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GUEST EDITORIAL PRAYER FOR EDUCATION UPDATE SMALL SCHOOLS OFFER REAL HOPE SEPTEMBER 11 Mailing Address: By LUCY FRIEDLAND 276 5th Avenue, Suite 10005 FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR New York, NY 10001 Will the sun ever shine there again? email: [email protected] By DR. AUGUSTA SOUZA KAPPNER Public Agenda confirms that the majority of Will the sky ever be blue there again? www.educationupdate.com Not long ago, I traveled to Seattle to join a America’s parents and teachers do not place Will the grass ever grow green there again? Tel: 212-481-5519 group of multicultural scholars and practi- school size high on their lists of educational There where people worked with purpose— Fax: 212-481-3919 tioners and the nation’s leading small concerns. Small school reformers are now rec- Will laughter be heard there again? schools (K-12) scholars. We were meeting to ognizing the need to reach out to leaders in PUBLISHER AND EDITOR: discuss the potential benefits of small communities of color and welcome them into The giant towers were the redwoods in the Pola Rosen, Ed.D. schools reform for minority communities. small schools efforts. forests of steel and glass ASSOCIATE EDITORS: On at least one point we were unanimous: for I recognize the honest concerns some have In the great city called NewYork. Heather Rosen, Adam Sugerman, urban centers and communities of color, about small schools. Many fear small schools Rob Wertheimer most high schools are failing. The news out may be prohibitively expensive. Some oth- They were the pride of those who built them, of our high schools is bleak: ers– many from African-American or other Of those who worked there, ASSISTANT EDITOR: • High dropout rates continue to plague com- underserved communities–worry that overly And of those who visited there. Marylena Mantas munities of color. sympathetic teachers in highly personalized PRODUCTION MANAGER: • African-American and Latino students are learning environments, in recognizing the Men built them, Rosalyn Bacani retained (required to repeat a grade) at alarm- disadvantages faced by their students, may Other men destroyed them. ing rates. not hold students to sufficiently high stan- GUEST COLUMNISTS: • Students of color continue to trail their dards of achievement. Now there’s talk of debris. Stevanee Auerbach, Ph.D., Matilda peers on achievement indicators. The evidence gives us confidence that these Hey! my brothers and sisters lie in that debris. Raffa Cuomo, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Leaders, both within and outside minority concerns can be surmounted by a thoughtful, Move that debris ever so gently, Dr. Carole G. Hankin, Dr. Augusta communities, have been searching desperately coherent and diligent approach to the creation Aborted lives are to be discovered there, Souza Kappner, Martha McCarthy, for answers. But surprisingly–at least from my of small schools. We have seen that small This is the Pompeii of the 21st century. Ph.D., Assemblyman Steven Sanders, perspective–few have embraced a strategy that schools can be affordable for even the poorest Jennifer Ward offers a tremendous amount of promise: small communities. (Research by Fruchter, Stiefel et We will never forget those heroes, these patriots, STAFF WRITERS: schools reform. al. shows that the cost per graduate is actually Oh say can you see, Jacob Appel, Joan Baum, Ph.D., Small schools work. And they appear to lower in small schools than in large.) We have It’s still the land of the free. work particularly well with disadvantaged found that most small schools hold high expec- Lucy Friedland is a retired NYC high school Sarah Elzas, Tom Kertes, Katarzyna students. Last year, Bank Street College of tations for their students. Small school popula- teacher who is now living in Los Angeles. Kozanecka, Sybil Maimin, Chris Education’s study, Small Schools: Great tions, like large school populations, generally Rowan Strides, chronicled the success of small reflect the ethnic makeup of the communities EDITORIAL INTERNS: schools reform in numerous Chicago public they serve; where integration is the goal, small Tune in to Education Update Marie Holmes, Jessica Shi schools. The average school size nationwide schools are often more likely to be able to every Sunday evening from is 741 students, and it is not uncommon for achieve diverse populations. In systems that BOOK REVIEWERS: urban children to attend elementary schools establish clear, progressive guidelines, small 8-8:30 pm on the Lewis Harris Healy, III, Merri Rosenberg, with more than 1,000 students and high schools are actually less likely to be segregat- Frumkes Show: WPAT 930AM Lillian Shapiro, Selene Vasquez schools with 3,000 students. By contrast, ed than are larger schools. COMICS: small schools in the Bank Street study Interestingly, some minority leaders have Bruce Wotring enrolled between 200 to 400 students. The recently spoken out in favor of charter schools difference between the small schools we and voucher plans. Their explanation has been IN THIS ISSUE MEDICAL EDITOR: examined and their larger counterparts was not so much an embrace of these strategies as a Herman Rosen, MD Editorials & Letters ...... 2 striking. rejection of the status quo. The frustration they Commentary ...... 2 MODERN LANGUAGE EDITOR: We found that smaller learning communi- feel with the ongoing failure of our urban pub- Spotlight on Schools ...... 3-9 Adam Sugerman ties diminish school violence, raise academ- lic schools to adequately serve students of Conferences, Workshops & Events . . . 8 ic engagement and performance, and color is certainly understandable. But what is MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS: Careers...... 9 increase attendance and graduation rates–the needed now is not an abandonment of public Jan Aaron Modern Languages...... 10 very issues with which minority communi- schools but rather a commitment to establish- Tutors...... 10 MUSIC EDITOR: ties across the nation are grappling. Our ing more effective–and smaller– learning com- MEDICAL UPDATE ...... 14-15 Irving M. Spitz research affirms the mounting mass of evi- munities. Music, Art & Dance ...... 12-14 dence of those who have studied small Leaders of color should endorse the small PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: Children’s Corner ...... 11 schools over the past decade. Most promis- schools movement within public school sys- Christopher McGuire Special Education ...... 16-19 ing, small schools reform works within a tems, because small schools offer the poten- COVER STORY ...... 19 POLITICAL COMMENTARY: public school framework–an important fact tial for quality education, provide educa- Stuart Dunn for leaders of color given that approximately tional opportunities, and foster academic Software & Technology...... 20-23 95 percent of African American and 91 per and social success. Small schools may well Book Reviews...... 23-24 SPORTS EDITOR: cent of Latino students currently attend pub- provide an answer to much of what ails Colleges & Grad Schools ...... 25-27 M.C. Cohen lic schools. today’s most difficult-to-reform educational College Directory...... 28 Cartoon ...... 28 WEB DESIGN: Why are there not more leaders from com- systems. Consequently, now is the time for Neil Schuldiner, Rick Sulz munities of color championing small schools leaders of color to propel this movement Museums as Educators ...... 29 efforts? Why do we allow communities to con- forward. # Movie & Theater Reviews...... 30-31 ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: tinue to build the sort of gigantic schools that Dr. Augusta Souza Kappner has been presi- Camps & Sports...... 32 Martin Lieberman, Manager. Rosalyn breed alienation and low expectations? I dent of Bank Street College in New York City Metro Beat ...... 33 Bacani, Steve Bailey (212) 721-9444, believe that information about the value of since 1995, and was the assistant secretary for Business of Education ...... 33 Mitchell Levine, Chris Rowan, small schools has simply not reached a broad Vocational and Adult Education for the U.S. Resource & Reference Guide . . . . 34-35 Dawn Clayton, Diane Palmer, Mark enough audience. A just-released survey from Department of Education from 1993 to 1995. Classified ...... 35 Berge GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: TO Neil Schuldiner, Rick Sulz Education Update Education Update is published monthly by Education Update, Inc. All material is copyrighted and may not be printed FROM Winner without express consent of the publisher. Silver Hill Hospital of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Mental Health Excellence in Education Best Education Update Media Award Journalism, 1999—2000 P.O. 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By MATILDA RAFFA CUOMO other children, all of whom admired her for her and JENNIFER WARD creativity and dedication. The changes spread. Ali- cia’s grades began to improve, she raised her hand Mentoring USA recog- more in class, and she spoke up when she did not nizes that the value of understand something. She found ways to use the dance, drama and the visu- arts to understand academics — creating dance al arts in these uncertain rhythms to learn addition and solve mathematical times are particularly cru- problems and yoga poses to depict historic events cial. Youth often do not and people. Alicia taught me the invaluable lesson know how to express their of how expression through the arts can profound- inner feelings and many ly change a youth’s sense of self and relation to may not want to speak about their fears and formal schooling. anger. The arts can provide them a less-threaten- Vanessa: She was a high school sophomore, ing outlet to communicate. Many volunteers on probation because of low grades, and rais- have come forward to Mentoring USA to offer ing her own child. She took a dance class for their talents at sites, working to provide youth “easy credit.” But then she fell in love with and mentors alike with creative projects. Week dance. She brought her little girl to the classes after week we have seen these projects flourish and stayed after class to learn and perfect tech- and allow children moments of pride in their own niques. As her love of dance blossomed, her work and opportunities to express, and talk grades started to improve and she felt more about, what is troubling them. confident asking for extra help when she need- As Howard Gardner taught us many years ago, ed it. In her junior year, Vanessa started to talk there are multiple intelligences and therefore dif- about college, a word that was not even part of ferent ways of looking at and interpreting the her vocabulary a year earlier. We came up with world and of learning. Many youth find conven- a plan: to apply to the dance department at tional classroom settings, with their emphasis on New York University. Together we wrote reading, writing and quiet learning, difficult envi- essays and choreographed audition pieces. Not ronments. Special approaches to education, partic- only did Vanessa gain acceptance to New York ularly those that rely on creative and often physi- University’s Tisch School of the Arts but she cal expression, are important to utilize and respect. received a partial scholarship as well. Vanes- The arts in education should be encouraged and sa’s passion and persistence were born out of a supported in all our public and private schools. love of dance but now underlie a broad and Is your child Dyslexic Here is one teacher-mentor’s story of how yoga firm personal and academic base. and dance led two young women to find pathways Sister Ona Bessette has written about “Dance as or experiencing school failure? to success. Healing Prayer,” — “an invitation for a greater If so, we may be the solution. Alicia: She had ponytails in her hair, and a smile integration of the body and spirit in a moment of that was as bright as the sun. Born in Japan, she communication with the source of life and We strive to help children not only have and her seven sisters were raised solely by their love…a medium of reflection that opens the soul the skills needed to learn, but to want to learn. mother. When we met, she was in third grade. I to insight and strength.” Particularly for troubled was her yoga teacher. Alicia struggled with her youth, we should remember the lessons that Alicia math homework, hated science and history and and Vanessa teach of the power of art and move- had difficulty communicating. English was not her ment to lead a child back to the classroom as a first language, and others thought of Alicia as shy reinvigorated learner. and withdrawn, a loner. Yet, I could see that she Mentoring USA is reaching out to children early wanted to communicate. It took about three to prevent school dropout with an effective inter- months for us to become comfortable with each vention strategy and one-on-one relationships. other; some days she would stay after class to talk Resources such as books and art activities are about creativity and to show me her own yoga valuable; however, what really matters to a child is poses. Over time, I saw a shy little girl start to the human touch of caring. This is irreplaceable embrace her own individuality. She started to label and invaluable to any child.# qualities she previously viewed in herself as Matilda Cuomo is the Founder and Chairper- “faults” as “unique.” son of Mentoring USA. Jennifer Ward is a Pro- Alicia turned out not only to be a great student, gram Manager at Mentoring USA. Previously, she but also a great teacher. She taught her poses to the was Dean of Dance at a public high school. Teachers College Talks About Islam We take our commitment seriously By SYBIL MAIMIN munities, to a reactive mentality that is phobic • Orton Gillingham trained staff Following the attacks on the World Trade Cen- about modernity and focuses on roots and strict • Small classes with individualized attention ter and the Pentagon, it became clear that knowl- interpretation of doctrine. edge in our society about the world of Islam is The Muslim communities in a New York City • Art, music, culinary arts, and computers for a skimpy, at best. To address this problem, Colum- Project in Columbia’s School of International and rich education bia’s Teachers College drew upon several relevant Public Affairs reports that 600,000 Muslims reside departments in the university to present a one-day in New York City. Of these, 42 percent are Call 718-625-3502 or contact: Ruth Arberman, workshop for educators about the histories, cul- African-American, 24 percent South Asian, and tures, and current status of Muslims in a wide 12 percent Arab. Thirty- seven nationalities are Director of The Sterling School range of countries. Discussion and an exchange of represented including 12 from Arab-speaking 299 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 ideas about related curriculum development fol- countries. New immigrants often compare New lowed the presentations. York City to the hajj, because like the pilgrimage Now Accepting Admissions Muslims are as diverse as the countries they to Mecca, many different groups of Muslims come from. States such as Nigeria, Pakistan, come together here. The city has 100 mosques, Indonesia, Sudan, and Iran have Muslim majori- with most in Brooklyn and the Bronx, followed by ties. India, the United States, and France are Queens and Staten Island, but 95 percent of Mus- itarianism must be explored. Students must be help teachers cope with the attack and its aftermath. nations with significant Muslim minorities. Sever- lims do not attend regularly. helped to think critically about the all-important Columbia University’s Eastern Europe, Russian, al themes emerge as the end of the Cold War and It is no longer sufficient to just teach about the events taking place around them. They must con- and Eurasian Resource Center is dedicated to globalization, which is seen as passing them by, Five Pillars of Islam, agreed educators at the sider whether one man’s freedom fighter is anoth- teacher training and outreach. Op-ed pieces in affect the mood and outlook of many in the Mus- workshop. The curriculum must delve into histo- er man’s terrorist, the relativist approach, or newspapers such as The New York Times present lim world. Feelings of hopelessness and defeat ry, culture, diversity, and living Islam. Concepts of whether there is such a thing as absolute evil. differing views. And, Educators for Social Respon- have often led, in both majority and minority com- imperialism, colonialism, nationalism and author- Various organizations are developing materials to sibility offers a range of aids and activities. # 4 SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS EDUCATION UPDATE DECEMBER 2001

