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River Road South • Putney, Vermont 05346-0820 JANUARY 2004 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE Award 3 Winner EDUCATION UPDATE GUEST EDITORIAL Mailing Address: 17 Lexington Avenue, A1207 PRODUCTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS New York, NY 10010 Email: [email protected] By STUART DUNN When it comes to services, productivity is even funds are provided. They owe this to the taxpay- www.EducationUpdate.com Economists tell us that the recent recovery in the more difficult to measure. This is certainly true ers and the students. Productivity of the school Tel: 212-477-5600 nation’s economy has been spurred by increased in education, where the input in the productiv- system may be difficult to measure, but, like Fax: 212-477-5893 productivity. How is productivity defined and ity ratio may be thought of as the cost per pupil, pornography, we know it when we see it. At an why is it so important? Productivity is similar and the output, the quality of the education the annual cost of approximately $11,000 per student PUBLISHER AND EDITOR: to what we think of as efficiency. More specifi- students receive. While the input here is mea- (input), and with the poor quality of education so Pola Rosen, Ed.D. cally, productivity is defined as the ratio of what surable, how is the output to be determined? A many students seem to come away with (output), is produced (output) to what it takes to produce quality education consists of a complex combina- it seems to this observer that the productivity of ASSOCIATE EDITORS: it (input). When productivity increases, more tion of quantifiable and non-quantifiable factors. NYC’s public schools is abysmally low. Heather Rosen, Adam Sugerman, goods and services are available at no increase Academic achievement might be measured by What can be done to improve the productivity Rob Wertheimer in their production cost, or the same quantity is performance on standardized tests. (Some people of the public schools? This is a challenge that ASSISTANT EDITOR: produced at a reduced cost. This can translate question this.) But, how is creativity, intellec- the mayor, chancellor, and educators face. The Michelle Accorso into lower prices, improved products or services tual curiosity or emotional development to be current contract negotiation stalemate is very at the same price, and/or increased profit. assessed? How are language skills to be evaluat- much a result of the administration’s desire to GUEST COLUMNISTS: While the concept is simple, productivity is ed, particularly for students for whom English is make changes which they feel would improve Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., Mayor Michael difficult to measure. If a factory produces more a second language? What weight should be put on productivity, but which the union sees as coming Bloomberg, Matilda Raffa Cuomo, widgets (of the same type) this year than it did each factor? How are the differing ability, skills at unacceptable costs to member job protection, Dr. Carole Hankin, Dr. Gretchen Johnson, last year for the same production cost, productiv- and backgrounds students bring to their school working conditions and prerogatives. Coretta Scott King, Scott Noppe-Brandon, ity has increased proportionally. But suppose the experience to be factored into the equation? I shall be offering my suggestions on how to Martha McCarthy, Ph.D., Nigel Pugh, Randi factory produces computers, and this year’s com- Despite the difficulties, it is important to evalu- improve educational productivity in follow-on T. Sachs, Assemblyman Steven Sanders, puters are capable of working twice as fast as ate, and to improve, the productivity of the public articles during the coming months. Meanwhile, Dr. Jay Winsten last years, what is the measure of productivity? school system. While it is possible that as a result I invite you, our readers, to submit your ideas STAFF WRITERS: You can see how the simple concept can become of recent court rulings additional funding may and comments. Perhaps together we can help Jacob Appel, Joan Baum, Ph.D., Jocelyn K. complicated in application. become available to the schools, it is imperative raise the productivity of our schools to an Egyes, Tom Kertes, Joanne Kontopirakis, that the schools make the best use of whatever acceptable level.# Mitchell Levine, Sybil Maimin, Merri Rosenberg, Chris Rowan IN THIS ISSUE LETTERS BOOK REVIEWERS: Spotlight on Schools ...... 2, 4-9 Harris Healy, III, Lillian Shapiro, Response to So You Want to be a Biology take teachers out of the classroom and leave the Selene Vasquez Editorial & Letters ...... 3 Major? students with subs or movies so that classroom To the Editor: professionals could go and listen to lecturers MEDICAL EDITOR: MetroBEAT ...... 10 Herman Rosen, M.D. I am so glad to see an article like this. It makes and then come back to the schools to have more Colleges/Grad Schools ...... 11-14 the field of biology or any science broader than students with subs or movies in order to turnkey MODERN LANGUAGE EDITOR: just going on to medical school. I majored in the information? Adam Sugerman Special Education ...... 15-17 biology in college. I was not in the pre-med This is a sorry day in the educational sys- MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS: Centerfold ...... 18-19 program therefore I did not have to take certain tem of NYC. I am so glad that the Mayor and Jan Aaron courses. But I loved the subject even as I was the Chancellor changed the name of the Board Book Reviews ...... 20-21 MUSIC EDITOR: preparing to teach elementary school. My path of Education to the Department of Education. took me into early childhood education where I I wouldn’t want for one second to confuse Irving M. Spitz Medical Update ...... 22-23 have been able to bring my love for science into the two. POLITICAL COMMENTARY: Music, Art & Dance ...... 24 my classroom and help many youngsters see that Joan Rosen Stuart Dunn they are scientists every time they want to know East Hills, NY Modern Language ...... 25 SPORTS EDITOR: more about the world around them. I have been Mike Cohen Movie & Theater Reviews ...... 25 able to provide the hands on experiences at vari- Response to Legislature Makes the Right ous levels of intellect and readiness. Hopefully Choice for Schools PRODUCTION MANAGER: New Jersey News ...... 26 because of a spark early on, some of these chil- To the Editor: Rick Sulz dren will become our future research biologists, The sober minds prevailed in this legislation. Children’s Corner ...... 27 ART DIRECTOR: doctors, paleontologists and teachers. Majoring As a professional (adult and child) therapist, I Neil Schuldiner Online Learning ...... 28 in the biological sciences is thrilling and I recom- can attest to the positive results of early interven- mend it highly. tion and the negative results of no intervention. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: Technology & Education ...... 29 Patricia Dobosz Keep up the good work (fight) as this can only Martin Lieberman, Manager. Brooklyn, NY benefit our children. Thanks for all the children Technology Product Focus ...... 30-33 Steve Bailey, Joanna Leefer, young and old. Mitchell Levine, Nancy Kontos Resource & Reference Guide ...... 34 Response to Chancellor Klein Promises to Roberto Perez ACCOUNTING MANAGER: Listen to Public as He Implements Systemic New York, NY Nadia Veliz Change To the Editor: Response to More Than Moody: Depression WEB ADMINISTRATORS: I think that Chancellor Klein likes to hear in Teens Neil Schuldiner, Rick Sulz him self talk. I work in the NYC public school To the Editor: system and I have never seen things go south This article is very informative for teens with Education Update is published monthly so quickly. There seems to be no one in charge depression. I am struggling with it and I know by Education Update, Inc. All material is copyrighted and may not be printed without or able to answer a question whenever I call the how it feels. When I read your article, I was express consent of the publisher. Department of Education. Rhetoric and nastiness amazed at how the things you wrote came so have totally demoralized just about everyone I close to what I was feeling. There should be more work with. Most teachers I know are less than writers like you! POSTMASTER: enamored with the “new” programs. And talk Sarah Wells, Send address changes to: about on-job-training...why would you want to New Boston, MI Education Update P.O. Box 1588 NY, NY 10159 Subscription: Annual $30. Copyright © 2004 Education Update

EDUCATION UPDATE is an independent newspaper. 4 ������ SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JANUARY 2004 New Journal of Education Published by CCNY By ADAM SUGERMAN to the tremendous pressures being experienced then recruited a distinguished panel of advisors, formats: research, essays, commentaries, reports, The New Educator: A Journal of Educator by cities and school districts across the country including Linda Darling-Hammond of Stanford program descriptions, reflective narratives, inter- Recruitment, Development, and Support is a not only to fill an increasing number of teacher University, Mary Diez of Alverno College, Pedro views, and book or resource reviews. Issues will quarterly peer-reviewed journal soon to be pub- and administrator vacancies, but also to do so Noguera of New York University, Ted Sizer have a themed section but also include articles lished by the City College of New York School with well-qualified candidates and to ensure that of the Coalition of Essential Schools, Thomas not related to the theme. Particular emphasis will of Education. This is the first such journal to be these candidates stay. The New Educator, they Sobol of Teachers College, Columbia University, be placed on work that links theory with practice, published by a CUNY school of education. It conjectured, could assist schools of education and Arthur Wise of the National Council for is useful and accessible to the field, is generated will serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and school systems in communicating about the Accreditation of Teacher Education, and others. through practice, and reflects the needs and per- on issues pertaining to the recruitment, develop- challenges of building and retaining large corps An Editorial Board of City College School of spectives of the diverse communities served by ment, induction, support, and retention of educa- of qualified educators. City College seemed to be Education faculty was established to launch the educational institutions in this new century. It is tors new to the field, focusing particularly on the a particularly appropriate sponsoring institution project. Work is currently in progress for the first hoped that educators involved in the preparation, challenges of developing and retaining qualified for this publication as the work of the College’s volume, which will focus on such issues as the recruitment, development, and support of educa- educators committed to service in public schools. School of Education is focused primarily on challenges of preparing educators for the 21st tors in all areas of education, will use the journal The preview issue will be released in Spring 2004 educating educators in the largest public urban century, lessons from effective teacher education as an avenue for the exchange of knowledge, with the first volume debuting in 2005. school district in the nation. programs, the first years of teaching, and educat- theory, and ideas in their practice, and a means of The idea for The New Educator was seeded Subsequently Dean Posamentier and the jour- ing educators for diverse settings. advancing their work and their field.# almost two years ago by The City College School nal’s editor, Professor Beverly Falk, wrote a The New Educator will feature a wide range of of Education’s Dean, Alfred S. Posamentier. 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PROFILES IN EDUCATION: SCIABARRA TO LEAD NEW sage to certification and hiring. Dr. Joyce Coppin In addition to the traditional path whereby students major OFFICE AT DEPT. OF ED By JOAN BAUM, Ph.D. in teaching preparation pro- Elizabeth Sciabarra has been appointed Chief First reforms address the overcrowding issues It’s a Friday afternoon, and Dr. Joyce R. Coppin, grams and take the requisite Executive of the newly created Office of Student that affect instruction and student choice. Ms. Chief Executive of the Division of Human exams, there is entry through Enrollment Planning and Operations. In her new Sciabarra will work closely with John Lee, cur- Resources and the Center for Recruitment and the Teaching Fellows program role, Ms. Sciabarra will drive the Department of rently Executive Director of the Office of Zoning Professional Development for the Department of (two exams to determine readi- Education’s effort to connect the and Student Placement. Education, apologizes for being late (by only 10 ness, 200 hours of pre-service training, class- issues of student placement, zon- Ms. Sciabarra began her career minutes)—she was at a meeting, “having fun.” room observation and enrollment in a registered ing, and enrollment to the reforms as an educator at Brooklyn As the interview proceeds, it’s clear that “fun” alternative program). Then, too, the Department being implemented to create a Technical High School, where for this top administrator who oversees recruit- of Education welcomes international students, system of 1,200 great schools. she taught English, served as the ing, placement and training, including retention especially in the “shortage areas” of math, sci- The Office of Student Enrollment Coordinator of Student Affairs, initiatives for over 200,000 full and part-time ence, bi-lingual and special education. A fourth Planning and Operations will sub- and became Assistant Principal public school employees means both challenge path, Dr. Coppin notes, is open to students who sume the Office of Zoning and of Pupil Personnel Services. After and excitement. The position has grown over the qualify under the State’s Transcription Evaluation Student Placement, which is also 18 years at Brooklyn Tech, she years, both in numbers and programs. With close program. This group includes prospective full- responsible for high school admis- became Principal of New Dorp to 80,000 new teaching staff to integrate into the time teachers who may have taught before or who sions. High School in Staten Island, system, new licensing areas, especially in bi-lin- have enough credits to meet certification require- “Liz Sciabarra’s creativity and where she initiated many rigorous gual education, and structures to streamline poli- ments but have not been in a regular program. experience, particularly with academic and student life pro- cies and procedures, Dr. Coppin has her hands With 97% of New York City teachers now certi- high schools, makes her the per- grams. In 1999, Ms. Sciabarra left full implementing decisions and determining fied, a remarkable turnaround from conditions of fect person to attack head on the overcrowding New Dorp to work in the Superintendent’s Office effective ways to market what she thinks of still, only a few years ago, Dr. Coppin says she would which is such a challenge in our schools today,” of Brooklyn and Staten Island High Schools, after all the years, as one of the most exciting like to turn even more attention to retention and Chancellor Joel Klein said. where she first served as the Special Assistant professions in the world—teaching. She is aware to recruiting even higher quality teachers. By “Liz and her office will ensure that our efforts to the Superintendent for schools in need of of the differences between her own student days providing beginning teachers with nurturing and to bring excellence and equity to the New York improvement and those under registration review. and 2004. When she grew up, all of her friends support, by having supervisors work “intensively City public school system reflect a thought- She later became Deputy Superintendent and either directly or indirectly went into education; and individually” on concerns that new teachers ful analysis of and response to enrollment and focused on curriculum, instruction, professional today, she sighs, not one of the children from that who leave the system have themselves identi- capacity issues,” Deputy Chancellor LaVerne development of teachers and principals, the rede- generation has gone into teaching. fied on exit surveys as major concerns—class- Srinivasan said. sign of challenged high schools, and community Joyce Coppin is eager to change attitudes room management, individualizing instruction, In her new role, Ms. Sciabarra will manage engagement. Ms. Sciabarra also was the Deputy but she does not make light of the difficul- and effective discipline strategies—Dr. Coppin all matters relating to enrollment planning and Superintendent of High Schools, and later the ties. Graduates today not only find higher paid hopes to make a difference at the 14 colleges operations. Her office will collect and analyze Superintendent of Selective High Schools. Most teaching positions outside New York City but where Teaching Fellows programs have already all pertinent data and make strategy recom- recently, Ms. Sciabarra was Chief Executive of more financially rewarding careers. Still, the taken root, and at the high school level, where mendations aimed at ensuring that the Children the Office of New School Development.# new “pathways” for becoming a New York City recruitment for promising new teachers might be public school teacher have certainly eased pas- instituted, “the earlier the better,” she says.#

