. blame. So he said, “There’s this Houdin something happened, you know, knocked American history. And the notion was that, throughout bust of Mr. Jefferson’s that come on the the stock down 10 points. He’s got a LAMB: Do you have any idea, com- America - unlike most European coun- market.” 10-point loss. And I’ve got egg, you bined, how much money you two have tries, or almost any other foreign country, I was a - no, I was not a trustee of know, over various parts of my face. spent on history since 1994? the great documents of American history Monticello. I’ve been since, but I wasn’t But I called and said, “You know, Lew, LEHRMAN: Well, Dick, you’re the are still often in private hands - families. continued on page 31 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION TUPDATEhTeh 7 We Windinwdawrdar Sdc Shcohool o&l &

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GUEST EDITORIALS It’s Not the Kids — American Education in the It’s the Curriculum! 21st Century By DANIEL ROSE leges are seen as semi-fraudulent scams “I have not yet begun to fight!” shouted victimizing a poor and unsophisticated Captain John Paul Jones, before winning clientele. Our elementary and secondary a fierce Revolutionary War naval battle. schools, varying widely in quality, are That could become the American pub- considered both among the world’s finest lic’s reaction to the poor ratings US stu- and among the world’s worst. Our nation’s dents receive in international academic 1,300 community colleges, largely ignored competitions. Pragmatic Americans will, by the well-educated middle classes, are in due course, understand that changes under-utilized vehicles with great poten- in our educational attitudes and practices tial for giving functional training to our are overdue if we are to achieve the uni- poorest, our formerly incarcerated, and versal literacy and skills we desire. our non-English-speaking immigrants. Other leading nations today understand Decades ago, the U.S. public under- Robert Carroll John J. Russell that educated human capital is a more stood that education does not “cost” but important national asset than financial, that it “pays” Economists pointed out By ROBERT CARROLL English language learners. industrial, or physical capital. Only America that the U.S. government’s best invest- & JOHN J. RUSSELL Dyslexic students account for 20 per- regards education as a private consumer ment was the 1803 Louisiana Purchase If you can read this sentence, you cent of students and have the same range good (“It is for your benefit so you pay for and that the second best was the 1867 aren’t one of the 35 million American of intelligence as their peers, but they it.”) rather than a public resource worthy of purchase of Alaska. The third best invest- adults who are functionally illiterate. process language differently and need to governmental investment for all qualified ment, they said, was the post-World War Yes, that’s a staggering number. Our be taught accordingly. students from all backgrounds at all educa- II G.I. Bill, from which the taxes paid failure to teach children to read touch- Two fixes adopted in a number of states tional levels. The undervaluing of universal by educated veterans were much greater es students from all backgrounds, but could change the lives of millions of stu- educational opportunities is reflected in than those paid by their non-educated people with dyslexia — one of whom, dents struggling to learn to read. our national low levels of upward socio- identical twin brothers. That additional Assemblyman Carroll, is an author of this First, every school in America should economic mobility and in the disparity in tax revenue represented a great financial op-ed — and other language-based learn- screen students in kindergarten and achievement between our advantaged and return on the scholarship funds advanced. ing differences the most. For decades, first grade for dyslexia, as is done in disadvantaged demographic subgroups. Education today still pays, but four curriculum gravitated toward a “whole seven states with inexpensive, reliable, While our well-endowed best private separate problems merit immediate atten- language” approach to teaching reading, research-based test screeners that teach- universities and technical institutes are tion and open-minded discussion: which assumes children will learn to read ers can quickly complete. the envy of the world, no other advanced • The “level playing field” we need for by learning whole words through context Second, research-based instruction- nation has such glaring imbalances in all the country’s preschool­ children; and exposure. It assumes that reading, al strategies and programs, including educational opportunities for its advan- • Higher standards for the selection, like speaking, is an innate skill, and all explicit, sequential instruction in pho- taged rich versus those for the inner-city training, remuneration, retention, and educators need to do is expose children to nics, should be used in pre-k through minority poor or the isolated rural young. promotion of primary and secondary the written manifestation of our spoken third grade to provide a solid reading No other advanced nation makes so little school teachers; language and voila, they will become and writing foundation for dyslexic provision for the vocational training or • College-level provision of STEM fluent readers and writers. and non-dyslexic children. Small group employment preparation for those unable and professional training (along with But reading isn’t an innate skill. intervention with more rigorous Orton- to go on to higher education and no other exposure to general education) for all Currently, 60 percent of our eighth grad- Gillingham techniques also should be advanced nation respects its teachers so qualified students; and ers are not proficient readers and most provided for students struggling to read little, trains them so inadequately and • Encouragement and support (at fed- will never catch up. Educators often or identified as dyslexic. pays them so badly yet expects miracles eral and state levels and by private phi- defend this abominable performance by This is an issue of social justice. If you from them in the classroom. lanthropy) of the scientific research that saying schools now use a “balanced lit- are well off, you can find the appropri- Factors unique to the U.S. make edu- will brighten our future. eracy” approach that sprinkles phonics ate education for your dyslexic child by cational reform difficult. Fifty individu- Opinions differ and fair-minded observ- instruction into the curriculum while still hiring outside tutors or in some instances ally-programmed state governments and ers will take varying positions on these incorporating the more creative, holistic, suing your school district for not provid- 14,000 distinctive school districts (each topics; but our national well-being requires and engaging aspects of whole language. ing your child the free and appropriate financed by local property taxes) present serious attention and informed discussion That does not work. public education that they are entitled to formidable problems which are exacer- by our national leaders and thinkers. The good news is that by utilizing evi- under the Individuals with Disabilities bated by a polarized federal government. Every nation’s pool of aptitudes and dence-based reading programs validated Education Act (IDEA). To achieve for our national educational talents is reflected in a similar bell-shaped by research, we can fix this problem However, if your child is dyslexic and enterprise the public support it must have curve of human possibilities. Those soci- with curriculums that begin with phone- you don’t have the ability to advocate to obtain the necessary resources, our eties best able to provide opportunities mic awareness (the ability to distinguish for specific educational interventions or public intellectuals and educators must for every child to realize its full poten- individual sounds that make up a spoken supplement your child’s education, it make a persuasive case. Fortunately, the tial are destined to flourish. When great word) and phonics (how those sounds are is likely they will struggle to read their factual basis for such a case is clear. potential goes unrealized, we all lose. represented in print), sometimes called entire life. Not because they are dumb Our non-profit colleges and scientif- America needs a continuing national an Orton-Gillingham system. Dyslexic or cannot learn, but because their school ic institutes are admired throughout the conversation on how to face this chal- students have difficulty differentiating did not provide the proper instruction. world, while many of our for-profit col- lenge. From 2008 to 2017, state funding specific sounds of letters or groups of Our problem isn’t dyslexic children, it is for public two-year and four-year col- letters in a word, and will not naturally dys-instruction on the part of our schools. leges declined by $9 billion and average break down the multiple sounds of each If we change the way we teach reading, in Manhattan and White Plains, which tuition in public colleges increased by word. Thus, with the wrong instruction, we will change the lives and luck of mil- Carroll attended, and which specializes 28%. Average student loan debt for 2017 written language can seem impossible lions of Americans. # in teaching children with dyslexia. On graduates was $28,700, yet 60% of all to decode. Assemblyman Robert Carroll, July 1, Dr. Russell becomes the Executive Americans support tuition-free public An Orton-Gillingham type approach is D-Brooklyn, represents the 44th Assembly Director of The Windward Institute. colleges. We have a lot to talk about. # effective not just for dyslexic students, District. Presently John J. Russell is This editorial appeared in the March Daniel Rose is a realtor and philan- but can help all children, especially head of school at The Windward School 14 edition of the Times Union. thropist in NYC. JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 9 10 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

GUEST EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT ON DECISION Stop the Bans MAKERS IN EDUCATION

Rebecca Seawright, first Female Assembly Member th to Serve the 76 District Upon her election in 2014, Rebecca running for statewide office; to authorize Seawright became the first female Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Assembly Member to serve the to award Public Purpose Funding to non- 76th Assembly District represent- profits on Roosevelt Island; relating to ing Manhattan’s Upper East Side and spousal maintenance and child support in Roosevelt Island. Since her election, supreme and family court; and to extend Seawright has secured $7.5 million of the effectiveness of certain provisions funding for her district’s public schools, relating to open-end loans. senior centers, and parks. In 2019, Assembly Speaker Carl Seawright is a lifelong advocate for Heastie named Seawright as Secretary women’s rights and is a champion for of the Majority. She is a member of the public schools, senior citizen rights, Banking Committee; Codes Committee; environmental protection, public health, Consumer Affairs and Protection election reform, criminal justice reform, Committee; Corporations, Authorities and government transparency. Recently and Commissions Committee; Education introducing and passing an Equal Rights Committee; and the Judiciary Committee. Amendment to the New York State Currently, she serves on the Board of Constitution, she is encouraged to renew Directors of the Legislative Women’s the effort for the federal Equal Rights Caucus and the Bipartisan Pro-Choice Amendment to guarantee that women and Legislative Caucus. In 2018, she was men are equal under our State and US appointed to the budget negotiation com- Constitutions. As a member of the New mittee on health. York State Legislators for Gun Violence Seawright serves as Chair of the Board Prevention, Seawright is committed to of Visitors of CUNY School of Law, her keep guns out of the wrong hands through alma mater, and as a board member of legislation and advocacy. She is a fighter the Feminist Press at CUNY where she against discrimination, intolerance, and formerly served for eight years as Chair. violence at all levels of our society. Seawright was the Statewide Director Seawright passed legislation which of the National Women’s Political Caucus has been signed into law to identify and served for five years as the chief of Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright how many policy-making positions staff for a state legislator. She has held are held by women in New York State staff positions in the Washington, D.C. By ASSEMBLY MEMBER the federal courts. I hope other states Government, require health insurance offices of the late United States Senator REBECCA SEAWRIGHT, will follow our lead and increase access policies to include 3-D Mammography Lloyd Bentsen and two members of 76TH DISTRICT to abortion care instead of rolling back at no cost to the consumer; to require the United States Congress. Seawright later It is a historic year for women in New constitutional protections. State Board of Elections to publish cam- worked for former Texas Governor Ann York State. We passed a bill that I was Today, over 50% of our United States paign website addresses of candidates Richards. # proud to cosponsor, the Reproductive restrict or severely restrict access to Health Act (RHA), which codifies Roe reproductive healthcare. Within the past v. Wade into New York State law. On three months, Georgia, Ohio, Mississippi, fueled by policy proposals to indirectly risk. The reality is that overturning Roe the day that the RHA was signed, I Kentucky and now Alabama, have enact- challenge choice. Decision-makers in would make it impossible for a majority was proud to present my mentor Dr. ed laws that severely restrict access conservative states will often whittle of American women to access a safe and Sarah Weddington, the attorney who to abortion, sometimes as early as six away at access to a safe and legal abor- legal abortion. successfully argued Roe v. Wade with a weeks into a pregnancy. The Alabama tion by imposing upon the regulations We forge ahead as lawmakers, as Legislative Proclamation to honor her law, recently signed by its governor, surrounding clinics, abortion doctors, reproductive rights are central to achiev- on this momentous occasion. It was an bans abortion in nearly all cases, with no insurance policies, and adding hurdles ing gender equality. As for me, I am lead honor to stand beside her as I debated exceptions for rape or incest, and carries such as mandatory ultrasounds, coun- sponsor on legislation to anchor our rights our bill in chamber and cast my vote up to a 99-year prison sentence for doc- seling and waiting periods. Georgia’s in our New York State Constitution with in the affirmative. Signed by Governor tors who perform the procedure. Roe v. governor signed a so-called ‘heartbeat an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), so Cuomo, the RHA codifies the protec- Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision bill’ to ban abortions after fetal cardiac stay tuned. Over ten million women tions of the Roe v. Wade decision of that established a constitutional right to activity can be detected, which can be live in New York State, so adding the 1973 into State law and recognizes that abortion until fetal viability, around 24 as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. ERA is key! I look forward to activating abortion is health care, moving it into weeks of pregnancy, is under attack — Using the word heartbeat is a play on with my sisters and building upon the the public health law. The legislation all or part of Roe could be overturned by emotions and effectively bans abortions momentum created by pro-choice allies, is preempting the attacks of a hostile our US Supreme Court’s new conserva- as most women don’t even know they’re elected officials and constituents in administration and the alarming pos- tive majority, leaving it to each state to pregnant at six weeks. Supreme Court demanding equal protections and greater sibility of Roe being overturned. That is regulate abortion with its own laws. The justices may be reluctant to wade into the reproductive freedoms for women across the silver lining for women in New York anti-choice movement is closer than ever abortion debate during an election year, our nation. We are stronger together and State — we have statutory protections to its ultimate goal of banning all abor- as 7 in 10 Americans across the country must fight back against the anti-choice to access safe, legal abortion care, even tion and punishing women. believe that abortion should be legal agenda for ourselves, our families, our if Roe is further eroded or overturned in Opponents of abortion access are but protections under Roe are still at daughters and our sons in 2020. # JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 11