Special Feature: Homeschooling Homeschooling as Alternative to Classrooms By SARAH ELZAS each of their three children in their junior high Is a classroom education essential to the educa- school years, did so for a different reason. They tional and social development of a child? With moved from urban Santa Monica to a cabin in the teachers and legislators debating ‘accountability’, northern California woods when their oldest son, parents taking a closer look at school safety, and Ben, was 11. Phillips says they “really didn’t students exposed to ever-changing cultural and have any choice” but to homeschool him. media influences, more and more parents and stu- Madley describes the experience as “everyone’s dents are asking this question. Since John Holt Laura Ingalls Wilder dream,” referring to the Lit- started a school reform movement in the 1960s tle House on the Prairie books where the author advocating homeschooling, increasing numbers of recalls growing up on the Midwestern frontier in parents have looked to this option as a viable alter- the 1870s and 1880s. native to classroom settings, challenging tradition- But even after they left the woods and moved al notions of how children learn. back to Santa Monica, their daughter, Cory, and Celine, 12, and Julian Joris, 13, are home- other son, Lincoln, both decided to homeschool schooled by their parents in New York’s Green- their junior high school years, despite available wich Village. But it is a wonder that they are ever schools. “One of the most powerful times a parent home, with weekly Shakespeare rehearsals and can homeschool their kids is in the junior high sketching classes at the Met, various Tai-Chi class- years,” explains Madley who, along with Phillips, es, violin lessons and other activities. Yet neither holds an education degree from University of Cal- has ever gone to school. ifornia at Berkeley. The subject matter in junior “I am not against school,” says their mother, high school will all be repeated later, she explains. Françoise Joris, who was exposed to John Holt’s “All you have to make sure is that they are read- ideas by her parents when she was in high school. ing, writing and doing math,” which can be “Great schools are wonderful,” she says. accomplished at home. But unschooling her children was more appeal- “This period of time is when a child is suscepti- ing. Unschooling is a term that has been coined for ble to moral education,” continues Madley. Thus, a method of homeschooling in which the student’s history lessons can bring up ethical issues that may interest directs the course of study – a laissez-faire not be raised in a junior high school classroom. “ I approach that, while it does not necessarily have to think Ben’s love of history comes out of discus- be unstructured, differs from other, curriculum- sions with me,” explains Phillips. driven homeschooling methods. While their reasons for homeschooling are dif- “We don’t have time to do all the things they ferent, both families have the same attitude want to do,” explains Joris in mock-exasperation. towards classroom-based schools: it is “ a logis- Julian is currently writing a science fiction novel, tical nightmare” as Françoise puts it. Students a project that can take up to six hours a day. The really only need a few hours of “book learning” challenge for the parent in homeschooling, says during the day, the rest of which should be Joris, is that she needs to be one step ahead of her devoted to play, says Madley. Yet, she says, “ the children, anticipating what they might be interest- most curious, alive and verbal kids are trapped ed in next, so that she can frame a history, math or in the classroom.” reading lesson around it. Robert Culpepper, a second year law student at Parents have always homeschooled their chil- the University of Mississippi who was home- dren, whether because there was not a school schooled through junior and senior high school, available, or because they wanted to ensure a cer- agrees. “It seems kind of inefficient,” he says of tain kind of religious or moral education, or even the traditional classroom education. Culpepper, because they felt they could do a better job. But like Jorises, was unschooled, but he took it a step since the 1970s, homeschoolers in New York and farther. He spent most of his time on his own read- the rest of the country have increased rapidly. ing, relying on his interests to guide him– history, The Joris family is part of the New York Home geography, and eventually, film. He describes his Educators Alliance, the secular homeschooling schooling as “pretty much hands off,” although his network for New York City. Françoise estimates parents were very interested in what he was read- that the Alliance encompasses over 200 families ing and how he was doing. with about two students each. New York home- Culpepper attributes the success of this schoolers are required to register with the school method to his personality. His two younger sib- district; however, many choose not to do so. It is lings tried homeschooling as well, but found therefore difficult to know exactly how many they could not stay focused. He admits that there there are. Another organization, NYS Loving Edu- were gaps in his education—science and Shake- cation At Home (LEAH), the Christian network in speare, in particular—and he did feel unprepared New York State, has 150 local chapters serving for deadlines and writing papers when he got to over 3,700 families.Researchers have estimatedColumbia University. But he also emphasizes that there are from 700,000 to 1.15 million home- that “I never got bored.” schoolers nationwide. The library was Culpepper’s biggest resource, The Jorises were drawn to homeschooling as it has been for Viki Kurashige who has been because they were worried about the increasing homeschooling her two sons, Sotarou, 12, and emphasis on testing in New York City public Hanjirou, 9, since Sotarou was in kindergarten. schools. Susan Madley and Jesse Phillips of Santa Monica, California, who homeschooled Continued on page 10

CALVERT SCHOOL OFFERS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TOOLS FOR SUCCESS By Bob Graham, Manager of Publications, Calvert School Choosing to homeschool your child carries with it numerous challenges. At Calvert School, we work tirelessly to make the most of your teaching time and to minimize your challenges. Once you place an order, you’ll find all of the books, lesson manuals and supplies necessary to teach the course. That’s why Calvert School is often referred to as the “school in the box.” The lesson manuals offer detailed daily plans, featuring step-by-step instructions designed to eliminate your guesswork. Based on the teaching theories of Virgil M. Hillyer, a Harvard-trained educator who founded Calvert School in Baltimore, MD., in 1906, the in-depth lesson manuals offer subject by subject objectives, assignments, enrichment activities, examples, and questions that probe your child’s knowledge. Beyond the course materials, we help in other ways. Our free placement testing service ensures that your child is placed in the right course from Day One. Our Education Counselors are specially trained teachers available to all Calvert families by phone and e-mail for free advice and assistance with coursework or student concerns. Our optional Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) provides student support and accountability as a teacher grades your student’s tests. The ATS teacher returns the test with a personal letter of encouragement, which can assist you with the difficult tasks of child motiva- tion and discipline. For students who use the ATS service and complete a course satisfactorily, Calvert provides a Certificate of Comple- tion and, upon request, a transcript. The ATS service provides families with a level of accountability and validation – and peace of mind. To learn more about Calvert School, visit http://www.calvertschool.org or call 888-487-4652. DECEMBER 2001 EDUCATION UPDATE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS SCHOOL 5

The Makulu II crew and NYC Special Feature: Homeschooling students before the ship departed from the 79th St. Boat Basin. THE LEGALITY OF HOME EDUCATION By MARTHA McCARTHY, Ph.D. However, courts have upheld requirements The number of parents deciding to educate that students educated at home be tested to their children at home has steadily increased ensure mastery of basic skills. Also, when since the 1980s. Recent estimates indicate that homeschooled students attempt to enter the between 850,000 and 1.8 million children are public school system, school personnel can test being educated at home. Estimates vary the students and use other assessment criteria because even though parents may be asked to for placement purposes. Several courts have register their homeschooled children with a ruled that parents who homeschool their chil- state agency, this is difficult to monitor and dren with disabilities cannot assert that the pub- enforce. lic school district must provide such children The most common reason for parents to edu- special education and related services at their cate their children at home is that they do not homes. want their children exposed to content that con- One often thinks of homeschooling in con- flicts with their religious beliefs, but some par- nection with elementary grades, but some ents are dissatisfied with public school acade- recent controversies have focused on the high mic standards, fearful for their children’s safe- school level. For example, some parents have ty, or simply want to be more involved in their requested that their homeschooled children be children’s learning experiences. A few teach allowed to enroll in public schools for specific their children at home because of geographic classes (e.g., band, laboratory sciences) and to isolation. The current availability of commer- participate in interscholastic athletics, other The Makulu II: cial materials over the Internet, especially extracurricular activities, and statewide compe- Christian-based instructional packages, has titions. The legality of these practices varies The Field Trip to End All Field Trips made instruction easier to provide at home. across states, and the Supreme Court has not All states now allow home education, but yet recognized that homeschoolers have a fed- By TOM KERTES global community.” some features have generated legal controver- eral constitutional right to such dual enrollment More than 600 students from 20 New York Myers, Halstead’s fellow Dartmouth gradu- sies. Most courts have upheld requirements that or extracurricular participation. inner-city elementary classrooms are going to ate, is one of the five brand new crewmembers home instruction be substantially equivalent to State policy makers face difficult decisions in be fortunate enough this year to have the Reach embarking on the boat’s second global trip. It public school offerings, but a few courts have striking the appropriate balance between state the World Company reach the world for them. will cover 27,000 miles over three oceans and found challenged “equivalency” requirements interests in ensuring an educated citizenry and Reach the World (RTW) sponsors the Makulu II, six seas, while making stops in 36 countries. too vague to impose criminal liability on par- parental interests in directing the upbringing of a rugged Nautor Swan ketch that just sailed from “This trip is much better organized,” Hal- ents for noncompliance. Although the judicia- their children. If homeschooling continues to Manhattan’s 79th Street Boat Basin for a 26- stead pointed out, “because we’ve learned from ry has recognized states’ authority to regulate become more popular, the state’s regulatory month voyage around the globe. Though the 43- the experience of the first voyage.” The home schooling, the clear legislative trend is role may come under increasing scrutiny. Some foot boat appeared shockingly small in the vast- crewmembers come from varied educational toward reducing curricular requirements and school voucher proposals being considered ness of the surrounding waters—and, for the and academic backgrounds and are ready to put standards for home tutors. The Home School would allow public funds to flow to parents launch, we’re only talking about the Hudson River themselves and their skills to the test as field Legal Defense Association has reported that who educate their children at home. Although —it aims to accomplish a truly enormous task. educators for hundreds of deserving children.” about three fifths of the states have eased such initiatives have been rejected by voters in “I love history and always wanted to learn The ultra-committed crew, serving as adven- restrictions on home education programs since several states, if such a provision is enacted, the about it by sailing around the world,” said turer-educators who will create a “virtual class- the early 1980s when almost half of the states number of children being educated at home RTW President Heather Halstead. “And since I room” on the boat, is taking two years-plus to specified that home tutors had to be licensed. might increase dramatically. # graduated from Dartmouth–perhaps the most experience this “ once in a lifetime” voyage. The Now, no state requires home instruction to be Martha McCarthy, Ph.D., is the Chancellor technologically advanced college in the coun- youthful quintet – not one is over 28 – will gath- provided by licensed teachers. Professor, School of Education, Indiana Univ. try – I figured that by the use of technology and er information en route and transmit it to students telecommunication tools aboard the boat, and teachers via the Internet and the project’s we could bring the entire world to children website (www.reachtheworld.com). Students can who otherwise would not have the opportunity transmit and receive messages within a weekly to experience much of it outside of their framework, as well as track the boat’s progress immediate neighborhood.” on the RTW website. Reach the World will also Halstead feels that, given the current world provide special educational materials and create situation, the mission of the Makulu II may be new projects as the voyage unfolds. Teachers can more essential than ever. build lessons around the boat’s voyages. “In light of what we now face, there may be no Famed broadcaster and RTW Advisory more important long-term goals than to educate Board member, Walter Cronkite, was the Mas- Homeschool. children about the cultures, environments, and tra- ter of Ceremonies at the Makulu II’s wonderful ditions that populate our world. It’s only through bon voyage party. “The current world situation Home school. the teaching of tolerance and global understanding only proves that we need to know far more Home study. that we will prepare them for the heavy responsi- about people around the world than we do Home Study International. bilities they must bear in the future,” she said. now,” he said. “This wonderful educational Study at home. “Students are confused and scared,” said 23 adventure will accomplish this for thousands of year-old Captain Erin Myers. “It’s important schoolchildren.” Any time. for them to understand that we’re all part of a “Fair winds and good going, Makulu II.”# Any where. Accredited. K-college. 1 800 782 4769 12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 www.hsi.edu

HOME STUDY INTERNATIONAL 6 SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS EDUCATION UPDATE DECEMBER 2001 After School Chess Games in Harlem

By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. is a rehearsal of general strategies of success for well rehearsed opponents, but Ashley had faith in That’s chess absorbing them after school at the youngsters, primarily African-American and the larger game plan, considerations of the big Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) cen- Dominican, from Harlem and Washington Heights. picture and long-range strategies he’d been push- ter on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, but Through the HEAF chess programs these young ing. And sure enough, by midgame HEAF was behind the plotting of moves on an eight by eight people are taught that every act has consequences; ascendant. The Dark Knights have since gone on that while minor errors might be overcome, some to win city, state, and national competitions actions cannot be taken back; that learning against public and private schools. involves pattern recognition, evaluating alterna- At HEAF, incidentally, girls constitute tives, considering short and long-range goals. approximately 50 percent of the after school Beyond that, they are exhorted to exercise a will to chess classes. If the programs can sow good succeed, extend courtesy to others, value team- seeds, it is likely that the girls will continue to mates, be respectful of opponents. “Chess is not the value intellectual achievement when they get end but the means” is the mantra at HEAF, though into high school, but like so many, particularly no doubt when the kids hear it from none other those from broken homes, families where than Maurice Ashley, the first Black International learning is not a tradition, and cultures that tend Chess Grandmaster who directs HEAF’s chess ini- to undervalue the potential of women, girls can tiatives at the Center and at Mott Hall at IS 223 in easily succumb to stereotype. As Rose, Welsh District 6 (where chess is part of the curriculum), and Ashley reiterate, the Center is committed to they know this game’s for real, “a metaphor for turn out not so much good chess players as life.” In the words of Daniel Rose, the indefatiga- good students throughout high school who will ble and passionately dedicated president of the be motivated to go on to college, even to grad- Harlem Education Activities Fund, you can’t get a uate and professional school. It is significant better role model than Maurice Ashley. that in the HEAF Annual Report the chess pro- Certainly, the affable, energetic, supremely artic- gram is described in a section headed “Laying ulate 35 year-old Brooklyn Tech graduate who the Groundwork for College.” went on to City College to study creative writing Dan Rose takes a visitor by the arm and com- radiates a cool that comes from more than winning mandeers a tour of the Center, pointing out chess games. His confidence comes from being not inspirational sayings in the halls that he has only accomplished but happy. He truly enjoys what personally selected for blowing up and fram- he does as chess director and wears his sense of ing. One wall is lined with tributes to the HEAF mission with grace as well as enthusiasm. He kids who have made it—a whopping success lingers unobtrusively in a doorway, watching one story that validates the Harlem Education of the teachers lead a class of boys and girls, a mix Activities Fund mission statement to develop of grades four to eight. Black bishop’s contemplat- and sustain “attitudes and skills” in disadvan- ing a move. Looks good, but down the line, could taged youngsters that will “enable them to lead be threatening. How far down the line, how might satisfying and productive lives in mainstream a short-range advantage be a long-term mistake? American life.” “So much of life is psycholog- What kinds of questions need to be asked, how ical,” says Rose, but these children are capable imaginatively can the problem be framed? Almost in “both subtle and unsubtle ways” of changing unwittingly, he leans into the classroom, pleased their views of themselves. HEAF also invests with the analysis but wanting to hear more. in its young participants in ways that have in CO-ED SEMESTERED BOARDING HIGH SCH OOL “C’mon,” he challenges one rapt nine-year old, fiscal as well as educational payoff. As Rose