RANKED CHESS PLAYER ONLY 12 YEARS OLD A 12-year-old girl and New York City public masters from around the world, and playing in school student from the Bronx has accomplished marathon tournaments on the weekends. the impossible—in just 18 months she has advanced Historically, chess has been a male dominated from a complete unknown to become the 74th best game and though more girls are playing chess at a woman chess player in the nation. Her accomplish- young age, they tend to lose interest as they grow ment has made her one of only two girls in the older. While many young champions in the U.S. U.S. and the only American female from New York and abroad are the product of intensive tutoring City’s public schools to have been invited to com- in chess and a family history of producing cham- pete in the under 12 competition in the World Youth pions, Medina only began her formal training a Chess Championships (WYCC) in Greece recently. few years ago through the Chess-in-the-Schools Medina Parrilla began playing chess in kin- program. She is identified by other chess masters dergarten when the game was introduced to her as a true child prodigy. school through the Chess-in-the-Schools pro- Medina traveled to Greece with Chess-in- gram. She was in an intensive training program the-Schools, an organization that provides free to help her prepare for the world champion- chess instruction to 38,000 economically disad- ships—practicing every day with an international vantaged children in 160 New York City public chess master, reviewing strategies used by chess schools each year.# 6 ������ SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JANUARY 2004 Virtual Enterprises Brings HS Entrepreneurs This was the sixth annual Virtual Enterprises on printing to flower arrange- Closer to Reality Business Plan Competition Finals organized by ments, the students from eight By MICHELLE ACCORSO the NYC Department of Education’s Iris Blanc, schools in and around New York When you were sixteen did you know what a Director of Virtual Enterprises and sponsored by City presented their businesses “break-even” point was? Yet on a recent after- Deloitte and Touche’s Joseph Delaney, Chair of through creative slide shows, noon, at the World Financial Center, high school the Virtual Enterprises Advisory Board. A total of speeches and role-playing. kids were speaking with ease and confidence eight groups presented approximately ten-minute Muriel Siebert, CEO and about all the aspects that go into creating a busi- business proposals to a panel of judges who took President of Muriel Siebert & ness, specifically their own. They may be virtual turns asking two questions per group at the end Company, commented on the projects but the execution was very credible. of each presentation. From companies focusing event, “I’m very proud to be here. Thank you to the Board of Education. Every student in Joseph Delaney Muriel Siebert high school should know about finance.” Siebert explained how people who can afford the least end up spending the most in the financial world. “When a student orders a pizza and puts it on his or her credit card to pay back later, they’re led to believe it’s the same as paying cash. What they don’t realize, however, is with interest rates they could be paying for that pizza for years. People must Winners from Iris Blanc have tools to know how to use Tottenville High School the money they are making.” Siebert, the first woman super- the sheet was removed, the “worst ad ever” was intendent of a bank, wrote the first business on the table. One doctor fainted; others applied CO-ED SEMESTERED BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL curriculum six years ago, which included such CPR and blood transfusions until the OVEA important information as knowing the difference Ad Agency appeared on the table. The audience • High academic standard • Safe, quiet, utterly charming • Co-ed semestered boarding school • Exquisite college residences between buying and leasing a car and what an laughed. •University preparation: advanced • Expert qualified teaching staff apartment lease is. Delaney stated to all the students, “No matter courses for entrance into North • Supervised excursions to cities Students from Clara Barton High School had what field you choose, you will always suc- America’s finest Universities: taught in throughout Italy and Europe a plan to distribute personal use products called ceed.” English; grades 10 through high school • Study with the best of Europe and North graduation America in a culturally rich environment Heavenly Products, named for Clara Barton, the Lesia Koropey, in the Community Affairs • Medieval Lanciano on the Adriatic •A unique education experience angel of the battlefield. Students discussed capi- department at Mercedez-Benz USA, awarded coast in central Italy that lasts a lifetime! talization, production, distribution, net profits and OVEA with the Mercedes-Benz Technology social responsibility. Most teams had multimedia Award, which was a brand new “fully-loaded” Now enrolling - January 2004 and September 2004-2005 presentations using computers and large video laptop so they could continue their business plans Tel: (905) 508-7108 1-800-422-0548 Fax: (905) 508-5480 screens, displaying self-confidence and dressed for the future. Email: [email protected] www.ccilanciano.com in a smart, corporate way. Iris Blanc concluded, “the skills you’ve learned The winning team from Tottenville High makes you all winners.” In the words of Nick School in Staten Island presented OVEA, an ad Tommasino, Senior Partner, Deloitte and Touche, agency, as their creative business. The dramatic “Our students are our future. It’s wonderful to Is your child Dyslexic beginning showed a group of masked physicians have this ceremony back here again after the or experiencing school failure? in the operating room around the patient. When World Trade Center Disaster.”# If so, we may be the solution. 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MIT GIVES 10 HIGH SCHOOLS GRANTS FOR INVENTIONS THE NY TESTS ARE COMING More than 180 students at 10 high schools for the disabled; Norfolk Technical Vocational across the country are getting the chance this Center, Norfolk, Va.: Ergonomic student back- school year to work on teams to create inventions pack; North Miami Beach Senior High School, TEST REHEARSAL IS HERE! that benefit their schools or communities. These North Miami Beach, Fla.: Bathroom assistive students, and their teachers and mentors, are this device for the elderly; Paso Robles High School, ………………………………………………………… year’s recipients of the prestigious Lemelson- Paso Robles, Calif.: Remote sensing environmen- MIT InvenTeams grants. tal (air quality) monitoring device; Perry Hall “In a time of tight school budgets and a national High School, Baltimore, Md.: Solar-powered We have the best practice tests for emphasis on standardized tests, high schools are water-testing device. hard pressed to fund educational projects that High school science, mathematics and tech- NYC & NYS Math & ELA Tests. go beyond the basics of math and science,” said nology teachers applied for the Lemelson-MIT Merton Flemings, director of the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams grants last spring. 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INTERNET CENSORSHIP: US V. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION By MARTHA McCARTHY, Ph.D. Court endorsement. The 2003 decision uphold- filtering measures to protect children from access learning, and recreational pursuits by furnishing With the mind-boggling growth of the Internet, ing CIPA, United States v. American Library to obscene, pornographic, or other harmful imag- materials of requisite and appropriate quality. policy makers have become increasingly con- Association, was closely watched by civil rights es. Thus, CIPA focuses on the recipients, rather The Court broadly interpreted CIPA’s stipulation cerned about protecting children from viewing organizations and children’s advocacy groups. than on those sending the materials. that adults can ask for web sites to be unblocked pornographic and other harmful materials via CIPA differs from earlier measures that attempt- The challenge to CIPA asserted that the block- for research and other lawful purposes as mean- cyberspace. Since 1996, Congress has made ed to regulate web site operators and impose ing software prevents library patrons from ing that adults can make such requests without several attempts to enact legislation to shield criminal sanctions for certain transmissions to accessing some constitutionally protected speech specifying reasons, which reduces the concern children from access to certain materials, but minors. CIPA instead requires public libraries and causes libraries to relinquish their First that over-blocking will impair First Amendment only the most recent law, the Children’s Internet and school districts receiving federal technology Amendment rights as a condition of receiving fed- rights of adult library patrons. Protection Act (CIPA), has received Supreme funds to enact Internet safety policies that include eral aid. Disagreeing, the Supreme Court held that Despite the Supreme Court decision, there may Congress has wide latitude to attach reasonable be challenges to the application of CIPA in some conditions to the receipt of federal funds; refusal public libraries, with adults alleging that proce- 51st Annual Conference, on Broadway to fund an activity is not the same as imposing dures to disable filters are too cumbersome. Also, a criminal sanction on the activity. The Court student plaintiffs in school settings may allege concluded that CIPA does not prescribe a condi- that their protected speech is being censored if the “LISTENING to LEARNERS” tion that would be unconstitutional if performed software filters block their expression that is not by libraries themselves, noting that a number of considered obscene, vulgar, or inflammatory. The April 15 – 18, 2004 libraries were using filters prior to CIPA. tension between protecting minors from harmful The Court further held that Internet access in materials and safeguarding free expression rights New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY public libraries does not convert the libraries into seems likely to generate a steady stream of litiga- a public forum, because a library does not acquire tion involving censorship in cyberspace.# Frank Mulhern, Chair Internet terminals to create a forum for web Martha McCarthy, Ph.D. is the Chancellor Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association publishers to express themselves. Instead, the Professor, School of Education, Indiana purpose of such access is to facilitate research, University. Quiz Corner By CHRIS ROWAN Match the motto to the school: (a) Fordham University (b) Barnard College (c) Bank Street College of Education

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Approaching a long hallway of posters, Devon Brown, raising his hand, said, “My decorated boxes, and other vibrant displays, she friend calls me ugly.” said, “Nobody would believe all this was done by “They do that because they don’t know what a autistic kids.” fine and wonderful person you are,” said Yarrow, “This is our Hall of Fame,” Principal Sterling tenderly adding, “like I do.” announced. “I have several sites in the school.” Standing beside Yarrow onstage, Yarrow Gesturing towards a poster displaying motiva- hugged the boy. Together, with the Library tional and inspirational thoughts, she added, Singers and school staff, “If I had A Hammer” “This year, I am using the book Full Steam Ahead (L-R) I. Sterling, P. Yarrow & Dr. C. Frank Students singing at P.S. 77 and “Puff The Magic Dragon” were sung at the for teachers and students.” happy conclusion. “Earlier this year, we had a character education and co-chair of “Operation Respect.” Yarrow majority of teachers report the level of hostility in Peter Yarrow later remarked, “I never have assembly. Part of the assembly included the pro- feels that this project generates the idea that if their classrooms on the decline. more fun than when I play with kids as I did here gram "Don’t Laugh At Me: Operation Respect." a person articulates and joins with others, they On the auditorium’s stage, Yarrow knew how to today. In this case, it was even more special, and We asked the teachers to work with us on the can become a powerful voice for transformation reach the students, and was the epitome of what because this environment is so nurturing, they theme of respect.” of society. the program was celebrating: an outpouring of were so open and accepting of me, which is a On view was a Respect Quilt, and posters, With the aim of eliminating discrimination, and love. Classes XO1 and XO2 watched and listened tribute to a great principal: Ivy Sterling.” which bore themes such as: “I Can Set Goals,” endeavoring to create safer, more harmonious from their seats attentively. Presenting Ivy Sterling with the gift of the “Learn To Say I’m Sorry,” and “Respect For schools, as well as fostering self-esteem and self- The theme song, “Don’t Laugh At Me” was the book which was authored by Steve Sesken and Other Cultures.” acceptance, more than 20 thousand individuals poignant centerpiece of the program, with music Allen Shamblin, and for which he penned the At the annual Holiday Concert, Sterling sang have been trained in the “Don’t Laugh At Me” written by Yarrow. Students, faculty, Sterling, Afterward, Peter announced, “From the Land of “Love Changes Everything,” and you know that program. Nationwide attention from important and all assembled on stage, giving a poignant and Honalee, it is my great pleasure to present to you she firmly believes it. organizations such as National Association of moving rendition of the following lyrics: this inscribed version of the book, “Don’t Laugh On the auditorium’s stage stood a large dis- Elementary School Principals, Council of Great “I’m a little boy with glasses / The one they At Me.” play created jointly by the library teacher and City Schools, and National Association of School call the geek “This has reached three to five thousand peo- students. Administrators, have focused on this program. A little girl who never smiles / Cause I’ve got ple,” Yarrow commented. “We have made almost “These teachers and students need support. If McGraw Hill has offered its support in the braces on my teeth 400 workshop appearances in the past five years you believe all children can learn more—then form of producing and paying for all materials, And I know how it feels / To cry myself to to leaders of education. We have five state offices, THIS school is it,” stated Dr. Charlotte K. Frank, including printed Reading Rainbow textbooks. sleep mostly advocacy organizations, whose purpose is Senior Vice President of McGraw-Hill, the moti- Materials are available to educators free of charge Don’t laugh at me / Don’t call me names to create environments in schools whose environ- vational speaker who was responsible for bring- at www.operationrespect.org. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain / In God’s ments are caring and safe. ing Peter Yarrow, of the famed group Peter, Paul It has been a most meaningful and successful eyes we’re all the same “This school (P.S. 77) approaches the needs of and Mary to perform for the students. project, based on the belief that music, along with Someday we’ll all have perfect wings / Don’t the whole child. You have to reach the hearts of Peter Yarrow has committed his time to many the power to organize people, can be a source laugh at me” kids. Kids need the arts to connect to issues of issues close to his heart over the years, culminat- of inspiration to children. In a survey of over Afterwards, film footage of last year’s Special dialogue—to learn the tools of compassionate ing in his present leadership role as the founder 550 students and teachers across the country, the Olympics was shown, with “Don’t Laugh At Me” exchange.”#

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JAY WINSTEN panies and organizations, who share their most learning—and if some stu- tive response to each level of offense. Low-level This month marks the third valuable resource—their employees—with us. dents don’t want to learn, that doesn’t give them disruptive behavior will lead to in-school deten- annual National Mentoring Our largest partners in terms of employee partici- the right to rob their classmates of the opportunity. tion or school service; failure to comply will Month campaign, a nation- pation include Bloomingdale’s, Goldman Sachs, Over the last two years, we’ve driven serious lead to suspensions. For chronically disruptive wide effort to recruit volun- Morgan Stanley, Con Ed, NYPD and Viacom. crime in the schools down some 23%; this year; students—those receiving two or more suspen- teer mentors for young people Consistently for the third year of National assaults are down more than 8%. Nevertheless, sions within a 24-month period—a third offense who are at risk of not achiev- Mentoring Month, Mentoring USA and one crime in school is one too many. We will not will trigger an immediate suspension resulting in ing their full potential. Research has shown a men- Bloomingdale’s again announce the unveiling on let a small number of schools spiral out of control, removal from school to new Off-Site Suspension tor can greatly enhance a young person’s prospects January 15th of their window display celebrating or allow a small group of students to sabotage Centers. Furthermore, there will be a new, zero- for leading a healthy and productive life. the relationships between mentors and mentees the education of others by committing crimes or tolerance policy for students who commit the The campaign’s theme is “Who mentored for “Thank your Mentor Day.” As a result of through bullying and intimidation. That’s why, most serious crimes—those involving the pos- you? Thank them…and pass it on!” The initia- a wonderful mentoring partnership involving when the schools reopen after the winter holiday session of weapons or resulting in serious bodily tive is spearheaded by the Harvard Mentoring Mentoring USA, Bloomingdale’s and PS 59, sev- break, we’ll implement a new and tougher school injury. Those students will be immediately and Project of the Harvard School of Public Health, enty six students and their mentors who compro- safety plan. It’s an initiative to deal with problem permanently removed from their schools and MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, and mise the Mentoring USA program will be on hand schools and problem students that I presented in placed in a “Second Opportunity School” for up Mentoring USA. Celebrities participating in the at 9 am to see their artwork—including portraits a speech recently. to a year, after which an appropriate alternative effort include Tom Brokaw, Ray Charles, Senator of mentors created by their mentees—displayed This is what I mean by problem schools: some placement will be made. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Walter Cronkite, Kelsey in the corner window at East 60th Street and 15% of high schools and middle schools account We’re also going to get the schools, the courts Grammer, Quincy Jones, Senator John McCain, Lexington Avenue. Bloomingdale’s then treats for roughly half of all reported school crimes. And and other elements of the justice system to work Secretary of State Colin Powell, Cal Ripken, Jr., all the participants to a special mentor-mentee just as we have on the streets of New York, we are together more closely. Probation officers will Martin Sheen, Mike Wallace and Oprah Winfrey. breakfast at the Showtime Café. immediately implementing an “Operation Impact” be assigned to “Impact Schools” to work with Growing up, was there someone in your life—a “Bloomingdale’s is proud to have Mentoring for the schools where crime and disorder are students on probation and under court supervi- family member, teacher, coach, boss or neigh- USA as part of their Partners in Time ini- most serious. We’ll increase the number of school sion. Department of Education officials will bor—who encouraged you, showed you the ropes, tiative. This program is consistent with our safety agents—and double the number of police also be assigned to every courthouse in the city, and helped you become the person you are today? goal of promoting volunteerism in support of officers—working in those schools. Teachers and to make sure that judges and probation officers That person was a mentor to you. Oprah Winfrey education,” said Michael Gould, President of parent volunteers will be expected to help main- have the school records they need to make the cites a fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Duncan, who Bloomingdale’s. tain order in the hallways and cafeterias. And the right bail and sentencing decisions. In a nutshell, taught her that it was okay to be smart, which When the employees of any company volunteer Principals in those schools will be held account- we’re increasing accountability, consistency and changed her life. Today, too many young people as mentors to help develop our youth, society’s able for improving safety and stopping disruptive security in our schools. Because if we want better do not get that kind of support. most precious resource, in the process everybody behavior. They’ll get the help they need to turn academic performance in the schools, discipline Harvard’s web site, www.WhoMentoredYou. is a winner. their schools around. But if they don’t succeed, and decorum come first. And let me wish you and org, presents video clips and written essays con- We need everyone’s help to prepare all of they’ll be asked to look for work elsewhere. your loved ones a happy, healthy and prosperous tributed by celebrities from various fields, who our children for productive and fulfilling lives. Next, as to problem students. There are those New Year.# share recollections about important mentors from General Colin Powell put it this way: “Something their childhood and young adult years. The web as small as reading aloud to a child to discover his site includes excerpts from the second edition or her own unique gifts and abilities, can be a gift of Matilda Raffa Cuomo’s well-received book, that keeps the lights blazing in a child’s eyes and Stopping School Bullying The Person Who Changed My Life: Prominent changes that child’s life forever.” Americans Recall Their Mentors. The book fea- National Mentoring Month is a great time to tures 77 contributors who have distinguished honor those people who have made a difference and Harassment will Curb themselves in their fields, and their essays tell in your life. You can “pass it on” to the next about the men and women who served as their generation by volunteering as a mentor. If you’ve School Violence mentors and inspirations. Secretary of State Colin previously considered volunteering, why not take Powell points to the influence of his father; the step now? It doesn’t require any special By ASSEMBLYMAN STEVEN SANDERS create an environment that makes students feel Senator John McCain credits a high school skills—just an ability to listen and to offer friend- The most recent and shocking reports of school unsafe and which distracts them from learning. teacher and coach whose example strengthened ship, guidance and encouragement to a young violence, against students and against school staff, Targets of bullying often end up dropping out, his resolve during years of imprisonment in person growing up today. And you’ll be amazed raises several questions. Why? Why now? What’s using drugs, turning violent, or even committing North Vietnam; and Tim Russert thanks his by how much you get out of the experience. to be done? Who is responsible? Some of the suicide. The Dignity for All Students act will help seventh grade teacher at St. Bonaventure School For more information, visit www.MentoringUSA. answers are less obvious. To Mayor Bloomberg’s foster civility and safety in every public school and Father John Sturm at Canisius High School org or call (212) 253-1194, ext. 238.# credit, he has acknowledged that mistakes were by providing for an environment that is condu- in Buffalo. Martin Sheen, who as a young man Mrs. Cuomo is Founder and Chairperson of made in the hasty and sweeping reorganization of cive to learning, free of harassment and free of was also inspired and encouraged by a teacher, Mentoring USA. Dr. Winsten is an Associate the school system that inadvertently broke down discrimination with school staff and districts Father Al, was the first celebrity who took time Dean at Harvard School of Public Health and a chain of command and security to keep violent held accountable for appropriate guidelines and to do a mentoring public service announcement Co-Director of the Harvard Mentoring Project. students out of the classrooms and place them in enforcement. for Mentoring USA; his spot will run again in alternative education settings. A city study of lesbian and gay youth ages 14- January 2004, thanks to Court TV. Chancellor Klein and Police Commissioner 21 found that 44 percent were threatened with At this time of year, Mentoring USA, New York Kelly, with the cooperation of the UFT and the physical attack, 33 percent had objects thrown at City’s largest, site-based, one-to-one mentoring principals, are working collaboratively to restore them, 30 percent were chased or followed, and 17 program is grateful to our nearly 800 volunteers order and safety, especially in the most danger- percent were physically assaulted. who have been trained and formed relationships ous schools. Most alarmingly, one third of the youth sur- with their mentees on an effective, one-to-one It is widely known that there are warning signs veyed reported that no one, not even teachers and precursors to violence. We have learned or administrators, intervened in these circum- this from Columbine and other school tragedies stances. tion, be it verbal or physical, either from school across the nation. A school that does not seriously It may come as a shock that New York State employees or fellow students. address bullying, harassment including all too Education Law does not contain any explicit pro- Along with other safety measures, by prohibit- often bias driven harassment becomes an unsafe, hibition against harassment of any kind in prima- ing harassment in public schools and establishing seething environment. Left unchecked, aggres- ry or secondary education. While some New York the appropriate procedures and policies to pre- sive anti-social behaviors fester and lead to later localities have passed anti-discrimination and vent and deal with non-violent but intimidating incidents, including assaults and headline making harassment policies for their schools, there is no and demoralizing behaviors, schools will be bet- tragedies. We can stop that. comprehensive statewide protection from harass- ter shielded from violence and tragedies which in My bill, the Dignity for All Students Act, which ment in schools under New York State law. many cases might have been prevented.# has passed twice by an overwhelming major- In order to concentrate on their academic and Steven Sanders is Chairman of the Assembly ity in the Assembly, must be passed in 2004 by personal growth, students need a safe and non- Education Committee. He can be reached at (212) the State Senate. The legislation would prohibit threatening school environment. They should 979-9696 or by email at sanders@assembly. discrimination or harassment of students, bully- never have to be preoccupied by the threat or state.ny.us. ing, taunting, intimidation and all behaviors that actual occurrence of harassment or discrimina- JANUARY 2004 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS 11

COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S SERIES LEON BOTSTEIN: THE MAESTRO OF ANNANDALE By JACOB M. APPEL hard.” That’s why he believes that free-stand- For someone who has been a college president ing liberal arts colleges, such as Bard College for more than half of his life, Leon Botstein with its 1400 resident undergraduate campus in sounds much more like a young revolutionary Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, have such a hell-bent on transforming the American educa- critical role to play in the future of higher learn- tion system. Maybe that is because he has kept ing. These small colleges are “not hampered one foot outside the field of academic admin- by the enormous and overwhelming investment istration, serving as the longtime music direc- in the graduate research enterprise” that keeps tor and conductor of the prestigious American larger institutions from thinking innovatively. Symphony Orchestra. Or maybe that is because Botstein describes the ideal institution of higher he continues to teach undergraduates in popular learning as being highly flexible. He says it is first year seminars at Bard College. Or maybe it essential that colleges evolve to meet both the is his uncanny ability to speak in full paragraphs, interests of the students and the socio-political peppered with allusions to history and classical realities of the outside world. “In the 1950’s,” literature—one is reminded of the late Sir Isaiah he explains, “in the wake of the Second World Berlin. But most likely it is because, after thirty War and the naissance of the Cold War and the years running small liberal arts campuses—first bilateral world in which there were a thick com- Franconia College from 1970-1975 and then munist iron curtain world and ourselves, the Bard from 1975 to the present—Botstein still is issues of freedom, of democracy, were central.... young. Only just fifty-seven. By the standards of Today, young people are worried about other many university presidents, that’s hardy past ado- things. They worry about globalization; they lescence. But Botstein—eyes gleaming above worry about the international interdependence his trademark bowtie—displays all the zeal of a of the world. Now they worry about religion, novice tempered by the knowledge of a seasoned about religion and politics, a subject which was maestro. a dead subject in the 1950s.” Botstein’s vision Botstein’s principle target is an institutional President Leon Botstein of a meaningful liberal arts education is one that inertia that he believes has dampened teaching is responsive to such “global” changes. He cites and intellectual ferment at many of the nation’s ship of the subject of politics has been trained not hold his punches when it comes to critiquing the recent explosion of interest in China as a case leading universities. “We put undergraduates by a Ph.D. program someplace, that has a vested the state of America’s elite universities. “What’s in point. “China is clearly emerging as the most through a set of requirements and paces for interest in finding jobs for its graduates, and they happened in the United States,” he laments, “is an important political and economic force in the no redeeming intellectual reason—certainly not read only in the journals that their profession in enormous intellectual uniformity that is structur- world,” he notes. “It behooves young Americans high standards—without a constructive result,” fact favors.” Botstein blasts this organizational al. You have the same departments everywhere; to know something about it. Fifteen years ago, explains Botstein. “There’s a tremendous reluc- approach as “errant nonsense from the point the graduate schools look more or less identical. institutions didn’t teach Chinese on a regular tance to look at the basic fundamental structures of view of an undergraduate.” According to Very few universities have developed a strategic basis. Now they do—as they should.” Botstein of how curricula are put together.” For example, Botstein, “the undergraduate is motivated by point of view. At Columbia University, they have willingly concedes that this new focus will come he points out that one may find faculty at the curiosity, by the questions he or she frames, and a residue of something that existed during the with tradeoffs. “Maybe we don’t teach French same university teaching politics out of depart- by a ‘need to know’...and [the effective college] First World War. [The University of] Chicago anymore,” he admits, “not because the French ments of government, public policy, sociology, needs to respond to that ‘need to know.’” has the residues of something that took place in have been unkind to us, but because French is history and law. “The irony” of this organization Unlike many of his administrative peers at the 1930’s. And the balkanization of professional irrelevant. Not if you want to read Balzac or based upon discipline rather than specialization other institutions—whom he characterizes as schools and departments makes any really seri- Proust or Camus, of course, but in terms of the “is that each of these pretenders to the owner- increasingly “bland and faceless’—Botstein does ous thought about undergraduate education very continued on page 12

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EON OTSTEIN they lived in....Shostakovich was mired in the secular. I say, that’s not our problem. It could accomplishments in life for most people are due L B tragic vice of Soviet politics. Copeland was have happened anywhere.” Yet he increasingly to hard work and risk-taking, in his own case he continued from page 11 deeply engaged with the popular front and with sees a desire to cast blame—to shirk personal also credits sheer luck and his lack of specialized progressive politics; he was an avid reader of responsibility—with colleges and universities as training. “I am not a professional administrator. political reality of the present day.” He makes Dewey and of American letters....It is very clear a principal target. He noted that “this is some- I never trained for this job. I operate upon my clear that he—unlike some critics of an older whom Debussy did and did not know among thing people like my parents would never have intuition and my experience.” He uses a military generation—does not view this shift as a decline painters and writers. We know the contents thought of doing.” analogy: “I never went to West Point. I got in standards. “That’s a little bit of nonsense,” of Beethoven’s library and Hayden’s as well.” Botstein’s own parents were Polish Jews who drafted. I am a citizen soldier—not a profes- says Botstein with a decisive wave of the hand. Botstein attempts to bring this knowledge to bare gained prominence in academic medicine. “In sional soldier.” “I’m not sure some of the older pundits who on his own work in music. He also emphasizes my parents household,” recalls Botstein, “the por- Botstein recognizes that—as someone who would decry the standards of today would pass a this synthetic approach when outlining his vision traits of their teachers hung in their offices, and combines a passion to an outside discipline with elementary school test on the history of China.” of model undergraduate study. they were legendary figures in our childhoods.” his administrative duties—he is a rarity among Interdisciplinary approaches to the liberal arts Despite his grand ideas for higher education, His parents urged him to follow in their foot- college presidents. “Increasingly people who run are also at the forefront of the Botstein agenda. Botstein argues that “the influence of universities steps, but from the age of ten Botstein knew that these institutions are recruited for their bland- Drawing from his own background in musicol- is wildly overrated.” He notes the lack of histori- he wanted to conduct. He did his undergraduate ness,” he says with sincere sorrow, “for their ogy, he emphasizes the importance of academic cal correlation between the political attitudes of work at the University of Chicago and earned capacity to speak at length about nothing, and to and artistic work that is “adequate to the historical college faculty and the students that they have his Ph.D. at Harvard. Among his most influ- sound absolutely harmless—the way we treat our reality.” It is a grave mistake, he argues, to remain taught. “We used to hear in the 1960s that uni- ential teachers were David Landis and Howard politicians....They will offend no constituency.” “hermetically sealed” in one discipline—yet this versities made young people radical,” he scoffs. Farberman. Botstein readily acknowledges: He decries this sanitization of the academy as happens to graduate students all too frequently. “There’s no historical evidence of this at all. In “I’m sort of a composite of a variety of debts that a serious threat to the educational mission of “You know someone who does a dissertation on fact, the radicals of the 1930s—the old commu- I owe to many, many, many people....I would be the liberal arts college and the university. “In Wagner probably knows about Nietzsche and his nists— were actually taught at the City College nothing without the teachers who took an inter- reality,” he concludes, “intelligence is deviancy. critique of Wagner,” says Botstein, “but that’s of New York by conservative faculty, [while] the est in me.” By his own account, he ended up a Achievement intellectually and artistically is where it stops. He can’t tell you anything more new conservatives that we see running around the college president by accident. After a brief stint a form of deviancy. You can’t expect Albert about Nietzsche. Someone who wants to work country today were all taught by liberal faculty as special assistant to the president of New York Einstein to have been Albert Einstein, and also on Gustav Mahler will make a passing reference members. It’s a very simplistic notion that you City’s Board of Education from 1969 to 1970, to have behaved as if he were Ozzie and Harriet, to a thing that Gustav Mahler read or to the intel- put green fluid in the bottle and green fluid comes a series of fortuities landed him at the helm of assuming that Ozzie and Harriet behaved all that lectual circle that he traveled in, but they never out. No. You put green fluid in the bottle and bankrupt Franconia College in New Hampshire. well.” Chatting with Leon Botstein, one suspects stop to do more than that.” He argues that this orange fluid comes out. Nobody knows how this He turned the school’s finances around; later, he one is in the presence of the very sort of deviant approach ignores many of the intellectual and works.” He offers the same argument with regard helped build Bard from a one-campus, 600-stu- intelligence—possibly genius—that is capable political keys to the work being studied. “The to religion. “We’ve been accused by parents dent college into a complex institution with more of raising the quality of higher education in this adequacy is whether the composer is Brahms or of ruining their child because their child came than 2500 students at multiple locations. What country to the very symphonic heights of which Stravinsky or Shostakovich or Copeland. These without religious belief and ended up born-again. was the secret to his success? “I never grew up to he speaks.# composers were never detached from the world Or they came with religious belief and ended up be a college president.” Although he says most

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City College’s re-registered programs under intensive review by the New York State ment (now the School of Education) is a profound- national accreditation. included changes such as early fieldwork experi- Emblematic of this turnaround is a recent $2 ences, new content courses in the sciences and million grant to the School of Education from mathematics, the integration of technology, and Stanley Kaplan (testing entrepreneur and CCNY careful distinctions between programs designed for alumnus ‘39) to teach assistant principals how to initial teacher certification and advanced teacher improve the performance of the math teachers certification. A requirement by New York state that they supervise. This is the largest grant by that the number of courses taught by adjuncts stay broad a living donor in the history of the college (New below 50 percent led to university approval for a .c York Times October 22, 2003 p. B9). To do the new faculty lines in the School of Education. The y o same training with high school assistant princi- new faculty in turn brought talent and energy to the d m pals, the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation has School of Education. u awarded the School of Education an additional As a second condition for maintaining state t $3.66 million. registration, New York State required that all The faculty and staff could not have brought schools of education achieve national accredita- s about such significant changes and improve- tion by 2004. This put education faculty, staff and ments without pressure from the outside. In administrators on a complex and time-consuming 1998, as a condition of maintaining accredita- path toward national accreditation by the National tion, the state demanded that the Department of Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Education improve passing rates of students on (NCATE). This effort included the development of the NYSTCE and established aggressive goals a comprehensive assessment system to document for raising scores. the growth and achievement of students and the The 30-plus faculty members and staff of the quality of programs. department of education began a major effort. The New York City Teaching Fellows Program Together they tightened admissions requirements, was another outside pressure on the School of Studyabroad.com developed new admissions examinations that Education. Started by the New York City Board of is the #1 online resource could predict results on the NYSTCEs, evalu- Education in 2000, the fellows program brought ated courses to ensure coverage of material on an influx of teacher education students into City for study abroad information. the examinations, and offered free preparation College at the rate of about 500 a year. The pro- sessions for students taking the teacher certifica- gram was designed to provide certified teachers for tion examinations. Faculty members continued hard-to-staff New York City schools, most of which to write and receive major grants for materials were under registration review (SURR schools). http://www.studyabroad.com development and teacher training in mathemat- Teaching fellows tend to have strong academic A service of Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. ics, science, and English as a Second backgrounds and writing skills and they bring these Language. They developed new strengths to the City College classroom as well as programs in middle school educa- to their public school classrooms. Increased enroll- tion. The CCNY Center for School ments due to the fellows program helped the dean Development received a $1.3 million in his requests for resources such as faculty lines. grant (now in its third year) to pro- But program resources were also stretched thin as vide technology training for educa- faculty struggled to keep up. Student enrollments tion students and faculty, upgrade can rise quickly; hiring of new faculty is a neces- the existing computer laboratory, and sarily slow and deliberate process. establish a new multimedia labora- State and national accreditation requirements can tory. seem onerous to a School of Education but can # Competitive admissions is a strat- also play a critical role in initiating and sustain- egy that can eventually lead to higher ing improvements. Because of national and state student scores but over the short-term accreditation requirements, the college administra- it reduces enrollments and depart- tion is more responsive to the needs of the School ments of education feel great pres- of Education and more aware of its achievements sure to maintain their enrollment and contributions to the college as a whole. But numbers. In a resource-starved public School of Education faculty and staff cannot rest university education program, pres- easy on the basis of their accomplishments so far. sure to keep up enrollments can lead NCATE’s demands for the development of a uni- to a virtual open admissions policy. fied conceptual framework or philosophy, for the Regardless of one’s position on open collection of measurable data on graduates based admissions, the state’s demands on on this framework, and for increased communica- City College greatly helped in the tion with local schools, have made faculty realize successful implementation of prac- that putting in place a comprehensive assessment tices such as higher admissions plan that will continually improve its programs standards and the establishment of must become a part of the ongoing life of the examination preparation sessions for School of Education.# 1students. Together, these changes Gretchen L. Johnson is an Associate Professor contributed to the raise in scores on of Education at The City College of the City the NYSTCE. University of New York. Baruch College—A Brief History COMPILED By CHRIS ROWAN home to the School of Business and Civic Background: In 1846, Townsend Harris, Administration and in September 1929, a the self-educated President of the Board of new structure opened its doors on the origi- Education for New York City, proposed the nal site of the Free Academy—it was called establishment of a free institution for higher the “Commerce Building.” education. At that time, the city was confined The Business School becomes Baruch: to Manhattan and there were only two col- In 1953, the School of Business was named leges in the city, Columbia University and after Bernard M. Baruch, financier, philan- The University of the City of New York. The thropist and City College alumnus, (class of electorate voted to set up a “Free Academy” 1889). In1968, it became a separate institu- in 1847. Two years later, it moved into a tion within the City University. small building at the corner of 23d street Firsts: In 1930, the first women enrolled and Lexington Avenue—which was then in the School of Business, making the ances- a remote and largely rural area of the city. tor of Baruch College the first coeducational (Initially, 149 male students were enrolled.) division of the City University. Over 15, 000 The Free Academy changed its name to the students now attend Baruch, and over half City College of New York in 1866. of the undergraduates are women. In 1932 A school within the College: In 1919, (on May 7) The Ticker, the Baruch College the Lexington Avenue location became newspaper, appeared for the first time.# 14 COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JANUARY 2004

