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Mailing Address: Achieving Student Success in Community Colleges 695 Park Avenue, Ste. E1509, NY, NY 10065 Email: [email protected] www.EducationUpdate.com By Jay Hershenson Programs (ASAP) and 25 students. Tel: 212-650-3552 Fax: 212-410-0591 n today’s highly competitive global the New Community Students in the first cohort were required to PUBLISHERS: economy, community college stu- College at CUNY. overcome any developmental needs in the sum- Pola Rosen, Ed.D., Adam Sugerman, M.A. dents must earn valued degrees We all know how mer before admission, and about a third did so. ADVISORY COUNCIL: as quickly and assuredly as possi- few urban community So when they were ready to start credit-bearing Mary Brabeck, Dean, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Ed., and Human Dev.; Christine Cea, ble. Through academic advisement and finan- college students earn courses, they were all up to speed. Ph.D., NYS Board of Regents; Shelia Evans- cial aid support, block class and summer bridge a degree within three There was regular contact with faculty and Tranumn, Chair, Board of Trustees, Casey Family programs, and greater emphasis on study skills, years — in some parts advisors. Students who needed jobs, job skills Programs Foundation; Charlotte K. Frank, we can better assist incoming freshmen to of the country 16 per- and career planning were helped. There were Ph.D., Sr. VP, McGraw-Hill; Joan Freilich, achieve course and degree completion. cent, other parts less arts and cultural programs, student leadership Ph.D., Trustee, Barnard College & College of New Rochelle; Andrew Gardner, Sr. Manager, I know something about this, because I started than 25 percent. training and internships. BrainPOP Educators; Cynthia Greenleaf, Ph.D., my own higher education at Queensborough That clearly isn’t acceptable. All of the students at all six participating Sr. Assoc., Heidrick & Struggles; Augusta S. Community College, going to school at night. In 2007, Chancellor Goldstein took on this colleges had access to “SingleStopUSA” on Kappner, Ph.D., President Emerita, Bank St. During the day I operated a conveyor belt in the challenge and asked Mayor Bloomberg to sup- campus to help them obtain benefits, financial College; Harold Koplewicz, M.D., Pres., Child receiving department at a now-defunct depart- port a new initiative to significantly raise gradu- counseling, legal services, tax refunds, and so Mind Institute; Ernest Logan, Pres., CSA; Cecilia McCarton, M.D., Dir., The McCarton Center; ment store called Alexander’s. I had no plans to ation rates. The Chancellor established a goal of on. If you want SingleStopUSA on your cam- Michael Mulgrew, Pres., UFT; Eric Nadelstern, make that particular job my lifetime work. graduating half of ASAP’s students within three pus, check out their website. Our community Prof. of Educational Leadership, Teachers College; My community college experience can be years. CUNY was determined to remove barri- college students overall have accessed over $60 Anthony Polemeni, Ph.D., Dean, Touro College; summed up in one word — solitary. I went to ers to full-time study, build student resiliency million in aid with the help of SingleStop. Alfred S. Posamentier, Ph.D., Dean of Education, my classes alone. I studied alone. I rode the bus and do everything we could to support degree Here’s the bottom line: Three years later, fully Mercy College; Jerrold Ross, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education, St. John’s University; David Steiner, alone. I didn’t know many other students. There completion. We offered financial incentives for 55 percent of the 1,100 initial ASAP students Ph.D., Dean of Education, ; Ronnie was no orientation program. There was little full-time study. If there was a gap between the had earned an associate degree. That’s more Stewart, Head, York Prep; Adam Sugerman, advisement at night. The only one who said financial aid and the cost of tuition and fees, we than twice the 24.7 percent who graduated in a Publisher, Palmiche Press anything when I missed a couple of nights in a waived it. comparison group. We had exceeded the chan- ASSOCIATE EDITORS: row was the Q27 bus driver. Students received free monthly MetroCards cellor’s ambitious goal! Heather Rosen, Rob Wertheimer Whenever challenges arose, I had to figure for subway and bus fare, along with free books. Not content with that, CUNY considered ASSISTANT EDITOR: out how to deal with them alone. The quality of By requiring students to take 12 credits a whether ASAP would work for students with Jennifer MacGregor my Queensborough Community College educa- semester, they were eligible for full finan- developmental problems during the program, GUEST COLUMNISTS: tion was superb particularly because of the high cial aid and positioned for graduation within as opposed to the summer before. In 2009, Dr. Mark Alter, Christopher Chin, Maxine Dovere, quality of the faculty. three years. CUNY recruited a second cohort comprised Dr. Jay Gottlieb, Dr. Carole G. Hankin, Jay I transferred to Queens College and earned ASAP grouped students in cohorts based on a primarily of low-income students who needed Hershenson, Merryl Kafka, Ed.D., Arthur Katz, two degrees as an undergraduate and gradu- limited number of majors — at most six at any some remedial coursework in reading, writing Esq., Karen Kraskow, Joshua Rabinowitz, Dr. Rose Reissman, Dr. John Russell, Starr Sackstein, Carol ate student. But the lessons I learned about campus. They took most classes in consolidated and math. Sterling, Jayme Stewart, Rachel Tannenbaum the minuses of a solitary sense of experience