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BOOK REVIEW New Provost at TC: The First Fifty Years Stephanie Rowley A Review of Headmaster’s Thoughts at York Prep By JACOB M. APPEL MD JD to found York Prep in 1969. She still Ronald P. “Ronnie” Stewart, the head- serves as Director of College Guidance. master of York Preparatory Academy, Several of Stewart’s essays focus on their cheerfully proclaims himself a “curmud- team dynamic—and he goes so far as to geon” and a “cranky old man” near the say that he doubts either of them could outset of Headmaster’s Thoughts, his have run a school without the other. curated collection of columns previously “About life,” writes Stewart, “I used to published in his school’s website over say that I was passionately moderate and the past fifteen years. Fortunately, he moderately passionate”; he rightly points happens to prove himself a rather witty on that this is an oxymoron. and insightful old-timer with a wide As is unsurprising in an essay collec- range of interests. While his references tion that originated as a series of inter- may occasionally befuddle the younger net postings for his school community, reader—not many folks under sixty-five Headmaster’s Thoughts contains numer- will recall Congressman Wilbur Mills ous gems of wisdom on schooling and or his scrap with stripper Fanne Fox— the parent-child relationship. He writes, Stewart displays a distinctive gift for for instance, “My first observation is that using humor and gentle irony in nudging most parents overestimate their ability to the reader toward embracing his view of affect who their child is, and, by exten- the world. sion, the way their child learns.” And Stewart is certainly a man with a set of for a man who references Phaedrus and core principles. In one of his essays, he the British Test Act of 1871, he is none- argues that the keys to success in life are theless able to see that character is of being one’s own best friend and having far greater value than book learning. In a passion for something outside one- one of his most perspicacious observa- self. For Stewart, that passion is clearly tions, he notes that “[t]o be particularly education. One senses the values of the bright is as much a learning difference storied headmasters of yesteryear in his as to have dyslexia, and it can be a lone- spirit; he does no fundraising and teaches ly learning difference.” (As an ethics several classes personally, including one teacher, he also grapples with a handful on ethics to graduating seniors, to keep of interesting moral quandaries—such himself in the fray. Maybe it helps to as a student who asks whether he should ground Stewart that he is English-born inform his father that the father’s new and Oxford-educated, but while he now girlfriend has attempted to seduce him.) enjoys fox hunting, he was once a “milk Lest one conclude that Headmaster’s man’s boy” in a poor family and grew up Thoughts is a heavy read, the essays are a Stephanie Rowley, Provost, Dean of the College in the gray decade of post-war London. blend of humor and commonsense in the and Vice President for Academic Affairs He returns to his childhood repeatedly— spirit of S. J. Perelman or James Thurber. to explain his lack of appreciation for In writing a clever piece about back sur- By PRESIDENT THOMAS BAILEY, panies to further develop autonomous fine foods, his belief in the importance of gery, Stewart observes: “I finally turned TEACHERS COLLEGE vehicle technology and fully think best friends, the lessons he learned from to a famous back surgeon (they are all It is my great pleasure to announce through its long-term societal implica- being evacuated during the Blitz—and famous) … .” What follows could as that Stephanie J. Rowley will become tions. The Mcity test facility is an actual yet the book is surprisingly forward- easily pass for a Jean Carroll stand-up Teachers College’s next Provost, Dean small city on the U-M campus that’s looking, a testament to the future and not routine. Yes, Stewart is funny, a crafty of the College and Vice President for used to test-drive autonomous vehicles. the past. trick for having us swallow his medicine. Academic Affairs, effective July 1, Dr. Rowley also previously chaired The two seminal events in Stewart’s At several moments in Headmaster’s 2019. Dr. Rowley currently serves as U-M’s Department of Psychology early life were his role as a barrister in Thoughts, Stewart muses on questions Associate Vice President for Research as well as its Combined Program in defending Charlie Kray (the eldest of the of retirement, and once, when a parent (Social Sciences and Humanities) at Education and Psychology. In those Kray brothers, notorious British mob- asks him what will happen to the school the University of Michigan’s Office roles, she worked closely with faculty to sters) and his marriage to Jayme, a fellow if he dies, reflects specifically on his of Research. She is also Professor of improve grant writing and to remove bar- summer camp counselor in Maine. The own mortality. He makes it clear that he Psychology at U-M’s College of riers to conducting productive research. former experience made him question the has no intention of embracing either any Literature, Science, and the Arts. In her own scholarship, Dr. Rowley has ethics of advocating for clients he knew time soon. That gives readers hope that An eminent scholar, Dr. Rowley is a explored how social experiences, atti- to be guilty of horrific crimes and to there will be a Headmaster’s Thoughts II; consummate institution builder with a tudes and beliefs influence the ways eventually leave the practice of law; his let us just hope we do not have to wait record of success in uniting great minds in which parents socialize their chil- marriage to Jayme, a teacher, led them another five decades. # to develop innovative approaches and dren, and how that socialization process solutions to society’s pressing challeng- in turn affects children’s motivation in es. As a research administrator at U-M, school. In particular, she has looked LIKE our Facebook page & follow our posts Dr. Rowley has ensured the participa- at the issue of how racial affirmation tion of social scientists and humanists in and self-awareness affect self-esteem on the latest news & interviews in education at: key, multi-disciplinary University initia- and resilience in African Americans. tives. One signature example is Mcity, Dr. Rowley will succeed our current a $26.5 million project in which the Chief Academic Officer, Thomas James, university is working with a consor- who has rendered outstanding service to .com/EducationUpdate tium of 59 automotive and other com- Teachers College over the past 12 years.# JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 13

Congratulations to the 2019 Educators of the Year

COLLEGE CATALOG DR. MARIANEffective STOLTZ-LOIKEJuly 1, 2016 Dean of Lander College for Women –

the Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School, who personifies excellence in education and serves as a role model for thousands of students;

DR. ALAN SEBEL Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education, whose illustrious career includes leadership and mentorship at the NYCDOE, NYSDOE and Touro College;

PROFESSOR ATARA GRENADIR Chair of the Art Department at Lander College of Arts & Sciences, who inspires creativity in and out of the classroom.

Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro College 14 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

Purnell School’s Teacher from Watershed Management Gilder Lehrman Program Course: Connecting Reflects on How Her Science to Real Life Experiences Enhance Her Teaching By ADAM SUGERMAN Melynda McBride, a Teacher in the Gilder Lehrman Program, shares her thoughts: Adam Sugerman (ADS): What is your area of expertise? Melynda McBride (MM): My area of expertise is English literature and composition. I teach Honors English and AP Literature and Composition to high school seniors in an urban district in Phoenix. What many don’t realize is English literature teachers are purveyors of history; we teach our content through storytelling, connecting our students to larger truths. Understanding the historical context of the setting is critical to under- standing the message. And understanding the message is critical to the human expe- rience. My students need to understand Andrea Silvestri the message and the experience to suc- Melynda McBride cessfully navigate our systems, develop By ANDREA SILVESTRI to study the pollution status of the streams empathy, and create change. identity, create empathy, and ultimately At Purnell, we specialize in creating around their homes and school. They AS: What were the materials you to inspire change. a safe, rigorous learning environment to become familiar with the local flora and focused on as you shared your knowl- AS: Have the teachers at your school ensure the success of students who think fauna. The class engages learners through edge about civil rights with your stu- refined their teaching skills through differently. We are a day and board- kinesthetic, hands-on activities. Labs at dents? your participation in the Gilder ing college preparatory school for girls local streams and ponds allow students to MM: I wanted my students to see the Lehrman seminar? with learning differences. Our students’ see and apply the concepts they learn in civil rights movement as I experienced it MM: The teachers in my immedi- learning challenges include ADHD, dys- the classroom. Students collect macroin- in Memphis, so I focused on the physi- ate circle have absolutely refined their graphia, dyscalculia, dyslexia, execu- vertebrates, measure pH, oxygen levels, cal experience. I led them through the teaching practice based upon specific tive functioning issues, and expressive- and waterflow at several sites to deter- conversations, the lectures, the muse- learning I brought back from both my receptive language disorder. As a Purnell mine water quality. During the water use um, the Lorraine Motel, and the Mason Gilder Lehrman experiences. One has faculty member, I work alongside my unit, the students apply the content of the Temple. We looked at the collections been accepted to a Gilder Lehrman semi- colleagues to design and implement cur- course to their daily lives. They analyze that Gilder Lehrman offers, of course, nar and three others have incorporated riculum that appeals to our unique stu- their water usage while performing daily but we always came back to the stories. the primary source documents I brought dent population. Our goal is to create a tasks that include household and consum- I showed them the faces, and shared back with me from the conferences, community that allows each student to er choices. They compare and contrast the first-hand accounts—the stories of using them as a regular part of their discover her potential and strengths both their water use to that of other people mothers, fathers, and children of the civil curriculum. More importantly, though, in and outside of the classroom. I strive around the world and critically analyze rights movement. are the bigger conversations I have with to achieve this goal through classes how they can lessen their impact on the AS: How did the seminars you other teachers in other schools, districts, that appeal to my students’ individual environment. Watershed Management is attended crystalize your thoughts and and states about cultural relevancy and learning styles. My personal strengths an experiential learning course that is your work? How did you convey this to hidden history. The hallway conversa- as a science teacher are rooted in envi- highly effective because students learn your students? tions that happen organically when I am ronmental, place-based, and experiential through hands-on activities. Moreover, all MM: My Gilder Lehrman experience problem-solving with other teachers have education. I work to create curricula that lessons are differentiated. Each lesson can has become the touchstone of my teach- been strongly influenced by my time draws from my personal strengths as an be molded and scaffolded to fit individual ing practice. The experience—walking with Gilder Lehrman. There is a move- educator while catering to my students’ students’ learning needs. In fact, every where Dr. King walked, standing where ment to teach the hidden curriculum. I unique interests and needs. Most recent- class at Purnell is designed and differ- he stood, listening to and gaining knowl- recently had the opportunity to attend the ly, I implemented this strategy while entiated to meet the needs of our diverse edge from historical experts and those National Council of Teachers of English designing a Watershed Management group of learners. who witnessed these accounts—has (NCTE) conference where I was able course for Purnell. Engaging classes are what make Purnell profoundly affected my perspective and to share what I had learned with other Watershed Management is a half-year unique. Our student-centered model uti- practice. I now teach my content through teachers of English. The push to teach elective course during which students lizes small class sizes and opportuni- the lens of equity. My responsibility to relevant curriculum is strong and Gilder learn what a watershed is, how they ties for one-to-one tutoring and support. my students is to empower them to use Lehrman is inspiring more than just his- are affected by human activities, and Every day, teachers hold office hours and their knowledge of history, discover their tory teachers. # what can be done to preserve them. The learning specialists provide support in our course curriculum uses several strategies Learning and Enrichment Center. Purnell We want our students to succeed both in Purnell. # to appeal to Purnell’s students. The class values community, and our faculty mem- and outside of class. Here, we enable each Andrea Silvestri is a STEM faculty mem- participates in workshops at a nature bers advise students individually, facili- girl to be herself to explore her passions, ber at the Purnell School. The Purnell preserve in coordination with a local non- tate student activity clubs, serve as dorm discover her strengths, and find the con- School is a private all girls college prep profit group. The students use online tools parents, and coach our athletic activities. fidence to succeed in the world beyond school in Bedminster New Jersey. JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 15

NMEA July 22-25, 2019 in Durham, NH NMEA 2020 in Hawaii 16 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

GUEST EDITORIAL Origins of the Gilder Lincoln, Abolition, Lehrman Institute & Economic Freedom David Brion Davis: Who Was He? By LEWIS E. LEHRMAN To read carefully Lincoln’s parable of Davis was the institute’s first scholar. very special. They were so thirsty for the ant suggests a lost truth: During most His coming on board early sent a message knowledge to take the information back to of his political career, Lincoln focused to other historians, especially historians the classroom. That was his legacy to us. not on anti-slavery but on economic who studied slavery, that the institute was From the teacher seminars came impor- policy. Yet anti-slavery and economic a serious group and one that was deserv- tant perspectives in his engaging and policy, in his worldview, were tightly ing of consideration. When I first heard accessible book Inhuman Bondage. He linked. In commercial terms, slavery him in action, he told the group at the built on those seminars to create his is theft: “The ant, who has toiled and Morgan Library, the question was “What undergraduate course at Yale. dragged a crumb to his nest, will furi- were the origins of New World slavery?” We’re the only country in the world ously defend the fruit of his labor, against He said, “Between 1500 and 1800, some that is governed by ideas. All the rest of whatever robber assails him. … The most 14 million slaves were brought across the some national territory or some racial, but dumb and stupid slave, that ever toiled Atlantic. I was totally astounded. Those our is strictly by ideas, and among them for a master, does constantly know that own account another while, and at length numbers were amazingly large. From that is that all men and women are created he is wronged.” It is a truth, he asserted, hires another new beginner to help him. came a whole series of initiatives, mostly equal. And to perpetuate the importance “made so plain by our good Father in This is the just, and generous, and pros- having him come to NY where seminars of ideas, in this country is of overwhelm- Heaven, that all feel and understand it.” perous system, which opens the way to were organized so more people could ing importance. And if our young people On his way to Washington in early all — gives … energy, and progress, and understand and appreciate the wisdom he don’t understand ideas which brought 1861, the president declared, “I have improvement of condition to all.” More had accumulated over those years. them into this world, we’ve done a poor never had a feeling politically that did than one hundred years later, Martin He was so engaged by his work with job. So we are determined, not just Lew not spring from the sentiments embodied Luther King Jr. called for the economic teachers although he taught the best stu- and I and Jim and you, Leslie, but any- in the Declaration of Independence.” rights that would take African-Americans dents, with their high SAT scores at Yale, body associated with us is determined to Earlier, he had written, “Most govern- one step closer to freedom: the Negro’s he feels that the work with teachers was keep those ideas alive, well, and vibrant. # ments have been based, practically, on “unpaid labor made cotton king and the denial of the equal rights of men. established America as a significant Ours began, by affirming those rights.” nation in international commerce. Even At Gettysburg, he insisted that America after his release from chattel slavery, the The American Folk Art — despite the flaw of slavery, accepted in nation grew over him, submerging him. order to establish the Constitution — had … And so we still have a long, long way been “dedicated to the proposition that all to go before we reach the promised land Museum Announces New men are created equal.” of freedom.” Bound together neither by race nor Born poor, Lincoln was probably the blood, Americans inherit a single patri- greatest of self-made men, believing, Endowment Fund mony: equality under the law and equal- as he said, that “work, work, work, is ity of opportunity. Lincoln’s equality the main thing.” Lincoln’s America was, was the latter: “I think the authors of in principle, a colorblind America. The that notable instrument [the Declaration great abolitionist Frederick Douglass saw of Independence] intended to include all this clearly, calling Lincoln “the first men, but they did not intend to declare great man that I talked with in the United all men equal in all respects. They did States freely, who in no single instance not mean to say all were equal in color, reminded me … of the difference of size, intellect, moral developments, or color.” He attributed Lincoln’s attitude social capacity. They defined … in what to the fact that he and Lincoln were self- respects they did consider all men created made men — “both starting at the lowest equal — equal in ‘certain inalienable rung of the ladder.” rights, among which are life, liberty and Surely we know about Lincoln’s hum- (L-R) Joyce Cowin, Helen Cowin, Hunter College President Jennifer Raab, the pursuit of happiness.’” ble parents, his lack of formal educa- Dr. Ruth Gottesman Government, Lincoln believed, should tion, his discreet but towering ambition. By LYDIA LIEBMAN enable men and women to develop their No descendants carried on his legacy street fairs with her husband. She shared freedom, their future, and their country. of national leadership. Like a luminous Recently, the American Folk Art how purchasing a small Tramp Art box Lincoln urged that government should comet, he had for a twinkling thrust Museum in New York City announced at a fair sparked a life-long love of folk be pro-labor and pro-business. His eco- himself before our eyes, the eyes of the the creation of the 30/60 Anniversary art that has carried on to this day. Cowin nomic philosophy rejected the idea of world, there to dissolve into the vast deep Endowment Campaign. At the event held took the opportunity to share that after a necessary conflict between labor and whence he came. # at the museum in Lincoln Square, trust- brief time away last year, she was thrilled capital. In fact, Lincoln argued that capi- Lewis E. Lehrman is co-founder of the ees, supporters, and friends came togeth- to be rejoining the Board of Trustees. tal was, itself, the result of the savings of Gilder Lehrman Institute of American er to celebrate this and other milestones. “With joy and enthusiasm, I look forward free labor. Thus, it follows that people are History and author of Lincoln at Peoria: Among those present was philanthropist to a robust and exciting tenure!” the most important resource, not wealth. The Turning Point (Stackpole Books, Joyce B. Cowin, who currently sits on After the words from Cowin, the Lincoln defined the essence of the 2008). The above is an abridged ver- the American Folk Art Museum Board new Director of the American Folk Art American dream: “There is not, of neces- sion of a 2004 essay by Lewis Lehrman of Trustees. Cowin is a long-time sup- Museum, Jason T. Busch, took to the sity any such thing as the free hired titled “‘To give all a chance’: Lincoln, porter of the museum, and first joined microphone to share some more excit- laborer being fixed to that condition for Abolition and Economic Freedom,” pub- the board in 1992, to replace her late ing news. First, he praised Cowin for life. … The prudent, penniless beginner lished by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of husband Daniel. her heartfelt generosity and “wonderful in the world, labors for wages awhile, American History. Cowin delivered an animated speech goodwill”. He said, “there would not saves a surplus with which to buy tools Reprinted from the January/February during the evening’s festivities that be an American Folk Art Museum if or land for himself; then labors on his 2010 issue of Education Update. traced her Folk-Art loving roots back to continued on page 20 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 17