• High academic standard • Safe, quiet, utterly charming chin in hands, who seems mesmerized by the play, notes, HEAF graduates are all gifted with three • Co-ed semestered boarding school • Exquisite college residences “what else can happen?” She tells him. He beams. shares of stock—IBM, AT&T and Disney. • University preparation: advanced • Expert qualified teaching staff Earlier, Ashley recalled the start of his own Among programs that resemble one another, to cities courses for entrance into North • Supervised excursions love affair with chess, a game he started playing HEAF stands out. As Courtney Welsh, HEAF’s America’s finest Universities: taught in throughout Italy and Europe English; grades 10 through high school • Study with the best of Europe and North casually in a local library but then felt the pull of executive director points out, the HEAF suc- graduation America in a culturally rich environment the “mystery” of the game, the sense of its appeal cess story of the last 10 years is due to an • Medieval Lanciano on the Adriatic • A unique education experience to the imagination as well as its reliance on the unprecedented amount of screening and close coast in central Italy that lasts a lifetime! protocol of play. He recalls a competition HEAF monitoring that concentrates on close involve- Now Enrolling Full Year January 2002 • Summer Program July 2002 kids faced not too long ago with a team whose ment of parents in all HEAF efforts. And to an Tel: (905) 508-7108 1-800-422-0548 Fax: (905) 508-5480 members had memorized opening gambits. As unusually active, professional top staff, who Email: [email protected] www.ccilanciano.com play began, HEAF was not doing well against its are smart as well as sensitive. #

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, AT LEAST IN THE BEGINNING Homeschooling reflects a parent’s desire to take control of their child’s education as opposed to a condemnation of traditional schooling. Homeschooling families have a broad range of philosophies concerning the contents and pace of education, the ideal “class size”, as well as the teaching/learning methodology. All have one thing in com- mon however, the desire to have their children educated, at least for some period of time, at home. Utilizing home as the classroom has several benefits. Most importantly, a home provides children a secure and comfortable environment. With their inner security needs met, children are free to focus all of their attention and energies in the learning activity. This sense of security must also be maintained as a child begins the separation from mom. Over the years we have worked with more than one thousand preschoolers, many as young as 18 months, all within a home environment. Each child is different and develops a sense of security and comfort when mom is away in their own unique time. We have observed a natural progression where in the beginning a child func- tions best when mom actually participates in the class. Soon mom’s role is relegated to a back of the room observ- er, then to a different room altogether, until finally her presence is not needed for the child to function confidently with our curriculum. The entire succession often takes only a few class meetings, however the long term benefits of letting it run its course are immeasurable. In addition to providing much needed security for a child to function at a higher level, schooling at home has other benefits. When home serves as the classroom, education becomes part of life’s daily routine and is not bounded by a class period or setting. I believe this provides a lifelong disposition to learning regardless of the physical sur- roundings, should they be a traditional classroom or not. For many parents this readiness to move beyond happens by preschool age while many home school parents believe it can be as late as the college years. Debby Gibbs is a homeschooling mother of five and the founder of Homeschool Programs, a provider of preschool and learn to read classes. Their programs address the specific developmental requirements of early learn- ers by providing an age appropriate curriculum that is developed and conducted for small groups. Their classes are conducted in homes to ensure a comfortable and secure environment that often serve as a gradual transition to a conventional classroom setting for their students.

THE BALL-STICK-BIRD PHONIC READING SYSTEM The Ball-Stick-Bird phonic reading system, developed by psychologist Dr. Renee Fuller, derives its name from the way it teaches the alphabet. With Balls (circles), Sticks (lines), and Birds (angles), the student can make all the letters of the alpha- bet. But story reading does not wait for alphabet mastery. Already with the presentation of the fourth letter the hilarious adven- tures of Vad of Mars begin. These adventures package principles from neuroscience and child psychology thereby greatly increasing learning ease, speed, and reading pleasure. Instead of senseless drill, the repeated phonic lessons are immediately utilized in another goofy science fiction adventure. Immediate immersion into story reading allows for code approximation. The student is told the truth—the letters are a sloppy code. Therefore, “You are a detective and the letters are your clues. The only way you can be sure of the exact sound of a letter clue is to see if it makes a word that makes sense in the story,” says Dr. Fuller, former chief of psychological ser- vices at Maryland’s Rosewood Hospital Center. Her experimental program in applied and basic research on cognitive changes involving Ball-Stick-Bird intervention won her work Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Research has shown that with Ball-Stick-Bird there was no such thing as dyslexia or learning disability. Pre-schoolers and elementary students became avid readers with astonishing speed. Adults with a history of learning disability—and even the severely retarded—easily learned to read with comprehension. These data and the questions they raised about human intel- ligence were reported and discussed at several symposia on Ball-Stick-Bird, as well as during Continuing Education work- shops and at Annual Meetings of the American Psychological Association. The Ball-Stick-Bird successes, conflicting as they do with achievement expectations based on IQ and psychological evalu- ations, led to a new theory of cognitive organization. Called the story-as-the-engram theory of cognitive organization, this the- ory has fascinating implications for the wide-ranging potential of the human mind. About Ball-Stick-Bird the Journal of Developmental Education said “Dr. Fuller provides us an unparalleled opportunity for a paradigm shift with potentially far-reaching conse- quences for education, not just in reading but in total intel- HOME STUDY INTERNATIONAL lectual development.# Thinking of homeschooling, but don’t know where to turn? Of the many choices available, you may want to consider CHEMISTRY REGENTS Home Study International (HSI). HSI has the distinction of being the only accredited curriculum provider for kinder- Over 19,000 Books Sold In 19 Months garten through college. Established in 1909, HSI provides an High Marks: Regents Chemistry Made Easy By Sharon Welcher American education for any student anywhere in the world (College Teacher, Chairperson, (hence the name). HSI’s flexibility allows students to enroll and Teacher of High School Review Courses) for one course or an entire grade. Each course includes a Very Easy Review Book ($8.50)-Get HIGH MARKS minimum of a textbook and a guide that maps the textbook AVAILABLE AT LEADING BOOKSTORES into daily assignments and then navigates the student ALSO AT: Brooklyn: through them. The elementary (K-6) guide is written for the Teachers Edition: Harnick’s: parent who acts as the teacher. Standard curriculum is 4902 18th Ave. 1403 Ave. J offered for the elementary grades. The junior high level or 1272 51st St. (Grades 7 and 8) offers standard curriculum as well as Span- THE MORE HIS GRADES DROP, Lane’s ABC: ish and keyboarding. 4703 13th Ave. 1402 15th Ave. High school courses include business, English, fine arts, THE MORE YOUR HEART SINKS. health and home economics, history, foreign languages, Queens: T M Y H S math, science, and religion. HSI offers a state-approved high Towne Variety: Carol School Supply: school diploma. HSI manages the distance learning programs 72-34 Main St. 179-28 Union Tpke of three colleges, making it possible to obtain a B.A. or a B.S. Or Call 718-271-7466 degree at home as well. Consider Home Study International, or 1-877-600-7466 (Toll Free) a good homeschooling option for the discerning parent. www.highmarksinschool.com

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Holiday Events & Music in NYC Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Nov. 1- Kwanzaa Fest 2001, Dec. 7-9 Dec. 30 Celebrate the African-American cultural hol- This long-running staple stars the world- iday. Includes vendors, children’s activities, art, famous Rockettes. Go and check it out for your- dancing, concerts for all ages. self. Playing at Radio City Music Hall (50th Jacob K. Javits Convention Center; (718) Street and Avenue of the Americas). For tickets, 585-3530. call (212) 307-1000 ($3.50 surcharge per ticket). Candlelight Tours, Dec. 8 George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Nov. One-hour guided tours begin with a Wassail 23-Dec. 31 Bowl reception at the Third County Courthouse New York City Ballet does a fantastic Nut- and continue through historic buildings that are cracker. A favorite with New Yorkers, this traditionally lit and decorated. Games, food and show may sell out early. Playing at Lincoln drink, and music. Historic Richmond Town; Center (64th and Columbus). For tickets and (718) 351-1611. information, call (212) 870-5570. A Choristers’ Christmas, Dec. 9, 3:00 pm. A Christmas Carol, Nov. 23-Dec. 29 The Cathedral Choristers present a holiday Tim Curry stars as Scrooge in this holiday concert of Christmas songs and seasonal classic. Playing at the Theater at Madison readings with special guest, television per- Square Garden (7th Ave btwn 32nd & 33rd sonality, John McDonough. Johnson Flucker, Streets). For tickets, call (212) 307-1000. conductor. $15. Scrimshaw Violin, Dec. 3 & 4 For Tickets Contact the Cathedral Box Office Bruce Salyor’s musical work tells the story of (212) 662-2133 or CityTix (212) 581-1212 a rabbi who takes a journey to Nantucket, TubaChristmas, Dec. 9, 3:30pm where he meets a beautiful woman with a vio- Holiday cheer with tubas. Rockefeller Plaza lin carved from whalebone. (50th Street and Fifth). For more information, 92nd Street Y Tisch Center for the Arts; (212) call (914) 273-2254. 415-5500. 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Gabriela Hohn, Ph.D., 212-691-0291, [email protected] Poly Prep Country Day School The Lower School, Memory In Everyday Living, (1:30 pm - 3:00pm Est.) (718) 768-1103; Wednesday, December 5, 2001 50 Prospect Pk. West, Brooklyn Emotions & Epilepsy, (1:30 pm - 3:00pm Est.) NY. Lower School: Weds., Dec. 5, and Feb. 6 Wednesday, December 12, 2001 from 9 am to 10:30 am. Cognitive Skills - Use It Or Lose It, (1:30 pm - 3:00pm Est.) “Join us, the Reebos of Jupiter. We make learning to read a joy! Smith School: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 The way we teach there’s been (212) 879-6354 7 East 96th Street (between 5th & Madison Ave.), CONCERTS No dyslexia, NYC. Call for appointment. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT THE METROPOLITAN York Preparatory School MUSEUM OF ART DECEMBER 2001 No learning disabilities. For tickets, call the Concerts & Lectures Department at 212-570- We’re hilarious and literate. 40 West 68th Street Thursday, December 4th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm 3949. 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Tickets: $50 about child psychology.” opportunities, language teachers in the five boroughs should attend this nationally-recognized conference held right on their Wednesday, December 19, at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. - doorstep. The Aulos Ensemble – Christmas Concerts BALL-STICK-BIRD Publications The Aulos Ensemble is joined by countertenor Derek Lee Ragin PO Box 13, Colebrook, CT 06021 WORKSHOPS for a program of works by Bach, Vivaldi, Couperin, and Rameau as well as Christmas carols. CEO&I, Teachers College, Columbia University (860) 738-8871 • e-mail: [email protected] Medieval Sculpture Hall. Tickets: $50 Call 212-678-3987 for more information, Free brochure. or e-mail: [email protected] Thursday, December 20, at 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. - The Four Nations Ensemble – Christmas Concerts Free telephone help. Classroom Computing in Language Study: December 8 and 9 The Four Nations Ensemble, with director and harpsichordist We make sure you succeed! 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18; married voters by 70 to 16; and single vot- Voters Support ers by 71 to 15. CAREERS: A WOMAN PILOT According to the poll, the fourth one in a By SARAH ELZAS young girl. series funded by the C.S. Mott Foundation and Devon Dunning is a pilot for Continental I would always be baffled at how he could Afterschool JCPenney, most voters are also willing to pay Express, a regional subsidiary of Continental find his way home at night, she said. $100 more per year in state taxes to make after- Airlines. She flies small, 46-passenger ATR- Now, of course, after nearly three years of Programs school programs available. 42 airplanes in and out of Newark, NJ, four training and over 1,500 hours flying, she The poll found that almost nine in ten voters days a week. knows exactly how. In order to log the more The results of a new public opinion survey, (86 percent) agree that “there should be a Given the recent attacks in New York and than 1,500 hours of flying, Dunning, like which was conducted recently for the After- national commitment to making sure every Washington, DC, Dunning’s job may seem many of her peers, received an instructor rat- school Alliance by Lake Snell Perry & Associ- child has a space in an afterschool program.” In terrifying. But, she seems to trust the new ing, which allowed her to teach flying, and ates and The Tarrance Group, indicate that addition, nearly three in five voters (58 per- safety regulations. thus pay for her flying hours as well. She large, bipartisan majorities of American voters cent) say they think the federal government is “I look at it from a pretty logical point of joined Continental Express in January 2001 support expanding afterschool programs in spending too little on afterschool programs, view,” she says. “I do believe that the securi- as a trainee, and in March she received her their communities and around the nation. and 59 percent say their state governments are ty has been improved.” commercial rating. Seven in 10 voters want afterschool pro- spending too little. She will comply and trust any new Federal “You have to go through the natural steps,” grams to be available to all children even if it The Afterschool Alliance is a coalition of Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations, although she explains of the path towards becoming a means increasing the current $846 million fed- public, private and nonprofit entities dedicated she draws the line at pilots carrying guns. pilot for a major airline, which she says is eral appropriation by an additional $800 mil- to ensuring that all children have access to “It seems like it may cause even more what she eventually wants to be doing. “I had lion per year. That support crosses all lines: afterschool programs by 2010. Information on problems,” she says. She is more worried a five-year plan that just turned into a seven- Republicans support the increase by a margin the Afterschool Alliance and the public opinion about the industry, in particular, how smaller year plan,” she explains. of 62 to 26; Democrats by a margin of 78 to 10; survey are available at www.afterschoolal- airlines will fare with drops in airline use. When the economy is good and people are women by a margin of 2 to 17; men by 66 to liance.org. # That Dunning is thinking in economic taking airplane trips, the industry tends to terms is not surprising, as she never intended move pilots up the ranks quickly–in two or to become a pilot at all, but rather, go into three years. However, these days, with confi- business. Dunning holds a BA in finance dence in the airlines waning, Dunning won- Career Renewal from SUNY-Albany, and she started an ders how long it will take for her. internship at an investment company when At 25 years old, Dunning may seem like a she moved to Manhattan after graduation. young pilot, but she says this is not unusual. and Mid-Career Change for profes- However, things did not go as planned. “I have been running into many people my sionals. You deserve the future you “About two months later, I was miserable,” age,” she says. As for being a woman in an want. Improve your current career she says of starting her new job. She enjoyed industry that has, according to Dunning, 10 or identify new options. Learn to neither the work nor the hours, and at 21 to 12 percent women, she has not felt it make showcase your best skills and craft a years old, she had to reevaluate what she a difference. “Everyone throughout my train- strategic job search. wanted to do. 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Holiday Events & Music in New York La Mano Pottery continued from page 8 general admission. holiday tradition. The Oratorio Society began Holiday on the Hudson, Dec. 14 For Tickets Contact the Cathedral Box Office this festive annual tradition on Christmas night Figure-skating and holiday music, featuring 212 662-2133 or CityTix 212 581-1212, Click 1874, and has continued this tradition for 127 world and Olympic champions, and acclaimed here to purchase tickets through CityTix. years. Playing at Carnegie Hall. For tickets and Winter Classes - Adults soloists and musical groups. Free. Holiday Brass, Dec. 16 at 3pm information call (212) 228-5307. Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers; (212) 336-6881 Join members of the Principal Brass Quintet Kwanzaa Celebration: The Language of • Wheel Paul Winter’s Annual Winter Solstice Cel- from The New York Philharmonic and the Music, Dec. 28, 3:30-5pm • Handbuilding ebration, Dec. 13,14, at 7:30pm; Dec. 15, at 2 Canadian Brass for carols and classics. Playing The holidays are a time for seeing old friends • Mosaics PM & 7:30 PM at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center (64th and meeting new ones. Join us for an afternoon and Columbus). For tickets and information, of music and singing as we celebrate Kwanzaa Featuring the Paul Winter Consort and Kid’s Afterschool & Teen guest artists Valerie Dee Naranjo Arto call (212) 721-6500. together. At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Wheel Available - Tuncboyaciyan and Forces of Nature Dance Handel’s Messiah, Dec. 19 at 8pm Center (5th Ave and 110th St). Call (212) 860- Call For Info Theatre Ensemble $65 reserved; $39, $29 Enchant your spirit with New York’s favorite 1370 for more information. 237 w18th street bet. 7th & 8th 212.627.9450