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ANXIETY ATTACK: TESTS, FRIENDS, THE WORLD & OTHER THINGS YOUR CHILD WORRIES ABOUT By JOANNA LEEFER depressive medication, such as Prozac, Paxil, or child feels embarrassed about getting extra help, Childhood is full of stresses. Kids are constant- Zoloft. Other children might simply need profes- compare the tutor to a sports coach; the tutor is ly bombarded with new stimuli and sensations: sional counseling to learn coping skills. there to help get the work done better and faster Their bodies are changing and growing; their Parents and teachers can also offer a supportive the same way a baseball coach can help you bet- school becomes more demanding; and they are environment. A rule of thumb is not to deny or ter hit a ball. continually confronted with new social situations. negate the child’s anxiety. Be honest! Admit to For kids who despair they can’t compete with Life is a roller coaster of emotions and changes your child that life is full of stresses, but there are their peers, remind them the best form of compe- both physical and mental. No wonder kids often ways to relieve them. Some people jog or work tition is with oneself. Encourage these kids not experience anxiety or “blue” periods. Moodiness out. Others use medication or meditation or apply to compare themselves to their classmates, but to is a normal part of adolescence. However, when relaxation skills. work towards their personal best.# moods don’t lift over long periods of time, Test anxiety is a big concern for many adoles- Additional assistance in the field of adolescent children might be suffering from depression or cents. Teaching kids to pack necessary materi- anxiety and other adolescence problems, can be anxiety disorders. How can a parent identify the als such as pens, rulers, calculators, the night gained by contacting associations such as the symptoms of adolescent anxiety? When should before a test can alleviate some of this anxiety. NYU Child Study Center at 212-263-6622 or parents seek treatment for a child with these Sometimes a tutor can also be helpful. If your NYC-Parents in Action at 212-987-9629. symptoms? And what can parents do to help their children cope with daily stresses? Panelist, Dr. Melvin Oatis These were some of the topics addressed by West End Day School a panel of mental health specialists at the latest forum on learning disabilities jointly sponsored up to expectations. Some of these children suf- by NYC Parents in Action and the NYU Child fer from early learning disorders, such as ADD Study Center. The meeting, featuring panelists (Attention Deficit Disorder), dyslexia (a neuro- he West End Day School provides a full academic curriculum covering Kindergarten specializing in adolescent psychology and learn- logical condition that creates difficulty in decod- through sixth grade. However, we do not define our classes by grade. Rather, classes ing disorders included Dr. Lori Evans, Director ing words), or poor visual perception. Children are academically and socially grouped. Children are placed in the group that will work of the School Based Intervention Program & whose learning disorders are not diagnosed often T Supervising Clinician of ADHD Services at the get the idea that they are “incomplete, and no best for them. Class size is usually ten students with a head teacher and assistant teacher. The NYU Child Study Center, Dr. Larry Hess, private one can help.” They can begin experiencing a classroom curriculum is developed by the classroom teacher and the Educational Specialist psychologist specializing in testing and treating downward spiral into free-floating anxiety. Many with the special needs of individual students in mind. Class goals include learning how to work learning disabilities in children, adolescence and, kids with dyslexia, or language processing skills in and with a group. adults, and Dr. Melvin Oatis, Assistant Professor often dread reading out loud. They often perceive The academic curriculum includes reading, language arts, science, mathematics and social of Clinical Psychiatry at the NYU Child Study themselves as stupid. studies. Separate periods for math and reading are scheduled at the same time for all our Center. Lucy Martin-Gianino of NYC-Parents in Anxiety can manifest itself in an inability to students. This allows us to form small groups for children. We can then customize a teaching Action moderated the discussion. focus on a specific task. Some kids may talk in An estimated 5 percent to 20 percent of all a monotone. Others might suffer from frequent approach according to their academic strengths. children are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. headaches, while others often become over reli- West End Day School has added the Scholastic Literacy Place into the school’s curriculum. Some children are predisposed to anxiety and ant on adults to help them. They are unsure how The Literacy Place follows a clear and consistent pattern of instruction and support for all manifest symptoms as early as 2 years of age. to proceed when performing a task on their own. learners. The program provides direct instruction in phonics and phonological awareness and These are the children who spend their time antic- These children feel “there is something incom- expands gradually, incorporating all aspects of language arts. ipating the worst. One panelist describes these plete in their life.” We feel the small group reading classes at West End Day School combined with the all kids as “preoccupied, nervous, and unable to If you believe your child is suffering from an encompassing Literacy Place reading and language arts program, will give our students an added relax.” Their anxiety can carry over into school- anxiety disorder, the first step is to get a pro- work manifested by fears of inability to learn. fessional evaluation. Many times children will learning advantage.# Other children find they are unable to perform improve with the help of anti-anxiety or anti- For more information call 212-873-5708 or visit www.westenddayschool.org. Racial Inequity in Special Education: Harvard University Findings Racial inequities pervade special education in Poverty related factors might correlate with an Civil Rights Project, notes: “This book is an American schools. In 1998, approximately 1.5 increased risk for disability, but fail to explain efforts, and inspiring voluntary compliance. illuminating account of a widespread problem million minority children were identified as hav- the gross overrepresentation of blacks in certain “The findings of Racial Inequity in Special that has received little attention until now, Racial ing mental retardation, emotional disturbance, disability categories. Education indicate a trend with chilling implica- Inequity in Special Education sets the stage for or a specific learning disability. Racial Inequity The failure to provide high quality support tions for our education system. The over-identi- a more fruitful discussion about special educa- in Special Education, The Civil Rights Project and services in a timely manner may contribute fication of minority students in special education tion and racial justice—a discussion that aims at Harvard University which is a new book to the disproportionate numbers of black youth and the subsequent isolation, stigmatization, and to advance racial equity in both special and published by Harvard Education Press, explores with disabilities who wind up unemployed or in inferior treatment they receive reconfirms the general education.” Co-editor Daniel J. Losen the inequities experienced by minority school- prison. notion that education in America falls short of of The Civil Rights Project concludes: “The children in special education and the potential High stakes tests used to retain students in offering a level playing field for all. By compil- book is especially timely because of current life consequences of such inequities. These issues grade or deny diplomas, over reliance on IQ ing this body of valuable scholarship, Losen and debates in Congress involving special education. are examined as systemic and as evidence of per- testing, inequitable state funding formulas, and Orfield have unearthed the contours of the prob- The research findings can inform those debates sistent racial inequities in our system of public restrictions on bilingual education enacted by lem as well as promising blueprints for resolving through their extensive documentation of racial education. legislation may exacerbate problems experienced it.”-U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah (D-PA) disparities.”# The book also covers both the over-representa- by minority children with disabilities and contrib- Professor Gary Orfield, Co-Director of The tion of minority children in special education, as ute to overrepresentation. well as the under-servicing of minority children Recommendations Include: with serious academic and special education The goal of racial equity in special education needs. The research explores the complexity of should parallel the goal of racial equity in gen- Public Meeting of the Panel for Educational Policy the issues, including the high degree of subjectiv- eral education so essential to the “No Child Left Speaker sign-up will begin at 5:30pm at the door. ity that affects special education identification Behind Act of 2001.” Each speaker will be allowed two minutes to speak. and placement, and examines the possibility of The current level of data collection and pub- The following is a list of public meeting dates. Please note that although meetings are gener- widespread civil rights violations. The book also lic reporting on race and disability should be ally scheduled for the third Monday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the locations includes a comprehensive review of attempts by expanded to include ethnicity, English language listed below, they are subject to change. legislators, child advocates, and educational and learner status, and gender, from every school and civil rights enforcement agencies to address these district, with special attention paid to the poten- Date Location complex problems. tially negative impact of foreclosing bilingual 1/12/04 Thomas Edison High School, Queens (165-65 84 Avenue) Findings Include: educational opportunities. Nationwide, black students are nearly three A moratorium on the use of high stakes tests 2/09/04 Department of Education, Manhattan (52 Chambers Street) times as likely as white students to be labeled for denying diplomas and retaining students at 3/15/04 High School of Art & Design, Manhattan (1075 Second Avenue) mentally retarded, and nearly twice as likely to grade level is needed until all children are pro- 4/19/04 Department of Education, Manhattan (52 Chambers Street) be labeled emotionally disturbed. In many states vided with adequate opportunities to master the 5/17/04 Michael J. 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EDUCATION UPDATE | JANUARY 2004 A TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. THE HERITAGE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. rooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn educational programming, he regularly conducts BBorough President Marty Markowitz, and master classes, lectures, and concerts for students Medgar Evers College of The City University of all ages. of New York will host the eighteenth annual This year The Boys Choir of Harlem, founded Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Dr. Walter J. Turnbull, celebrates its 35th anni- The celebratory event, the largest public per- versary. Internationally recognized for its virtuoso formance honoring Dr. King in New York City, performances, the choir’s repertoire ranges from will feature a keynote address by the acclaimed Haydn, Bach, and Mozart through more modern jazz musician and Artistic Director of Jazz at composers such as Ginastera and Poulenc, to con- Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis. The interna- temporary works from such artists as Bernstein tionally renowned ensemble, The Boys Choir and Hailstork. African-American spirituals, gos- of Harlem, and legendary a cappella group, The pel, jazz, pop, and hip-hop are also incorporated Persuasions, will headline the musical portion of into The Boys Choir of Harlem performances. the celebration. Opening up the festivities will be With its magnetic stage presence the choir has The Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble. Following won critical and popular acclaim and has toured the tribute in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera internationally, performing at such prestigious House, BAM Rose Cinemas-in association with venues as London’s Cathedral of St. Paul and the National Black Programming Consortium— Royal Albert Hall; Paris’ St. Germain des Près; will present special screenings of the new docu- and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. Four Asian mentary, Citizen King. The Opera House tribute tours have included performances in Japan, Hong and film screenings are free and open to the Kong, and Singapore. public with seating available on a first-come, In addition to its regular schedule of per- first-seated basis. The presenting sponsor for the formances, The Boys Choir of Harlem also eighteenth annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin has performed at celebrations including The Luther King, Jr. Come Share the Dream event is United Nations 50th Anniversary Concert, the Target Stores. Centennial of the Statue of Liberty, Pope John Born and raised in Crown Heights, Borough Paul II’s Sunrise Mass in Central Park, and the President Marty Markowitz began his public 1993 Presidential Inauguration. Most recent- career in 1971, at the age of 26, by organizing ly, the choir participated in the commemora- the Flatbush Tenants Council, which grew into tive ceremony for the African Burial Ground Brooklyn Housing and Family Services, the Reinterment Project. As recording artists, The largest tenants’ advocacy organization in New Boys Choir of Harlem has released several CDs York State. Markowitz was elected to the New including Celebrate, The Boys Choir of Harlem York State Senate in 1979 and served eleven Schubert & Spirituals, BCH Sings America, and consecutive terms in Albany, but his dream BCH We Shall Overcome. in life has always been to lead Brooklyn as Considered the “kings of a cappella” by fans borough president, a goal he attained when he worldwide, The Persuasions have led an incred- arrived in office in January 2002. As Borough ible career innovatively adapting songs with their President, Markowitz has committed himself own inimitable arrangements. Pioneers in the to being “Brooklyn’s chief advocate, biggest music business, band members Jerry Lawson, promoter, best salesman, greatest defender, and Jayotis Washington, Jimmy Hayes, Ray Sanders, most enthusiastic cheerleader.” His career is most and Joe Russell have influenced such groups often described as one of passionate and powerful as Boyz II Men, Take 6, and Rockapella. With advocacy on behalf of Brooklyn and its residents, nearly 8000 performances and more than 20 particularly in the areas of housing, health, edu- records spanning the genres of gospel, Christmas cation, neighborhood preservation, and commu- music, children’s music, and the music of Frank nity development. As a senator, he was credited Zappa, The Beatles, and The Grateful Dead, The with running one of the best constituent service Persuasions show no signs of slowing down. offices in the state. In addition, Markowitz is Most recently the group recorded A Cappella credited with creating two of New York City’s Dreams, a tribute to the various artists who influ- largest free concert series: the Seaside Summer enced them. Concert series, inaugurated in 1979, and the Initially formed in 1962 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Martin Luther King Jr. Concert series, launched Brooklyn, The Persuasions first achieved main- in 1983, which bring international stars to stand- stream success in 1974 with their hit single “I ing-room-only audiences each summer. Really Got It Bad For You.” Further praise fol- THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH An accomplished jazz artist and classically lowed as The Persuasions’ seminal 1977 album GANDHI-KING SEASON FOR trained musician, Wynton Marsalis has helped Chirpin’ was named one of the Top 100 albums FOR IN BLACK CULTURE: EVENTS IN JANUARY propel jazz to the forefront of American culture of the 1970’s by Rolling Stone. Over the years the through his brilliant performances, recordings, group has collaborated and recorded with such art- NONVIOLENCE AT THE UN compositions, and his vision as Artistic Director ists as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Joni of Jazz at Lincoln Center. For his epic three-hour Mitchell, and The Neville Brothers. The group n January 30th over 500 high school an aim at this event. “School violence has gone oratorio “Blood on the Fields,” Marsalis became gained further recognition from the Contemporary Ochildren in and around New York City down because of this program and we want the first jazz artist to be awarded the prestigious A Cappella Recording Awards (CASA), wining will take part in this inspirational event, which to make sure it continues,” Diane Williams, Pulitzer Prize in music. Since making his record- Best Doo-Wop Album in 2000. young people will learn about the connection United Nations Organization for the Temple of ing debut as a bandleader in 1982, Marsalis has Congregants of the landmark Lafayette Avenue between nonviolence and health, and about Understanding. produced an incomparable catalogue of close to Presbyterian Church, (which was a stop on legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Seating is limited and first come first serve. 40 outstanding jazz and classical recordings for the Underground Railroad), The Lafayette Luther King, Jr. If there are schools that are interested in which he has earned nine Grammy Awards. Inspirational Ensemble is a vital part of the High school students will be provided oppor- attending, please contact the number below to Marsalis has been honored by Time magazine music scene in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. With its tunities to create or participate in nonviolence reserve seats.# which selected him as one of “America’s 25 Most heavenly voices, eclectic sounds, and dynamic programs, workshops, media productions and For more information email dwilliams@tem Influential People” and Life magazine which performances, this choir creates electrifying and other activities. pleofunderstanding.org or call 212-246-2746 named him one of “The 50 Most Influential unforgettable music. Career highlights include A call to the city to refund this project will be to speak with Diane Williams. Boomers” in recognition of his critical role in its celebrated performance in Donald Byrd’s increasing awareness of jazz in the conscious- critically acclaimed Harlem Nutcracker, which ness of an entire generation. In March 2001, made its New York premiere at BAM in 1996, celebrates the 75th anniversary of Dr. Martin and Noland Walker (This Far by Faith, Africans Marsalis was designated a United Nations of and the blues opera Slain in the Spirit, with com- Luther King Jr.’s birthday by exploring the in America) draws on the personal recollections “Messenger of Peace” by UN Secretary-General poser/blues artist Taj Mahal and singer Fontella last five years of his life. After his famous “I and eyewitness accounts of friends, civil rights Kofi Annan, and in June 2002 he received the Bass at Arts at St. Ann’s. The group also has Have a Dream” speech in August 1963, Dr. movement associates, journalists, law enforce- Congressional “Horizon Award.” Internationally performed for two American presidents and for King embarked on a controversial path, speak- ment officers, and historians to illuminate this respected as a teacher and spokesman for music the Pope’s 20th anniversary celebration at St. ing out against the Vietnam War and champi- little-known chapter in the story of America’s education, Marsalis has received honorary doc- Patrick’s Cathedral. oning the poor in America. This documentary, most important and influential moral leader.# torates from more than a dozen universities This new documentary, which will premiere from acclaimed filmmakers Orlando Bagwell For information, call BAM Ticket Services at and colleges. Through Jazz at Lincoln Center’s as part of PBS’ American Experience series, (Africans in America, Malcolm X: Make It Plain) 718.636.4100, or visit www.bam.org 19

A TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. JANUARY 2004 | EDUCATION UPDATE THE MEANING OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY By CORETTA SCOTT KING This holiday honors the courage of a man who The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates endured harassment, threats and beatings, and the life and legacy of a man who brought hope even bombings. We commemorate the man who and healing to America. We commemorate as went to jail 29 times to achieve freedom for oth- well the timeless values he taught us through his ers, and who knew he would pay the ultimate example—the values of courage, truth, justice, price for his leadership, but kept on marching and compassion, dignity, humility and service that protesting and organizing anyway. so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and Every King holiday has been a national “teach- empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we in” on the values of nonviolence, including commemorate the universal, unconditional love, unconditional love, tolerance, forgiveness and forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his reconciliation, which are so desperately needed to revolutionary spirit. unify America. It is a day of intensive education We commemorate Dr. King’s inspiring words, and training in Martin’s philosophy and methods because his voice and his vision filled a great of nonviolent social change and conflict-recon- void in our nation, and answered our collective ciliation. The Holiday provides a unique oppor- longing to become a country that truly lived by tunity to teach young people to fight evil, not its noblest principles. Yet, Dr. King knew that it people, to get in the habit of asking themselves, wasn’t enough just to talk the talk; he had to walk “what is the most loving way I can resolve this the walk for his words to be credible. And so we conflict?” commemorate on this holiday the man of action, On the King holiday, young people learn about who put his life on the line for freedom and justice the power of unconditional love even for one’s every day, the man who braved threats and jail and adversaries as a way to fight injustice and defuse beatings and who ultimately paid the highest price violent disputes. It is a time to show them the to make democracy a reality for all Americans. power of forgiveness in the healing process at the The King Holiday honors the life and contribu- interpersonal as well as international levels. tions of America’s greatest champion of racial Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not only for cel- justice and equality, the leader who not only ebration and remembrance, education and tribute, dreamed of a color-blind society, but who also but above all a day of service. All across America lead a movement that achieved historic reforms on the Holiday, his followers perform service in to help make it a reality. hospitals and shelters and prisons and wherever On this day we commemorate Dr. King’s great people need some help. It is a day of volunteer- dream of a vibrant, multiracial nation united in ing to feed the hungry, rehabilitate housing, justice, peace and reconciliation; a nation that tutoring those who can’t read, mentoring at-risk has a place at the table for children of every race youngsters, consoling the broken-hearted and a and room at the inn for every needy child. We are thousand other projects for building the beloved called on this holiday, not merely to honor, but community of his dream. to celebrate the values of equality, tolerance and Dr. King once said that we all have to decide interracial sister and brotherhood he so compel- whether we “will walk in the light of creative lingly expressed in his great dream for America. altruism or the darkness of destructive selfish- It is a day of interracial and intercultural coop- ness. Life’s most persistent and nagging ques- eration and sharing. No other day of the year tion, he said, is `what are you doing for others?” brings so many peoples from different cultural He would quote Mark 9:35, the scripture in backgrounds together in such a vibrant spirit of which Jesus of Nazareth tells James and John brother and sisterhood. Whether you are African- “...whosoever will be great among you shall be American, Hispanic or Native American, whether your servant; and whosoever among you will be you are Caucasian or Asian-American, you are the first shall be the servant of all.” And when part of the great dream Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin talked about the end of his mortal life in had for America. This is not a black holiday; it is one of his last sermons, on February 4, 1968 in a peoples’ holiday. And it is the young people of the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church, even then all races and religions who hold the keys to the he lifted up the value of service as the hallmark Photo Collage courtesy of CelebrityCollages.com fulfillment of his dream. of a full life. “I’d like somebody to mention on We commemorate on this holiday the ecumeni- that day Martin Luther King, Jr. tried to give his cal leader and visionary who embraced the unity life serving others,” he said. “I want you to say of all faiths in love and truth. And though we take on that day, that I did try in my life...to love and THE SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH patriotic pride that Dr. King was an American, serve humanity. on this holiday we must also commemorate the We call you to commemorate this Holiday FOR IN BLACK CULTURE: EVENTS IN JANUARY global leader who inspired nonviolent liberation by making your personal commitment to serve Professor Henry Louis Gates traveled across the Urban League, Educations Priorities Panel, TASC, movements around the world. Indeed, on this day, humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional country interviewing forty-four famous and not-so- NAACP, and others. programs commemorating my husband’s birthday love that was his greatest strength, and which famous individuals from different parts of the African- The French Story are being observed in more than 100 nations. empowered all of the great victories of his lead- American community to produce America Behind Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 7:00 PM The King Holiday celebrates Dr. King’s global ership. And with our hearts open to this spirit of the Color Line. The interviews, in book form and on Location: American Negro Theatre, Schomburg vision of the world house, a world whose people unconditional love, we can indeed achieve the film, are an engaging examination of what it means Center for Research in Black Culture and nations had triumphed over poverty, racism, Beloved Community of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s to be African American in the twenty-first century. The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center pres- war and violence. The holiday celebrates his dream. Contributors include Colin Powell, Maya Angelou, ents The French Story, a play by Michael Angel vision of ecumenical solidarity, his insistence that May we who follow Martin now pledge to Samuel L. Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Jason Smith, Johnson. all faiths had something meaningful to contribute serve humanity, promote his teachings and carry Alicia Keys, Sergeant Major Kenneth Wilcox, and Dr. The 2004 Historically Black Colleges & to building the beloved community. forward his legacy into the 21st Century.# Lenora Fulani. Join Gates in a brief film excerpt from Universities All-Star Big Band The Holiday commemorates America’s pre- For more information about upcoming events the series and a book signing for this provocative and Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 3:00 PM eminent advocate of nonviolence—the man who taking place around the nation, as well as in your engaging book and series. Location: Langston Hughes Auditorium, Schomburg taught by his example that nonviolent action is own city, celebrating the life of Martin Luther Second Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Research in Black Culture the most powerful, revolutionary force for social King, Jr., please visit www.thekingcenter.org and Symposium Featuring a specially commissioned musical arrange- change available to oppressed people in their click on “King Holiday.” Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 9:00 AM ment in tribute to jazz icon Benny Carter, with guest struggles for liberation. Location: Langston Hughes Auditorium, Schomburg saxophone soloist, Marcia Miget. Legendary Miles Center for Research in Black Culture Davis drummer Jimmy Cobb will perform the Miles The New York Urban League welcomes New York Davis composition “Milestones” with the band as the From the National Visionary Leadership ebrating African-American elders. Panelists and City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, who will provide finale to their performance. Project, founded by Camille O. Cosby and Renee honorees include former New York City Mayor a one-year update on the Schools Performance Plan A Wealth of Wisdom: Legendary African Poussaint, comes a treasure trove of wisdom and David N. Dinkins, Jimmy Heath, and Lee Archer. initiated last year. A panel discussion on Brown v. American Elders Speak culture drawn from the stories and experiences All above events are free. The library is located Board of Education and its applicability to the New Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 6:00 PM of more than fifty African-American leaders over at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY York City School System follows. With representa- Location: Langston Hughes Auditorium, Schomburg the age of seventy. Join Camille O. Cosby, Renee 10037-1801. For more information call (212) tives from the Legal Defense Fund, ASPIRA, National Center for Research in Black Culture Poussaint, and contributors for a book signing cel- 491-2200. 20 BOOK REVIEWS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JANUARY 2004 UCY C ORMICK ALKINS CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS L M C C : Start the Year with an Array of New Books! THE ART OF TEACHING READING By SELENE VASQUEZ Nonfiction: It’s Back to REVIEWED By MERRI ROSENBERG The Art of Teaching conviction that teach- Picture Books: This Little Ages 8-10 School We Go: When Lucy McCormick Calkins speaks about Reading ing is an art, that Ages 58 Piggy’s Book of Visually eye-catch- First Day Stories how to teach reading and writing, it’s as if God by Lucy McCormick teachers shouldn’t Funny and positive ren- Manners ing school experiences of from Around the himself—or at least Moses—were talking. After Calkins be micro-managed in ditions of good and poor by Kathryn Al- children from 11 different World all, Calkins, as the founder of the Teachers Published by how they do their jobs behavior choices regard- len. Illustrated countries, including Kenya, by Ellen Jackson. College Reading and Writing Project, has become Longman, New York in their classroom, ing manners as displayed by Nancy Wolff China, Kazakhstan and (Millbrook, 32 the go-to educator expert for helping children (2001, Addison- and that teachers do by precious pink piggies. (CIP, unpaged, Canada. This educational pp., $23.90). become better and more enthusiastic readers and Wesley Educational their students the most Lively and funny illustra- $15.95). multinational approach writers. Through the Teachers College project, Publishers Inc), good by being pas- tions in bright colors like includes web sites for games, languages and e-pals Calkins has developed disciples at more than 580 Pages sionate about what electric blue and rich red. from around the world. 200 schools during the past 15 years, who’ve they’re teaching. She Kitty Princess displays I Am America Vivacious children of dif- embraced her research and methods for building suggests, for example, that teachers read books Kitty Princess such rudeness that her by Charles ferent ethnic and racial back- literate classrooms. My own daughter, now a high to their students that “you love with all your and the godmother tells her to Smith. grounds are depicted in daz- school senior, participated in a Calkins ‘writing heart”—the idea being”...when a book creates a Newspaper Dress get her own gown for the (Cartwheel, 32 zling full color photographs. seed’ project when she was in third grade, pro- lump in the throat and a shiver down the spine, I by Emma Carlow ball. The need for prop- pp., $14.95). The poetic text accompanies ducing a memorable 50-page opus at the end of want readers to know they can talk, write and live and Trevor er behavior arises when the beautiful diversity ren- the experience. differently as a result.” Dickinson. Kitty demands shoes from dered. “I am almond eyes. I am a proud nose. I In this volume, Calkins shifts her attention, What makes this book invaluable to a classroom (Candlewick, 32 a front store as well as am cheeks freckled the color of a rose.”# slightly, from developing writers to developing teacher (whom Calkins acknowledges throughout pp., $16.99) other nonsensical occur- Selene S. Vasquez is a media specialist at Orange readers. It’s a subtle distinction, but a critical the text, saying “ In the end, the teaching of read- rences. Full color collage Brook Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. one—and especially relevant as teachers must ing happens in small intimate moments when we artwork made from paper, cloth, crayons, lace She is formerly a children’s librarian for the help their students prepare for a myriad of pull our chairs alongside a child who is reading and other materials. NYPL. standardized tests and assessments that measure or struggling to read”) are the many tangible reading ability. examples that Calkins provides, of how students Her manifesto, such as it is, urges teachers to actually engage with a particular book or exer- pursue the following mission: “Each one of us cise. She also offers comprehensive appendices Make your New Yearʼs Resolution Reading must, in our classroom, author a comprehensive that include lists of read-aloud books, and leveled By SELENE VASQUEZ Fiction: Ages 5 thru 12 approach to teaching reading,” with the goal of reading suggestions that could be incorporated Picture Books: Breathtaking three- Alice’s leading students to become people who choose into a classroom teacher’s reading curriculum. Ages 5 thru 8 I.Q. Goes to the dimensional tribute to a Adventures in to read. It’s not so much having students grouped by read- With an insatiable thirst Library gloriously magical tale. Wonderland Calkins addresses such issues as leveled books, ing abilities, says Calkins, as having students find for knowledge, this little by Mary Ann A veritable feat of paper by Lewis Carroll. literature circles and literature logs, guided read- their comfort zones when they read so that what mouse pays homage to Fraser engineering with six daz- Illustrated by ing, running records and writing workshops, they read is accessible, and enjoyable. Library Week by explor- (CIP, unpaged, zling spreads, shiny foils, Robert Sabuda among others, as well as the reality of standard- Few would dispute Calkins’ conviction that, ing all the resources and $15.95) and the most imaginative (Simon and ized tests and assessments. She discusses the ben- “Like you, I cannot imagine anything in all the services offered in a con- movable insets. Schuster, 12 pp., efits of book clubs, and offers specific strategies world more important than helping kids live lives temporary school media center. A winning fol- Babar and Celeste estab- $24.95). teachers can use to implement successful models in which reading and writing matter.” Hundreds low-up story to his first adventure I.Q. Goes to lish a museum in the old in their own classrooms. Calkins even acknowl- of pages later, she returns to that point, writing, School. Celesteville train station edges that reading responses, practically a Bible “as important it is for kids to compose essays, A wide-eyed toddler Babar’s Museum echoing such noted clas- for many teachers, has too often been corrupted memoirs and responses to literature, it is even Good Night Sam makes his older sister find of Art sic artwork as Rubens, and trivialized into a “trinket.” As she says, “In more important for them to compose lives in by Marie-Louise their doggie so he can by Laurent De Cezanne, Whistler, and the whole scheme of things, why does it matter which reading and writing matter.” Gay sleep peacefully. A gentle Brunhoff Pollock. An introduction whether a child can repeat back the teacher’s Armed with this thoughtful, persuasive and (CIP, unpaged, story about all those mon- (CIP, 44 pp., to museums for the young interpretation of a text?” comprehensive guide, it would be difficult for $14.95) sters in the closet, menac- $16.95) with Babar’s gentle and Underlying nearly all the chapters is her strong any teacher not to do just that for her students.# ing shadows on the wall, wise reminder “There are and unknown noises that compose our childhood no rules to tell us what art is.”# bedtime fears. Delicate watercolor and pen draw- Selene S. Vasquez is a media specialist at Orange ings with moonlit highlights. Brook Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. Overcoming a Brutal Disability: She is formerly a children’s librarian for the NYPL. Healing with Nature Helios Press recently released Healing with Helios Press. and others. With the ability to Nature, the gripping story of a healer who was Healing with transform cellular functions, severely injured and who overcame her physical Nature trees are natural masterminds and emotional trials through the creative genius by Susan S. of healing and are able to of trees. The book is the personal story of author Scott, Ph.D. adapt and even thrive with Susan S. Scott, therapist and photographer from $16.95, severe traumas. Their evoca- Whidby Island, Washington, who spent her days 244 pages, tive patterns of growth have sitting and conversing with patients until a brutal Paperback. fascinated people since the spinal injury “kicked” her out of her therapist’s beginning of human history. chair and forced her to walk in order to heal. The inspirational walk in the outdoors, or “walking Whether walking through the old-growth forests therapy,” was practiced well before Henry David around Seattle or strolling through city parks, Thoreau and Walt Whitman went wandering in the Scott came “trunk to trunk” with some of the most woods. As Scott puts it, “Trees have the capacity to dramatic phenomena in nature, witnessing the stun- make great changes as we also do. But they cannot ning ingenuity of how trees outgrow injuries and pick up and move from their environments as we life-challenges. She noticed how a tree that had often do in the hopes of making a change in our survived a landslide was growing right at the rim lives. They must change themselves to survive, of the new abyss and that, to secure its post, had radically at times.” turned its roots into a powerful buttress. Another Born in Tucson, Arizona, Scott grew up riding tree had outwitted its fellow trees in the race for horses in the wild, unfenced terrain of the Arizona sunlight by forming itself into an arch; from the desert, surrounded by Palo Verde trees and a nature- middle of the arch, it grew another “second-story” loving family. A psychotherapist who has worked stem that reached easily over the other trees. Scott, in private practice for twenty years, she earned a who had spent many years as a nature writer and Ph.D. in psychology and did postgraduate training photographer, realized immediately that something in Jungian Analytic Psychology. As a writer and extraordinary was being revealed by nature. She artist, she has written extensively on the subject of began taking pictures of each “tree genius” she healing, nature, and creativity over the past eighteen encountered, shared her tree encounters with her years and has been published in numerous jour- clients and eventually converted many of her psy- nals, including Arts in Psychotherapy, Quadrant chotherapy sessions into outdoor walks. Journal, and Psychological Perspectives. Her lec- In Healing with Nature, a collection of stories tures and nature photographs have been frequently and photos from the author’s stunning work, Scott featured at psychological institutes and healing tells how walking with trees dramatically changed centers across the country. She divides her time her outlook on injury and therapy and how she used between her home on Whidbey Island, Washington this readily available knowledge to heal herself and her psychotherapy office in nearby Seattle.# JANUARY 2004 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ BOOK REVIEWS 21