Outstanding Educators of the Year 2019

ALAN SEBEL Leadership Programs online portfolio ture, as well as the studies of humanities tion of academics and joyful student cul- Associate Professor, system which became the model for the in general. This award is a perfect fit ture. She has helped to turn around an Graduate School of entire Graduate School of Education. especially in a year of his publication on entire grade team and increase their aca- Education at Touro College; He is a mentor to his colleagues in the classical Chinese literature, Forlorn in demic achievement in reading and math Nominated by Donne Kampel School Leadership Program as they seek the Rain: Translation and Annotation as assessed by interim assessments Alan Sebel, Ed.D. is to improve the online experience for of Selected Classical Chinese Poetry and throughout the school year. Culturally, she an Associate program candidates. Dr. Sebel is the Others, a most recent example of his pas- planned and executed a 4th grade awards Professor in the coordinator of the School Leadership sion and tireless work for all these years ceremony that celebrates student growth, Touro College Program’s internship program. In this to make the most beautiful of Chinese achievement, and character. She has taken Graduate School of capacity, he provides internship seminars language, literature, and art accessible to a similar initiative and planned a pep rally Education School for all Leadership Program candidates the general public. # to celebrate and excite 3rd and 4th graders Leadership Program. taking the two-semester internship and about their state tests in her current school. As a lifelong educa- provides support to the faculty serving as ANTHONY CONELLI Alexandria’s journey in the classroom tor, his professional internship advisors. Leadership Department started five years ago teaching 4th grade background includes Dr. Sebel has presented at international Chair, Bank Street College in an all-boys charter school after grad- more than thirty years as an educator in and national conferences and has been of Education; uating with her bachelor’s degree in New York City. He served in a variety of published in Academic Leader and The Nominated by Eric Nadelstern Childhood Education and Psychology supervisory titles, ending his career with Teaching Professor. In 2017 he received Dr. Anthony from Brooklyn College. She continued the New York City Department of Touro College’s Inaugural Presidential Conelli was Principal her education at the City University of Education as Deputy Assistant Award for Faculty Excellence in Service. of Satellite Academy, New York’s Graduate Center and in 2017 Superintendent. Prior to joining Touro he Dr. Sebel is the co-developer and a leading second- earned her Master of Arts degree with a was an adjunct professor at St. John’s co-chairperson of the Touro College chance diploma focus on urban education. Her passion for University in New York, teaching special Academy of Leadership and Management granting high school urban education drives the work she does education and leadership courses. In addi- (TCALM), an innovative program that in NYC. After years with mentoring or researching policy. tion to his teaching responsibilities at identifies highly qualified Touro Faculty of exemplary service She currently uses this passion and her Touro College, he has served in many who desire to become leaders in higher in that capacity, he experience in the classroom to help pre- additional capacities. Upon beginning education or to improve their leadership joined the Writing pare the next generation of teachers by work at Touro, he co-authored the School ability. Project at Lehman College. mentoring and facilitating bi-weekly ses- Leadership Program’s New York State Dr. Sebel is a Council for the Later, Dr. Conelli returned to the NYC sions for preservice teachers in Brooklyn Education Department reauthorization Accreditation of Educator Preparation Department of Education to first serve as College’s Teacher Opportunity Corps. # proposal. During the GSE TEAC accredi- (CAEP) lead site visitor. After participat- an outstanding Network Leader supervis- tation process, he was the principal writer ing in voluntary training, he now works ing and supporting 25–30 schools; and ILENE ROTHSCHILD of the School Leadership Program Inquiry collaboratively with CAEP accreditation then, as a Cluster Leader responsible Associate Professor, Special Brief and a co-writer for the GSE Teacher teams to support the quality and con- for over 200 schools at every level of Education, Mercy College; Education Inquiry Brief. Dr. Sebel has tinuous improvement of the education education. In those capacities, his bril- Nominated by Provost José participated as a sub-committee member programs provided by colleges and uni- liant leadership and prodigious school Herrera of the Middle States Accreditation team. versities throughout the United States. knowledge shone informing his practice For the past 20 He is a charter member of the Graduate His training as a site visitor is also assist- and that of other Network and Cluster years, Dr. Rothschild Faculty Council. He serves on the ing the Touro GSE as it prepares for its Leaders. As his direct supervisor dur- has been teaching at Committee of Faculty Personnel and CAEP accreditation review. # ing that time, I frequently relied on his Mercy College. She Promotion. In 2018 the Dean of the expertise and learned a great deal from began as an Adjunct Graduate School of Education appointed BEN WANG his practice. Professor before him to the GSE Quality Continuous Senior Lecturer in Language Dr. Conelli is now serving as transitioning to Improvement Committee. & Humanities; Co-Chair of Leadership Department Chair at Bank Visiting Professor, Dr. Sebel developed the School Renwen Society of China Street College. In that role his complex and then, for the last Institute; Instructor of charge is to lend coherence to a depart- eight years, as a Chinese, United Nations; ment that has numerous leadership pro- member of our core faculty. During her Congratulations, Nominated by Shenzhan grams. I have every confidence that he distinguished career, she has been a life- Liao will also be successful. long educator in schools, both public and Alex! An award-winning Throughout his career, Anthony has private, serving as a teacher, learning published translator, kept the best interest of students and their specialist, counselor, and administrator in Ben Wang has teachers at the forefront of his extraordi- urban and suburban school districts. We are so proud of all your taught and lectured nary work. # Never forgetting her roots in our chil- accomplishments and the way on the Chinese lan- dren’s school systems, she continues to guage, calligraphy, ALEXANDRIA TIMOLL be involved in our local communities, that you represent Brooklyn and classical Dean of Curriculum and commenting and presenting on topics of Chinese literature at Instruction, K-4 Educator, extreme social significance impacting College in all of your Yale, Columbia, Uncommon Schools; today’s parents and students, including Barnard, Williams, Nominated by Dean April bullying and women’s empowerment. professional endeavors. U.C. Berkeley, the Smithsonian, the Bedford & Dean Deborah The cornerstone of her career at Mercy National Gallery of Art, Lincoln Center, Shanley College is teaching, where she is an I look forward to seeing you the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seattle Alexandria Timoll is Associate Professor of Special Education. Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts of currently a Dean of An inspirational and admired professor, at the breakfast on June 19th Boston, ABC Nightline, the BBC, among Curriculum and Dr. Rothschild has been nominated for other academic and cultural institutions. Instruction and K-4 the Teacher Excellence Award and the to celebrate this recognition. Ben Wang taught Chinese and translation Educator with On-line Teacher of the Year at Mercy Warmly, at Columbia University and New York Uncommon Schools. College. She continues to be a highly- University between 1969 and 1991. In her time at demanded guest lecturer in classes in Dean April Whatley Bedford, For over 30 years Mr. Wang has made Uncommon, psychology, sociology, and counseling, School of Education, great contribution to the teaching and Alexandria has bal- and she serves as a mentor to several full- Brooklyn College learning of Chinese language and cul- anced a prioritiza- continued on page 21 18 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

2 2 2 Education Update is proud to celebrate our seventeenth year of honoring teachers and administrators who excel in enriching the lives of children in classrooms around the city every day. We are also honoring seven Distinguished Leaders in Education who have spent their lives dedicated to education: « Félix Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor, City University of New York « Timothy L. Hall, President, Mercy College « Vita Rabinowitz, Interim Executive Vice Chancellor, & University Provost, City University of New York « John Russell, Head, The Windward School « Richard Gilder, Co-Founder, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History « Lewis Lehrman, Co-Founder, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History « Joyce Cowin, Founder, Cowin Financial Literacy Program, Teachers College

Dr. Tim Hall Dr. Félix Matos president, odríguez mercy college R chancellor imothy L. Hall is the 12th , president of Mercy College. Under his leadership, first- city university of new york time, full-time freshmen Dr. Félix Matos Rodríguez is retention improved nearly 10 percent, the eighth chancellor of CUNY the College has been recognized by and is the first Latino and the White House as a “Bright Spot in minority educator to lead the Hispanic Education,” and launched an system. His distinguished career spans ambitious program to further enhance both academia and the public sector. student success through innovative prac- He is a scholar, teacher, administra- tices like cohort scheduling, course rede- tor, and former cabinet secretary of the sign and guided pathways to success. Department of Family Services for the Recently, under Hall’s leadership, Mercy Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. college has announced major renovation In higher education, Chancellor Matos plans for its Manhattan campus, includ- Rodríguez has drawn national recog- ing residential dormitories available by nition as a trailblazer. Before becom- the fall of 2020. Additionally, the college many years at law school professor at the ing CUNY’s Chancellor, Dr. Matos announced in March of 2019 that it was University of Mississippi and associate Rodríguez served as President of taking responsibility for the continued vice chancellor for academic affairs from Queens College, where he enhanced the education of nearly 3000 students from 2002 to 2007. Hall received a Bachelor College’s reputation for excellence and engineering a double-digit increase in the the College of New Rochelle which is of Arts in philosophy from the University propelled the school to the highest ech- school’s retention rate, leading Hostos expected to close by the end of the sum- of Houston, followed by two years of elon in college social-mobility rankings. to become a finalist for the prestigious mer of 2019. Hall previously served graduate work in the religious studies As president of Eugenio María de Hostos Aspen Best Community College prize for seven years as president of Austin at Rice University, before receiving his Community College, the post he held in 2015. He is one of a select few U.S. Peay State University in Clarksville, juris doctorate from the University of immediately prior to his appointment at educators who has served as president Tennessee. Before that, he was for Texas Law School. # Queens College, he gained acclaim for of both a baccalaureate and community college. Dr. Matos Rodríguez served as the board chair of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities where Dr. John J. Russell he utilized his extensive regional and national networks and board member- executive director, ships to advance Queens College’s vis- ibility and recognition. He is a member the windward institute of the Council on Foreign Relations n July 1, Dr. John J. Russell served as the Head of Windward School and an Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow. embarks on an exciting in White Plains and Manhattan. During He currently serves on the boards of endeavor as the founding that time, Windward has become one of Phipps Houses, the United Way of New Executive Director of The the top schools in the U.S. for students York City, the TIAA Hispanic Advisory Windward Institute. The Institute is one with dyslexia and other language-based Council, and the Research Alliance for of New York’s premier providers of pro- learning disabilities and has provided New York City Schools. fessional development courses exclu- training and guidance to cadres of teach- Dr. Matos Rodríguez holds a B.A. from sively based on scientifically validated ers worldwide. Yale University, where he was a cum research in areas such as speech and Before taking over the helm at laude graduate, and a doctorate in his- language therapy and psychology. The Windward, Dr. Russell held leadership of Schools in Hastings-on-Hudson, New tory from Columbia University. A scholar Institute also holds outreach programs and teaching positions in school dis- York. and authority on the history of women for parents of children who learn differ- tricts in Westchester County, New York Jay earned his doctoral degree in in the Caribbean, he is a recipient of ently. and Fairfield County, Connecticut. He Educational Administration at Fordham the Albert J. Beveridge Award of the For the past 13 years, Dr. Russell has served for 11 years as Superintendent continued on page 31 continued on page 31 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 19