blocks, allowing them to balance school, work Their three-year graduation rate projected SENIOR REPORTERS: remained with me. and domestic responsibilities. through August 2012 is the same — 55 percent Dr. Jacob Appel, M.D., J.D.; Jan Aaron; Joan That is why I am so excited, and very Some classes were conducted with only other — compared to 22.3 percent in a comparison Baum, Ph.D.; Vicki Cobb; Sybil Maimin; Lisa impressed by two CUNY programs inextri- ASAP students, others were with the gen- group. So ASAP worked for students, regard- Winkler cably linked: Accelerated Study in Associate eral college population, but none had more than less of academic proficiency at time of entry. STAFF WRITERS: Overall, 63 percent of ASAP students gradu- Gillian Granoff, Richard Kagan, Rich Monetti, ate, transfer to a baccalaureate program or both Giovanny Pinto, Yurida Peña, Nick Stone LETTERS TO THE EDITOR within three years, compared to 44 percent of a BOOK REVIEWS: comparison group. Merri Rosenberg A tlanta, Georgia I was not happy to hear again that although so CUNY sought an independent examination MEDICAL EDITOR: Marymount Students on the many LD children are trained to be self-advo- from noted researcher Henry Levin, a profes- Herman Rosen, M.D. Cutting Edge of STEM cating, in the public school with even the best sor of economics and education at Columbia MODERN LANGUAGE EDITOR: To the Editor: intentioned teachers, they are misunderstood. continued on page 4 Adam Sugerman, M.A. Wow!!! 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Nobel Laureates & LAW & EDUCATION Activists Mobilize to Cheating in School Should Not Be Tolerated End Rape Around the World By Arthur Katz, Esq . And, acceptance is based, By MOHAMMAD IBRAR moment that they need support. She implored the Recently, The New York Times primarily, on school grades The Women’s Media Center (WMC) and international community and advocacy organiza- printed a front-page article entitled and standardized test scores. Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) recently tions to join forces and bring perpetrators to the “Stuyvesant Students Describe the As a practical matter, grad- hosted a conference at the International Campaign International Criminal Court to be punished for How and the Why of Cheating.” ing incentivizes cheating, to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict. their crimes. Although it appears that large- especially in an environment Panelists hailing from Africa, Iran, and South Dr. Dennis Mukwege, founder of The Panzi scale cheating on important tests, in which cheating is toler- America addressed the dire need of political Hospital in the Congo, and Shirin Ebadi, a such as Regents exams, are rare, ated. Moreover, in such an leadership in preventing violence against women Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said the impunity the students interviewed for the environment, success is mea- in conflict — and to prosecute those responsible. that national governments and the international article commented that lower- sured by test scores and not Robin Morgan, a feminist leader and co-found- community grant criminals is one of the driving level cheating “occurs every day.” by the amount of knowledge er of WMC, discussed the global inequality forces of why rape and gender violence pervades Obviously, not every student obtained or how one learns to confronting women as well as the great advances on a global scale. Dr. Mukwege leveraged his cheats, but cheating (even if low use such knowledge. they have made over the years. experience working in Africa and said that rape is level) is so widespread that at The determination whether “Women coming to voice … and fighting up no longer only a weapon of war, but has evolved Stuyvesant it apparently has become notorious. to cheat should not be based on the probability against an intolerable situation is part and parcel into a strategy of war that is planned and method- Moreover, if an environment of cheating exists of being caught and the severity of the resulting of saving the planet,” said Morgan, stressing that ically carried out. Factions rape and humiliate at Stuyvesant, one of ’s elite consequences. We have a responsibility to teach this initiative is a great step forward for an orga- women to terrorize and display power, as well as schools, it is probable that cheating occurs at our students the difference between right and nized effort toward change. to send a message to the enemy by objectifying other schools where the standards are less rig- wrong, and that it is just plain wrong to cheat. Susannah Sirkin, deputy director of PHR, and women as tools to win battles. orous. Cheating should not be tolerated on any level. Jody Williams, a Nobel Peace laureate, both He went even further by equating rape with Why is this occurring? Moral codes should be taught, in the first said that now was the time to build collective weapons of mass destruction: both affect umer- According to a September 7, 2012 article in instance, at home. However, if not taught at pressure on international officials and political ous generations, induce massive demographic The New York Times, “Experts say the reasons home, then it should be the responsibility of leaders. After successfully banning antipersonnel displacement and demolish countless communi- are relatively simple. Cheating has become eas- the education system to take up the slack. If landmines through the International Campaign to ties. After treating over 40,000 rape victims, he ier and more widely tolerated, and both schools the Stuyvesant students who were cheating Ban Landmines (ICBL), they are leveraging their is