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The Maestro & the Little Orchestra – Dino Anagnost in Top Form By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. man of expansive manner, an enthusiast who Artistic head as well as Conductor of The Lit- It’s as difficult for organizations as it is for seems never to have lost a childlike sense of tle Orchestra Society, the dynamic director is individuals to think business as usual after Sep- discovery and wonder, the Maestro clearly also Dean of Music at the Greek Orthodox tember 11th, but the fact is that everyone has loves what he does. And what he does ranges Archdiocesan Cathedral of North and South been adversely affected by the tragedy and by over an incredible array of interactive music America and a faculty member at Teachers Col- the continuing terrorism that has made New education programs for children and adults. lege, Columbia University, not to mention York City for some a place of fear. More than Since commitments are set a year in advance, being the recipient of numerous international most organization heads, however, Dr. Dino nothing is being changed because of September honors from governments, universities, and Anagnost, Music Director of the Little Orches- 11th , he notes, except perhaps his deepening professional and civic associations. With all tra Society, knows he is in a prime position to sense of music as therapy for the “emotionally that involvement he continues to be personally make a difference, for if music cannot soothe devastated,” such as the “kids downtown, who instrumental in all the programs under his the savage breast, as the expression goes, noth- have heard the constant sounds of emergency wing, especially ensuring that children’s pro- ing can. “Now more than ever,” he says, people vehicles.” An Anagnost favorite, Victor Her- grams are not redesigned or watered down need music, none more so than the young. The bert’s Babes in Toyland is obviously going to be courses for adults. He and his staff work close- Maestro is passionately serious about how art playing to babes no longer innocent. To be sure, ly with teachers in the schools on age-appropri- can educate minds and move souls. If there are however, music for the Maestro is essentially ate curricula, and if numbers count as evalua- some school districts that have temporarily can- neither therapy nor consolation but joy. If tion, the programs have been marvelously suc- Dino Anagnost with a joyful child celled field trips, afraid of bridges and tunnels, music instruction is not fun, he says, his blue cessful, with waiting lists to get in. Parents attending the Lollipops Concert. and teachers who will not be taking classes to eyes beaming wide with playful conviction, it’s accompanying their youngsters usually wind Lincoln Center, well, then, the Maestro is not worth the investment. Watching him punc- up gleefully wailing, “Why didn’t I have this as score with the audience. Then there is Mozart poised to take more performers and perfor- tuate the air as he conducts his conversation, a child!” and then sign up for Maestro’s classes the child, who greets youngsters in his own mances to the schools, which he does anyway. one is reminded of that other joyful music com- for adults – “Vivaldi’s Venice” and “Sound Dis- period clothes, writing music (in German of His dedication is palpable and infectious. A municator, Leonard Bernstein whom he knew. coveries,” both longtime favorites that are course), but very fast to show how quickly he given at Lincoln Center. composed! And isn’t that 11-year-old sitting at Although the programs are many and diverse, the piano Mozart’s sister? And, lo, Felix and PROFESSIONAL ACTOR TRAINING it is the Lollipop series that particularly claims Fanny Mendelssohn appear, giving off some the Maestro’s heart because working with 3-5 subtle resonance about the role of women in the year olds can have immediate and significant music world then. Trust your talent. influence. Helping children learn how to listen Many Little Orchestra activities take place at is an incredibly important skill that goes way Alice Tully Hall and are for adults, including Develop your craft. beyond music education, he points out. And programs to introduce audiences to neglected encouraging them to hear rhythms, recognize works and composers. A special desire is to passages and delight in classical sounds cannot generate appreciation of 20th century Ameri- be done by watching TV. Interactivity is essen- can music and he does so by exploring the tial. Hand in air, like a baton, he coaxes a telling genre most people know — movies. With Audition for figure out of his memory bank: one district in scores from the likes of Korngold, Harlem with 15 years associating with the Lit- Shostakovich, Copland, Virgil Thompson, • Two-Year Part-Time Evening Program tle Orchestra Society wants to expand, heart- Bernstein, Villa Lobos, Bernard Herrmann • Saturday Courses (Children,Teens,Adults) ened by the fact that its participating K-6 group (who did the music for Citizen Kane). And so tested higher on standardized exams. Typical? it goes, with a good admixture of cultural and Who knows, except that listening skills are personal lore that helps bring modern music Some AADA alumni... obviously transferable and the earlier they are into the entertainment mainstream. inculcated, the better. The 60-member Little Orchestra Society, A new program in the Lollipop concert series founded in 1947 by Thomas Scherman, has particularly delights the Maestro –- the Kitchen been directed by Dino Anagnost since 1979. percussion group, he calls it, and indeed the Concerts and outreach activities extend from Redford DeVito Cattrall Haysbert Bellows idea seems wonderfully imaginative –- a com- October through June and cover close to 20 dif- petition between a regular general kitchen and ferent kinds of programs, including Cathedral For more information: one where lids and pots and pans are noticed Concerts and Lollipops in New Jersey, and 120 Madison Avenue for their pitch. The Maestro suddenly shifts Project 65 for seniors. The underserved could New York, NY 10016 keys to extol Mozart for eight-year olds in the not be better served . . . and at reasonable New York • Hollywood “Happy Concerts for Young People,” a series prices. 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By MARYLENA MANTAS ally,” said Dr. Bhattacharya. “I am proud of with real blood.” long internships. Last winter Dr. Sat Bhattacharya, a research my students.” Lizano who was interested in medicine and That, as he explained constitutes the short- scientist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer The awards and honors, came after three engineering was looking for a summer intern- term goal. The long term goal? To get the Center in New York City, ventured into inner- months of challenging work, as the students ship that would help him decide what career neighborhoods from which the students come city, public high schools searching for students spent long hours in the lab, attended seminars, path to follow. from involved in the project. who possessed a certain motivation and some- and wrote papers. Yet, hard work did not intim- “It was a great opportunity and exactly what “In order for the impact to be really tangible thing that he calls “the initial spark.” idate these students, whose acute spirit of team- I was looking for,” he said, adding that the it has to spill over to the community,” he said. “I wanted to influence more minds,” he said. work and determination is evident. internship allowed him to realize that he wants For now, Dr. Bhattacharya continues to “I wanted to go below the university level to stay in the field of medicine. “I did not motive and inspire his own three students. and get students interested and motivated know the specifics. The micro level.” “If there is the best you have to be better than in science.” According to Dr. Bhattacharya, the stu- that,” he tells them. “Enough is not enough. He found one of them at the Frederick dents worked with cutting edge, patented You always have to move forward.”# Douglas Academy in Harlem and two at technology. They were joined by a gradu- the Union Hill High School in New Jer- ate student and were in daily interaction sey. The students–Tray Vone Anderson, a with other researchers. senior at the Frederick Douglas Academy, “No one made us feel that we were two Rina Shah a junior and Paulo Lizano, a inches long. They took the time to help ELECTROLYSIS senior at Union Hill HS—spent the sum- us,” said Shah. “The environment was Monique Geraud CPE mer of 2001 at Sloan-Kettering conduct- great. I was surrounded by people in a Board Certified Electrologist ing research in the molecular detection of career that I am thinking about pursuing. circulating cancer cells in blood and bone It encouraged me.” marrow in various types of cancer, Yet, the students indicated that the Experience: including breast, prostate, melanoma, Dr. Battacharya, his students, and other major source of encouragement and moti- lung and thyroid cancer. researchers in their lab at Sloan-Kettering. vation came from Dr. Bhattacharya. Freedom from excess The knowledge they acquired during the “Dr. Sat has been my first mentor,” said hairs on face and body internship, which was funded by a grant from “The internship gave me a chance to work in Anderson. “I am thankful this been so good. He the American Chemical Society’s project SEED the lab and experience the field,” said Shah. had a personal way of explaining concepts. We Trust: (Summer Experience for Economically Disad- “All students don’t get this type of an opportu- need more teachers like that.” Reliable, medically related vantaged Students), was put to the test at the nity. It was a lot of work. But, I’m glad I took Very often, mentoring transcended lab related techniques of a specialist who has the National Poster Presentation sponsored by the the opportunity. It gave me hands-on experi- material. “Dr. Sat was the best. I had conversa- New Jersey Chemical Society, last September. ence. That’s how you learn best.” tions with him about things not related to the The student rose to the occasion and excelled, These days, the students laugh when they research. Career options, schools,” said Lizano. Understanding: as Lizano came in first place and Shah second out recall their first days at the lab and their initial “He made me feel that he is the kind of person of her clients delicate needs of the 140 students that presented. The high cal- feelings of fear of making a mistake. that I can come and talk to. I never had that iber of their work was also acknowledged when “The first day, I felt that I had two shadows with anyone else.” Lizano and Anderson were among the 10 stu- watching me,” said Anderson, who is interest- Hoping to expand the program and reach out 30 East 60th Street dents from the Metropolitan area selected to pre- ed in computer science. “If I had a computer to more students, Dr. Bhattacharya has been Suite 504 sent at the National Convention of the American science internship the worse thing that could working with the Board of Education. He plans Chemical Society held in Chicago last summer. have happened would be for my program to to bring individuals whose work is related to 212.935.3524 “Their presentation and the research were fail. 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School of Education at the University of Vir- ed to children with special needs, the following •http://www.nycenet.edu/ •http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/specialed ginia.# are helpful sites in searching the web. NYC Board of Education website. •http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA25th/ •http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.html LEARNING DISABILITIES Website for Office of Special Education and A collection of Internet accessible informa- Many children have learning disabilities that go undetected. A “learning disability” is broadly defined as a disorder that affects a child’s Rehabilitative Services. tion resources. ability to either interpret what they see and hear or to link information from different parts of the brain. These difficulties can show up in •http://www.ideapractices.orgite/tour.htm •http://www.nysed.gov many ways, such as with problems with attention and concentration, spoken or written language, self-control and self-monitoring, or motor coordination. In addition to making school and academic work difficult, a learning disability can frustrate an otherwise bright child, and lead UNDERSTANDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS to behavioral problems and a decline in an academic performance generally. Further complications can occur when a child has a concur- rent condition, such as Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder, or even be “gifted,” with a superior level of general intellectual functioning. A By George Linke, Psy.D. and Stephen C. Luce, Ph.D. comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is an essential first step in clarifying a child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses, to allow Melmark, Inc. appropriate treatment. Options for help include cognitive remediation, individual therapy and behavior management, and family education Parents and professionals alike frequently approach us with questions about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). What exactly is this and support. model, and why is it so popular? What impact can it hold for educating school-aged children with special needs? We provide this article for Gabriela Hohn, Ph.D., NYS Licensed Psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor, Long Island University–Brooklyn, (212) 691-0291, readers interested in the parameters and methods that make up ABA. Future articles will offer a more thorough explanation of this out- [email protected], 153 Waverly Place, NYC 10014, http://G.E.Hohn, PhD.att.home.net come-driven model. ABA is not a new methodology. Beginning in the early 1960’s, scientists very carefully examined different ways to teach new skills to various populations. We base today’s projects on thousands of books, articles and teaching materials that used scientific methods to improve teaching techniques and better understand individual children. LYNN UNIVERSITY OLD FORGE CENTER: ABA is not, in itself, an intervention; it is a very precise tool that measures the effectiveness of teaching methods. The model helps us THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES understand behaviors individuals engage in each day. And it proves especially useful in discovering and refining effective strategies for spe- Lynn University Old Forge Center programs are designed to build skills, self-esteem and academic ability in students with learning dis- cific children, especially those with disabilities. As teachers, we use what we learn to ensure that students experience positive conse- abilities. Through our holistic model we assess each student’s educational, social, workplace and interpersonal strengths to identify barri- quences whenever they learn, because people tend to repeat behaviors that are rewarded in some way. Of course, what some find reward- ers to success. We believe in the power of academics to build not only the foundation of a student’s future, but also the confidence to pro- ing, others do not. Thus we need to carefully assess what motivates someone and ask how we can increase his or her learning opportu- ceed to the next step. This enriched academic environment facilitates student language and reading skill attainment, identification of learn- nities. We can take advantage of multiple opportunities that occur each day, especially those that occur naturally. Most important, after ing styles and self-advocacy strategies and development of study and organizational habits. Students, responsible for their progress, are learning what procedure most effectively teaches a new skill, we can use that approach throughout a child’s day to help him or her acquire supported in pursuits from high school completion, to the functional academics of the vocational programs, to Associate degree if desired. other new skills. The living environment consists of small dorm living in cottages and lodges and challenges students to continuously improve their under- Children with special needs often miss daily learning opportunities that benefit typical children. For example, the hustle and bustle that standing of the dynamics of human interaction. Non-credit classes, conducted in casual settings, provide training around such topics as occurs in a household provides many chances to learn a new skill by watching someone else perform it, but only if a child can attend to conflict resolution, anger management, impulse control, personal space, workplace conduct, active listening and values. Daily living skills the task and understand how it is accomplished. Applied Behavior Analysis can help us find ways for all children to learn throughout the are taught here and it is through this environment that the characteristics of a good employee are defined. day, in schools and homes as well as other parts of the community. Lynn University Old Forge Center is located in the majestic Adirondack Mountains of New York. The beauty of this area has, for cen- Programs across the country very successfully integrate ABA into the daily routines of their students. Typically, the goals outl ined in a turies, inspired artists, poets, nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Imagine a craggy mountaintop reflected in the azure blue of one of two child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an adult’s Individualized Program Plan (IPP) guide day-to-day service provision. The ABA thousand mountain lakes. Or wildlife and bird species, from the black bear to the bald eagle, benefiting from our commitment to have a low model therefore helps select effective procedures for teaching someone with special needs and assists in quantifying progress towards impact on the land. Community service is required and generally involves support of this commitment to the natural environment. In turn, goals and objectives. students experience the value of being concerned, informed and productive citizens. Everyone in contact with each student must use similar methods—an absolute essential when teaching skills to individuals with special You are cordially invited to contact our Office of Admissions at 800-351-5327 or visit our website at needs. We accomplish this level of consistency only through extensive communication and training. For example, in a school setting, ensur- www.lynn.edu/academics/oldforge. Begin your journey to the right environment today. ing consistency involves sharing specific methods and goals for each child with all staff, parents, siblings, and guardians working with the child. At Melmark, many of our children live with us, so the number of people who interact with each child can be quite high. Therefore, we set up systems to share information with everyone from classroom teachers and assistants to program managers, residential counselors, THE A.D.D. RESOURCE CENTER, INC. residential teachers and, of course, families or guardians. Student progress requires working together. The A.D.D. Resource Center takes a practical and positive approach towards remediating the difficulties of attention deficit/hyperactiv- In future articles we will provide you with additional information about the use of Applied Behavior Analysis with school-aged children in ity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and related neurobiological problems. The Center was founded in 1993 by Harold “Hal” Meyer and Susan Lasky special education settings. Some information about the use of these methods in clinical and educational settings can be found at Meyer, as a resource providing strategies and solutions for challenges related to this hidden disability. http://www.behavior.org. For more information about Melmark’s programs, please visit http://www.melmark.org. The Parenting Skills Program provides practical training and emotional support for parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 12 Stephen C. Luce, Ph.D. is Vice President for Clinical Programs, Training and Research for Melmark, Inc. years old. Dr. Norma Doft teaches her proven system for successful management of difficult behaviors, using specific tools and techniques George P. Linke, Psy. D. is the Senior Executive Director of Programs and Operations for Melmark, Inc. Melmark is a day and residen- that will enable parents to minimize family power struggles, better understand their child’s wiring and work with their differences. tial program for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Berwyn Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. Building Social Skills, for children 7-12, is both educational and fun. In small groups (by age and ability) children develop awareness of appropriate behavior and practice positive social and communications skills. 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Regent Tisch Speaks on Special Ed BOARD OF EDUCATION’S By POLA ROSEN, Ed.D. the curriculum and the transitional services that ROLE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Regent Merryl Tisch is on target and concise. move children from school out into life in the By POLA ROSEN, Ed.D. As Chair of the Board of Regents Committee community. These services should start at mid- An interview with Frances Goldstein, the Chief tion students can have contact with regular stu- on Vocational and Education Services for Indi- dle school instead of at the end of high school, Executive of the Office of School Programs dents, for example, in lunch or music. The viduals with Disabilities (VESID), her area of emphasized Tisch. and Support Services, yielded some interesting remainder of the day is spent in special educa- expertise is special education, a hotbed of con- Tisch underscored that as special education facts about special education in New York City: tion classes. troversy among politicians, educators, and par- students progress successfully through the sys- there are about 140,000 children receiving spe- Changes in educational programming must ent groups. In a recent interview she expanded tem, we must ensure that higher education is cial education services. Among the problems be done with parental consent. on the historical background of the problems in available. The Committee on Special Education (CSE) facing special education today are over–referral special education, the variety of solutions and How does the Board of Regents accomplish is located in each school district, usually in the and over–classification of youngsters. To com- the future for children. its goals? Tisch explained how a task force superintendent’s office for elementary students bat these problems, there is a new continuum Seven to eight years ago, New York State comprised of all the players had just finished while for high school students, a CSE is locat- of services—from the least restrictive to the started the movement toward standards. It was coming up with recommendations for higher ed in each high school. These Committees eval- most—along with efforts to implement the decided that special education students would education. To ensure implementation, the chan- uate and make recommendations for place- be included. The raison d’etre, according to cellors of CUNY and SUNY and NYS Com- “least restrictive requirement” mandated by the ment. If a parent is dissatisfied, he/she has a Regent Tisch, was that many special education missioner of Education Richard Mills were on government. right to have a hearing administered by an students were in isolated or restrictive settings. the committee. Conversations with all involved According to Ms. Goldstein, the direction we impartial hearing officer (trained by the state) With a wide range of needs, it was considered individuals included legislators; school visits are heading toward is to provide inclusion and who reports findings to the Board of Education especially important that these students have as were also included before decisions were made. to provide general education wherever possible as well as the family. If the family is dissatis- many opportunities available as possible. Even when the budget is cut, as it was recent- with appropriate support services. The trend is fied with the hearing, recourse to the courts is When special needs advocates vociferously ly, “the greater issue is how to best use the away from labeling children. available. insisted that passing regents exams would resources you have,” said Tisch. What is the difference between mainstream- If parents can show unequivocally that the doom children to failure, a safety net was cre- “We need a community focus on special edu- ing and inclusion, parents might ask. Ms. Gold- local public education is not the most appropri- ated. The students having difficulty could take cation needs. Our policies should be less law stein explained that inclusion combines gener- ate one for their child, they can choose a private a modified Regents Competency Test. driven and focused on academic outcomes in a al and special education instruction throughout school and the tuition (often $25,000 per year) Additional problems facing special education safe environment that provide for the emotion- the day. Mainstreaming only refers to those few is paid by the NYC Board of Education to the is the shortage of certified teachers trained in al well-being of our children.” # non-academic subjects in which special educa- private school.# STERLING SCHOOL CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION By TOM KERTES success? Brooklyn Borough President Howard were happily milling Just three short years ago, the borough of Golden certainly thought so as he presented around him shouting Brooklyn did not have a single school specifi- Founder Ruth Arberman with a special procla- things like “Mr. Gold- cally aimed at helping dyslexic children. Now mation, declaring Monday, November 19th en, I want to be a doc- there is the Sterling School which started with 2001 Sterling School Third Anniversary Day. tor!” “I want to be a three students in 1999. Now 24 happy children “These are wonderful kids here who will grow chef!” populate the Pacific Street building. up to do some fabulously important things,” “But I don’t think Has the Sterling School been a resounding Golden smiled as the two dozen 2-6 graders they could have reached their full potential without Ms. Arberman and her THERE IS HELP FOR ADD/ADHD staff,” Golden said. Skills Training for Parents, Children & Adults “I’m proud to say that we indeed have a unique place here,” Advanced Parenting Skills - Learn the tested techniques that work Ms. Arberman said with your child’s special wiring. Minimize non-compliant behaviors, after receiving her power struggles and family discord as you help your child increase his award. “While I was or her ability to self-regulate. working as a Learning 6-session evening seminars for parents & caregivers of 2-11 year olds with Disabilities Specialist Attention Deficit Disorders or related behavioral issues. Limited group size. for 25 years, I became increasingly aware that Building Social Skills - Children learn to make and improve friend- there was a need for ships using appropriate social and communication skills. helping dyslexic chil- Very small weekly classes for 7-12 year olds, grouped by age and ability. dren.that was not being Special on-site classes can be sponsored by schools or organizations. filled by the public Study & Organization Skills - Learn useful techniques to successfully schools who simply didn’t have the funding manage schoolwork, graduate board study, papers and projects. Sterling School students with Ruth Arberman Individual sessions for adults and older teens. or the staff. The private schools could not, as ADDult Coaching - Enhance your personal and professional life. they were dealing with all kinds of different well. Your Coach helps you to compensate for problem areas through practical learning disabilities, mixing them into one pot.” “As a rule, dyslexics tend to be extremely strategies, self-management techniques, motivation, accountability, “And the truth is, when you try to help kids bright children,” Arberman said. “So, due to structure and support. Clarify and accomplish personal and career goals. with all kinds of different disabilities at the their disability, school becomes that much more For high-functioning adults with attention deficit disorders or similar issues. same time, you pretty much end up helping no frustrating for them. Thus we go way beyond Individual Coaching by appointment. Telephone Coaching & Groups available. one,” added Arberman. “Dyslexia is a very spe- just teaching reading and learning skills. 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It Arberman. “Instead we use a multi- sensory Individual help and education about such issues as Behavior has classes no larger than eight, with a staff-to- approach in order to follow a rigorous curricu- Management, Education/Employment Rights and Advocacy, Medication student ratio close to 2-1, as “individualized lum that easily reaches, indeed surpasses, and Treatment Options, Working with Doctors, Therapists, Educators, etc. attention is a must,” according to Ms. Arber- required mainstream standards.” Individual sessions by appointment. man. “We individually design each student’s Sterling costs $20.000 a year, but “half of it is program to follow a careful assessment of his reimbursable by the State if you seek ‘Carter’ or her processing strengths and weaknesses, funding,” Arberman said. “But, beyond that, The A.D.D. 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makes fiscal sense, but does it make education- THE FUTURE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION al sense? “The question is, how will students with a By M.C. COHEN AND MIKE SALEK students nationally has increased from about providing services and positive approaches, range of abilities do in a general education From a political or academic perspective, 3.3 million students to its current swell of a lit- even though these students have been tradition- classroom?” said Alter. “What is the criteria for special education is a complex topic to be dis- tle over six million–nearly an 82 percent ally segregated from general education,” said progress: IEP goals or standardized test score? cusses and debated. For millions of students increase. In New York City alone, 85,000 stu- Dr. Beth Mount, a national consultant to educa- There tends to be an absence of instructional and their families it is a harsh daily reality filled dents out of 1.1 million are enrolled in special tion programs and adult services. accountability to make decisions regarding with frustrations and difficulties. education–12.94 percent of its student body. Typically, special education students have progress of individuals as well as groups”. “My daughter and I are involved in an endless The monetary figures are just as staggering. been taught separately from their general edu- Proponents of inclusion believe that students routine of tests, meetings, and school place- Students in special education cost on the aver- cation peers to meet their needs. However, with disabilities will benefit from a non-segre- ments; it’s really a horror show,” said a moth- age 2.3 times as much as general education stu- according to IDEA, special education students gated environment, and at the same time stu- er of a special education student. “She still does- dents – an average of $13,000 per special edu- are guaranteed the right to be educated in the dents without disabilities will learn to share a n’t have a school that she can call home.” cation student versus $6,200 for all others. least restrictive environment (LRE). This means learning environment with a diverse group of It is now almost 30 years since PL 94-142, More revealing than the money and the sheer that according to their abilities and needs stu- peers. the landmark legislation of 1975 (The Educa- number of students in special education is the dents should be placed in their neighborhood Yet, implementing inclusion is complicated. tion for All Handicapped Children Act) was over-representation of minority students placed schools, along with their general education For example, “in their efforts to properly imple- enacted to prevent the exclusion of children in special education programs. According to peers. ment inclusion, New Jersey has nearly elimi- with disabilities from schools and to ensure that Paige, 2.2 percent of black students are identi- Often the concept of a least restrictive envi- nated special education labels,” said Dr. Jerry they received a free, appropriate, and individu- fied as being mentally retarded, a rate nearly ronment is falsely associated directly with the G. Petroff, Program Specialist for the New Jer- alized education. Now, special education is three times that of whites. In addition, 1.3 per- physical space of a classroom or school. Actu- sey State Education Department. “However, in changing. It is in the hands of politicians who cent of black students are labeled emotionally ally, Lou Brown, a special education scholar order to receive federal funding for students the are debating its future. Having undergone sev- disturbed, almost twice the rate for whites. and pioneer, argued that “special education is a state must categorize students as eligible or eral revisions since 1975, at this time the Bush A study conducted recently by New York service, and not a place.” Some scholars non-eligible for special education services.” administration has appointed a 16 member University’s Jay Gottleib, Ph.D and Mark Alter, believe that ideally all kids should be in the States fund the bulk of monies allocated to commission to recommend changes to PL 101- Ph.D. of the Steinhardt School of Education process of working towards education in the special education programs, even though the 476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education revealed similar findings in Palm Beach Coun- most inclusive environment. federal government promised to provide 40 Act, better known as IDEA (the “great grand ty, Florida. The principal investigators showed Inclusion: A Quick Fix? percent of this funding in 1975 when the law child” of PL 94-142). The committee is expect- that although black students represent about 30 Inclusion, an education model where special was first enacted. Complicating matters even ed to detail their findings in the spring of 2002. percent of the total student population in Palm education students spend their entire day in a more, IDEA guarantees that special education The President is urging congressional leaders Beach County, they make up 62 percent of stu- general education classroom, may be the quick students have access to the general education to answer an ominous question: Why is 40 per- dents classified as educable mentally handi- fix sought by policy makers. To get the support curriculum and education classes. But, this is cent of the education budget spent on 11 per- capped, and 53 percent of students classified as services they need, these students receive assis- not always happening. cent of all students, those in special education? emotionally handicapped. tance from a special education teacher in the “Visit your local school,” said Dr. Carole “The IDEA has yet to fulfill its promise,”said The basic tenet of special education is meet- regular class. This practice is an outgrowth Gothelf, principal of the Guild School “and Education Secretary Roderick R. Paige in a tes- ing a student’s individual needs. Each student from the Regular Education Initiative (REI - than see how many children who require special timony before the House Education and Work- in special education receives an Individual 1986), and remains a hotly debated topic. services are in general education classrooms.” force Committee on Oct. 4. “The doors are Education Plan (IEP), which details his/her Presently, the inclusion supporters have made The one thing that is clear is that Bush’s task open, but the system still denies too many stu- strengths, needs, and educational goals for the headway, as inclusion is becoming a more com- force has their work cut out for them. dents the opportunity to reach high academic year. Optimally, students are placed in the mon practice in education. “General education is based on a homoge- standards.” school in which they can receive the appropri- “There is an assumption that the least restric- neous model, while special education is driven The Challenges ate education. tive environment for an appropriate education by individual students needs,” said Alter. Since 1975, the number of special education “Special education has accomplished a lot by is general education,” said Professor Alter, So, as the President’s task force begins to New York University’s Chair of the Depart- consider how to build a better educational sys- ment of Teaching and Learning. Experts in the tem it is clear that bridging together the two field have speculated that if Bush’s appointees educational systems is anything but simple. are looking for more efficient use of money, “ For inclusion to work as it was intended to, Lynn University they may see inclusion as a means of doing so. the entire general education system must be More money may be diverted to regular educa- revamped,” said Petroff. “We need to accom- tion once special education students are includ- modate all students and all of their needs, not Old Forge Center ed. The idea is that all students would benefit. just special education students. Each child Special education students would get the sup- deserves to be treated as a unique individual.” Lynn University’s Old Forge Center, located in the port and services they need, while general edu- Mike Cohen and Michael Salek are teachers majestic Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York A Tradition cation students get the benefit of an enriched at The Jewish Guild for the Blind’s Harriet and environment. Yet, the question remains: It Robert Heilbrium School in New York City. is dedicated to students with learning disabilities. of Learning, THE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM • Intensive academic support Caring and • A 21-unit high school diploma program Experiencing THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM for • Academics for lifelong learners • Interest-based internships Students THE PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE with • A program for academic and social skill building