Dr. Vita C. Rabinowitz Dr. Richard Gilder interim executive vc co-founder, & university provost, gilder lehrman institute the city university of ny of american history ita C. Rabinowitz is Interim ith long-time friend Lewis E. Executive Vice Chancellor Lehrman, Richard Gilder co- and University Provost at The created the Gilder Lehrman City University of New York. Institute of American History As Executive Vice Chancellor and and the Gilder Lehrman Center for University Provost, Dr. Rabinowitz has the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and worked to advance university priori- Abolition at Yale and is co-founder ties related to college readiness, degree and sponsor of the Lincoln Prize, the completion, adult education, workforce Frederick Douglass Book Prize, and the development, and comprehensive devel- George Washington Prize. opmental education reform, as well as A long-time lover of American histo- performance management and assess- ry, Richard Gilder graduated from Yale ment, among other areas. University in 1954 with a BA in History. He A true practitioner of the servant as has worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street, leader concept, Dr. Rabinowitz strongly first at A.G. Becker & Co. Then, in 1968, he believes in helping students, faculty and founded his own firm, now Gilder Gagnon staff to develop, perform and achieve positions. Howe & Co., LLC. In 1974 he founded from Gettysburg College, St. John’s at their highest levels and in turn serve She was the recipient of major NSF the Central Park Community Fund and, in University, Lincoln College, The Richard others. grants, including one that established 1980, became a founding and continuing Gilder Graduate School at The American Dr. Rabinowitz served as Provost and the Gender Equity Project (GEP), which trustee of the Central Park Conservancy. Museum of Natural History, Hunter Vice President for Academic Affairs at sought to advance women faculty in the He is also trustee emeritus and for- College, and Yale University, he is a Hunter College, where she spent 37 years natural and social sciences and became mer chairman of the Manhattan Institute; recipient of the Yale Medal, and, in 2005, as a dedicated faculty member, taught an incubator for faculty development. trustee of the American Museum of President Bush awarded him the National and mentored thousands of undergradu- Dr. Rabinowitz received her master’s Natural History and the New-York Humanities Medal in recognition of his ate, masters, and doctoral students, and and doctoral degrees in social psychol- Historical Society; and honorary trustee contributions to the appreciation and served in a variety of administrative ogy at Northwestern University. # of The Thomas Jefferson Foundation. understanding of history and in co- In addition to honorary degrees founding the Gilder Lehrman Institute. #

ewis ehrman L E. L , M.A. oyce owin co-founder, J C , M.A. founder, cowin financial gilder lehrman institute literacy program, of american history ewis E. Lehrman was present- teachers college ed the National Humanities n alumna and Trustee of Medal at the White House in Teachers College, Joyce 2001 for his work in American Cowin has been the lead- history. He has written for the Finest ing benefactor for a broad Hour, Washington Post, The Churchill range of educational and cultural Project at Hillsdale College, New York institutions, causes, and initiatives, Times, Wall Street Journal, National including the TC-affiliated, arts- Review, New York Sun, Harper’s, and the focused Heritage School in East Harlem Lehrman Institute (www.abrahamlincoln. (for which she was the founding funder), org). Lehrman has authored Lincoln at the American Folk Art Museum, and Peoria: The Turning Point (a history the Joyce Cowin Conference Center. of Mr. Lincoln’s anti-slavery campaign More recently, she gave a major gift from 1854 to 1865); Lincoln “by lit- to launch an innovative professional tles” (collected essays about President development program in financial lit- Lincoln); Money, Gold, and History eracy in New York City. Based on the (essays analyzing the modern history the Lincoln Prize for the best work on Harvard Business School case study of money and its role in civilization); the Lincoln era. Lehrman and Gilder model, developed by former TC faculty Churchill, Roosevelt & Co.: Studies in established the Gilder Lehrman Center member Anand Marri, who is now Dean Character and Statecraft (a study of for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, of the Warner School of Education at the the Grand Alliance and its leaders in and Abolition at Yale University, which University of Rochester, and endorsed Americans lose their life savings and World War II), and Lincoln & Churchill: awards the Frederick Douglass Book by the Department of Education and suffer financial ruin in the wake of Statesmen at War, among other books. Prize. Together they developed the nonprofit partners, the Cowin Financial the 2008 collapse. She sees the Cowin Lehrman, with Richard Gilder and Gilder Lehrman Collection of original Literacy Program already is being used Financial Literacy Program as an effort Professor Gabor Boritt, co-found- historical manuscripts and documents by New York City high school teach- to teach the next generation to manage ed the Lincoln & Soldiers Institute at to teach American history from primary ers. Joyce’s motivation for creating this its money wisely and not get “snook- Gettysburg College and established continued on page 31 program was her distress to see so many ered” by schemes and con artists. # 20 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

The Child Mind Institute Honors Rising Scientist Award Hawn, Love, and the Slatkins at Opportunities By HAROLD KOPLEWICZ, MD 5th Annual Change Maker Awards We are now accepting nominations for the 8th annual Child Mind Institute Recently, the Child Mind Institute Presented by Jennifer Raab, President Rising Scientist Awards. Honor your honored Goldie Hawn, Kevin Love, of Hunter College exceptional students and bring attention Laura and Harry Slatkin, Sonja Banks, OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION to your science program by participat- Louise Langheier, and Lauren Book at AWARD: International Dyslexia ing! These awards are presented to five the 5th Annual Change Maker Awards Association local NY tri-state area high school stu- hosted by Emmy Award-winning journal- Presented to Sonja Banks, CEO dents who demonstrate exceptional early ist Elizabeth Vargas. The Change Maker Presented by Tim Madigan, Head of achievement in research in the fields of Awards celebrate people and organiza- the Churchill School psychology, neuroscience, or biomedical tions that are creating real, meaningful COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD: engineering. Students are nominated in change for children who struggle with Peer Health Exchange their junior year of high school and win- mental health and learning disorders. Presented to Louise Langheier, ners are announced and celebrated in the Elizabeth Vargas is well-known as the Co-Founder and CEO fall of their senior year. Rising Scientist host of the program A&E Investigates. Presented by Dr. Angela Diaz, Director winners each receive a $2,000 scholar- Dr. Harold Koplewicz Awards were presented at Carnegie of Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center ship for college expenses. Hall to the following individuals and PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Lauren The Rising Scientist Award is a rec- dents by submitting a nomination from organizations: Book, Founder of Lauren’s Kids ognized sign of pre-college student your school. The deadline for submis- ACTIVIST AWARD: Goldie Hawn, Presented by Elizabeth Vargas distinction. Past Rising Scientists have sions is June 27. Founder, The Goldie Hawn Foundation The Child Mind Institute is an inde- gone on to study at top schools includ- For more information, please con- and MindUP pendent, national nonprofit dedicated to ing Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT and tact Laurie Giddins at laurie.giddins@ Presented by Katie Couric transforming the lives of children and Cornell and done research in prestigious childmind.org or visit childmind.org/ CHAMPION AWARD: Kevin Love, families struggling with mental health laboratories at Mt. Sinai, Stony Brook, our-research/rising-scientist-scholarship/ Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA and Mental and learning disorders. Our teams work Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan nominate/. # Health Advocate every day to deliver the highest stan- Kettering, and Rockefeller University, Dr. Harold Koplewicz is President Presented by Adam Silver, dards of care, advance the science of the among others. and Medical Director of the Child Mind Commissioner of the NBA developing brain, and empower parents, Help us honor your outstanding stu- Institute. VISIONARY AWARD: Laura and professionals and policymakers to sup- Harry Slatkin, co-founders of NEXT for port children when and where they need AUTISM continued on page 31 “Good Trouble” Discussed at Book Party at Home of Dr. Harold and Linda Koplewicz Recently, at the home of Dr. Harold Greensboro lunch counter sit-ins and Koplewicz and Linda Sirow, an enlight- notable figures such as Rosa Parks and ening and illuminating discussion was Bayard Rustin, all while exploring the held about Christopher Noxon’s new parallels between the civil rights move- book Good Trouble: Lessons from the ment era and the present moment. Civil Rights Playbook. “Good Trouble” The book talk, which was led by is the helpful antidote to all the pessi- the author, progressed into a dialogue Local 1, AFSA, AFL-CIO mism and name-calling that is permeat- amongst the attendees. The interesting CSA Salutes ing today’s political and social dialogues. comments included ‘how do we raise Mark Cannizzaro Revisiting episodes from the civil rights our children to be without prejudices’ President movement of the 1950s and ’60s, it high- and ‘how we can promote equality in Henry Rubio EDUCATION lights the essential lessons that modern- our schools.’ The lively repartee was Executive Vice President day activists and the civically minded enhanced by wonderful wine and hors Rosemarie Sinclair ' can extract and embrace in order to move d’oeuvre in a setting that highlighted First Vice President UPDATE S forward and create change. In words and Linda Sirow’s paintings. Sirow is an Art vivid pen-and-watercolor illustrations, Teacher at the Dalton School and Dr. Council of School journalist Christopher Noxon dives into Koplewicz, a child psychiatrist, is the Supervisors and Administrators Distinguished Leaders the real stories behind the front lines of Founding President of the Child Mind 40 Rector St., 12th Fl., NY, NY 10006 in Education the Montgomery bus boycott and the Institute. # www.csa-nyc.org & American Folk Art sary (in 2021) since its founding in 1961. Great Schools Begin Busch jokingly added that perhaps the Educators of the Year continued from page 16 campaign should be renamed 30/60/90 with Great Leaders! not for Joyce Cowin” and credited her in celebration of Cowin’s 90th birthday! The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators with securing a future for the museum. The director also announced the muse- represents Principals, Assistant Principals, EAs and The attendees applauded in agreement. um’s first endowed gallery: The Jonathan Supervisors in NYC public schools, as well as Early He then went on to formally announce and Karin Fielding Gallery. Childhood Education Directors and Assistant Directors who the creation of the 30/60 Endowment The campaign has been wonderful for work in city-subsidized Early Childhood Education Centers. Campaign. This new initiative comes as the institution. In the early stages, the the museum celebrates 30 years at the museum raised $4.5 million in gifts and Lincoln Square location. In addition, the pledges and $2.5 million in bequests museum will soon enter its 60th anniver- totaling $7 million committed. # JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 21

Outstanding Educators her team have just completed their fourth continued from page 17 year of providing an outstanding day- long event with speakers and panelists Joyce Cowin, time and adjunct professors. Dr. to dialogue about women’s leadership Rothschild is also highly involved with in education and society. She is also our nontraditional students, serving, for a certified trainer in DASA (Dignity example, as an integral component of one for all Students Act), teaching a six- Financial Literacy of Mercy’s specialized grant programs hour workshop on anti-bullying for our serving student veterans seeking to be students and those from local schools. become math teachers. Dr. Rothschild’s She was part of a team that developed Leader, Philanthropist service commitments to Mercy College the curriculum for this state-approved and our local communities, however, are workshop. Dr. Rothschild proudly gives extraordinarily noteworthy, as she exem- presentations on a school wide and col- plifies our College motto, “to be con- lege wide basis on varied topics such as sumed in service.” She is an active fac- inclusion, technology in special educa- ulty member and dedicated committee tion, parental involvement and rights, member across the College. She is a co- case study methods, digital storytelling, advisor of the popular Education Club, animal assisted therapy, active student which provides opportunities to promote engagement, teaching strategies, and dis- teaching as a career, to explore relevant ability rights. She often writes proposals, issues and career options for prospective grants, articles and textbook chapters, teachers, and to sit on our PDK (Phi and she has just published a textbook Delta Kappa) Advisory Board as the Vice chapter on the topic of bullying. As a President. life-long learner, she continues to take as Dr. Rothschild continues to serve on many courses and attend as many local numerous committees on relevant top- and national conferences as possible, and ics, and she is a part of the decision- considers all professional opportunities making process for curriculum devel- to write, teach, mentor, and inspire oth- opment (such as the Undergraduate ers. Dr. Rothschild is continuously look- Curriculum Committee, DASA ing for possible collaborations across Curriculum Committee), student suc- the college to team teach and to share cess (such as the Student Success and professional commitments across the dis- Engagement Committee, Digi Award ciplines. Despite her full schedule, she Ceremony), cultural awareness (such is never too busy to listen to anyone, as the Global and Cultural Diversity whether a student, a faculty member Committee, Task Force on Tolerance, (full-time or part-time), or a staff mem- Day of Tolerance, Safe Zones, Club ber, and is always caring, supportive, and for Social Justice), and faculty develop- spreads a message of acceptance to all. # ment (such as the Teaching and Learning Advisory Council, Adjunct Advisory CHARO UCEDA Council, Search Committees, Learning Founder, Uceda Schools; Communities, and June Intensives in Nominated by Dr. Pola Service courses for faculty). She is also Rosen, Publisher currently a Faculty Senator, represent- “Education shouldn’t With recent headlines on the pit- school students. Those who take the ing the School of Education, and is an be for the privileged falls of first-time home ownership, the course learn to use case-studies mod- active member of the Senate Microgrant few, but for the impact of the new Tax Cuts and Job Act, eled on real-life experiences to teach Committee, which recommends the deserving many.” and even the potential tax bite of win- students financial literacy and engage awarding of small grants to support fac- Ms. Uceda comes ning the lottery, it’s clear that managing them as problem solvers in some of the ulty-student projects and activities. from a family of finances isn’t getting any easier. most compelling dramas and dilemmas As a result of her strong leadership educators. Her great Fortunately, the Cowin Financial of personal money management. skills, she has been selected to be a fac- grandparents found- Literacy Program, created at Teachers Many Cowin Fellows will be admit- ulty in residence and a faculty fellow as ed the San Carlos College, Columbia University by ted to this year’s online course at no part of her commitment to faculty devel- School in Lima, alumna and long-time Trustee Joyce B. cost, thanks to generous support from opment. She continues to help develop Peru in 1902 which eventually became Cowin (M.A. ’52), continues to train a Cowin. and conduct many faculty events such San Carlos University. In 1972, Ms. new generation of teachers to prepare The Cowin Financial Literacy as Faculty Seminar Days, New Faculty Uceda’s father Juan established the José young people to be financially literate. Program online course offers: Orientation Days, and Adjunct Dinners. Carlos Mariategui Institute, providing stu- After witnessing the financial ruin • Instructional tools and resources for Dr. Rothschild is engaged in various dents with a course of study in Nursing, that millions of families suffered during teachers to guide and support students community projects aimed at fostering Education, and Accounting. As a child, the 2008 economic meltdown, Cowin in resolving financial dilemmas better school-community relationships. Charo showed her future vocation as an generously supported the launch of the • Thirty hours of continuing educa- As an original member of the Rivertowns educator, tutoring her siblings as well as program in 2012 “to teach the value of tion, equaling (in most districts) three Parent Group (consortium of five local other children in her neighborhood. being financially literate so that no one (3) professional development hours/ school districts and the college), she is Fast forward to her college years… will ever be snookered again.” continuing education units (CEUs) involved in sponsoring programs that while attending classes, Charo started Over 1,000 educators have already • Renowned TC faculty, instructors, promote social and educational issues her career in Peru as a translator at inter- benefited from the program through its and expert guest lecturers that affect schools today and in the national conferences while working as a Summer Institute and online course. • Explicit connections to national and future. This month, for example, she bilingual executive secretary in a presti- Based on an asynchronous online local standards and the Common Core is moderating a panel on the topic of gious US-based company. At the age of learning experience, the online course • Eligibility to receive a certificate in Sexual Misconduct and students and 22, she had the opportunity to immigrate provides classroom teachers, pre-ser- financial literacy from W!SE (Working parents from all of these schools are to NY and witnessed the need to teach the vice teachers and other educators with in Support of Education) Financial invited. Further, five years ago, she and English language to adults. In 1988, Ms. classroom-ready instructional resources, Literacy a colleague proposed the idea of host- Uceda cofounded, with her father Juan strategies, and support to teach financial Learn more about the Cowin Financial ing a public Women’s Empowerment J. and sister Doris, the Uceda English concepts (savings, investing, budgeting, Literacy Program – and secure your Conference at Mercy College. It was Institute with one school in Queens. In financial planning, credit, risk, con- spot today at cowinfinancialliteracy. enthusiastically received, and she and continued on page 22 sumption, and diversification) to high tc.columbia.edu. # 22 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