advocating for a greater change — to send and parents have failed to give students strong, had learned, before they went to high school, momentum to push forward the campaign to end a message to the international community that repetitive messages about what is allowed and that it was wrong to cheat, then the cheating at gender violence and rape. would prevent thousands of rape incidents that what is prohibited.” As pointed out “since the Stuyvesant may not have occurred, and if it did, “The silent crime is now visible,” Sirkin said. occur every year. 1960s, parenting has shifted away from empha- then fewer students would have been involved. She explained how violence and rape against Patricia Guerrero, the director of the League of sizing obedience, honor and respect for author- By tolerating cheating in school, what will women go unpunished and as a result, continue Displaced Women, addressed the struggle for jus- ity to promoting children’s happiness while happen when our students become our leaders to escalate in conflict zones. She also narrated an tice of displaced women in Colombia who have stoking their ambitions for material success.” in science, industry, education and politics? # account of her visit to the Democratic Republic suffered from violence. She called them “escon- We all want to succeed. Success in high Arthur Katz, a corporate attorney, is a mem- of the Congo, where rape is consistently used as a didas” because of the secretive lives they lead. school is measured, in large part, by the col- ber of the New York City law firm Otterbourg, means of terrorizing communities. She observed These women are a marginalized demographic, lege at which a high school student is accepted. Steindler, Houston & Rosen, P.C. a trial where 29 women faced their offenders and as there is no public policy that gives voice to demanded justice for the crimes that were com- their issues. Williams emphasized the initiative’s do a mini-project to practice working with 11 percent Asian, with the remaining 6 percent mitted against them. mission, addressing the need for the audience’s peers. They create an electronic portfolio for declining to identify ethnicity. They’re almost The women told Sirkin that they want their participation in kindling a social media wildfire their college work. They begin field experi- evenly split among men and women, and come story to be disseminated so that others would to support the campaign and to put a screeching ences, making New York City an extended from across the city. be moved to assist women in need. Sirkin said halt to gender violence. # classroom. Beyond that, the Summer Bridge We recruited an enthusiastic faculty and staff that despite the dangers, stigma and isolation Mohammad Ibrar is a Phi Beta Kappa gradu- encourages self-exploration and community from both inside and outside CUNY. CUNY women face through their public cry for justice, ate of The City College of New York and a building. We want students to form the peer recruited President Scott Evenbeck, a psy- they continue to come forward, and it is at this reporter at Education Update. support networks that we know can help them chologist who was founding dean of University make it through trying times — the support I College at the public Indiana University-Purdue ativity — we call the New Community College. wish I’d had. Although it’s not a requirement, University Indianapolis. Jay Hershenson The New Community College boasts an inno- the college’s financial aid director vowed that At the convocation that inaugurated the New continued from page 2 vative, issue-based and skill-intensive program by graduation, every student would have a Community College, Chancellor Goldstein pre- that weaves remedial assistance into courses checking account and know how to manage sented Mayor Bloomberg with the rarely award- University who heads the Teachers College and counseling. their money. ed Chancellor’s Medal for his years of support Center for Benefit-Cost Studies of Education. What’s different? As at all CUNY colleges, The New Community College divided each for this project. Speaking at the event, held at Dr. Levin concluded that ASAP is far more the New Community College accepts anyone semester into 12-week and 6-week sessions. the , across from the effective and costs less per graduate than the with a high school diploma or the equivalent. Students who mastered the coursework in the college, the mayor said, “I think this school has traditional path to an associate degree: “ASAP Applicants were obliged to attend an informa- 12-week session can take on new work in the the potential to be a game-changing model for can increase considerably the number of CUNY tion session, followed by a half-hour one-on- second. Those who need more time to master community colleges across the country. community college graduates while actually one meeting with faculty or staff. Students the work can do so in the 6-week session. The names of the two lions outside the New reducing costs.” have to attend full time the first year, since that That’s one way we build in remedial help. York Public Library in Manhattan are Fortitude Chancellor Goldstein envisioned creating a alone boosts graduation rates. Students also (Some of our other community colleges use this and Patience. We will need both at our side as new college that would raise graduation rates for take classes in either a morning or an after- model, too.) the reform of community college education CUNY’s general population. It took four years noon block, and attend a summer orientation The New Community College attracted 855 moves forward in the years ahead. # of planning by an incredible team from CUNY and a 12-day academic-preparation program in prospective students. Ultimately, 322 enrolled Jay Hershenson is the senior vice chancel- headquarters with the result of CUNY’s first August that we call the Summer Bridge. in our first class. They show the same diversity lor for university relations and secretary of the new community college in 40 years. This fall The Summer Bridge introduces students to as our other colleges — 35 percent Latino, 27 board of trustees at the City University of New we opened the doors to what — with great cre- college reading, writing and mathematics. 