Logos Bookstoreʼs Recommendations STAND COLUMBIA: By H. Harris Healy, III, President Logos Bookstore A History of Columbia University in 1575 York Avenue (Between 83rd and 84th Sts.) New York, New York 10028 the City of New York, 1754- 2004 REVIEWED By MERRI ROSENBERG Stand Columbia: small, potentially wealthy, (212) 517-7292, Fax (212) 517-7197 As a proud Columbia University alum- A History of and nationally negligible WWW.NYCLOGOS.CITYSEARCH.COM na, with three degrees from that institu- Columbia college...and twenty-five tion, (Barnard, Graduate School of Arts and University in years later turned over to Welcome to a new year! As 2004 begins, it is of January there is an ongoing 50% off sale Sciences, Journalism), whose son is a junior the City of New his successor an institution a good time to remind people that Kill Your TV on holiday cards (Christmas, New Year’s and at Columbia College, I approached this book York, 1754- 2004 within a decade of being one Reading Group (KYTV) continues five years Hanukkah). All books in the store are discounted with anything but my usual critical detach- by Robert A. of America’s two or three strong as it starts its sixth season when it meets and Logos participates in the Block party Local ment. It would be fairer to say that I dropped McCaughey world-class universities. on Wednesday, January 7 at 7 pm, to discuss Merchants promotion. With that card books at everything to savor this compelling volume— Columbia University presidents mat- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. On Wednesday, Logos are 20% off and other items are 10% off. written by one of the stars of Barnard’s history University Press, tered in the late nineteenth February 4 at 7 pm, KYTV will meet to Discuss To pick up this card come on over to Logos and department, Professor Robert A. McCaughey New York, 2003 century, and none mattered The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead. At the end enjoy shopping in an old-fashioned neighborhood —about one of my favorite organizations. (715 pp) more than Columbia’s—to of each meeting, the group chooses by consen- shop.# I’m sure my enthusiastic reaction was also Columbia and to American sus the book for two months later. KYTV has Transit: #4, #5, #6 Lexington Avenue subway triggered, in part, by knowing so many of the higher education.” Similarly, the ambitions of discusses in the past a great variety of books to 86th St. M86 Bus (86th St.), Bus (79th St.), players as the history moves into the present era. long-time president, Nicholas Murray Butler, ranging from popular current books such as M31 Bus (York Ave.), M15 Bus (First and Second As the University Senator representing Barnard who was determined to burnish Columbia’s Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life Of Bees and Aves.) during my undergraduate years, I worked direct- standing, persuasively put Columbia on the map Ian McEwan’s Atonement to History and true ly with such figures as the late president William as a prestigious university. accounts such as Barbara Tuchman’s Guns Of Upcoming Events at Logos J. McGill, as well as with the provost, deans, and Nor does McCaughey shy away from discuss- August, Jung Chang’s Wild Swans and Susan Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 7 pm, KYTV other significant administrators. ing Columbia’s anti-Semitism between the first Orlean’s The Orchid Thief. will discuss The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Even given my unabashed bias, McCaughey and second world wars, when many trustees and Children’s Story Time continues at 3 pm every Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 7 pm, doesn’t disappoint. This comprehensive, insight- deans were concerned that there were too many Monday afternoon led by Denise Dumaine. For KYTV will discuss The Intuitionist by Colson ful, detailed and thorough exploration of how Jews on campus—and “conventional wisdom in those participating, all items purchased at that Whitehead. modest pre-Revolutionary King’s College the 1920s, as a reporter for Vanity Fair put time are 20% off. Meanwhile in the early weeks becamebecame C Columbiaolumbia U University,niversity, o onene o off t thehe it,it, w wasas t thathat ‘all‘all ColumbiaColumbia s stu-tu- world’sworld’s f foremostoremost researchresearch dentsdents a arere Jews.’“Jews.’“ EvenEven if,if, asas institutions, will McCaugheyMcCaughey writes,writes, thethe ideaidea surely stand as the “was“was llessess aaboutbout kkeepingeeping JJewsews Choosing Choice—School Choice definitive history outout thanthan tryingtrying toto holdhold placesplaces of the university. It inin thethe CollegeCollege fforor ‘‘ourour natu-natu- is a fitting, and per- ralral c clientele’lientele’ o orr ‘ ‘boysboys f fromrom in International Perspective fect, present celebrat- goodgood f families,’“amilies,’“ t thehe e effectffect ing Columbia’s 250th waswas tthehe same.same. InterestinglyInterestingly REVIEWED By MERRI ROSENBERG Choosing Choice: est, one would imagine, anniversary. enough,enough, thethe biasbias againstagainst Given the ongoing debate about vouchers, and School Choice to American educators— ButBut u unlikenlike me,me, immigrantsimmigrants (or(or Jews)Jews) diddid their impact on the country’s public schools, this in International resulted in the much- McCaugheyMcCaughey nevernever losesloses notnot seemseem toto prevailprevail forfor thethe is clearly a timely contribution to the national dis- Perspective feared “bright flight” that thethe h historian’sistorian’s criticalcritical immigrantimmigrant C Catholicatholic s stu-tu- cussion. One caveat, though. This is a scholarly Edited by David N. many educators believe perspective,perspective, describ-describ- dentsdents whowho flockedflocked toto thethe work, geared to a professional audience of policy Plank & Gary L. would be the result of inging b bothoth C Columbia’solumbia’s tri-tri- College.College. makers, high-level educational administrators Sykes widespread voucher sys- umphsumphs aass wwellell aass iitsts ffail-ail- ThatThat waswas butbut oneone and academics pursuing their own research in this Teachers College tems here. And in South ings.ings. WrittenWritten inin a livelylively chapter,chapter, however,however, field. It’s not for an easy afternoon read, curled up Press, Columbia Africa, school choice narrativenarrative style—withstyle—with anan inin Columbia’sColumbia’s longlong with a cup of hot cocoa. Small doses, giving one University, New offered more opportuni- affectionate,affectionate, butbut sometimessometimes history—ahistory—a historyhistory ample time to digest the research and the statis- York & London, ties for the offspring of mockingmocking tone—McCaugheytone—McCaughey thatthat encompassesencompasses tics, would probably be most effective. 2003 (232 pp) the emerging black mid- hashas producedproduced a scholarlyscholarly yetyet itsits adoptionadoption ofof thethe The book is basically organized as a series of dle class, even as poor accessibleaccessible t textext t thathat i iss a any-ny- muchmuch belovedbeloved CoreCore chapters, each of which deals with the specific black children were faced with little prospect of thingthing butbut a hagiography.hagiography. Curriculum,Curriculum, itsits experience of how countries such as Australia, even exercising a choice. AsAs hehe writes,writes, “Columbia’s“Columbia’s gloryglory daysdays whenwhen New Zealand, Chile, China, England, Wales, The authors of the chapter on post-Communist storystory oftenoften departsdeparts fromfrom thethe majormajor scholarsscholars andand Sweden, South Africa, and oth- Central Europe experiences in typicaltypical collegiatecollegiate saga.saga. TheThe teachersteachers likelike LionelLionel Trilling,Trilling, JacquesJacques ers managed to institute school Hungary and the Czech Republic in samesame goesgoes forfor itsits founding.”founding.” BarzunBarzun andand MarkMark VanVan D Doren,oren, a andnd i itsts p pivotalivotal choice—and how the conse- fact, point out that these countries From its humble beginnings as King’s College role in the sciences, when luminaries such as I.I. quences played out. As the editors provide “an interesting laboratory in 1754, located in lower Manhattan (spurred Rabi, Robert Millikan and Harold Urey were on write, “The evidence that school in which to investigate possible by the announcement that despised New Jersey campus conducting original research, and earn- choice policies ‘work’ remains responses were a relatively largelarge was planning to launch a college of its own), ing Nobel Prizes for their work. provisional and equivocal, even US state to adopt universal edu- Columbia’s future was anything but secure. McCaughey also analyzes the problems that led in countries where choice policies cationcation v vouchers...Privateouchers...Private schoolsschools During the early decades, enrollment was small, to the 1968 student riots, Columbia’s spotty his- have been in place for some time, appear to have arisen in response especially compared to the older and more estab- tory at dealing with its Harlem and Morningside but the move toward choice and to distinct market incentives. They lished Harvard and Yale, and its mission less Heights neighbors, and its current efforts to competition in national education are more common in areas where clear. And when it was founded, the College was reclaim financial stability, and academic glory. systems appears inexorable.” public school inertia has resulted far richer than its competitors, a situation that Columbia has mattered in making New York With that as a given, the results inin a ann u undersupplyndersupply o off a availablevailable current fundraisers for the university would like City what it is today, and what America is too; as are sometimes surprisingly simi- slots. They are also more common to restore. The College was also precariously the 21st century unfolds, Columbia’s role in the lar, as well as subtly different. where the public schools appear poised politically, by siding with the British world takes on increasing significance. In New Zealand, for example, to be doing a worse job in their Crown rather than the Revolutionaries. So much He concludes by pointing out that, “Columbia the authors of that chapter found primaryprimary educationaleducational mission,mission, asas for the impression often given that Columbia has in the last part of the twentieth century has increasing polarization of student enrollment, seen by the success rate of academic high schools been one of the more radical colleges. earned the sustained regard of Americans by along ethnic and socioeconomic grounds, when in obtaining admission to the top universities for McCaughey covers the beginnings of its role in advancing the intellectual, social and school choice programs were initiated. In their graduates or of technical high schools in Columbia’s development into a major university, career mobility of many of those best able and England and Wales, a disturbing consequence obtaining employment and high wages for their with its move to its present Morningside Heights most suited to provide leadership in a city and was that “...choice has led to a narrowing of the graduates. There is also preliminary evidence campus, its addition of graduate programs and a world but also a nation where no one ethnic, focus of schooling onto examinations.” A ben- that public schools facing private competition professional schools, the founding of Barnard racial or religious group will constitute an effec- efit for Swedish parents was that school choice improve their performance.” College as an affiliate that brought undergradu- tive majority.” compelled teachers to improve the quality of the Anyone concerned with the future of public ate women to campus, and particularly the This is a magnificent book about a magnifi- schools, even if the implementation of school schools, as the national voucher movement gains powerful legacies of two of Columbia’s most cent university, which should be read by anyone choice has led to confusion about exactly who is credibility and political currency, would be well significant presidents. who cares about standards and vision in higher responsible for what. advised to read this book carefully.# As McCaughey writes about the efforts of education.# The Australia experience—of particular inter- Frederick A.P. Barnard, who “...inherited a