Outstanding Educators John’s University; GUERRA known as the Megalodons. With much continued from page 21 Nominated by Dean Michael Principal, P.S. 84 José de passion, Mr. Dispenza has devoted his Sampson Diego School; time to show his students all the greatness 1989, dismayed by the lack of pedagogi- Mr. Neier not only Nominated by Mark and excitement they can have within the cally sound materials available at a low serves The School Cannizzaro, President, CSA STEM field. cost for the working-class immigrant, of Education as the Raised in the He created a new course within the she authored and published The Charo Assistant Dean for Williamsburg com- school to teach Robotics, which later Uceda English Series, and Charo Uceda, Mission, Media & munity, Principal on developed and branched off into two English at Home, which includes text- Outreach at St. Sereida Rodriguez- additional courses, Advanced Robotics books, videos, and audio CDs. John’s University, Guerra earned a and Engineering, both of which he con- In 2006, Charo was instrumental in but is also the B.A. in Elementary tinues to teach for the last seven years. the Uceda Schools’ academic agreement Codirector of the Education and One of Mr. Dispenza’s greatest accom- with Universidad Alas Peruanas (UAP) Institute for Teaching from plishments is taking the robotics team to to provide basic English certification on Catholic Schools. He previously served Hunter College, and the First Robotics Worlds Championship both undergraduate and graduate levels as Assistant Dean, Staten Island Campus later a M.A. degree in Saint Louis and Detroit. His team has to UAP’s 80,000 students. & External Affairs in academic year in Bilingual and Multilingual Education accomplished this for the last four years. In 2008, Charo earned a master’s 2018–2019. from the City University of New York In 2018, he and Team 333 had the great- degree in applied linguistics from As the academic dean for undergradu- City College. est time winning their Division at the Columbia University Teachers College ate and graduate students in Staten Island, Principal Rodríguez-Guerra started her Championship in Detroit and becoming (TC). In 2009, she set up the Charo Mr. Neier advised students, collaborated career as a teacher in the Bronx at PS the number four team with their alliance Uceda Teachers College Scholarship with St. John’s campuses and depart- 257, which was offering a cutting-edge partners worldwide. Fund, which helps financially challenged ments, and had the immense responsibili- curriculum at the time. During her time Within his ten years of teaching, Mr. graduate students. Subsequently, she was ty to schedule courses and to hire adjunct at P.S. 257, she thrived as an early Dispenza always quotes a saying from invited to be part of the President’s faculty. Mr. Neier’s ability to navigate childhood teacher and later, as a guided Star Wars from Jedi Master Yoda, “Try Advisory Council at Teachers College, among predicting students’ needs for reading specialist. She then returned to Not. Do. Or Do Not. There is No Try”. Columbia University where she collabo- present and future careers and to network her roots in Brooklyn to teach at the well- He firmly believes in this quote and has rates with academicians, policy makers, with potential employers to ascertain regarded P.S. 250, working as a reading signs stating this quote in his class and and entrepreneurs to help the college the skills needed for the workplace has specialist/staff developer and later an in the Robotics Engineering shop. He meet the demands of teaching and learn- helped St. John’s continue to be one of Assistant Principal. believes that students who are doing and ing as well as the growth of programs and NY’s premier education institutions. Principal Sereida Rodriguez-Guerra problem solving is a greater teacher than initiatives, domestically and abroad. As Codirector of the Institute for took the helm at P.S. 84 in the mid- having the solutions to problems told to In 2012, Charo earned a master’s Catholic Schools, Mr. Neier collabo- dle of the 2009–10 school year. As a them. # degree in Educational Technologies from rates with four local dioceses and par- strong advocate for inclusive education, Harvard University, Extension School. ticipates at a national level in Catholic Principal Rodriguez-Guerra values diver- ATARA GRENADIR With the desire to bring high quality Higher Education Supporting Catholic sity and equity in our school system. Chairperson, Art education to the student population she Schools (CHESCS). Mr. Neier led the Honoring these values, she eagerly wel- Department, Associate serves, she has been actively engaged in drafting of the Vincentian Instructional comed the ASD Nest Support Project Professor, Touro College; the implementation of TESOL practices Partners Program, which is a University from New York University as well as a Nominated by Dean Donna and 21st Century technology for the daily Consortium for Catholic Education Spanish Dual Language program at the Kampel delivery of curriculum and in 2017, she (UCCE) style program. The Institute onset of her time at P.S. 84 José de Diego. Atara Grenadir completed the development of CUSMS hopes to see the program begin in the Later, she spearheaded the expansion of MFA, ATR-BC is (The Charo Uceda School Management near future. the school to create a pre-kindergarten Chair of the Art System), allowing the organization to Mr. Neier has served St. John’s Campus through eighth grade community. This Department and provide fluid administrative processes, Ministry where he led students on a spring initiative gave access to high-quality Associate Professor an able and effective academic platform break Plunge program to work with the education to ALL students in a rapidly of Art at Touro for faculty and students with access to people who reside on Los Angeles’s changing neighborhood. College. She earned the highest quality of services for an Skid Row, serves as a board mem- She is a 2017 Cahn Fellow alumni an MFA and a BFA optimum experience. ber and chair of the Higher Education of the highly prestigious Cahn Fellows from the University In early 2018 in memory of her mother, Committee of the National Association Program for distinguished Public School of Oklahoma and Ines Uceda, The Charo Uceda Women’s for the Education of Homeless Children Principals at Teachers College, Columbia has also studied art at Carnegie Mellon Empowerment Lecture Series was estab- and Youth (NAEHCY), and chairs the University. Principal Rodriguez-Guerra and art therapy at The New School. Ms. lished at TC to advance the conversation Mission Effectiveness and Nomination continues to seek innovative ways to Grenadir is a registered and board-certi- about issues impacting women in the Committee at St. Gregory the Great grant access to quality education for a fied art therapist. She coordinates the Art areas of educational policy, nutrition, Catholic Academy in Bellerose, New growing, diverse population of students Club, taking students on field trips to the and psychology. The goal of the series York. He was a member of Vincentian in the Williamsburg community. # city’s art museums, and she curates the is to raise awareness, provide possible Mission Institute (VMI Cohort 5) a col- student art galleries at the LAS Flatbush solutions to women’s challenges, and laborative program for senior leaders FILIPPO DISPENZA and SLE Boro Park campuses. She is an inspire action from students, alumni, of St. John’s, DePaul University, and STEM Teacher, Robotics editor of the recently released premier and faculty. National and international Niagara University. Coach, John Dewey High issue of the Touro Arts Journal. speakers, chosen by the Provost and fac- Mr. Neier was a teacher in the Catholic School; The LAS art department offers a minor ulty members in consultation with Ms. school system as well as a special Nominated by Asst. in Visual Arts, a minor in Art Therapy Uceda, share their experiences about top- education intervention teacher in pub- Principal Lane Rosen for psychology majors and a minor in ics that promote and celebrate women’s lic schools. Prior to working in higher A graduate of Art History. Graduates have continued achievement over adversity and overall education, he was a systems operations Brooklyn College, their education in Master’s programs empowerment. expert in commercial aviation. Filippo Dispenza in the fields of art therapy, art educa- Today Uceda Schools has 20 branches Mr. Neier earned his Master of Science went on to become tion, architecture, interior design, fashion throughout New York City, New Jersey, degree in School Building Leadership an educator at John illustration, leading to employment in South and Central Florida, and Las from St. John’s, his Master of Arts Dewey High School, these fields. Vegas. # degree in Theology from the Seminary and was hired as an Besides teaching at Touro, Atara is of the Immaculate Conception, and his Earth Science teach- an abstract painter. Her recent shows STEVEN M. P. NEIER Bachelor of Arts degree in English and er in 2008. At the include the Architectural Digest Home Assistant Dean for Mission, Secondary Education with a minor in same time Mr. Design Show, 2016 and the NYC Art Media and Outreach Philosophy from St. John’s. # Dispenza took on the role of Lead Mentor Expo in 2011 and 2017. She was part Codirector of the Institute and Advisor to the John Dewey High of an invitational show of contemporary for Catholic Schools, St. SEREIDA RODRÍGUEZ- School First Robotics team, 333 also continued on page 26 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 23

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Outstanding Educators New School as a teacher and became ing, and personalized learning experi- women’s issue in the US, Israel and continued from page 22 assistant principal before taking over ences for those students who have other- around the world. She has been quot- the school’s leadership in 2014. As prin- wise struggled to achieve success in the ed in BusinessWeek, BBC World, and women artists at the Goddard Art Center cipal, she has introduced innovations classroom. He has done this by leading a Newsday and been published in Inside in 2015 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She has such as “Mindfulness Mondays” where series of groundbreaking program Higher Education and other publica- been researching the neuroaesthetics of younger students lead older students advances for The Winchendon School, tions. She has been invited to blog for art and happiness and has incorporated as students transition from the week- including most recently heading the US News and World Report and other this into her artwork. Her paintings can end and a dedicated Creation Station/ School’s new community-based high notable media. be seen on her website www.ataragrena- STEAM Room where students use natu- school in central Brooklyn. The new Marian received a Bachelor’s degree dir.com. ral materials and recycled household campus departs from a lot of traditions cum laude in Psychology and Social She has published a cookbook products to connect hands-on learning and norms, including choosing to co- Relations from Harvard University, and a called The Fine Art of Cooking with to areas of study while promoting team- locate within a provider of family ser- Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with Simplicity and Joy presenting healthy work. vices in the Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill neigh- a focus on Developmental Psychology kosher recipes illustrated with her origi- We continue to work together to secure borhoods in order to provide each student from New York University. # nal paintings and drawings. # funding and commitments from the City with more opportunities for community- to make a rooftop play space a reality and field-based learning opportunities. FOREST FISHER DOREEN ESPOSITO for students to have a safe and interac- Sean and his team are also challenging Assistant Professor, Principal, P.S. 290, tive recreation space. It is a pleasure tired paradigms on curriculum, schedule, Mathematics, Stella Manhattan New School; to have Principal Doreen Esposito as a and space with the goal of making a and Charles Guttman Nominated by Rebecca community partner in the 76th Assembly much more compelling learning experi- Community College; Seawright District. # ence available to more students at a lower Nominated by President Principal Esposito cost per student. Sean recently added a Scott Evenbeck lives the mission of SEAN DUNCAN M.Ed from Teachers College at Columbia Dr. Forest Fisher the school, encour- Head of School, The to a MA from Middlebury College and a earned a doctorate in aging children’s nat- Winchendon School in BA from Whitman College. In addition mathematics at The ural curiosity, devel- Brooklyn; to a decade at The Winchendon School at George Washington oping a commitment Nominated by John Kerney both its MA and NYC campuses, Sean University, where he to lifelong learning Sean Duncan has has taught and/or coached at the Lakeside conducted research and promoting social spent more than a School (WA), Success Academy (NY), in algebraic combi- responsibility as decade in a cam- and Gould Academy (ME). # natorics. After grad- global citizens. She paign to invigorate uating, he taught for fosters a community of learners exempli- high school educa- MARIAN STOLTZ-LOIKE three years at fied by rigorous academics and a dynam- tion for the students Dean, Lander College for Northern Virginia Community College in ic relationship between students, teach- who need it most. Women/The Anna Ruth Manassas, VA. During this time, his focus ers, administrators, staff, and families. Sean is passionate and Mark Hasten School, shifted from abstract mathematical Ms. Esposito has been at P.S. 290 for about creating more Vice President for Online research to the practical problem of teach- 20 years. She started at the Manhattan meaningful, engag- Education, Touro College; ing and learning, especially in the com- Nominated by Dean Donna munity college setting. He has taught Kampel undergraduate courses at two and four- Dr. Marian Stoltz- year schools in mathematics and com- Loike is a higher puter science. education leader who Since joining Guttman Community has served, with dis- College in 2013, Dr. Fisher has served tinction, as the dean on the Assessment and Professional of Touro’s Lander Development Committee and co-chaired College for Women/ the Middle States Commission Working The Anna Ruth and Group on Institutional Assessment. Mark Hasten School He serves as a peer reviewer on the (LCW) for more North American GeoGebra Journal and than a decade and as the Vice President for PRIMUS and has published and pre- Online Education for the past five sented at conferences on the scholarship years. Marian fosters the growth of the of teaching and learning. next generation of female leaders by pro- His current research interests include viding students with a strategic path for quantitative literacy, academic technol- academic and professional success and ogy, socio-cultural factors in learning, encouraging every faculty member at the and the ability of learners to transfer college to cultivate student talent. She has problem-solving skills beyond the class- laid an unparalleled foundation for women room. # at LCW so that the foremost practitioners in diverse professions, as well as commu- DOMINICK A. D’ANGELO nity leaders, will be alums of the col- Principal, IS 228 David A. lege. As a higher education leader, she Boody; also mentors faculty and administration at Nominated by Adam the college and at other not-for-profit orga- Sugerman, Publisher nizations to build a path toward success. Dominick A. Marian has advised business leaders D’Angelo has been in the U.S. and North America, Europe, recognized over the Asia, and South America. She has writ- past twelve years as ten two books and over fifty articles one of the most relating to women’s careers, mentorship, dynamic and inno- leadership, work/life issues, the maturing vating leaders in workforce, diversity, and cross-cultural education. He took management. Marian is a popular speak- the helm of IS 228 er who has spoken on higher education, in his native business concerns, global leadership and continued on page 28 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 27