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Touro College is an equal opportunity institution 6 Education update ■ FPor arents, Educators & Students ■ NOV/DEC 2012 Award-Winning Teachers Share McGann-Mercy HS Student Insights: The Technology Project Fights Bigotry & Hatred By Starr Sackstein student consumption. The Holocaust Memorial and gious background. Together they [Starr Sackstein was one of the Outstanding Other students use class time to design the Tolerance Center of Nassau wrote a poem, which has received Educators of the Year honored at Education pages using InDesign or Photoshop to clean and County recognized a McGann- a poetry award. Update’s 10th Annual Harvard Club event in crop photos for greater reader engagement, more Mercy North High School stu- “We are proud to recognize June 2012. The following is one of her many points of entry for our readers. Editors are using dent who has used his leader- Kevin and wish him continued suc- successful lessons. ED] Google docs to give real-time feedback on drafts ship position to encourage other cess during his senior year,” says Producing a student-run publication is the per- provided by reporters to ensure clarity, complete- students to treat everyone with Dr. Sarah Cushman, director of fect juggling act of direct, individuated instruc- ness and our journalistic style. While the students dignity and respect. youth education at the Center. tion, leadership mentoring and technology usage. are working together cooperatively, the harmony Kevin Butterfield has been Each month the Center accepts Students learn to become media and technology is maintained by the managing editor keeping data a student leader in a number nominations from teachers, civic savvy, consuming what they create and sharing about student production and updating our issue of areas, but regardless of the leaders, family and friends of a the knowledge they develop in a way other stu- spreadsheet which is at the heart of each issue. context, Butterfield’s actions Long Island youth that has imple- dents can hear. A simple, shared Google spreadsheet allows stu- perfectly embody his school’s mented the Center’s mission by In any one of my newspaper classrooms, a dents to track their process for the rest of the team motto — “Live Mercy” — advocating respect for all peo- visitor would recognize the absence of the typical. to see. Editors update what they have seen so that according to his guidance coun- ple. The student’s action as an Students are in charge in this classroom, offering layout knows when they can get started. selor, Mr. Lombardi. Butterfield has been named Upstander could be one of intervention or pre- feedback to their peers in a variety of ways. Using At first, many teachers would feel like they “Upstander of the Month” for always challenging vention. The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance a Mac lab is the most ideal way to carry out a would need to be more involved. At first, I was bigoted comments, recognizing the value of all Center of Nassau County is the pre-eminent successful publication class, but laptops work just more involved; I needed to have my hand in all cultures, peaceful resolution to conflict and an Holocaust and Tolerance resource on Long Island, as effectively. of it. However, the more competent the students attitude of inclusion. with a contemporary museum and is one of the Every student is engaged in his/her own learn- became because of my one on one time with He encourages others to join him in his largest and most comprehensive education pro- ing all the time, going at a pace appropriate for each of them and the building of positive interac- efforts to create a welcoming school through gram providers in the region. # him/her. In any given class, reporters can be tions, the less I had to be involved. Sitting on the the Ambassador Club and the East End Youth To nominate a student for “Upstander of the gathering research online, deciphering between sideline, I now conference with newer reporters Leadership Conference. Butterfield’s commit- Month” or learn more, email Dr. Cushman at reliable, useable sources and those that can’t and editors about how to respond to different situ- ment is perhaps exemplified by his long-term [email protected] or call be cited. They can be writing, revising or con- ations, act as a barometer for ethical choices and friendship with a young man from a different reli- 516-571-8040 ext. 106. ferencing about drafts they have created for teach students through specific issues that come a particular audience. Some may be gathering up, most of the time unexpectedly. edge of technology and reporting and allowing Starr Sackstein is an English and journalism primary sources, using their interviewing skills to Teaching how to put together a newspaper is not them to take risks can produce some of the most teacher at World Journalism Preparatory School gather expert information to be crafted for other for the feint of heart. Trusting the students’ knowl- rewarding classroom experiences. # in Flushing, N.Y.