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BY MARIE HOLMES Faith’s Journey. By Christine Verney A hardcover picture book written in Issac. Advocate House: Sarasota, rhyme – and full of math? This inno- SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN’S AMATEUR SCIENTIST Florida (2001) $17.95. vative text is author Greg Tang’s cre- For more than 70 years Scientific American’s “The Amateur Scientist” column has stimulated hundreds of thousands of science fair pro- ative solution to the challenge of help- jects, inspired innumerable amateur experimenters, launched careers in science, and enjoyed a place of honor in classrooms and libraries Young readers curious about differ- ing young children enjoy learning all over the world. Always accessible to an amateur’s budget, projects from “The Amateur Scientist” are often elegant and sophisticated. ent faiths will enjoy this introduction math. Through colorful illustrations Some designs have been so innovative that they have set new standards in a field. to some of the world’s religions, in Many professional scientists borrow from “The Amateur Scientist” to find low-cost solutions to real-world research problems.The Ama- and riddles, children are encouraged to which a mysterious talking cat, teur Scientist on CD-ROM is an archive of over 800 columns containing over 1,000 projects. In addition there are thousands of pages of find different ways to solve counting Sofus, leads Faith on a magical jour- additional material that never appeared in Scientific American; essential techniques for beginners and advanced science enthusiasts. Do problems. Rather than the usual drill you want to know how to create a vacuum? Build a high-temperature furnace? Photograph a comet? Blow your own laboratory glass- ney through the spiritual world. As workbooks, which students complete in ware? Build a laser? Extract DNA in your kitchen? It’s all here (and much, much more) on one CD-ROM with its own built-in search engine. Faith is introduced to the beliefs and several sittings and don’t return to, the All projects are rated according to cost, difficulty, usefulness, and potential hazards. Most of the material in this CD is appropriate for practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Tao- word-problems in The Grapes of Math late Jr. High or High School, although there are some projects simple enough for small children or complicated enough to challenge a pro- fessional. ism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, can be solved again and again using dif- she discovers that learning leads to tol- As an added bonus, “The Amateur Scientist” also comes with a second CD, the “Science Software Library” containing loads of free soft- ferent methods, helping children ages 5- ware and demos for the science enthusiast. The Amateur Scientist on CD-ROM runs on Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX platforms. erance and understanding. Full of 10 acquire the skills needed for higher important information for all ages, this math through creative thinking rather 112-page chapter book is tailored for than rote memorization. readers ages 9-12, or for reading aloud Hide and Seek Birthday Treat. By BEST FIVE TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS to younger children. Linda Jennings. Illustrated by Joanne Q is for Quark: A Science Alphabet Partis. Barron’s: Happauge, New York continued from page 11 Book. By David M. Schwartz. Illus- (2001) $12.95. trated by Kim Doner. Tricycle Press: Whether you know a child with a created dolls to help children appreciate that is 11x16 inches and is a great value that Berkeley (2001) $15.95. winter birthday or not, this beautiful diversity and understand themselves. She will help your child to learn about underwater How is a black hole formed? What picture book makes a nice gift for wants to help girls understand diversity and life exactly is a quark, anyway? Stimulate any preschooler. Brightly-colored, strengthen their own feelings of empower- Dr. Toy (Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D.) selects young scientific minds with this full-page illustrations accompany ment and self-esteem. Her late cousin, Caesar best educational and developmentally appro- informative alphabet book, which the story of Leopard’s birthday. As Chavez encouraged her to follow her dream, priate products annually for Dr. Toy’s Guide explains a number of scientific con- Leopard searches for his friends, an important lesson for every child. (http://www.drtoy.com) and her syndicated cepts, from Atom to Y chromosome, children can find Zebra, Lion and 5.Great American Puzzle Factory, 3-D column. This report is the first monthly feature both in reader-friendly prose and car- others hiding in the book’s pages. Undersea Jigsaw Puzzle 6-8 yrs. ($7.00) exclusively for Education Update. Each issue toon illustrations. Designed for read- Leopard worries that he may have to 800-922-1194 will focus on useful learning products for ers ages 9-12, Q is for Quark can be celebrate his birthday alone, but it http://www.greatamericanpuzzle.com home and school. If you have any questions enjoyed by anyone who wants to learn more about seems that his friends have a surprise in store for This is a puzzle that illustrates colorful fish, please write to Dr, Toy c/o [email protected]. these important scientific concepts. him. Perfect for reading aloud to very young chil- underwater scenes, and coral. When your child See her book Dr. Toy’s Smart Play: How to Raise a The Grapes of Math: Mind-Stretching Math dren; older children can also engage in the “hide puts on the glasses the fish pop up and the Child with a High P.Q. (Play Quotient), St. Martin’s Riddles. By Greg Tang. Illustrated by Harry Brig- and seek” game without an adult’s help .# scene comes to life. The glasses are also fun Press. gs. Scholastic: New York (2001) $16.95. to use away from the puzzle. This is a puzzle 24 BOOK REVIEWS EDUCATION UPDATE DECEMBER 2001