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Outstanding Educators Dwight’s faculty in 2011 as Head of vibrant discussions about topics related System. She is also the author of Not Just continued from page 26 Upper School English, is a deeply pas- to their community. This project aligns Getting By: The New Era of Flexible sionate and outstanding teacher, whose with his unit of study that centers on civic Workforce Development and Juggling Gravesend, Brooklyn in 2007 and has lifelong love of literature, writing, and engagement and opportunities to prepare Food and Feelings: Emotional Balance transformed the 90-year-old school into crafting a persuasive argument inspires to attend Community Board meetings to in the Workplace and is the editor of A one of the showcase middle schools in students to use their own voices every share their thoughts on issues and chal- US Skills System for the 21st Century: New York City. He arrived at IS 228 and day. His dedication as an International lenges, as well as possible solutions. In Innovations in Workforce Education and adopted the motto, “Eyes on Excellence”. Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program addition, Akeem is a champion for Development. In addition to books, Mary Principal D’Angelo graduated from English teacher to motivating and changes in the required curriculum to has published numerous academic arti- Xaverian High School and earned a empowering students to contribute their reflect the history and contributions of cles, policy papers, and op-eds. # Bachelor’s Degree in Management ideas, opinions, and interpretations has the community he is called upon to Science/Operations Research from Pace translated into some of the most engag- serve. # DEIRDRE A. DEANGELIS- University. He joined the Port Authority ing exchanges in the classroom and to D’ALESSIO of NY & NJ as an industrial engineer the excellent IB accomplishments our MARY GATTA Principal, New Dorp High and earned an MBA in Finance from students achieve each year. Associate Professor, School; Fordham University Graduate School Additionally, in Sociology, Stella and Charles Nominated by Kenneth Gold of Business. He worked at Shearson Dwight’s tradition of Guttman Community Dr. Deirdre Lehman Brothers and later joined Chase igniting the spark of College, City University of DeAngelis-D’Alessio Manhattan Bank, where he became a genius in every child, New York; is a leader in high Vice President for Business Process Mr. Wiesenfeld has Nominated by President school reform and Re-Engineering. tapped into his own Scott Evenbeck has a reputation for After a prosperous 18-year career in spark of genius as a Dr. Mary Gatta implementing new private industry, he became a licensed former prosecutor in joined the faculty as and exciting pro- Math teacher though the NYC Teaching the New York City an Associate grams. Under her Fellows — fulfilling his dream of giv- District Attorney’s Professor of leadership as princi- ing back with a career in education. He Office to coach Dwight’s Mock Trial team. Sociology at Stella pal, New Dorp High earned his second Masters’ Degree in This year, Dwight’s team became the and Charles Guttman School has experienced consistent improve- Education from Brooklyn College and number-one Mock Trial program in Community College ment in all school data with more than an taught 8th grade Math. After three years Manhattan — and number one among all at CUNY in August, 11% increase in attendance data and 28% of teaching, he joined the New York City private schools across New York City! 2015. Prior to her increase in graduation data since 2005. As Leadership Academy which prepared A devoted and tireless Mr. Wiesenfeld appointment at a NYC Showcase School, New Dorp has him for school administration and earned guided and mentored students on the team CUNY, Mary served as a Senior Scholar opened its doors to thousands of visitors to his 3rd Masters’ Degree in Supervisory through hundreds of hours of preparation at Wider Opportunities for Women in share best practices. Administration from Baruch College. to conduct a trial — including study- Washington DC, and as Director of The components of this successful Principal D’Angelo has created one ing Constitutional law — during lunch Gender and Workforce Policy at the reform effort include an internal rede- of the most diverse middle schools in hours, after school, on weekends, and Center for Women and Work, and sign into eight career-themed Smaller NYC with the successful implementa- vacations over the six-month trial season. Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Learning Communities (SLCs), a deep tion of three Dual Language Programs: The team, which honed their skills of Rutgers University. In addition, she data inquiry process, the implemen- Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. All analysis, especially extemporaneous oral recently served on New Jersey Governor tation of Hochman Writing strategies students are given the opportunity to argument, advanced through seven rounds Phil Murphy’s Labor and Workforce throughout all content areas, a focus on participate in one of the most admired to the NYC semi-finals and is ranked in Development Transition Team. instructional practices and curriculum, an Arts Program in NYC which includes a the top 16 in New York State out of more At Guttman, Mary teaches social sci- established Restorative Justice Program, 120-piece Symphony Orchestra, 30 piece than 400 schools. # ence courses and serves as the Faculty and a strong collaborative environment Jazz Band, 100 student Dance troop, Coordinator of Ethnographies of Work, between staff, students, and parents. Musical Theater Group, and Visual Arts AKEEM BARNES a key component of Guttman’s First Year Dr. DeAngelis is not new to school Academy. All students are college- and Social Studies Teacher, Experience. The unique aspect of this reform. As an Assistant Principal of career-ready and excited to take on the Teacher Mentor, Riverdale course and her leadership role is ensur- Special Education at The High School world stage! Avenue Middle School; ing that career education and information of Telecommunication Arts and Mr. D’Angelo has created a unique Nominated by Deans April is embedded within the academic cur- Technology, she was a pioneer in the culture and climate at IS 228. The Bedford and Deborah riculum in order to better ensure student area of integration of special needs stu- IS 228 school community provides Shanley success at college and beyond. Students dents into mainstream settings. She was P.U.L.S.E — Patience, Understanding, Mr. Akeem Barnes use ethnographic research methods and recognized by the National Center for Love, Support, and Empowerment — to is currently an 8th a social science framework to explore Learning Disabilities with the Carrie and staff, students, and parents. Principal grade Social Studies work and careers with a critical lens; Pete Rozelle Award and she received the D’Angelo has created a strong culture teacher at Riverdale along with mastering key job-readiness Beacons of Excellence Award from the and climate where every student loves to Avenue Middle skills. She has published articles on this University of Minnesota as she led the come to school and every staff member School in District 23 course and its impact on students’ learn- NYC schools in moving students to the loves to come to work. He believes that and an active mem- ing and understanding of professional least restrictive environment. a strong culture and climate help create a ber of the Brooklyn careers. Dr. DeAngelis has presented at community of kindness! College Urban Mary is a leader in research related to Educational and Reform Conferences Mr. D’Angelo has received numerous Community Teacher job quality, such as workplace flexibility at the city, state, and national level. awards during his tenure as principal. Project in which he mentors developing for low-wage workers; workforce devel- She presently serves on a large num- Some of these include the following: Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) teach- opment programs and nontraditional job ber of advisory boards including the • Robin Hood Foundation Hero Award ers. He is a teacher advocate for margin- training for women. Her book Waiting S.I. Borough Presidents Educational in 2010 alized and underrepresented students in on Retirement: Aging and Economic Advisory Board, the S.I. 30,000 Degree’s • Cahn Fellow in 2012 his classes and empowers them with a Insecurity in Low Wage Work, on the Initiative Advisory Board, the College • CSA Unionist Award in 2018 # voice to stand up for themselves. Akeem experiences of older low wage workers of Staten Island Technology Incubator does this by organizing and facilitating as they march toward a semblance of Advisory Board, PSAL Advisory Board, MICHAEL WIESENFELD, meetings for the school’s student govern- retirement, was released in October 2018 and NYC CTE Advisory Boards, to name Esq. ment to help ensure that all student voic- from Stanford University Press. a few. She is the recipient of numerous Head, Upper School English es are heard and valued on issues about Mary has explored the experiences awards and recognitions for her work, Department, Coach, Dwight them. Mr. Barnes’s valuable contribu- of women as they navigate One-Stop such as the prestigious Fund for New School Mock Trial Program tions soar far beyond the classroom: Just Career Centers, which led to Mary’s York City Sloan Public Service Award, Dwight School as exciting is his book club when stu- book, All I Want Is a Job! Unemployed NYS Senate Women of Distinction, High Michael Wiesenfeld, Esq., who joined dents gather weekly to read and have Women Navigating the Public Workforce continued on page 31 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 29

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Outstanding Educators Lewis Lerhman Professor David Blight CSPAN Q&A continued from page 28 continued from page 19 continued from page 3 continued from page 6 School Principals Association Leadership sources. The collection is on deposit for the ceremony at the age of 92. at the time. And Lew said, “It’s going to and Excellence in Education Award, public access at the New-York Historical A gorgeous dinner followed the cock- cost, you know, seven figures - low seven Staten Island Top Women in Business, Society. The Gilder Lehrman Institute tail hour. James Basker, president of the - it’s going to be in the millions.” NYC Police Commissioner Education of American History has developed a Gilder Lehrman Institute, was the emcee. And I said, “Lew, don’t we have Award, NY Daily News Hometown Hero national program for teaching American His lively remarks included some friend- enough on our plate to collect documents Award, Staten Island Women of the Year history in high schools and colleges ly teasing regarding Blight’s Pulitzer win and maps and broadsides and all that? Award, Education Update Outstanding throughout America (gilderlehrman.org). — a running joke throughout the evening I mean, once you get into works of art, Administrator of the Year, Council Lehrman received a BA from Yale and that the Pulitzer committee followed in isn’t that a whole ‘nother (ph) league? for Supervisors and Administrators an MA in history from Harvard. He was Gilder Lehrman’s footsteps! But I’ll leave it to - I’m against it, but I’ll Incentive Award for School Progress, US a Carnegie Teaching Fellow in History at A highlight of the ceremony was a leave it to you.” Department of Education: Model SLC Yale and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow in reading by Eliane Spalding. An 8th grader So, of course he bought it. And it School, Virtual Enterprises International History at Harvard. He has been awarded at Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s was a fabulous acquisition. It got us Educator of the Year, Staten Island honorary degrees from Babson College, Leadership School in Dallas, Texas, involved with Monticello. I served - and Women of Achievement Award, United Gettysburg College, Lincoln College, Spalding won first place in the middle still do serve - as a trustee. It’s one of Activities Unlimited Educator of the Year Marymount University, and Thomas school division of the Civil War Student the top boards I’ve ever been on. They and a host of other awards. She has Aquinas College. Essay Contest. She eloquently read selec- accomplished so much in these last 10 published articles and has appeared in tions from her winning piece “Lincoln (INAUDIBLE), and had begun, well numerous books and publications. # Dr. Félix Matos Rodríguez and Davis: Motivational Leaders”. before I got on the board, with the When it came time to introduce momentum. continued from page 18 Operation Varsity Blues Professor Blight, James Basker gave a We are now editing the Jefferson continued from page 32 American Historical Association and the glowing introduction which highlighted Papers - the retirement years - down author of Women and Urban Life in the historian’s many professional accom- there. We’ve built the Jefferson Library. crimes (although most states have similar Nineteenth-Century San Juan, Puerto plishments. He spoke of Mr. Blight’s We have the International Center for laws) and the states in which the acts were Rico, 1820–1862; and editor of several affiliation with Yale, which began when Jefferson Studies. Scholars come from all committed still may take action against books, including A Nation of Women: An he was a student (class of 1954) and pro- over the world. the participants, as long as the participants Early Feminist Speaks Out. # gressed to him becoming a professor and And when we - the minute we bought are not charged with the same crimes. director of the Gilder Lehrman Center it - they’re so on the ball - we got this call Moreover, the various colleges involved butes of honest service fraud, which are for the Study of Slavery, Resistance from Dan Jerdan (ph), “Could we borrow also may have claims against one or more not defined by statute, are being defined and Abolition. He described Blight as a - could we borrow your bust? We’d love of the participants based upon violation by the courts, and are different depending respected and well-liked teacher whose it to have it right in a prominent place.” of fiduciary or other duties to the college, upon whether the fraud is committed by classes often have a wait list. Described as So, I don’t happen to like to look at submitting an application for admission public officials or in the private sector. a generous and dedicated mentor, Blight statues. Lew was on the acquisition hunt. with falsified information, or other theo- Although it is believed by some prosecu- has been known to never deny students So, we said, “Sure.” And we got to know ries of liability, and the affected colleges tors that the term means a lack of integrity or teachers the opportunity to collaborate him that way. I got on the board. Lew’s may request students to leave. or fundamental fairness, or dishonesty, the evidenced by his work as a professor for been down there a number of times. What are the elements of these federal vagueness of the statute has had courts the online Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA in And I love to tell this story because it crimes? reaching for something more. Based upon American History Program. makes Lew look good, it makes me look First, each of these crimes involved the case law to date, it is not at all clear When David Blight took to the podium, like willing to go along, you see? the knowing commission of a fraudulent in my view that honest service fraud was he expressed his appreciation for the I mean, in other words, if you don’t act. Thus, each of the involved parents committed by most of the people charged great recognition and his wry humor was have the brainpower, find someone who needed to know that what they were doing in Operation Varsity Blue. on display. “It’s a good thing I had an does. I’ve had fabulous partners - and was wrong. And, at least one parent, • Section 1956 provides that it is a independent jury or you’d think this was especially Lew - in my life. So I did. who under very unusual circumstances crime to conduct or attempt to conduct an inside job!” he said to laughter. Blight The rest of the article continues at apparently paid over $1 million but did an unlawful activity using proceeds that then highlighted all the other finalists and EducationUpdate.com. not know that what was being done was were known to have been obtained from spoke highly of many of the historians in wrong, was not charged by the govern- an unlawful activity. attendance including Catherine Clinton. ment. • Section 1961 is a definitional provi- He shared some personal anecdotes as Dr. John J. Russell Second, each of the charged crimes had sion that, among other things, defines well. Most touching was his expand- continued from page 18 other elements. A brief explanation of “racketeering activity” as the commission ed memorial to colleague David Brion each is helpful: of various crimes, including any of the Davis. “You never were in his presence University and an M.B.A. from the • Section 371 is a general conspira- crimes which are the subject of sections without learning something, even if you University of Connecticut. He also has cy statute and creates an offense when 1341, 1343 and 1956. The commission didn’t want to,” said Blight, adding, “he a Masters degree in Oceanography from two or more people conspire to commit of any two racketeering activities within reminds me of the humility at the core of New York University and a Certificate of any offense against the United States or a 10-year period is deemed a “Pattern what we do.” Advanced Study in Administration from defraud the United States in any manner of Racketeering Activity” and a separate Blight ended his acceptance speech Fairfield University. Dr. Russell received or for any purpose, including tax evasion crime. with Frederick Douglass’s own words: his Bachelor of Science degree from • Section 1341 provides that it is a crime • Section 1962 provides that a pattern “Power concedes nothing without a Manhattan College where he majored in to devise a scheme to defraud AND, in of racketeering activity with another ele- demand” and “It is easier to build strong Biology. His research interests include connection with such a scheme, use the ment, such as receiving income from such children than to repair broken men.” # language-based learning disabilities, U.S. postal service. activity or engaging in such activity in direct instruction, and organizational • Section 1343 provides that it is a interstate commerce, is a crime. FBI while under oath and other federal theory. # crime to devise a scheme to defraud AND, A review of the foregoing alleged crimes offenses. in connection with such a scheme, use shows a remarkable degree of overlap Thus, the question becomes whether wire, radio or television (or other means and duplication. This is not uncommon the attempt made by the affected parents Child Mind Institute of electronic transmission) in interstate as each crime has its own penalty and the to gain admission to a highly competi- continued from page 20 commerce (i.e., transmission between two penalties can be additive, which entices tive college for their child may have been states). participants to attempt to more rapidly worth the resulting penalty. I suspect that it most. Together with our supporters, • Section 1346 provides that a scheme settle the charges and agree to lesser Operation Varsity Blue has only disclosed we’re helping children reach their full to defraud, which includes a scheme to counts of a criminal complaint and, thus, the tip of this activity, and that parents still potential in school and in life. We share deprive another of the intangible right of a lesser penalty. will consider the odds of being caught all of our resources freely and do not honest service, is, itself, a crime. Honest Lastly, the list of offenses which have when determining whether to engage in accept any funding from the pharmaceu- service fraud is a relatively new crime, been charged to date may not be complete, attempting to game the college admission tical industry. Learn more at childmind. added by Congress in 1988. The attri- and may, in time, include lying to the system. # org. # 32 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