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WWW.MERCY.EDU | 877-MERCY-GO NOV/DEC 2012 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ spotlight on schools 7 Education Leaders Joe and Carol Reich Honored by Sy Fliegel and CEI-PEA By Joan Baum, Ph .D . was its chair through December 2007, has an The occasion was a book party luncheon for impressive background in investment manage- philanthropists Joe and Carol Reich, the authors ment, but he said Sy Fliegel changed his life. of the just-released “Getting to Bartlett Street: Both Reiches are well aware of the perils of Our 25-year Quest to Level the Playing Field bureaucracy — tensions between charter orga- in Education” (February Books), but the recent nizations and individual charter schools, and event at The Harvard Club turned out to be a partisan politics. wider and enthusiastic re-dedication by approxi- But Joe Reich, keeping with his theme of half mately 120 guests of The Center for Educational full, pointed out the dramatic growth in the char- Innovation-Public Education Association (CEI- ter-school movement, and noted that 20 percent PEA) to the underprivileged children of New of New York City’s 3 percent of charter schools York City served by charter schools. are located in poor sections of The Bronx, No one spoke from notes — there was no Brooklyn and Manhattan. He looks to increas- need: the mission was known, the passion ing the 3 percent to 6 percent and to institute heartfelt, the commitment unflagging, the cause procedures that will follow children at risk and as compelling as ever, arguably even more so, support their high hopes of going to college. We given uncertainty over the new administration need a “posse,” Carol Reich chimed in, “alumni next year — not to mention uncertainty in the programs” to ensure that kids don’t drop out, economy. That concern for what remains to be that they stay committed in later grades. done in independent public school reform, along In a lively Q & A, the Reiches and Fliegel with a celebration of what has already been were asked about rewarding outstanding teach- accomplished, thanks to Carol and Joe Reich, ers and involving parents more. Their answers: played out as consideration by both speakers and parents, get involved, get organized, visit your the audience of whether the glass is half empty children’s schools, they’re using our tax money. or half full. Carol Reich saw it as half-empty. Become principal for a day, said Edith Everett Joe Reich said he was “more of a half-full kind of The Everett Foundation. We should all be of guy,” but both spoke with quiet determination advocates, they said, and they urged attendees of the need for the “quest” they began in 1992 to access DonorsChoose.org, a citizens’ philan- in New York City to continue. Two years earlier thropic initiative that invites individuals to fund they had founded and funded the Beginning specific project requests from teachers (materi- with Children Foundation in Williamsburg, the (L-R) Joe & Carol Reich & Sy Fliegel als, equipment, field trips, etc.), 100 percent of first charter-like school in the country. This which goes directly to the classroom. # was six years before the state passed its first charter law. class of 62 Brooklyn children. Festivities began with James Merriman, CEO She stressed continuing needs of the New York City Charter School Center, —especially space issues, who introduced Seymour Fliegel, President of the growing waiting lists of CEI-PEA and Gilder Senior Fellow, whose children, and she noted the focused and witty remarks paid tribute to the importance of sharing district Reiches for “raising expectations” about what best practices and having a children of poverty can do in a school when their sturdier “three-legged stool” Taking teachers have the necessary resources and the so that schools of education kids get sustaining support — goals that go far and boards of education and beyond the charter school movement. publishers could wage not He quoted the book’s epigraph from Soren only a philosophical battle but Kierkegaard, that “Life is lived forward but a cognitive one. Tock understood backward if you are still around to She also wondered why S comprehend it.” The luncheon celebrated just there were too few special-ed that, as Fliegel quoted from the last paragraph kids in charter schools. Her A Progress Report on of Joel Klein’s foreword: “Against all odds, and somber remarks were espe- in the face of persistent, unyielding naysayers, cially noteworthy for their Public Education in New York State these two people led a revolution in education directness: teachers are being in the largest school district in the country.” demonized, little kids “who Klein’s last line, as they say, brought down the don’t have a voice” come to Go to www.nysut.org to see why public education house: “In the words of my favorite song from school hungry, those who are the Broadway show A Little Night Music, ‘Isn’t served need to be followed in it Reich?’” (Joe and Carol pronounce their the higher grades. Her hus- in New York stands with the best in the nation. name “Rich.”) band extended these remarks, Representing more than 600,000 professionals Carol Reich then spoke, modesty not ref- pointing out that “parents, not erencing her CUNY Ph.D. in Developmental just children, need mentor- in education and health care. Psychology or her extensive work in early ing.” 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110-2455 n 518-213-6000 / childhood education or her service on numerous Joe Reich, who, with his 800-342-9810 n www.nysut.org n Affiliated with AFT / NEA / AFL-CIO boards, though she drew on her record as co-spon- wife founded the New York sor with Joe of the “I Have a Dream Foundation” Charter School Center and