New Autobiography Makes Great Gift Logos Bookstore’s By MERRI ROSENBERG tuition, ended up matriculating at City College. Not bad for someone from Brooklyn. The turning point in his destiny came when Recommendations As a fellow Brooklynite, it’s hard not to he applied to five medical schools, in his quest By H. HARRIS HEALY, III, admire Stanley H. Kaplan’s sheer resourceful- to become a doctor, and was rejected from all PRESIDENT, LOGOS BOOKSTORE, ness, enterprise and energy as he describes the of them, despite being ranked second in his RD TH path that led him from a modest home-based class, an award winner of many academic 1575 YORK AVENUE (BETWEEN 83 AND 84 STS.) business as a tutor to a brand-name conglomer- prizes at City, and Phi Beta Kappa member- NEW YORK, NY 10028 ate that was synonymous with entrance test ship. (212) 517-7292, FAX (212) 517-7197 preparations around the world. By the time he As Kaplan writes, “I remember the admis- WWW.NYCLOGOS.CITYSEARCH.COM sold his business to the Washington Post Com- sions process before standardized testing, and I pany in 1984, the testing business generated believe these tests open doors, not close them.” At this time of year with the holidays upon Bach, Copland and others. Other gift items $35 million in revenues; in 1999, the test So, unwilling to accept defeat, Kaplan turned to us, come make Logos your holiday center. We include 2002 calendars, unusual T-shirts, gift preparation revenues were up to $151 million. his first love–teaching. To understand the have all kinds of books dealing with such sub- bags, gift wrap, nativity scenes, ornaments, Imagine if fictional Francie Nolan, the hero- source of his justifiably great pride in the busi- jects as biographies, mysteries, cooking, gar- Christmas Crackers, puzzles, games and greet- ine of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, had had a ness he built, it helps to understand that before dening, pets, science and nature, self-help, spir- ing cards for all occasions. head for business instead of writing. That’s and above anything else, Kaplan saw himself ituality, philosophy, poetry, children’s books, Our story hour for children is every Monday how Kaplan comes off in this engaging and as a teacher. As he writes, “I loved to teach–to parenting, health, art, fiction, history, biblical at 3:30 P.M. Come join the fun at Logos and illuminating memoir. Instead of hiding behind plant new ideas–and that interest never waned. studies, judaica and world religions. We also shop. Our store hours are Monday-Friday 10 the brand, Kaplan reveals himself as a living, I had a knack for zooming in on a student’s have business and travel books as well as A.M. to 9 P.M., Saturday 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. and breathing human being whose roots and acade- weakness...And sharing in the achievements of bibles. You can buy your Harry Potter, Curious Sunday 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. We accept Master- mic experiences help him understand the stu- my students ultimately became the primary rea- George, Dr, Seuss, Tolkien (The Hobbit, Lord Card, Visa and American Express. We special dents who flock to his courses. son for my success as a tutor.” Of The Rings.), Time Warp Trio books and Nar- order and we mail out. Gift-wrapping is avail- Born into modest circumstances in Flatbush For Kaplan, the emergence of the SAT wasn’t nia Chronicles at Logos, which also carries able. to immigrant parents, Kaplan was aware from a a barrier for students, but a way to help students books of the Christian tradition from Pat Transit To Logos: 4,5,or 6 subways to 86th very young age that education was important. demonstrate their abilities in another way. “The Robertson to Eastern Orthodoxy, including St., M15 Bus (1st & 2nd Aves.), M86 Bus (86th Although his father ran a small plumbing busi- SAT...could help democratize American educa- modern liberal theologians such as Paul Tillich St.), M79 Bus (79th St.), M31 Bus (York Ave,) ness and his mother helped with the business, tion by ushering a larger, more diverse group of and evangelical Anglicans like John Stott and Upcoming Events At Logos: the family home was full of books. One of the students into the world of higher education.” James Packer as well as Catholic writers and Wednesday, December 5, 2001, 7 P.M. more charming anecdotes that Kaplan shares is Kaplan is careful to point out that his sys- books on the saints. KYTV Reading Group will discuss Let Us Now how, as a young boy, he charged his friends two tem–starting with the SAT and moving through In addition, we have holiday music CDs and Praise Famous Men by James Agee and Walk- cents a week to borrow one of his books. the various professional graduate exams, like tapes, as well as the Ken Burns Jazz series, the er Evans As a diligent and ambitious student, the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and licensing National Geographic world music series, Wednesday, January 2, 2002, 7 P.M. Kaplan–like many of his precocious peers in exams–had far less to do with cramming stu- Putomayo world music series, Frank Sinatra, PKYTV Reading Group will discuss Harry those long-ago Brooklyn days–skipped some dents with material than with coaching them Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday as well as Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J.K. of his elementary grades, in his case part of sec- through the process of understanding the mate- spiritual choral works and classical music of Rowling.# ond and third grades. The product of public rial and learning how to deal with it in a testing schools, who got his first tutoring job at the age situation. As he says, his goal was to “teach the needed to do well on standardized exams in To those who would see Kaplan as a busi- of 14 when he was a student at James Madison students to be critical thinkers. My classes were order to move onwards and upwards in the nessman, that’s an inaccurate and incomplete High School. Kaplan was accepted at Colum- not cram courses.” world. Small wonder that, for generations of image. Of course he was successful, and flour- bia College, but because he couldn’t afford the His sympathies were with the students who students, “taking a Kaplan class became a rite ished. But far better to see him as a teacher of passage for middle-class kids who wanted who simply wanted to help as many students to go to competitive schools.” as possible fulfill their academic dreams.# This book is especially timely, and com- Test Pilot: How I Broke Testing Barriers pelling, as standardized tests are coming under For Millions Of Students And Caused A fire yet again, with the latest salvo hurled from Sonic Boom In Business And Education by California, whose colleges and universities Stanley H. Kaplan with Anne Farris. Simon & may drop the SAT from the admissions Schuster: New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, process. Singapore (2001), 175 pp DECEMBER 2001 EDUCATION UPDATE COLLEGES AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS 25 New Center for Distance Learning Marymount’s Best-Selling Author Series By LEWIS BURKE FRUMKES at Jewish Theological Seminary The Best-selling Author Series began about to attract some of the finest writers in the land 12 years ago when Dick Cook and Rhonda Bar- as our speakers. . . many before they became By SYBIL MAIMIN had to go to the place where their teacher is nat, two friends of the college’s dean, Mary household names. Among the distinguished list Distance learning, the ability to study at located. Distance learning changes this dynam- Kay Jeynes, asked me to put together a series of that has appeared at Marymount are Tom one’s convenience, whether for a degree or for ic, traversing both time and space to allow literary talks which would be funded by a small Wolfe, Joyce Carol Oates, Mary Higgins Clark, enrichment, by logging onto the Internet from interaction between student and teacher from grant from the East River Savings Bank. What James Patterson. almost any computer anywhere has become a opposite ends of the globe. The program at JTS evolved from that meeting was a successful The series is offered free to the students of reality. In a dedication of The Phyllis Kaminer which began as an experiment five years ago, annual literary event that featured prominent the college and to the community as part of our Center for Distance Education at the Jewish currently offers two online degree programs: and best-selling authors who would appear in outreach effort to enrich the neighborhood. Theological Seminary (JTS), Professor of Tal- MA’s in Jewish education and in Judaic studies. the Spring of each year at the school. We would Each event is usually attended by 200-300 peo- mud and Jewish Law Rabbi Joel Roth Non-degree courses can also be taken for pro- have a writer talk in the theatre about the writ- ple, who enjoy the cookies and coffee at the explained that education via the Internet is just fessional development and for personal enrich- ing life, followed by a Q & A and coffee and booksigning reception that follows the talk in another stage in an evolution in the technolo- ment. Courses have been created that adapt the cookie reception in the Nugent Lounge where a the theatre. Because of the popularity of the gies of learning that, according to rabbinic lit- content and standards of the classroom to the book signing would take place. In February, series, there is often a waiting list for tickets, erature, began on the eve of the sixth day of possibilities of the Internet. Educators are another speaker would come again, meet atten- and in certain cases we have found it necessary creation when God created writing, which being forced to think outside of the familiar dees and inscribe books. to close-circuit the event to another venue to made knowledge more widespread and accessi- box. Formal lectures are not suitable; class- Suffice that over the years we have managed accommodate the demand.# ble. Plato called writing a gift of the Gods work must be presented in small units. Logging meant to enhance memory and wisdom. Fol- on to the school’s website, students find lessons lowing the invention of printing in the fifteenth which they complete and return after exploring century, the first books in the Hebrew language and making their own way through the net’s Nurturing the Scientist appeared in Rome, then Spain, and then Con- many linked materials. They interact with Smith Summer Science and Engineering stantinople. Some scribes, feeling threatened, teachers and fellow students via a course bul- Program for High School Girls attacked the new technology as inferior, but letin board. Photos of the students are posted to Within the Girl printing caught on and the Jewish book market humanize discussions. Everything can be The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program rapidly changed from mainly hand inscribed to downloaded. For the first time in history, a is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and print, allowing for more complicated texts great teacher can reach unlimited numbers of medicine. Each summer, select high school students including commentaries. “Each era’s visionar- students. A JTS course is taught by a professor from across the country and abroad come to Smith ies have built upon the successes of the past in Jerusalem. When texts are in Hebrew, trans- College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in creating a continuous stream of improve- lations and comments are available. the life and physical sciences and in engineering. Girls ments,”commented Rabbi Roth. “More recent- Distance learning, a “new link in an ancient who will be in high school (grades 9–12) in fall 2002 are ly, we have marveled at new possibilities pre- chain,” is still in its infancy. It may change the eligible to apply for the summer 2002 program. For a brochure, application and financial aid information, sented by the typewriter, photography, micro- nature of education, but careful oversight must contact: Smith Summer Science and Engineering film, the telegram, TV and digital instruments. be applied to its development, advised Rabbi Program, Clark Science Center, Smith College, As yet unimagined technologies will inform Roth. For more information log on to Northampton, MA 01063 • Telephone: (413) 585-3060 future generations.” http://courses.jtsa.edu/.# Fax: (413) 585-3068 • E-mail: [email protected] From ancient times to our day, students have Web: www. smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep For High School Girls • June 30–July 27, 2002