LAW & EDUCATION THE ETHICS COLUMN Operation Varsity Blue Reinventing the Monkey By ARTHUR KATZ, J.D. By JACOB M. APPEL MD JD On March 12, 2019, federal prosecutors Inserting human genes into other spe- charged 50 people in a series of related cies has become a staple of both scien- college admission schemes, labeled by tific research and industry over the past the government “Operation Varsity Blue.” three decades. These chimeras generally The schemes involved various activities prove uncontroversial: No reasonable by several individuals to assist high school person believes that engineering a potato students with wealthy parents obtain to produce serum albumin renders that admission to highly selective colleges uti- plant more meaningfully human nor is lizing bribery, false statements and other there much outcry when mice embryos improper means. Since that date, a seem- are modified with snippets of human ingly never-ending stream of newspaper, DNA. In contrast, a considerable uproar magazine and Internet articles have been has arisen over research conducted by published concerning the college admis- Chinese researcher Lei Shi and col- sions process, and the parents involved in leagues, recently published in National the scheme. Science Review, that reports inserting Much can be said about what occurred Arthur Katz, JD the human MCPH1 gene—a crucial Jacob M. Appel, MD JD and whether it is a symbol of the times engine of cognitive development—into that we are in, as the parents involved did claimed were committed were (i) con- the brains of rhesus monkeys. These brains is what has set off alarm bells. not seem to be concerned about the actions spiracy to defraud the United States under monkeys proved to be smarter than their On the one hand, rhesus macaques and they were taking until they were caught. Title 18 USC §371, (ii) mail fraud under peers. That led the explanatory journal- humans share about 93% of our DNA Gaming the college admission system for Title 18 USC §1341, (iii) honest service ism website, Vox, to run the headline: (compared to roughly 98% with chim- their children was the paramount objective mail fraud under Title 18 USC §1341 and “Scientists added human brain genes to panzees and 60% with bananas), raising and the colleges involved were uniformly §1346, (iv) wire fraud under Title 18 USC monkeys. Yes, it’s as scary as it sounds.” the prospect that a little nudge might remiss in having lax procedures in place §1343, (v) honest service wire fraud under But is it really? make them too human to be treated as - - which permitted the improper activities Title 18 USC §1343 and §1346, (vi) laun- There will always be individuals who subject of involuntary experimentation. to occur. dering of monetary instruments under Title oppose any animal research for any pur- On the other hand, the distinctive aspects Yet, the federal crimes that the par- 18 USC §1956, and (vii) engaging in a pat- poses, arguing that animals cannot mean- of tampering with neurological tissue ticipants were charged with had nothing tern of racketeering activity under Title 18 ingfully offer informed consent. But raise the prospects that such creatures to do with the college admissions process USC §1962, as defined in Title 18 §1961. the widespread objection here does not will become smart enough to do us or bribery of college admissions officers, The above crimes are federal, not state, appear to be to animal research per se. human beings damage—the so-called as such. The crimes that the government continued on page 31 Rather, the combination of monkeys and Planet of the Apes scenario. At this point, both scenarios appear far-fetched. To be clear: The mon- keys weren’t that much more intelligent. They proved able to remember more quickly and effectively the shapes and colors of images on a screen; they did not type Hamlet. The likelihood that tinkering with one or two genes will transform a species that diverged from our evolutionary tree many millions of years ago into our intellectual equal is implausible. The genetic distance remains so great that the monkeys are no more meaningfully human than are the albumin-producing potatoes. That does not necessarily mean that all genetic tampering with primate brains is ethical. Far more challenging are recent studies in which the gene that causes Huntington’s disease has been inserted into macaques, subjecting them to con- siderable suffering. The cost-benefit calculus in such studies is stark and grim: The present suffering of monkeys vs. the potential to develop treatments for a deadly human ailment. But inflicting a fatal illness on a monkey is not the same as endowing it with a few additional IQ New York State United Teachers is points. For intelligence enhancement studies the union that represents more than in primates, the best ethical threshold 600,000 professionals dedicated to may be that researchers do not want the excellence in education, health care animal subjects to become so smart that they prove meaningfully aware of their and human services. non-human status—and their absence of rights. One might similarly ask if it would be ethical to raise an impaired www.nysut.org Affiliated with AFT / NEA / AFL-CIO continued on page 35 JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 33 Dr. Pola Rosen Honored by Kennedy Children’s Center

BY LYDIA LIEBMAN & DR. POLA ROSEN Recently, Dr. Pola Rosen, Publisher of Education Update, was hon- new neural connections formed every young children, which is one of the fac- ored by the Kennedy Children’s Center with a Lifetime Achievement Award. second. These connections establish the tors that is motivating NYS officials to Dr. Rosen holds Doctoral degree from Teacher’s College at Columbia foundation for learning including cogni- expand universal pre-K to children as University in Special Education and has dedicated much of her life to help- tive and social-emotional development. young as 3. ing students who learn differently thrive. The Kennedy Children’s Center, And because of institutionalized forms Dr. Sharon Lynn Kagan, professor of of inequality, children growing up poor Early Childhood Education at Teachers now in its 61st year, is dedicated to providing high quality education are often more vulnerable. The Kennedy College, Columbia University believes services to young children with developmental delays, in partnership with Children’s Center has a significant impact in early advantages for building sys- families and communities. Dr. Rosen is member of the Board of Directors. on the development of children with spe- tems that work for young children. She Dr. Rosen was honored at the Kennedy Children’s Center annual fund- cial needs. has studied systems in other parts of raiser in New York City. Many of her close friends, family, and colleagues Supported, responsive relation- the world and has worked with teams were in attendance, and many donated, helping the nonprofit to achieve ships start with parents and guardians. of experts in Australia, Finland, Hong its monetary goal for the evening. Caregivers in the child-care setting can Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. She Dr. Rosen delivered heartwarming and informative remarks as she also mitigate the effects of these experi- has found that effective early childhood received her award: ences. This is why we need to increase education provided greater support to access to early childhood education, teachers and families, delivering compre- to eliminate the achievement gap long hensive services and strong family and would like to thank the brain and our environment than ever before children start kindergarten. education policies that support young Kennedy Children’s Center before. True acknowledgement of chil- Quality early care and education, which children and make a difference in their which is in its 61styear for dren with special needs is done by the is provided by Kennedy Children’s Center, daily lives. recognizing me with a life- center. leads to success in school, increased earn- With the generous gift from you and time achievement award. Just like the Our newspaper, Education Update, ings, improved health, and stronger fami- the archdiocese tonight, the Kennedy Center, I have dedicated much of my life published a guest editorial by the presi- lies. But another key is to invest more in Children’s Center will be able to provide to children who learn differently. dent of Bank Street College of Education daycare and pre-K educators with more the highest quality education services to When and how can we intervene when Shael Polakow-Suransky. training and improved pay. support families with training, guidance, we see a young child who is not showing He noted that 90% of our brain archi- New York State Assembly Member and advocacy and to collaborate with development? tecture is built during the first 1000 Rebecca Seawright states that Pre-K school communities to improve teaching Today we know much more about the days of life, with more than 1 million centers offer high caliber education for through professional development.

CCNY Names Elizabeth Yim Parenting Teens in 2019 Valedictorian; Kevin the Digital Age By SHERRY S KELLY, Ph.D. Zijian Jiang is Salutatorian The Problem translates into one day per week lost to Today’s teens are more isolated and cell phone activity. A recent study by the Elizabeth Yim and Kevin Zijian Jiang, Yim has completed the three-year marginalized than ever before, even Pew Research Center (“How Parents and both graduating seniors with roots in accelerated BS degree portion of CCNY’s though they may seem “connected” Teens Navigate Screen Time and Device the Chinese port city of Guangzhou, seven-year medical program with flying through the internet and social media. Distractions,” 2018) found that 54% of are recipients of the Class of 2019’s top colors. Her accolades include the Dean’s Why then are teens experiencing such teens say they spend too much time honors at The City College of New York. Medal for Academic Achievement. high rates of depression? Why are mood on their cellphones, yet two-thirds of Yim, a biomedical science major She also received the Rudin Research disorders becoming so commonly seen in parents express concern over their teens whose immigrant mother was born Fellowship and the Mack Lipkin Broader the high school and college-age popula- screen times. At the same time, parents in Guangzhou, is the Valedictorian Horizon’s Fellowship, both from the tions? How do we raise our children to must confront their own issues of device- at CCNY’s 173rd Commencement CUNY School of Medicine in 2018. be positive in such a negative world? Can related dependency and distraction. Exercises on May 31. Jiang, who was The latter honor led her to the Ocean we teach teens the skills and mindset to The Impact on Development born in the same city and moved to New Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, be happy? Two thousand years ago, Romans gath- York in 2012, barely speaking English, is Tanzania, that nation’s only cancer treat- For more than two decades, I have ered in the great Colosseum to witness the College Salutatorian. ment facility. There she led and designed worked with teens whose lives became drama, athletics, judgement, punishment, Born and raised in Bayside, Queens, an independent research project to inves- intertwined with virtual reality games and all kinds of public spectacles. Today, Yim is graduating with a 3.98 GPA and tigate the barriers to receiving confirma- and chat rooms, including the prede- our kids hold the “Roman Colosseum” will continue in the CUNY School of tory screening and/or treatment among cessors of the current forms of social in the palm of their hands with their cell Medicine at CCNY until she receives women with cervical lesions or suspected media. Today, when I speak to school phones. In a “Snap”, “Tweet”, or text, her medical degree in 2022. Jiang, a cervical cancer. psychologists about the number one issue their lives can be altered by something mechanical engineering major with a Yim’s other fellowships include a Colin they encounter with distressed teens, posted. Add to this matrix of stress, the 3.96 GPA, is mulling pursuing a PhD in Powell Partners for Change Fellowship. it usually relates to social media. The content of material our teens may be microfluidics engineering or attending In 2016, she scooped the Top Presenter significant issues school psychologists viewing - visual and written content that medical school. Award at the Annual Biomedical Research report about the source of referrals on is often negative and cynical. No wonder Following are brief bios of the Conference for Minority Students (Social campus involve bullying and exclusion there are popular apps for editing and Valedictorian and Salutatorian, from one and Behavioral Sciences and Public stemming from social media. Why has photo-shopping images into a preferred of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Health Division) in Tampa, Florida. This social media become such a problem self image. So many teens experience where up to 93 % of the world’s sover- was for her research aimed at improv- for teens? First, realize that on average anxiety and feel pressure to “fit in”, “not eign states are represented. ing disproportionately high lung cancer adolescents spends at least 20 to 24 miss out”, or to live up to the images they Elizabeth Yim continued on page 35 hours per week on their cell phones. This continued on page 35 34 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