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HEAF Turns Underserved NYC Students Into College Grads with Dr. Fern Khan at Helm

The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), a supplemental education nonprofit that provides afterschool, summer and week- end programs to empower underserved New York City students to pursue and obtain a college education, recently hosted its 2012 Annual Benefit Dinner to raise funds to sup- port programming for its middle, high school and college students. HEAF students and Dr. Fareed Zakaria, author and host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, engaged the audience through an interactive panel that examined recent presidential elec- tion cycles and the major foreign policies of each respective administration. Fareed Zakaria with Students “We are so grateful for the support of our Dr. Fern Khan sponsors and are excited to welcome them, and both old and new friends to HEAF’s 2012 All of the students graduate high school Richard H. Neiman, vice president of Global Annual Benefit Dinner,” said Calvin Sims, will allow the organization to continue and and go on to higher education, and 35 percent Financial Services Regulatory Practices at chairman of the HEAF Board of Directors. “In enhance its extensive and rigorous academ- obtain advanced degrees. It is through HEAF’s PricewaterhouseCoopers, for their accomplish- the midst of a historic election, we are remind- ic programs. “The education system is facing innovative and rigorous programming that it ments and contributions to the community. ed that education is one of the most pressing mounting challenges and pressures, and many is able to achieve such impressive results. The HEAF is a high-impact supplemental educa- issues facing our nation. I’m proud of both students who have a lot of potential are falling HEAF Annual Benefit Dinner plays a critical tion and youth leadership nonprofit that turns the commitment our supporters have made to throughLindamood-Bell® the cracks,” said HEAF interim presiNew- roleYork in ensuring Learning these programs Center are able to high-potential but underserved New York City HEAF and their recognition that education is dent and chief executiveNY Ed officer Update Fern Khan. - continueNovember and the organization 2012 is able to carry public school students into high-achieving key to improving the lives of the next genera- “HEAF offers an alternative for these students. its mission forward. college graduates. HEAF enrolls qualifying tion. Daniel Rose, founder of the organization, We1/2 have anpage impressive (Horizontal) track record of success - 10.0”The evening, wide which x 5.15”was hosted deep by the students in middle school and supports them was in attendance. — ensuring our students go to college, gradu- HEAF Board of Directors, honored Michael until they are successfully admitted to — and The support of HEAF partners and sponsors ate and become successful professionals.” D. Colacino, president of Studley and graduate from four-year colleges. #

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There IS something for everyone at York Prep! preparatory education modeled upon the finest private Maryland, New York and Texas. Endless Extracurr icular Activities schools. Based upon the success of its flagship school, Young Women’s Leadership Network supports two For more information, contact our Admissions O ce at the model has been replicated to include five network life-changing programs that empower low-income youth For more information, contact our Admissions O ce at [email protected] or 212-362-0400.www.yorkprep.org schools in New York City and nine affiliate schools. to break the cycle of poverty through education: The [email protected] or 212-362-0400.www.yorkprep.org The Young Women’s Leadership Schools are a high- Young Women’s Leadership Schools, a high perform- An Oasis of Learning and Compassion performing network of all-girls public secondary schools ing network of all-girls public secondary schools, and (6th-12th grades) that provide a single-sex, college CollegeBound Initiative, a comprehensive college guid- preparatory choice to underserved families. The schools ance program for young women and men in high-need are open to girls of all academic abilities who aspire public schools. There IS something for everyone at York Prep! to a post-secondary education. The TYWLS “whole Since 2001, the two programs have sent more than girl” model of education includes research-based best 4,500 students to college and have generated nearly $69 “Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate practices (collaborative learning, connections to the million in financial aid and scholarships to enable them For anymore plan in orfo systemrmati onrespecting, contact it, I ourcan onlyAdmissions say that I viewO ce it at world, comprehensive college and career preparation), to persist