  
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Sonnenblick Appointed Dean of City Tech LIU Student Awarded Watson Fellowship

Carol Sonnenblick, a continuing education CUNY Language Immersion Program, the High A 2001 Jeanette K. Watson Fellowship was A member of the Brooklyn Campus’s Univer- professional with more than 20 years of man- School Transitions Intensive English Program, awarded to Joel Mentor, a sophomore majoring sity Honors Program, Mentor interned last sum- agerial experience, has been appointed Dean of the ACCESS Counseling Center, and ACCESS in political science at Long Island University’s mer at the Citizen’s Committee for New York Continuing Education and External Partnerships for Women and the Adult Learning Center. (LIU) Brooklyn campus. The fellowship, City, a non-profit organization that provides lead- at New York City Technical College (City Tech) Sonnenblick worked at the College of Staten offered to talented undergraduates in New York ership training and resources for volunteer com- of the City University of New York (CUNY). Island (CSI) since 1976 in a variety of adminis- City colleges, provides three consecutive sum- munity groups throughout the city. He organized At City Tech, Sonnenblick directly oversees trative positions, most recently as director of mers of well-supervised, challenging intern- and conducted a seminar for the Youth Leader- eight directors, who collectively supervise 47 adult education, grants and public contracts in ships, a series of enriching seminars, a financial ship Institute, helping young New Yorkers staff members in the Division of Continuing the Office of Continuing Education. Previously, award and a laptop computer. become inspiring leaders in the community. # Education. The division enrolls more than she was deputy executive director of continuing 10,000 students each year in over 100 courses education and workforce development. that are offered through the Continuing Studies In 1976, she co-founded the Learning Institute Center. These courses assist adults in develop- at the Jewish Community Center of Staten ing new skills, exploring new career directions Island,. Sonnenblick is a member of the execu- and keeping pace with the latest technology in tive board of the Continuing Education Associ- their careers. Certificates are available in such ation of New York State and the New York City programs as computer office skills, computer- Employment and Training Coalition. She holds ized accounting and medical office associate. an AB degree from Barnard College, an MS In her capacity as dean, Sonnenblick also degree from Wagner College and an Ed.D. manages a number of programs, including the in educational psychology from Rutgers Business and Industry Training Center, the University.#

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LECTURE • Why Children Worry Date: Tues., April 16 Time: 7:30 PM Lecturer: Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D.

In Why Children Worry, Dr. Koplewicz will discuss anxiety disorders of childhood and adolescence. He will review normal developmental stages where anxiety symptoms are expected and offer helpful strategies for parents and teachers. He will also discuss the newest psycho-social and pharmacological treatments.

For further information call 914-949-1279.

Windward Teacher Training Institute is affiliated with Windward School, a co-educational, independent school for learning disabled students from 1st through 12th grade. All presentations will be held on the main campus of Windward School. DECEMBER 2001 EDUCATION UPDATE COLLEGES AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS 27

You can change people’s lives. THESIS PROBLEMS? Polytechnic Wins 2001 At Literacy Partners HELP IN ALL PHASES Educators of Distinction Award we do this every day. ACADEMIC RESEARCH CONSULTING SERVICE Polytechnic University won a 2001 Educa- Hispanics in higher education. “We congratu- Help us teach adults tors of Distinction Award from Saludos His- late these institutions that are leading the way, to read and write. RALPH W. L ARKIN, PH.D. panos/Saludo.com, the leading career and edu- providing high standards of education and cation magazine and Web site for bilingual career planning and counseling to Hispanic Volunteer with us. (212)889-3428 • (800)352-9139 Hispanics. students,” said Rosemarie Garcia-Solomon, The award is given to institutions that publisher of Saludos Hispanicos. You will change demonstrate a commitment to the success of Polytechnic University, founded in 1854, is the nation’s second oldest private science and your life too. VISIT US AT engineering school and the metropolitan area’s WWW.ACADEMICRESEARCHSVC.COM Call (212) 725-9200 preeminent resource in science and technology. “We are proud to have received this award and the recognition that our university is com- mitted to educational excellence on behalf of Hispanic students,” said Dr. David C. Chang, president of Polytechnic University. #

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION MAKE A CHANGE IN CHILDREN’S LIVES... and your own Prepare to teach pre-K through 6th grade. Practice teaching takes place at the College’s Early Childhood Center.

Student teaching takes place at a variety of public and alternative schools throughout the tri-state area serving children with a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Some of the Student Teaching Sites are: • Central Park East Schools, New York City • Mamaroneck Public Schools • Ella Baker School • Muscota School • Greenburg Central District 7 Schools • Yonkers Public Schools

This program features small seminar classes combining research and observational assessment with theoretical, multicultural and multiethnic perspectives.

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Children under the age of five now have a ative solutions. It also allows parents and care- special place to call their own with Totally Tots, givers to take an active role in this wonderful the newest exhibition opening at Brooklyn growth process.” Children’s Museum (BCM) on Saturday, Miniature trolleys link 6 activity areas. Chil- December 8. Inspired by BCM’s 27,000-object dren make “stops” along the way that are in natural science and cultural collection, this line with their developmental stages and inter- 1,700 square foot permanent gallery especially ests. Activities feature colors, patterns, tex- for the early learner provides opportunities for tures, sounds, shapes and objects from BCM’s families to learn and play together. collection to engage young learners and their “This new exhibition is the first step in families in interactive learning adventures.# accomplishing the goals of the Museum’s The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is located Learning Early Initiative,” said Carol Enseki, at 145 Brooklyn Ave., on the corner of St. President of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. “It Mark’s Ave. For more information call (718) encourages children to use their imaginations, 735-4400, or visit www.brooklynkids.org explore the world around them, and find cre-

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NYC teachers, we know you need to reserve field trip buses in September, so here’s what's com- ing up this school year!

New Exhibits: Raise the Roof (9/28/01-1/6/02) Your students will learn about buildings from around the world. Construct a small Mongolian yurt of timber-frame home, learn about carbon monoxide poison- ing, design a virtual dog house that can survive a blizzard or heavy rainfall, and much more!

Biodiversity 911 (9/22/01-1/13/02) Explore biodiversity through a series of interactive exhibits. Crawl through device that allows turtles and dolphins to escape from fishing nets, play Toxic Pinball to see the effects of toxic chemicals, explore the major causes and cures of global warm- ing, and scores of other activities. A short, free film created by the producers of Chicken Run explores issues such as habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

In the IMAX Dome Theater: The Human Body (10/20/01-10/2002) Follow a family through its daily life and watch as astounding microphotography, digital imag- ing, X-ray and other techniques reveal what goes on under the skin. Incredible time-lapse pho- tography shows an infant as it grows from a single cell to the moment of birth.

Ocean Oasis (9/14/01-9/2002) Baja California is an incredible area where near-barren desert meets the rich, cold waters of the Pacific, creating an amazing natu- ral environment. Follow Mexican scientists as they introduce view- ers to this unique area filled with whales, dolphins, birds, and more. For further information call (201) 200-1000 30 Award MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS EDUCATION UPDATE DECEMBER 2001 Winner BILINGUAL MUSICAL SPOOFS GENESIS: “SONGS OF PARADISE” By JAN AARON The book by dish, but this time, no simultane- with pop culture icons. Meet Esau as Marlon Who could imagine Abraham as a cool dude Miriam Hoff- ous headsets into English provide Brando in The Wild One and hear the angels as sunbathing in the Garden of Eden in a Hawai- man and Rena help for the Yiddish challenged. the Three Stooges sing in dialect. ian printed shirt? Or the scheming Laban as Borow, music (Headsets with simultaneous Summing it up: This Yiddish-English Groucho Marx? Look no further than the mad- by Rosalie translations into Russian are pro- mishegoss is fabulous fun! (Theater Four, 424 cap creators of the sunny, funny Yiddish-Eng- Gerut, chore- vided). Not to worry. There is West 55th Street, 212-639-2300; $35-40.) lish musical Songs of Paradise at Theater Four ography by enough Eng- until December 23rd. This witty, satirical Eleanor Reissa lish and pro- retelling of the Book of Genesis ushers in the and musical gram explana- th

86 season of the Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre. direction by photos by Richie Fahey tion plus the- The show takes its cue from the Purimshpiel, Zalmen Mlotek Theresa Tova (l) as the slave owner ater, comedy, audience friendly folk plays presented at Purim interpret the Zuleyka, enjoys one of the earliest music, and by traveling Yiddish troupes of Eastern Europe. 100 year old beauty make-overs in recorded clowning to It is a revival of the successful 1989 presenta- lyrics by the history at the hands of her slave provide a good tion, which ran for 150 performances at the popular Yid- played by Spencer Chandler time for every- Public Theatre. Songs of Paradise is again dish poet Itsik one. directed by Avi Hoffman whose past successes Manger. Five versatile performers include Too Jewish and Too Jewish, Too. As before, the production is 60 percent Yid- in fine voice playing multiple parts make the stage almost crackle with energy. Clever sets by Vicki R. Davis; cos- tumes by Gail Cooper-Hecht and lighting by Jeff Nellis tickle the ribs. The two man ensemble, pianist Larry Look for special Goldberg and percussionist events starring: Rex Benincasa, rate hurrahs Mina Bern for their nimble handling of a Seymour Rexsite David Rogoff score that incorporates jazz, a Yiddish-English Musical 2001 Shifra Lerer rock, and gospel. A SPACE MISHEGAS SPINNING OFF IN NEW DIRECTIONS and Argentina's The able lampooning Book by Miriam Hoffman Cipe Lincovsky and Rena Borow Written by actors Spencer Chandler, Music by Rosalie Gerut Joanne Borts, Michael Fox, and Zalmen Mlotek Jake Ehrenreich, Lia Koch, Lyrics by Itsik Manger Musical Direction Musical Direction by Yelena-Shmulenson-Rick- by Zalmen Mlotek Zalmen Mlotek Check our website, Choreography by Directed by man, and Theresa Tova, take Eleanor Reissa Joanne Borts www.folksbiene.org the audience merrily through Directed by Avi Hoffman The company of “Songs of Paradise” clockwise Selected Dates or call (212)213-2120 six-well known stories of the October 28 thru this Holiday Season for schedules from bottom left:): Kia Koch, Spencer Chandler, December 25 Bible’s first chapter as if they 9 Shows Only! and updates were modern folktales filled Jake Ehrenreich, Theresa Tova, and Yelena 59 Shows Only! Shmulenson-Rickman It’s A Big World In Here. THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT DISTANT LANDS IS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD.