THE MATH COLUMN SPORTS Cadet Hoops Connects with pecialized igh S H Carteret Community chool xams By AL POSAMENTIER,S Ph.D. E Over the past several decades high-lev- el education decision-makers and admin- istrators from various European coun- tries, such as England, Germany, and Austria came to New York City to visit some of the specialized high schools, including Stuyvesant High School, Bronx High School of Science, and Brooklyn Technical High School. To say they were hugely impressed could pos- sibly be an understatement. They were awed by the level of instruction, student Coach Brian Prioleau, Founder/Director of Cadet Hoops Basketball motivation and overall ambience of the & Katrena and Coach Donte schools. Naturally, they were curious to know how the students were selected for By MIKE COHEN 20 hours a week during the season, all on the schools. They were a bit surprised Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. When Brian Prioleau walked off the a volunteer basis. that the sole criterion for selection was court after his first season as the founder/ Many of the kids started with little or a written exam, since oral exams and textbook exercises. director of Cadet Hoops, a not-for-profit no basketball background. What they did teacher recommendations play a greater In mathematics instruction, the art basketball program for kids in Carteret, bring was an enthusiasm to learn. role in the European countries. They or skill of problem solving has been New Jersey, he thought he had made an “She absolutely loved it,” said Siobhan noticed the paucity of African-American largely neglected in today’s classrooms, impact. Mahoney, a mother of a 10-year-old girl and Hispanic students and a large repre- which focuses largely on “teaching to the The first day he had 16 kids show up in the program. “Coach Brian had an sentation of Asian students and wondered test.” One would think that this approach on a cold February morning wanting to effortless ability to teach these kids in a why that happened. would support the entrance examina- learn how to play basketball, and, most way that they enjoy what they are learn- This is now a cause for concern in New tions, yet the tests for which mathematics importantly to Prioleau, gain a love for ing, even when it’s difficult. You can see York City since recent numbers show that classes are being prepared are content- the sport. By the time the program ended he makes each of them feel good about of almost 900 acceptances for next year’s oriented such as the New York State in early May, the group had grown to 67 their individual journeys.” entering class at Stuyvesant High School Regents Examinations, since teachers are kids from the fourth to the eighth grade. Prioleau, who won multiple state cham- less than one percent are either African- frequently being assessed by their stu- But it wasn’t until Prioleau had a chance pionships as a high school player in American or Hispanic students. In recent dents’ performance on these tests. encounter with one of his students at the Connecticut, wanted the Carteret kids to years, many private examination sup- To illustrate problem-solving skills, park after the program had ended that have their own special taste of basketball. port programs have appeared throughout consider that the approach to a math- he truly believed what was possible. He even named the Carteret program the the city, such as Mathnasium, offering ematics problem can often be described Isabel, a nine year-old girl, who had same name as his beloved high school courses and tutoring programs during as the “poet’s way” or the “peasant’s never played basketball before being in team: the Cadets. His goal was to instill evenings and weekends at a cost to the way.” For example, one illustrative prob- Cadet Hoops, caught the eye of Prioleau the values that he had learned along the participants. This burgeoning privatiza- lem might be to find the number of that day. With a big smile on her face, way as a student and an athlete. tion of preparation for elite public high games needed to be played in a single- she was diligently working on dribbling “It’s my passion,” said Prioleau, who schools introduces a lack of equity of elimination basketball tournament to get techniques she had learned from Prioleau also works for the Big East Basketball access for low-income students who can- a champion that begins with 25 players. and his coaches. Conference and for Seton Hall basket- not afford private prep training and who This can be approached in two ways: The “I felt excitement,” said Prioleau, 41, ball. “When you do something that you are, furthermore, often students in the peasant’s way would be to do a simula- who played basketball at Pace University love, it’s never work.” most fragile of the city’s middle schools. tion of the tournament and focusing on in New York and has worked in Wall As for the future, Prioleau wants to Therefore, the question now facing the winners while keeping count of the Street for the past 20 years. “It’s about include the community even more while New Yorkers is how to improve the number of games played. On the other leaving an imprint. When I saw Isabel ramping up the basketball part of the diversity of the population in our special- hand, the poet’s way would simply ask bouncing that basketball, I knew it program. Currently players from the ized high schools. We can find solutions how many losers must there be to get a couldn’t be just her who had benefitted Carteret High School boys and girls var- to this problem through a series of teach- champion? And the answer is 24 losers. from the program.” sity teams serve as volunteer coaches, ing and learning initiatives to support the This requires 24 games and the question Since there was no recreational bas- including his son Donte. His fiancée, performance of these underrepresented is answered very elegantly. Such train- ketball program in Carteret, Prioleau, Katrena, also has been a key contributor students and to improve their achieve- ing can significantly enhance success on who has lived in the town for 18 years, helping behind the scenes and serving as ment on this high-stakes test, rather than these entrance examinations. recognized a need to bring this diverse volunteer coach. Getting as many people to eliminate the test itself. Research over It would be a huge disservice to the community together through the game involved in Cadet Hoops is what drives the years has demonstrated that prepa- general population of New York City that has meant so much to his life. In Prioleau. On the last day of the program, ration for high-stake tests (such as the to lower the standards of these spe- 2016, Prioleau planted the first seeds the gym was packed with kids of all ages, SAT and ACT) has a favorable effect cialized programs for gifted youngsters. for the program, as he likes to say, and parents, and members of the community. on performance outcomes. To even the Over many decades these schools have finally this year, he was ready to open “It’s my way to be authentic and leave a playing field, an effort should be made to served the population well in produc- the doors to the gym. He partnered up lasting impression,” said Prioleau. # provide city-and-state-funded resources ing outstanding scholars in a variety of with the Carteret Recreation Department, For more information on how to be for extracurricular experiences in middle fields. They have been a model for the an organization that provided him with a part of Cadet Hoops, please visit schools across the city, similar to that education of gifted youngsters, favorable a gym and a support network within the CadetHoops.com. of the private mathematics support pro- recognition in other cities in the United community. The rest was all Prioleau, In addition to being the Sports Editor grams, which focus on test-taking skills States and abroad. Let’s not dumb-down who found volunteer coaches, developed of Education Update, Mike Cohen is the and problem-solving strategies. This our education program. Rather let’s make a curriculum, organized every aspect of Founder/Director of Throwback Sports (a could well require training teachers to the financial investment and provide a what needed to be done for basketball sports and educational program for chil- become experts in teaching problem- meaningful program to bring up to speed to be played. Of course, he was the head dren of all abilities). He can be reached solving skills which are beyond typical continued on page 35 coach. He estimates that he spends over at [email protected]. JUN/JUL 2019 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 35

Reinventing the Monkey CCNY Names Valedictorian iving oice continued from page 32 continued from page 33 G V human being’s IQ from 30 to 60, making mortality rates among Chinese-American him more aware of his limitations, and and African-American smokers in New to ur outh possibly producing existential distress. York City. O Y : These are complex philosophical ques- Her mentor Holly G. Atkinson, MD, tions with no easy answers. Fortunately, describes Yim as “possessing a stellar Walkout at School nothing about this particular experiment blend of academic achievement, leader- in China suggests that they will have to ship skills, integrity and a passion for be answered any time soon. # service.” to Save Planet Earth Post-medical school, Yim is consider- By VALENTINA OSSA dead for the worst of it.” I respond- ing practicing family medicine or emer- My name is Valentina Ossa. I am ed. Don’t you care about your children Parenting Teens gency medicine. 12 years old and in 6th grade. I am and your grandchildren living through continued from page 32 Kevin Zijian Jiang a founding member of Student Climate the worst of it?!?” And he said “NAH see on social media. Molded by adversity after arriving in Action at the Arts & Letters School in they can take care of themselves”. The other impact on cognitive and the United States at age 15, speaking lim- Brooklyn, NY and one of the organizers Well climate change is already here and emotional development relates to the ited English and enduring a family crisis, of the walkout at my school today (March we need to take care of ourselves now. “apps”, themselves. Many popular Jiang persevered to become an outstand- 14, 2019) in solidarity with all of you. So many of these people in power are “apps”, as well as computer based edu- ing mechanical engineering student. Of course I care about what the gov- like my classmates. They think they are cational games, were initially developed Jiang worked on papers, projects and ernment does. I don’t make the rules. going to be dead by the worst of it so as consumer applications. You swipe and studied while keeping vigil at his cancer- I don’t get to vote. I don’t make the why not make their money now and choose, or swipe and buy. The quick, stricken father’s hospital bedside until laws. I don’t get to decide. But, to me, just leave it to the future generations swipe right or left, games are good exam- the end on Dec. 16, 2016. Later, he this is not about politics. This is not to deal with. Well we are the future ples. As a Clinical Neuropsychologist, scored the highest grade in Assistant about Republicans and Democrats. generation. And you did leave it to us. this concerns me because I am witness- Professor Jing Fan’s heat transfer class. This is about my future and the People say we still need to “solve ing a generation of kids engaging in His remarkable projects ranged from SURVIVAL of the world that I live in. the climate crisis” but we already quick response- reaction type activities double-emulsion microfluidic device I remember the first time that my mom have the solutions. We already know online. In essence, they are being trained development (redesigned droplet-based told me about fracking and what it could what we need to do, so why don’t to become more reactive and impulsive, microfluidics device for emulsion for- do to the water. I was 5 years old and I we act? We won’t survive unless we rather than proactive in decision behav- mation using P1000 commercial pull- just cried and cried. I had a fear of what STOP EMISSIONS. NOW! We won’t sur- iors. Along with this, today’s teens are er machine and capillaries) to reverse it would be like when I was older. I had vive unless we come together and stop pre- moving in a more fast-paced world where engineering a wireless mouse. Jiang has a fear that people were doing this to the tending things will somehow fix themselves. they are expected to digest informa- applied for a patent for the design. Earth and that they wouldn’t stop. I had We need NO MORE FOSSIL FUELS. tion, decide and act with immediacy. It There was also the more routine sound- a fear that we weren’t just doing this to We need 100% RENEWABLES. makes facing multiple choices and ambi- ing manufacturing of a paper cutter for us, but that we were doing it to all the We need a GREEN NEW DEAL. guity more difficult for this generation of receipt paper to conducting failure simu- animals and all the organisms on this And we need it NOW. teens compared to what we experienced lation and analysis on a wall-mounted Earth… It just went against life itself. We need our leaders and everyone else to get decades ago. bookshelf. I started doing research and behind it because we have a planetary emer- What Can Be Done? Jiang received the Gerard and Doris every time I got more angry. gency. We need everybody to wake up! First, recognize key warning signs of Lowen Mechanical Engineering I can’t count how many times I thought Here in New York City we need to stop your teen’s overuse of the internet, video Scholarship in spring 2018. The Fresh it was a dream and that I’d wake up to the Williams Pipeline, a fracked gas games, or cell phones. Try monitoring Meadows resident is affiliated with: this beautiful earth and that everyone pipeline along the coast of Brooklyn, their cell phone use in terms of time The National Society of Professional would care. But I wake up and I see Staten Island, and the Rockaways. We and data spent. Be alert to how this Engineers; and The Society of Asian skyscrapers going up, gasses spewing out need to stop our dependence on fos- may be impacting school performance. Is Scientists and Engineers. # of factories. I see floods, hurricanes, and sil fuel, not build new infrastructure. homework late? Have grades fallen? Pay forests burning down in the news…. If We need to stop ALL the new fracked attention to your teen’s social well being, Specialized HS Exams we don’t stop now, who will have clean gas compressor stations being built in including friendships changing or if your continued from page 34 water to drink? Air to breathe? An ocean New York State. The chemicals go teen seems more isolated. Would your to swim in? All these things are rights, into the air and poison the water, land, teen prefer to be alone and online, rather more students who may not have had not privileges. Animals and plants are humans, animals, and everything around it. than be with friends or family. Has your the resources to access additional sup- becoming extinct at a faster rate than ever In 100 years we might not even exist teen dropped out of activities? The other port which would allow their talents to before. If they are dying, so can we… any more if we keep going at the rate behavior to recognize involves sleep pat- flourish. # It’s scary to know that I may not have a we are now. Animals are dying. Forests terns. Often, this may include staying up Dr. Al Posamentier is professor future. It’s scary to think that my children are perishing. People are getting angrier. late to be scrolling through social media emeritus and former dean, CCNY. Now will ask me why I didn’t do anything. We are drilling into the earth like it doesn’t or engaged with the phone long past bed- Distinguished Lecturer at NYC College Climate change has gotten worse real- matter, like the Earth is just a thing that time. Recognize how reactive your teen of Technology, Brooklyn, NY. ly fast. Scientists say that we have 12 we can throw away and get another one. may become when you try to set limits years to avert the worst-case scenari- We can’t! If we destroy the earth, there is on phone or video game usage. Also, rec- half of my workshops include teach- os. I say that we have less. I say that no turning back. There is not another one. ognize how you may be avoiding setting ing evidenced-based Positive Psychology we only have NOW. Not in 12 years. People are just taking what they limits or addressing concerns because strategies to foster a growth mindset, Not in two. We need to make change want for greed and money and you fear your own child’s anger. Finally, effective stress response, strengthen- NOW so that my children and my grand- power. It needs to stop or WE take stock of your own cell phone or ing communication skills, and writing a children can have a planet to live on. WON’T HAVE A WORLD LEFT. computer dependency, recognizing how “positive code” for your cognitive style. I know people who don’t care about the I would like to end my speech with seven your behaviors may be contributing to Sherry Kelly, PhD, is a Clinical climate — or even the earth for that mat- seconds of silence and I would like to the problem. Neuropsychologist and Health ter. But I do. I care about the air I breathe ask you to think about what you are going to In my PositiviTeens® workshops, I Psychologist. Dr. Kelly’s workshops pro- and the water I drink and the forests that do for the survival of the future seven gen- help teens, parents and teachers develop vide evidenced-based cognitive strategies can burn down at any moment. Even erations; to think about what you are going strategies to counteract some of the nega- for choosing a positive cognitive pathway the other day I asked a classmate of mine to tell your grandchildren about what tive communication and decision-mak- in the social media age. The half-day or whether he would consider walking out YOU did to stop the climate catastrophe ing styles shaping our relationships. The evening workshops can be customized at school for 30 minutes and he said and the end of world as we know it. workshops include a review of recent for parents, teachers, and teen audi- “NAH. It’s too much work”. And I said Thank you. # neuroscience on the impact of the digital ences. For more information, please visit … Don’t you care about your future? Valentina is the granddaughter of Peter age on cognitive - social development, PositiviTeens.com or contact Dr. Kelly at And he said, “Nah I will probably be Yarrow, the famous folksinger. mood, and decision-making. The second [email protected]. # EDUCATION UPDATE ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ JUN/JUL 2019

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