there. [email protected] the most importantg subject or 212-362 which we-0 as400. a peoplewww.yorkprep.org may be coupled with social-emotional support that enables girls The honorees this year were: Tina Brown, Editor- engaged in. That everyone may receive at least a moderate to achieve their fullest potential. in-Chief of Newsweek/The Daily Beast; Susan Lyne, In 2012-2013, the TYWLS network will serve approxi- Chairman of Gilt Groupe; Ann Shoket, Editor-in-Chief education appears to be an objective of vital importance.” mately 1,900 students in five NYC schools. of Seventeen and Kevin Roberts, Worldwide CEO of —Abraham Lincoln YWLN facilitates in-school, after-school and summer Saatchi & Saatchi. # 10 Special Education ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOV/DEC 2012 Bringing Music to Those with Disabilities By Karen Kraskow rock ’n’ roll songs they knew, to which they injury that derailed his musical ambitions. now coach others. The foundation has sev- “Are you guys ready to rock?” the announcer answered “What’s rock ’n’ roll?” The music Thanks to modern musical technology and eral tracks to which new members are directed crooned. “Yeah,” shouted the audience, filled teacher capitulated and asked, “What songs despite spasticity in his left arm, his burst once their talents and interests are assessed. with family members, individuals with dis- do you know?” to which they answered, “We aneurysm did not stop him from producing They take classes that are structured as well as abilities and supportive friends. This was know nursery rhymes.” Thus was born “rock music and helping others with disabilities to ones that encourage expression. And express the Annual Music Celebration of Daniel’s ’n’ roll nursery rhymes.” The performances enjoy music, perform and be part of the lead- they do. Music Foundation, an organization devoted to renewed belief in the universality of rock ’n’ ership of the organization. In the announcer’s Look for next year’s concerts and this amaz- bringing music programs and opportunities, roll and the love of it through the generations. words, program participants grow in self- ing display of talent and courage at dan- including a Member Leadership Program, to The performance at the was esteem, improve their singing confidence and ielsmusic.org — all of which supports Ken individuals with developmental and physi- the hard work of some of the 250 members learn to collaborate with a group. Trush’s call to look beyond the “limits of what cal disabilities. who took one or more of 35 onsite classes It was Ken Trush, Daniel’s father, who we think a person can do.” The curtain opened to a stage whose back- and 12 off-site classes — all free — in key- observed that people with disabilities didn’t Karen Kraskow, M.A., M.S.W. is an ground was draped with shimmering blue board, voice and music theory at Daniel’s only want to be served, they wanted to serve as Educational Therapist in private practice. She strips composing a curtain. “Down on the Music Foundation. well, and so the Member Leadership Program teaches reading, writing and math to students Corner” was sung first, followed by nursery The Trush Family, Ken and Daniel, father was born. Their motto is: “You don’t know who struggle in those areas, and has a special rhymes medleyed into a rock ’n’ roll flow. The and son, their mom Nancy and brother Mike, what you can do until you try,” and that is interest in individuals who face disability in crew of children and teens was asked what founded DMF after Daniel suffered a brain what the participants have learned, as they society today. BOOK REVIEW

Wonder, A Special Ed Story text dependent questions, tasks using text based This book is on the NY Times best seller evidence that the English teacher gives August, lists and continually missing from bookstore reviewed By Dr. Rose Reissman through not only his first person 10 year old and chapters initiated by a range of lyric, philo- shelves, because Palacio has managed to cre- narrative, but through that of his peer pals, his sophic and poetry quotes. The work also has a ate a character who is a singular wonder that Wonder, A Special Ed Story fifteen year sister, and her boyfriend. These range and quality of texts including one chapter ironically can voice the torments and traumas By R. J. Palacio varied first person chapters complete solely comprised of letters, email and Face of everyone’s middle school and beyond rites New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012 with referential quotes from literature book texts. August and his teen sister Olivia of passage. or song lyrics, nicely expand the audi- continually reference –Genetics 101- which is Dr. Rose Reissman is a Literacy Specialist Suitable for Grades 5 and ence of the work from middle through a focus on genetic vocabulary and domain spe- at Ditmas IS 62 and is director of the beyond, this groundbreaking high school and beyond. The teen per- cific language relating to his facial deformity. Writing Institute. young adult novel told through spectives also highlight the difference multiple teen and preteen per- these crucial years make in maturity spectives infuses information and capacity to deal with deformity. about mandibulofacial dysosto- While the adults in the book are Is your child Dyslexic sis, recessive mutation, Thorton