Visit our archives of Book Reviews at: www.EducationUpdate.com/archives/books New York City • JANUARY 2004 FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS • 22 Center for Research & Treatment of Two Weill Cornell Faculty Elected to Childhood Diabetes Expands the Institute of Medicine The world’s premier center for the research and tested annually for potential diabetes. Two outstanding physician-scientists at Weill Advisory Committees of the Hereditary Disease treatment of childhood diabetes is about to get a Patients come to the Center from all over the Cornell Medical College have been elected to the Foundation, Huntington’s Disease Society of new $32 million home, tripling its original size globe. Of late, the existing facility, according to Institute of Medicine of the National Academy America, Parkinson’s Disease Study Group, and making it the largest pediatric diabetes facil- its head researcher, Dr. George Eisenbarth, has of Sciences, one of the highest honors bestowed Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the Bachman- ity in the country, if not the world. been bursting at the seams. “Demand for our ser- by the scientific community. They are Dr. Flint Strauss Foundation, The ALS Foundation, and Just outside of Denver, ground was broken vices keeps growing, so we grow, too,” he says. Beal, Chairman and Anne Parish Titzell Professor the American Health Assistance Foundation. for the long needed center, which has become a Over the years, many dignitaries have spon- of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Dr. Jean W. Pape, an internationally recognized worldwide hub for the study of childhood dia- sored children for visits to the Center for diag- Medical College, and Dr. Jean Pape, Professor infectious disease expert, was born in Port-au- betes, a growing problem across the globe. The nosis and treatment, including Sidney Poitier, of Medicine in the Division of International Prince, Haiti. He is a graduate of Columbia (BS, driving force behind the four-story, 100,000-foot Nelson Mandela and Queen Noor of Jordan. Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Weill 1971) and Cornell (MD, 1975) Universities. structure is philanthropist Barbara Davis. “The The Center’s faculty is currently pioneering islet Cornell Medical College and Director of the Upon completion of his postdoctoral training, center has existed and served a pressing need for transplantation, development of new islets from Cornell University Infectious Diseases Research he joined the Cornell faculty and returned to his the past twenty-five years,” she said. “Now, it’s stem cells for use in transplantation, the predic- and Training Unit in Haiti. native Haiti to establish the Cornell University time to start a new chapter in its history, hope- tion and prevention of type 1 diabetes and the use The Institute of Medicine, established by the Infectious Diseases Research and Training Unit. fully the last chapter, when all the children of the of continuous glucose monitoring. National Academy of Sciences in 1970, is rec- Subsequently, he defined the etiology of diar- world will be cured of diabetes.” Many of the funds that have supported the ognized as a national resource for independent, rhea in infants and introduced oral rehydration Located at the Fitzsimons campus of the Center for its first 25 years have come from the scientifically informed analysis and recommen- therapy into Haiti, decreasing the rate of hospital University of Colorado in Aurora, the largest world-famous Carousel of Hope gala, held semi- dations on issues related to human health. With infant mortality from more than 40% to less than medical-related redevelopment project in the annually in Los Angeles and featuring some of their election into the Institute, members make 1% within two years. Expansion of the program U.S., The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood the world’s biggest entertainment stars. To date, a commitment to devote a significant amount throughout Haiti resulted in a 50% decrease in Diabetes at Fitzsimons will join other new facili- it alone has raised over $60 million for on-going of volunteer time to IOM committees, which national infant mortality. ties there, including a children’s hospital and can- support of the facility. engage in a broad range of studies on health- Dr. Pape’s most important scientific accom- cer treatment center. In recent years, the Denver- Each year, more than 180,000 Americans lose policy issues. plishment is the recognition and first comprehen- based facility, co-founded by Mrs. Davis and their lives to diabetes and its complications. One Born in London, England, Dr. Beal has earned sive description of AIDS in the developing world. her husband, businessman-philanthropist Marvin in three babies born today will develop diabetes international recognition as a specialist in the He assumed an international leadership role and Davis, has annually treated over 5,000 young- as an adult, shortening their life expectancy by an research and treatment of neurodegenerative dis- has been unrelenting in his efforts to implement sters for Type 1 diabetes and its symptoms. Over average of 15 years.# orders. In addition to his academic appointments, programs for the prevention and control of AIDS 21,000 infants in the Denver area alone are now Dr. Beal is Neurologist-in-Chief at NewYork- and tuberculosis in Haiti and other resource-poor Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical countries. Center. He received his medical degree from Dr. Pape established the first study group on the University of Virginia in 1976, and did his AIDS in Haiti in 1982 (GHESKIO) and continues internship and first-year residency in Medicine at as its Director. Two decades later, GHESKIO pro- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital before complet- vides free testing, counseling, and care for HIV ing his residency in Neurology at Massachusetts infection and tuberculosis to over 20,000 persons General Hospital. Dr. Beal joined the neurology annually. Dr. Pape was a founder of the Haitian faculty at Harvard in 1983, and was a Professor National AIDS Commission in 1986. of Neurology at the Harvard Medical School Despite Haiti’s ongoing political turmoil and and Chief of the Neurochemistry Laboratory at deteriorating economic conditions, GHESKIO Massachusetts General Hospital before coming to continues to provide uninterrupted care and train- Weill Cornell Medical College in 1998. ing, and to conduct translational research. New Dr. Beal’s research has focused on the mecha- therapies and management strategies for HIV/ nism of neuronal degeneration in Alzheimer’s AIDS, tuberculosis, and diarrhea have been vali- disease, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s dis- dated and implemented. A world-class vaccine ease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). and clinical trials unit has been established with He is the author and co-author of more than NIAID support, and major funding from the UN 300 scientific articles and over 100 books, book Global Fund will expand the GHESKIO compre- chapters, and reviews. He serves on the edito- hensive care paradigm to 27 sites throughout the rial boards of the Journal of Neurochemistry, the country. Annals of Neurology, the Journal of Molecular Dr. Pape and his team have been credited Neuroscience, Experimental Neurology, and with slowing the epidemic of AIDS in Haiti and Neurobiology of Disease. serving as a model for how poor countries with Dr. Beal is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha few resources can combat AIDS, tuberculosis, Medical Honorary Society and was a recipient of and diarrhea. Dr. Pape was awarded the Légion the Derek Denny-Brown Neurological Scholar d’honneur in 2002 by the President of France, Award of the American Neurological Association. Jacques Chirac, for his “contribution to the He has served on the Council of the American improvement of the health of the Haitian people Neurological Association and on the Science and that of people in the world.”#

New Women’s Health Center Thrives in Bushwick

ince opening the doors of its new Women’s Health Center in July 2003, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center has already experienced a substantial increase in the volume of its OB/GYN visits. On Sthe drawing boards for more than two years, the new $3 million dollar, 8,000 square foot Center brings a broad spectrum of integrated health services in a private practice atmosphere to the medically underserved Bushwick neighborhood, and expects to provide 25,000 OB/GYN visits in 2004. Located directly across the street from the main hospital building at 110 Wyckoff Avenue, the new Women’s Health Center is a comprehensive ambulatory care facility, staffed by a dedicated group of professional caregivers, with on-site testing and treatment for health problems affecting women. It also offers programs for prevention, education and screening in order to improve concretely the health status of the high-risk women served, including antenatal testing, state-of-the-art digital mammography, bone densitometry, and complementary medicine.# JANUARY 2004 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ MEDICAL UPDATE 23

COLUMBIA AND VANDERBILT New Center for Osteoporosis UNIVERSITY NURSES PLAN Treatment, Research & Education Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center at New the latest and most innovative approaches to EMERGENCY RESPONSE York-Presbyterian Hospital announced the com- care. All treatment is directed by a team of pletion of the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis Center, world-class physicians who are international By JOCELYN K. EGYES “getting the right resources into place.” a new standard for treatment, research, and authorities on osteoporosis and are at the fore- With the increasing rise of terrorism threats “Nurses were hungry for some of this informa- education relating to the disease. The Center, front of research on osteoporosis.” and everyday man-made emergencies world wide, tion,” said Welch. “VA nurses and military nurses the largest in the New York City metropolitan “Also central to the Center’s mission are edu- nurses are at the forefront of helping to save lives. were already prepared because they have defined area and one of the largest in the U.S., is made cation and prevention,” said Dr. Siris. Each year, Usually first on the scene or first to respond to roles. It’s the nurses in the communities without possible by a generous donation by the Madeline the Center performs over 8,500 bone density a patient, they need to think fast and perform defined roles that we are most concerned about.” C. Stabile Foundation, named for the late sister tests. Screenings are done for persons at risk for quickly. And thanks to Columbia University’s and Paul Kapsar, a professor at the University of of Toni Stabile. the disease, including post-menopausal women Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing, nurses Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing, agreed. “Trying The gift by Ms. Toni Stabile, an award-winning and older men, as well as patients with malab- from around the world will soon be able to respond to get the nursing population that is not hospital investigative journalist and advocate for persons sorption disorders, those on glucocorticoids, to emergencies using the same techniques. based has been a big challenge because they don’t with osteoporosis, established and endowed the and others. The Center also offers programs The nursing schools at Columbia University consider themselves first responders.” new Center and created the Madeline C. Stabile to educate physicians and the public about the and Vanderbilt University have worked in con- Karen Ballard, from the New York State Nurses Professorship. “The Toni Stabile Osteoporosis disease. junction as part of the International Nursing Association, said this information is crucial for all Center sets the highest standard for osteopo- Afflicting more than 25 million Americans, Coalition for Mass Casualty Education to devel- nurses. “We have different aspects of being pre- rosis care,” said Dr. Herbert Pardes, President osteoporosis is a disorder in which bone becomes op a standardized curriculum of competencies to pared for an emergency,” said Ballard. “Because and CEO of New York-Presbyterian Hospital. thinner, weaker, more porous, and much more serve all nurses. of the anxiety generated [in an emergency situ- The outpatient center, which treats over 3,500 susceptible to fracture. Osteoporosis is the major “The key issue was how can we establish a ation], it takes a lot of education so it becomes patients per year, includes a Fracture Intervention cause of spinal compression fractures and hip community base that wherever nurses meet, automatic.” Program for patients who have recently sus- fractures, accounting for 1.5 million fractures there is a common knowledge on how to pre- Welch said putting together this curriculum has tained osteoporotic fractures, state-of-the-art each year. pare emergency care,” said Kristine Gebbie, been “analogous to birthing a baby. And now I bone densitometry equipment, including bone Certain risk factors are associated with an Director of Center for Health Policy at Columbia have this toddler on hand and we are working densitometry testing with dual energy x-ray increased likelihood of developing osteoporo- University’s School of Nursing. hard to see it is sustainable and make sure we absorption (DEXA), as well as a complete labo- sis. These include: post-menopausal women; Over 70 organizations from around the world have the right people to support it,” said Welch. ratory facility. women with a family history of osteoporosis; have pitched in to help support the develop- “This is life and death information.” “The Toni Stabile Center is dedicated to treat- women who are thin, petite, Caucasian, or ment of this curriculum. “It struck a nerve,” said Columbia University School of Nursing has ing every patient as an individual, with unique Asian; women with diets deficient in calcium Gebbie. “It was clearly something people were received three large bequests totaling $5.4 mil- concerns and issues, and offers therapies tailored and vitamin D; men with low testosterone lev- looking for and are anxious to use.” lion. The gifts bring the School’s endowment to each person’s specific needs,” said Dr. Ethel els; persons with a history of fracture after age The curriculum will help prepare nurses to to over $40 million; the highest of any nursing Siris, Director of the Toni Stabile Osteoporosis 50; persons over age 70; long-term smokers; respond in the same way to emergency situa- school, and includes 10 endowed chairs, also the Center and Attending Physician at Columbia persons who consume excess alcohol; persons tions, or mass casual incidents such as fires, most in a nursing school. These new gifts are Presbyterian Medical Center at New York- who are immobilized for long periods; persons crashes, blackouts or even terrorist attacks. Dean primarily for financial aid, including the larg- Presbyterian Hospital and Madeline C. Stabile with certain medical conditions (kidney disease, of Columbia University’s School of Nursing, est single gift the School has ever received, in Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia malabsorption, overactive thyroid); and persons Dr. Mary O. Mundinger, said there has been a the amount of $4.4 million from the Frances L. University College of Physicians & Surgeons. on certain medications (steroids, anti-seizure broad acceptance of the model. “Here we’ve Somers estate. The remaining gifts are from the “As part of an individualized treatment regi- medications).# got a model in nursing education and nursing Elise Fish and Jacqueline Webb estates. men, patients are provided with state-of-the-art For more information about the Toni Stabile practice that are standardized,” said Mundinger. “We are need blind in our admissions process, approved therapies, or they may choose to par- Osteoporosis Center, please call Dr. Siris at “A graduate has to come out with some standard and these gifts will substantially assist us in provid- ticipate in clinical research opportunities with (212) 305-2529. competence so when nurses come out [of school], ing the $3 million in financial aid grants our stu- they all speak the same language.” dents receive each year,” said Dean Mary O’Neil In addition to University classes, there are Mundinger. “We are enormously proud of our also continuing education programs using the growing alumni support. We celebrate the opportu- standardized curriculum. “A nurse is a nurse is a nity such support gives promising young men and nurse,” said Dr. Colleen Conway-Welch, Dean of women who have chosen nursing as a profession Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing. “Even and who will someday be Columbia alumni.” if you have been out of the community for 20 Columbia University School of Nursing, found- years, you may want to help if help is needed.” ed in 1892, is dedicated to advanced nursing edu- Welch said she was contacted late in 2000 to start cation and practice and health services research. working on this project. Soon after, she called her Dr. Mary O. Mundinger, a noted health policy friend Mundinger to join this coalition. Since then expert, has served as dean of Columbia’s nursing the two have been pushing forth with a various school since 1986.# number of organizations to continue, as Welch said,