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Alice, too, has another day known as “the bloodiest day in faced awaited him at Antietam creek, near the and Alice, in August Strindberg’s Dance of Death. shattered dreams. She was a young actress with a American history.” What was that day and town of Sharpsburg. When his ill-equipped However, be prepared for some surprises. Direc- promising career before she married Edgar, who where did the carnage occur? troops met the enemy there, Union forces out- tor Sean Mathias’ production at the Broadhurst forced her to give it up. Now she constantly Answer: September 17, 1862 at Antietam, numbered them. The Union soldiers were led by brings out the light notes in this renowned dark reminds her husband what she sacrificed for him. Maryland. Generals George McClellan and Ambrose Burn- drama. Written in 1901, Strindberg’s play is His answer? A protracted yawn. Throughout the Background: In September 1862, the Civil side, who were overly cautious, confused, and in famous as the inspiration for such marriage-on- first act, they approach their silver anniversary War had been dragging on for over a year. Con- some instances inept. As a result, both sides suf- the-rocks dramas as Long Day’s Journey Into with new assaults to rub into old wounds. Their federate General Robert E. Lee wanted a quick fered heavy losses: nearly 6,000 men and boys Night and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? only visitor, Alice’s cousin Kurt, is played by victory for his exhausted soldiers, so he decid- who were alive at dawn on September 17 were While McKellen and Mirren always are thor- David Strathairn who is too bland in the part. ed to launch a direct assault on the North, into dead by nightfall, more than the confirmed oughly captivating to watch, this production Edgar’s other sparring partner is death, but he the heart of the Union. If successful, he rea- American deaths on D-Day (June 6, 1944) during punches up the play’s dark and deadly humor but prefers to ignore it. His spiritual awakening at the soned, this campaign could cause the British World War II, and more than all Americans killed rarely reveals it’s underlying anguish. The skilled end of the play, when he realizes that the answer to Government to recognize the Confederacy, in the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the actors draw the audience into their mordant world, life’s disappointments and death’s inevitability is deeply demoralize the North, and bring Presi- Spanish American War combined. In addition, verbally thrusting and parrying with great dexteri- forgiveness not vengeance, is this production’s dent Lincoln to the table for peace talks. some 17,000 soldiers lay wounded on the field. ty and wit. McKellen’s Edgar is also particularly most moving moment. “Let’s move on,” he says, The campaign began when Lee marched his Lee’s Army was beaten but not crushed – well portrayed through intricate body language. In taking Alice’s hand. troops into Maryland, bypassing more heavily thousands managed to join him as he withdrew one stellar moment, he dances a jig falling perhaps Mathias’ plays up the drama’s spooky dimen- defended Washington, D.C. Since Maryland to Virginia, and the Civil War dragged on for dead to the floor. Alice’s “Hurrah!” here fosters sion with distant foghorns, mysterious mists and was a slave owning state that remained in the another two years and seven months. laughter. flickering candlelight. Santo Loquasto’s set is a Union, Lee figured that some sections of the Next time: John Gutzon Borglum is best known In a nutshell: Life has left these two behind; tilting fortress with an overpowering white tower. local population would assist him. for which National Monument? Where is it locat- Edgar’s army captain has never been promoted The play’s last performance will be January 13, His hopes were met with disappointment. Most ed? How big is it and what does it represent? from his post on a small isolated island where he 2002. # made the first successful airplane flight at landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. COMPILED By Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In 1776 (on December 25) George Wash- DECEMBER IN HISTORY CHRIS ROWAN In 1942 (on December 2) scientists in Chica- ington led his troops across the Delaware go produced the first atomic chain reaction. River to fight the Battle of Trenton. Washing- Christmas – In December? 60th Anniversary of Infamy World History ton’s Army defeated German troops (Hes- Christians in Rome began celebrating the On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked In 1492 (on December 6) Christopher sians) allied with the British. birth of Jesus in December during the fourth Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into Columbus discovered Hispaniola. In 1791 (on December 15) the Bill of Rights century. The Church of Rome began to encour- World War II. Germany’s Dictator, Adolf Hitler, In 1917 (on December 9) the British cap- was ratified. age the tradition to compete against the pagan declared war on the United States four days later. tured Jerusalem from the Turks. In 1941 (on December 23) U.S. forces sur- celebration of Saturn. By 350 A.D., Bishop Firsts In 1991 (on December 25) the Soviet Union rendered Wake Island to the Japanese after 11 Julius I declared December 25th as the day to In 1901 (on December 1) the first radio sig- ceased to exist. days of intense resistance. celebrate Christ’s birth. The real month of his nal was sent across the Atlantic Ocean. American History In 1998 (on December 19) the House of Rep- birth remains unknown. In 1903 (on December 17) Orville Wright In 1620 (on December 20) the Pilgrims resentatives voted to impeach President Clinton. 32 • EDUCATION UPDATE MetroBEAT DECEMBER 2001

Education Reform Through Accountability MS Settlement Would Benefit City Schools By MAYOR RUDY of the Police Department’s Compstat program By ASSEMBLYMAN GIULIANI have been adopted by numerous City agencies. STEVEN SANDERS It is significant that local school officials will Throughout the course of Through the Capstat program, over twenty differ- The proposed settlement have the flexibility to choose either Microsoft my administration, I have ent City agencies now provide up-to-date infor- of more than 100 class or non-Microsoft technology, and the plan also consistently emphasized the mation and statistics that help determine whether action lawsuits against envisions Microsoft matching a substantial need to improve New York current tactics and strategies are working or Microsoft could yield tens amount of donations of computer technology to City’s schools through a whether they need to be re-evaluated in order to of millions of dollars for local schools from other sources. combination of new initiatives and increased provide better service to the public. The vast array New York City public schools, and for this rea- While it is most certainly true that computers accountability. Although inefficiency and bureau- of success stories that these agencies are reporting son I have written to the U.S. District Judge by themselves don’t improve a school without cratic paralysis have been obstacles in our effort to convince me that New York’s students would also who must approve the deal, urging him to do appropriate support services, trained staff and successfully reform government run schools, I am be far better served by a more transparent school so. the requisite classroom space or wiring, the pleased to see that we have swung the debate system. A system where teachers and administra- Under the proposed settlement, Microsoft impact of such a large influx of computers, toward accountability and the importance of dis- tors are held accountable for their performance will provide more than $1 billion nationwide in software and requisite support services will be mantling the Board of Education. Many new ini- and for thoroughly, effectively, and promptly fix- computers, software, cash, training and support a boon for many for our city’s 1,100 elemen- tiatives have been put in place over the last eight ing problems that arise in the classroom. services to help make computer technology tary, middle and secondary schools. years to ensure a better opportunity in New York I do believe that the tide of the debate on educa- more accessible to public schools where at least Those who negotiated this component of the City’s classrooms. tion in New York City has turned toward account- 70 percent of students come from low-income proposed settlement were smart enough to I am proud of my administration’s record of ability. We have already successfully ended social families. incorporate aspects involving training of teach- implementing many new academic programs in promotion and abolished principal tenure, replac- While the proposed settlement has its critics, ers, school administrators and support person- the classroom. Programs such as Project Read and ing them instead with stronger academic standards I agree with NYS Attorney General Eliot nel not just in utilizing the technology but also Project Science have provided more intensive and performance-based pay. Much of this year’s Spitzer, who certainly has been very tough on in how to best integrate it into a school’s cur- training and class time for students – especially for Mayor’s race centered on improving education, Microsoft, that this a settlement in the public riculum. those who are in danger of falling behind in these and I was extremely pleased to see that both the interest and one which will uniquely benefit If our children are to rise to the challenges crucial subjects. Project Arts has permanently Republican and Democratic nominees for Mayor public education. posed by the global economy, and in an era of restored arts education to all City schools for the agreed on the need to dismantle the Board of Edu- The school-computer component of the set- rising standards for academic achievement, first time since the mid 1970’s. The addition of cation, and to hold the Mayor accountable for the tlement would provide for the company to every school needs all the resources possible, more than 7,000 school computers and funding for City’s schools. With this in mind, I am confident make grants to local foundations and commu- including excellent teachers, ample textbooks, 300-book libraries in 21,000 classrooms citywide that Mike Bloomberg will build upon our efforts to nity organizations for purchasing computers safe and modern facilities, and state-of-the art has similarly improved upon the resources avail- restore accountability in the classroom and to raise and software, in order to provide sustainable, technology–with appropriate support services. able to our students. Children are also safer in academic performance standards. long-term funding for information technology Regardless of any other aspects of the long and school now, thanks in part to the Police Depart- On another note, I have greatly enjoyed sharing in under-served schools. Among other activi- complex Microsoft litigation, the proposed ment assuming responsibility for school security my ideas on education with the readers of Educa- ties, local foundations will be encouraged to school technology component will bring tens of services, the hiring of hundreds of additional tion Update over the past three years. Publications establish sustaining programs to further sup- millions of dollars worth of much needed tech- school officers, and the creation of in-school sus- like this one are valuable assets in encouraging port schools’ technology needs. nology and support service to our local schools.# pension centers that help enable teachers to constructive debate on improving the quality of enforce discipline in the classroom. The public- education. It is my sincere wish and belief that the private partnership “Take the Field” meanwhile, trends in thought and the positive measures that JPMorgan Chase Helps Kids Cope With Sept. 11th has helped to restore over 50 High School athletic we have furthered over the last eight years will fields, providing students with a better environ- continue to gain strength and will continue to By JESSICA SHI ter. Containing toys, books, and postcards, the ment outside the classroom as well. improve the lives of New York City’s school chil- Although the immediate shock and confu- kit is designed to reassure and comfort chil- Over the last eight years, the successful methods dren in the years to come.# sion of Sept. 11th are over, the long-term dren, while allowing them room for self- effects of this disaster are still in question. expression. It also encourages a sense of com- While most of the monetary and personnel munity and helps promote tolerance. Real Estate: A Great Time to Buy attention have concentrated on the rescue and The final components of the ‘Comfort for recovery efforts, certain organizations, includ- Kids’ program are a series of workshops and By MARSHA MACK FRANCES and people from many places will seek to be part ing JP Morgan Chase, are beginning to focus “train the trainers” sessions. During the work- The New York real estate community suffered of its renewal. more on younger children. shops, which are designed to help parents the same shock, horror, bereavement, numbness, My recommendation as a broker with 20 years JP Morgan Chase recently partnered with answer their children’s questions about the and despair as the whole city, and now is begin- of experience is that in a short time, though prices Mercy Corps and with Bright Horizons Family recent events, experienced childcare profes- ning to get back to work assessing the damage, are uncertain, this may be the ideal time to take the Solutions to launch a program called ‘Comfort sionals will provide the parents with advice and and the need to hopefully reconstitute and rebuild opportunity to buy New York residential proper- for Kids’. guidance. In the “train the trainers” sessions, this, the greatest of cities. It will be months before ties. “In launching this program, JP Morgan Chase counselors, teachers, and caregivers are taught th the impact of September 11 and its effects on the How many New Yorkers regretted not buying reaches out to community groups in hopes of to conduct sessions in childcare centers, value of residential real estate in different parts of better apartments during the previous dip in the impacting early childhood education, especial- schools, community centers, and places of wor- the city is clear. However, some early observation market? How many who fled Manhattan in the ly in low-income, ethnic neighborhoods where ship. may be worth considering. 1970s did not rue the day they sold a co-op that access to counseling is limited,” said Joy Bun- In addition to creating ‘Comfort Kids,’ JP Though fear, acute stress reaction and job loss soared in value? son, Senior Vice President and one of the coor- Morgan Chase has worked with the United and proximity to the disaster will make some peo- Here are several reasons to consider this disaster dinators of ‘Comfort for Kids’ at JP Morgan Neighborhood Houses of New York to improve ple feel like fleeing the city, our Mayor is wise in an opportunity to live and work in New York. Chase. their communities and advocate for public pol- encouraging New Yorkers to try to fight these Enormous resources will come to the aid of The program has four components. The first icy changes and social reform, to provide coun- impulses and get back to the daunting but immi- rebuilding New York. New Yorkers will have less component, a booklet and video entitled “What seling and training to parents and caregivers in nently doable task of strengthening our determina- stress disorders if they live near their work. Chil- Happened to the World?” aim to help parents, Islamic and Mexican neighborhoods. tion to go back to work and rebuild our lives in a dren benefit from being near parents in an emer- teachers, and child-care providers deal with the JP Morgan Chase plans to distribute the city that our state, the country and the world has gency. come to admire. New Yorkers bounce back in hard times. The emotions of their children, as well as their own. ‘Comfort for Kids’ kits to the general public No city in the country could have handled a dis- esteem of New York in the country and the world’s The set contains strategies to help children of through their branches. Officers at the branch- aster like this as well as New York has. New York- eyes has risen enormously and this will benefit the different age groups, from pre-school to es would assess the needs of their clients and ers, perhaps used to living exciting, risky and city.# teenage with a range of behaviors and con- send out these kits to the families who request stressful lives, have immeasurable strength and Marsha Mack Frances is a vice-president of cerns. them. For more details on the ‘Comfort for personal resources and sense of community, patri- Douglas-Elliman in New York. She can be reached The company also created a ‘Comfort Kit’ Kids’ program go to www.jpmorganchase.com, otism and spirit, that gives me great hope that if for advice and consultation at 212-650-4829. designed for preschool- to middle school-age www.mercycorps.org, www.brighthorizons.com initially prices dip, ultimately tourists, businesses, children who have been impacted by the disas- and www.unhny.org. DECEMBER 2001 EDUCATION UPDATE CAMPS & SPORTS 33 Knicks Zone In On Education By TOM KERTES munity.” For this one, you had to be there. The players do not exactly live up to the pop- Kurt Thomas, the New York Knicks 6-9 ular stereotype of the self-involved multi-mil- enforcer–a player famous for his take-no-pris- lionaire ballplayer. But, when it comes to the oner tactics, a tough guy whose mere glare sometimes elusive concept of “corporate strikes panic in the hearts of most NBA oppo- responsibility” the Knicks are one big business nents–lay down on the carpet. He did that so that actually means business. that a bunch of considerably closer-to-the-floor “We talk the talk and we walk the walk,” said 10 and 11 year-olds could play with the hair on the Director of Community Relations Ayala his head. Donchin. “We feel that using these players’ This near-unbelievable sighting occurred at power as role models for the betterment of soci- Brooklyn’s Beginning with Children Charter ety is extremely important. This is our philoso- School where Thomas, along with fellow phy, our mission that comes all the way from Knick forward Larry Robinson, played Pic- the top. Yes, from (Madison Square Garden tionary with 30 tremendously thrilled fifth President) Mr. (James) Dolan.” graders as part of a “Knicks Reading Zone” “That is why all our events, like The Read- event. ing Zone, are interactive, goal-oriented, and up- “Why do I do this?” Thomas said. “Because close-and-personal,” she added. “If I have a I have children too. Because I know how choice between sending a player to a huge ben- important it is to stay in school and to get a efit dinner with a lot of attendant publicity, or good education. And, most importantly, an intimate school event like this with just a Knicks player, Kurt Thomas, with some of the students at Brooklyn’s Beginning with because it is important for us as celebrities to few people from the press, we’ll go to the Children Charter School. set the right example and give back to the com- school every time. Because it’s much more beneficial and important to the kids.” As it turned out, the Pictionary game–a well The “Knicks Reading Zone” was created as known Knick-like, ultra-competitive thriller part of the NBA’s “Read To Achieve” program –ended in a tie. And then the real thrills came that instructed each of its 29 teams to come up as the two gentle giants stayed around another with its own educational initiative. The Zones hour to hang out with the kids, sign autographs are voluntary independent reading centers and to answer any and all questions. located in five New York City elementary Questions included “Are the fouls real?” and schools, one in each borough. The Knicks the all-time favorite “Do you know Michael donated a core library of 500 books to each Jordan?” But there was also “What school did Zone school, and each month sends 50 copies you go to?” And “Did you graduate?” of a new “featured book” – one that’s also read “We travel constantly and need time for our by a Knicks player on a special Zone Phone (1- own families as well,” Robinson, who has three 800-NYK-DUNK, what else?) to the schools. school-age children himself, said while looking And then, of course, there are the in-person out at the sea of shining little faces. “But you visits by the players, the ultimate “use of the know what? I wouldn’t give this up for any- power of celebrity to promote literacy,” accord- thing.” ing to Ms. Donchin. “It’s priceless.”# Serving the New York City Education Community

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