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ARTS VITAL TO NATIONAL THE ROSSINI FESTIVAL IN EDUCATIONAL REFORM PESARO: PART II By SCOTT NOPPE-BRANDON not part of the Nation at By IRVING SPITZ Recently, I was invited to participate in a Risk report; why do so few flighty Contessa di Folleville and bass Wojciech conference on the impact that The Nation at of our educational leaders [Part I appeared in the December issue. Refer to Adalbert Gierlach in the comic role of Don Risk report has had on education in the United seriously discuss the need www.educationupdate.com] Profundo were particularly exciting. States over the past twenty years. The confer- for the arts to be part of the The ensemble opera, performing on the Adriatic, The outstanding orchestra of the Teatro ence, sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation national (and local) educa- certainly deserves more recognition. A short one- Comunale di Bologna was in the pit for both of New York and the J. Paul Getty Trust, was tional agenda in this age of act opera, Adelina, by Pietro Generali, a forgotten Adina and Comte Ory and played magnificently divided into two sections, the first looking back reform, restructuring, and contemporary of Rossini was staged. The simple under conductors Renato Palumbo in Adina and Scott Noppe- over the past two decades, the second looking standards? plot revolves round a young girl who had a child Jesus Lopez Cobos in Comte Ory. The Orchestra Brandon ahead at the challenges to come in educational The arts should be part of out of wedlock, alienates her father and is even- of Galicia supplied orchestral accompaniment for reform. Speakers and attendees included past the educational agenda at the tually reunited with him when her lover returns Semiramide (under conductor Carlo Rizzi) and and current Secretaries of Education, framers policy level, that place where much of what mat- from army service. Despite the simple-low budget Viaggio (under Christopher Franklin). The Prague of the original The Nation at Risk report, lead- ters within education is decided. I am not com- staging, the opera was well sung by accomplished Chamber Choir featured in all the operas and ers of community, public service and business plaining for the sake of complaining; I subscribe soloists, most notably the alluring and ardent acquitted them admirably. organizations, philanthropists, academics, and to the notion that credit should be given for build- soprano Cinzia Forte in the title role who floated Pesaro is also home to the Rossini Foundation, school leaders. ing arks, not for predicting rain. This is at the her pianissimo lines in the great Italian tradition. which works closely with the festival. The The meeting was rich enough to warrant heart of my dilemma. Are we in the arts mostly Performances of Il Viaggio A Reims, an opera Foundation members, international Rossini an entire article of commentary, but I choose talking among ourselves because no one else is composed in honor of the coronation of Charles experts, whose role is to critically review and edit instead to use the experience as a springboard truly listening? Is it that no one else understands X, followed. It relates how an international assort- Rossini’s lesser-known and well known scores, for a different conversation. That conversation us and believes in the value of what we do as ment of visitors from all over Europe plan to travel editions now regarded as the “gold standard.” The has to do with a harsh truth, which is that the arts much as we believe in it? Math educators alone to Reims to attend the coronation of Charles X but current production of Semiramide was the first currently play a very minor role in the national do not fight for the value of math within the cur- are stranded at an inn for lack of transportation and performance of such a newly edited score. agenda for school reform. Only twice during riculum, and literacy, or rather illiteracy, is dis- host their own celebration in the king’s honor. The Visiting Pesaro makes you realize how much the course of the daylong meeting were the arts cussed as the national problem it is, but which of opera is notoriously difficult to cast since it calls of the vast output of Rossini has been unjustly mentioned. Allow me to be clear: no one actually our current educational and political leaders are for at least 9 accomplished soloists, something neglected. By reviving long forgotten and neglect- came out against the role of the arts as part of the willing to fight to make certain that the arts and few opera houses can afford. Alternatively, it can ed scores, the Pesaro festival and the Rossini formal education of our nation’s youth. In fact, I their related identities—imagination and cre- be performed by young enthusiastic singers at the foundation are bringing them to the attention to am thrilled to announce that the arts have made ativity—stand tall on the national educational start of their careers. Under these circumstances, the opera loving public and for this we all owe great gains in recent years in being defined agenda? When will we hear that the arts are as the expectations of the audience are not high. Pesaro an immense debt of gratitude. and highlighted as a core subject, nationally, important as any other subject, requiring school Pesaro opted for this latter route, featuring it as When Rossini met Beethoven, the latter is statewide, and locally. But that, precisely, is the leaders to make room—literally create rooms for part of the Pesaro youth festival. The delightful reported to have said somewhat condescend- point: no matter what gains the arts have made art—think anew, and be imaginative about the production by Emilio Sagi was set in a spa. Lo ingly, “Above all, compose a lot of Barbers.” in education since the Nation at Risk report was role that the arts can play within education? and behold, these passionate and eager young Luckily for us, he did. Next year’s program prom- published, they remain relegated to the status of I end with a request for your voice to be singers gave their all resulting in a most satisfying ises more delights and includes Elisabetta Regina a minor player. heard. Do you have an opinion on why the arts and enjoyable performance. Two of the soloists in D’Inghilterra, Tancredi and Matilde Di Shapran.# I’m talking about the point where it matters: are not considered vital to the national educa- particular, soprano Eunshil Kim in the role of the where it becomes part of the national conver- tional reform agenda? If so, please email me sation about what it means to be an educated, at [email protected] with your thoughts. I productive person in the world’s most powerful promise a response—and action.# Hear More About the Arts & Education at: and influential democracy. Why was the discus- Scott Noppe-Brandon is the Executive Director sion about the benefit of the arts in education of the Lincoln Center Institute. www.EducationUpdate.com JANUARY 2004 ■ FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & STUDENTS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE Award 25 Winner MODERN LANGUAGES MOVIE & THEATER REVIEWS NAVAJO CODE TALKERS SHOW Two School Films: LANGUAGE MATTERS MONA LISA SMILE & THE COMPANY By SYBIL MAIMIN ated and code words for military terms had to be The importance of teaching and preserving memorized and new words created as the need languages was made critically clear during World arose. In 1942, there were about 50,000 Navajo War II when Navajo Indians from the American tribe members; about 540 served in the marines Southwest developed a code based on their native with 420 of those trained as code talkers. They language that literally saved thousands of lives in talked over telephones and radios and transmit- the Pacific Theater. Called Navajo Code Talkers, ted information about tactics, troop movements, the Native Americans were recruited after a marine commanding general in the Pacific was convinced by the son of a missionary who had grown up on a reservation of the potential value of a code based on the obscure tongue. Navajo is a complex, unwrit- ten language that has no alphabet or symbols and includes guttural and nasal sounds, voice intonations, and dialects. Hard to speak, it proved to be an invalu- able resource, and utterly confused the Japanese, expert cryptologists who cracked the army and navy codes, but never understood marine communications. In fact, no one has ever broken the Navajo code, includ- ing Navajos who were not trained as code talkers and other marines. Sam Billison, president Julia Roberts of the Navajo Code Talkers Sam Billison Association, recently remi- nisced about his wartime By JAN AARON of “poise and elocution,” (Marcia Gay Harden) experiences in a fascinating talk co-sponsored and orders. Deployed on ships, tanks, planes, and A likeable female cast, including Kirsten Dunst, teaches students how to set a table and arrange by the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the in the infantry, code talkers participated in every Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, playing dinner party seating to advance a husband’s Smithsonian National Museum of the American Pacific operation from 1942 to 1945. An officer skin-deep roles from class brat to class temptress career. Indian. Born in a hogan on a Navajo reservation exclaimed, “Were it not for the Navajos, the is a main reason to see Mike Newell’s “Mona In the classroom, Katherine first earns the girls’ to a sheep-herder father and rug-weaver mother, marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.” Lisa Smile.” Star Julia Roberts’ cashmeres fit her disdain and too quickly penetrates it to earn their he was sent to a US government Indian boarding The code talkers work was top secret, even perfectly, but alas, the role of Katherine Watson, esteem. The exception is the upper-crust snob school at age four. Assimilation of the tribes into after the war. Billiston explains that upon dis- a 1950s firebrand does not. From modest cir- Betty (Dunst) who causes Katherine’s colleague an English-speaking American way of life was charge, they were told to simply say, “I fought cumstances and trained at U.C.L.A, she comes and friend, Amanda (Juliet Stevenson) to be fired official policy and the goal of the schools. Native with the marines” if questioned about their duties. east to a prestigious all women’s Massachusetts’ when in a school newspaper expose she reveals children were forbidden to speak their mother Their accomplishments were finally recognized college to send tremors through the establishment that the progressive faculty nurse is supplying tongue and punished if they did so. As with other in 1968, too late for some, laments Billiston. by teaching modern art and encouraging young contraceptives to students. But soon Katherine is code talkers, Billison knew Navajo only because “Many were gone and had never told their fami- women to choose careers along with marriage. not only their teacher; she’s their confidant and he had learned it at home. lies what they had done.” In his case, his parents Wellesley is portrayed as an all white WASP mentor, preaching against conformity. By 1942, the Japanese were breaking all US had already passed on, so never took pride in finishing school. Some alums from that era Katherine doesn’t stay here for long, finding it codes, which had to be changed daily. After a test their son’s wartime contribution. After much complain the film doesn’t fairly represent their stuffy. But she leaves behind girls she has urged showed the speed and agility with which they pressure, in 2001 the code talker's, or their heirs, school, but Hollywood’s idea of it; others say it to think and feel and even question why the Mona could decipher messages, twenty-nine Navajos, were awarded Congressional gold or silver med- is on the mark. Filmed on the Wellesley campus, Lisa is smiling. (117 minutes, PG-13). ages 14 to 16, were recruited and told to come als. Often asked why the Navajos were willing nicely shown are the details that capture the Another kind of school, Chicago’s Joffrey up with a code. They realized they needed an to serve a country that had so mistreated them, school’s traditions—for instance, the hoop race Ballet, a topnotch dance training ground, is cen- alphabet, with 3 or 4 words representing each Billiston explains, “All native Americans still which supposedly determined who would be the ter-stage in Robert Altman’s quasi-documentary letter. They also needed to create words that were feel the United States is our country, our mother first to marry. “The Company.” Combining the story of a rising not part of their language, such as battleship, country, so we fight for it.” He credits the GI Bill The drama purports to examine the role of ballerina with a behind the scenes glimpses, it tank, sergeant, and types of airplanes. Objects for his own career trajectory. He went on to earn women at Wellesley in post war America, when offers sublimely graceful dance vignettes. (112- that operated in the air were named for birds, his doctorate and become an educator. Without being a wife and homemaker was emphasized minutes, PG-13.)# those that performed on the ground for animals, it, “I would still be a sheep herder.” In fact, he as a girl’s true calling. In one scene, the teacher and those that travel by sea for fish. Dive-bomb- muses, “Who would think that a bunch of sheep ers were “humming birds,” submarines were herders would create a code that no one in the “iron fish,” France was “beard,” and squad world could break.”# Powerful Tools for Helping Young was “black street.” The dictionary they cre- Children Become Strong Readers ESL Students Get Special Language Instruction The Partnership for Reading announces the at home long before children start school,” said availability of “A Child Becomes A Reader,” Sandra Baxter, Director of the Partnership for Do ESL students have a disadvantage in test this problem. two booklets that use findings from scientifically Reading. “We know from research how children taking? Many think so. 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New Jersey Launches New Tool for NJ SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPROVE Improving School Performance MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, & New Jersey’s business leaders, along with state. The BCEE has four areas of interest: stan- TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Governor James E. McGreevey, and representa- dards and assessments, teacher quality, account- tives of the education community, will launch ability and technology. Companies such as The New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative The goal of the Standards Implementation a new Web site called Just for the Kids-New Prudential Financial, Inc.; ETS; Verizon; Johnson (NJ SSI) will distribute approximately $300,000 Grants is to promote effective instruction in Jersey. This school improvement tool provides & Johnson; Washington Mutual; State Farm to over 20 districts in an effort to implement schools through the implementation of stan- fair comparisons of schools, valuable data for Insurance Company; and The Merck Institute successful, education enriched programs, focus- dards-based curriculum programs and effective educational decision-making, and identifies best for Science Education provide support for BCEE ing primarily on the professional development methods of assessment for evaluating students practices that can be shared across schools with programs. For more information on The Business of teachers. and informing instruction. The grants lead to similar challenges. This free Web site, www. Coalition for Educational Excellence, please visit “NJ SSI has distributed these grants since increased student achievement in participat- just4kids.org, which is open to the public and is www.bcee.org. 1997, which have helped schools and school ing schools, including lower-achieving students funded by The Business Coalition for Educational Just for the Kids (JFTK) is a powerful Web- districts from every section of New Jersey and those belonging to groups traditionally Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber based tool that helps schools view their own per- and have led to increased student achievement under-represented in science, mathematics, and of Commerce, will enable education leaders to formance relative to schools with similar student in participating schools,” says NJ SSI Project technology. tap into practices that have effectively enhanced populations. JFTK reports are based on analysis Director, Deborah Cook of Rutgers University. The New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative student achievement. Twenty high achieving of information obtained from the state depart- “Due to continued state and federal funding, we (NJ SSI) is a unique partnership of schools, schools will be honored as Just for the Kids New ment of education in each state and provide an can build upon NJ SSI’s mission of excellence in districts, colleges, universities, science centers, Jersey Benchmark Schools and will share their unbiased, data based view of a school’s academic mathematics, science, and technology education museums, businesses and industry focused on effective practices. The BCEE will also announce achievement. Based on performance results, state throughout New Jersey.” improving the performance and participation of funding of a Just for the Kids Benchmark School study investigators identify the practices that NJ SSI invited local districts of New Jersey to students in science and mathematics through- Study to be conducted by Rutgers University distinguish consistently high-performing schools submit proposals, including charter and vocational out New Jersey. Administered by Rutgers, The that will examine six high achieving schools and from other schools and encourage the replication schools, as well as urban and smaller schools. State University of New Jersey, NJ SSI is fund- share findings regarding their effective practices. of their practices. To date, Just for the Kids data Almost 60 districts applied for the grants. Those ed through grants from the National Science The Business Coalition for Educational is being used in Arkansas, California, Colorado, selected will receive grants ranging from $5,000 to Foundation (NSF) and by the State of New Excellence (BCEE), at the New Jersey Chamber Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Tennessee, $25,000 which will go towards improving profes- Jersey.# of Commerce, is an association of New Jersey Texas, and Washington. Within the year, Illinois, sional development, supporting models of success- For further information call (732) 445-2241 or business leaders, educators, and policymakers Hawaii, and Michigan will be launching Just ful standards implementation, and using hands-on, visit the NJ SSI Web site at http://njssi.rutgers. committed to ensuring that all children achieve for the Kids websites as well. The National problem- solving approaches to learning. edu. at high levels, become productive citizens and Center for Educational Accountability (NCEA), are well prepared to function successfully in the national sponsor of the Just for the Kids School workplace. The BCEE promotes policies and Improvement Model, is a part of a nationwide col- implements programs that support the business laborative effort by the Education Commission of EFFECTVENESS OF MCGREEVY'S agenda in K-16 educational reform and has great- the States, The University of Texas at Austin, and ly impacted the course of education reform in the Just for the Kids.# EDUCATION PRIORITIES Recognizing that providing our children with violence and vandalism. Creative and increased the skills to compete in the 21st century economy involvement with partnerships and/or the com- McGreevey & Community Colleges is our most fundamental obligation, Governor munity. Creative and increased use of technology James E. McGreevey recently granted 25 schools as a tool for learning. Demonstrated improvement Partner to Create Jobs that are succeeding in that task the First Annual in the quality of professional development of Governor’s School of Excellence award. The teachers. Demonstrated success in providing bet- Continuing his aggressive efforts to create jobs marketplace.” Governor established the distinguished program ter learning opportunities for specialized popula- and strengthen New Jersey’s economy, Governor The Compact calls for the colleges to work in last year to honor schools that are demonstrating tions such as special education students or second James E. McGreevey signed the New Jersey cooperation with the NJ Department of Labor effective practices to prepare their students for language learners. Documentation that shows Community Colleges Compact, an executive on customized training, workforce literacy and the future. areas of significant improvement that may not fit order that creates a new statewide partnership self-employment assistance. The Colleges will “By celebrating 25 schools that are getting one of the aforementioned categories. between the State of New Jersey and its nineteen also work with the NJ Commerce and Economic it right and preparing children to succeed, we The Governor’s School of Excellence program community colleges. The Compact empowers Growth Commission on business attraction are providing great examples for every other provides awards to schools that demonstrate sig- New Jersey’s community colleges as centers and development programs, urban enterprise school in the state,” said McGreevey. “Each of nificant improvement during a two-year period. for not only educational endeavors, but also for zones and small business development centers. these schools are recipients of the Governor’s The schools can use the funds for educational workforce development and business attraction Additionally the Compact enables the colleges School of Excellence Award because they are purposes which they decide. The schools report programs. to work with the Department of Education on proving how initiatives like targeting early lit- to the Commissioner at the conclusion of the “In order to secure New Jersey’s economic career academies throughout the state and the eracy and supporting great teachers make the school year how they have used the money. Each future, we have set out aggressive job goals for 12th grade option, enabling seniors to begin difference between a ‘good’ school and an school may be recognized only once in three the next five years, like creating 200,000 new preparing for high-paying jobs before they even ‘excellent’ school. They represent the best of all years. Schools that receive awards will serve as jobs, training 150,000 workers, and relocating leave high school. we are doing to improve education in this state.” demonstration centers for exemplary programs. or expanding 500 businesses into our state. But “Governor McGreevey’s signing of the “Most all of what we do at the Department of Pepco/Connectiv, formerly Atlantic City we cannot accomplish those goals alone,” said Community College Compact is a historic Education and in this Administration is focused Electric Company, and First Energy Corporations, McGreevey. “This Compact ensures that our moment for our state’s community college sys- on finding ways to enhance education through formerly Jersey Central Power & Light Co. community colleges will be an invaluable partner tem,” said New Jersey Council of Community calling attention to schools that succeed and pro- donated $1 million each for the program. as we build New Jersey’s future, creating jobs for Colleges President Lawrence A. Nespoli. “Since grams that work,” Commissioner Librera said. “I would like to thank Connectiv and First our families and our children for years to come. the inception of community colleges in the “The Governor’s School of Excellence program Energy for their donations that support this dis- By training 21st century workers, our commu- 1960’s, never before has the community college is an important one—we want school districts tinguished program,” said McGreevey. “These nity colleges will provide our workforce with sector had a formalized agreement in partner- to look at these schools as examples of how to two companies clearly recognize that investing the skills to be competitive and will enable us ing to meet the state’s workforce and economic encourage and foster students to generate excel- in education now, means having a highly-skilled to attract new businesses to our state by offering development needs.”# lent results.” workforce later.”# the skilled labor they require in this competitive The schools must meet at least five of the fol- More information about the schools is available lowing criteria: Outstanding growth in literacy at: http://www.nj.gov/njded/clear/teach/gsoe/ measures, as demonstrated by improvement in test scores. Meaningful improvement in parental ENSURING GREAT involvement in school matters. Improvement in student attendance, graduation rates, retention TEACHERS FOR CHILDREN rates, and/or dropout reduction. Reduction in For the Latest in Recognizing that providing our children with on the frontline of all those efforts. Today we New Jersey the skills to compete in the 21st century econo- progress even further to fulfill our obligation to the classroom sooner. Over the next few months my, means supporting great teachers and high provide our children with the strongest possible we will be raising the minimum passing score Education visit: teacher quality, Governor James E. McGreevey individuals on that frontline. on national testing exams, and we formalize recently issued the following statement regard- “Already this year we have raised the mini- our requirement that teachers demonstrate core ing the State Board of Education’s adoption of mum GPA required for our teachers and begun competency in their subject area. www.EducationUpdate.com new teacher licensing codes: to offer financial incentives that encourage “Our efforts to build better schools and help “ The State Board’s adoption of our new licens- teachers to obtain National Certification, so 300,000 children become better readers, must  ing codes again raises the bar for teachers, and we are ensuring our children are being taught be supported by great teachers. With landmark brings us one step closer to ensuring every child by the best of the best. We have invested in achievements like this, we will ensure New We receive over 2 Million hits per month! has the best teacher possible in their classroom. teacher mentoring programs and enacted new Jersey’s children are receiving an education The success of all of our education initiatives options for the ‘Alternate Route’ teacher certi- that prepares them to compete in the new comes down to one thing—the teachers who are fication program to get qualified teachers into economy.”# JANUARY 2004 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ CHILDREN'S CORNER 27

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