mostly positive and supportive influ- or experiencing school failure? Wilder, precepts of great think- ences in August’s challenging fifth ers, and a mixture of emails, grade year, they are properly pushed If so, we may be the solution. letters, and texts into an emotionally riveting into the background with the inspirational We strive to help children story of a 5th grader with facial deformity focus for student readers being August. While not only have the skills needed confronting a “normal” middle school popula- of course, August’s struggle is unique in that tion. The story incorporates genetics, relation- he has very real physical appearance issues to learn, but want to learn. ships, bullying, divorce, sibling issues, and which will never be addressed, the issues rites of passage into a page turning narrative. he does confront resonate to some degree The book can support teachers in addressing with all adolescents. They include: determin- the Common Core Standards of information/ ing the trustworthiness of friends, ostracism, TheSterlingSchool literary texts and building content knowledge, cliques, lunch/locker room behaviors, bully- and is excellent for ELA, Guidance, CTT and ing, defining oneself, dealing with intellectual We take our commitment seriously special needs. and emotional challenging, sibling rivalries, August Pullman is referenced as a “wonder” self assertion in light of parent priorities, fac- by his loving family circle including dog Daisy, ing the public, and self consciousness about Orton Gillingham trained staff but his face is one that evokes shrieks, ostra- physicality. The extremity of August’s situation Small classes with Individualized attention cism, and retreat even from some uninitiated allows the student readers to feel fairly safe and adults. Homeschooled until he was 10 due to blessed in comparison, while also able to derive Art, music, culinary arts and multiple surgeries, bright August is thrust into strategies from August’s behavior to support computers for a rich education Beecher Prep School. He must deal foremost their own challenges. with making a name and friends in a middle How this book can be used by educators: school environment where his physical appear- ELA teachers, deans, guidance, special needs, ance causes many students to refuse to touch and coaches can use gripping sections of the NOW AcceptING ADmISSIONS him, sit with him and treat him as a human book such as August’s “Ordinary” opening to being. As the year progresses, he suffers both set the discussion and environment for nurtur- call 718-625-3502 the ordinary self consciousness, preadolescent ing or remediating classroom support of all WWW.SteRLINGScHOOL.cOm Ruth Arberman, growing pains and betrayals, plus the intense students including those who are targeted for Director of the Sterling School emotional trauma of making his way as a derision by others. bright, funny and vulnerable being in a world In terms of 5 Pillar Common Core ELA 299 pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 where his face will always be anathema to Literacy, Wonder is chock full of various text many. The book wisely filters the story of complexity elements. These include: precepts August’s tumultuous entry into middle school that can serve as the sources for high quality NOV/DEC 2012 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ Special Education 11 Child Mind Institute Honors Nobel Laureate Dr.

Recently, the Child Mind Institute (Childmind. org) presented On The Shoulders of Giants, a scientific symposium honoring the recipient of the 2012 Child Mind Institute Distinguished Scientist Award, Eric Kandel, MD, for his extraordinary contributions to . The event cel- ebrated his legacy within the field as well as his accomplishments as an author and mentor. Dr. Eric Kandel is the recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research on the physi- ological basis of memory storage in in marine snails. Dr. Kandel referred to this research as his “biggest risk” during the afternoon’s inter- view with Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden. “Dr. Kandel has consistently been drawn to the challenge of understanding the human mind in biological terms and integrating that with the insights of psychology and psychoanalysis,” said Harold Koplewicz, MD, president of the Child Mind Institute. “That such a nuanced understand- ing as his comes in part from such basic science is a testament to his stature, but also to how scientific inquiry can shape us and the world around us.” The symposium also provided an in-depth look at Dr. Kandel as a giant in his field, through his own exploration and the continued work of his three protégés. Chris Willcox, Priya Rajasethupathy, PhD, and Sonia Epstein have explored different ways that art and science intersect. Each gave a presentation in his or her field of concentration. Willcox, a television producer for Charlie Rose: (L-R) Dr. Harold Koplewicz, Cynthia McFadden, Dr. Eric Kandel, Sonia Epstein, Chris Willcox & Dr. Priya Rajasethupathy The Brain Series and visual artist spoke about the similarities between art and science, in experi- something that is different, original, interesting, mentation and methodical approaches to prob- satisfying — something that occupies every free lem solving. Dr. Rajasethupathy’s talk explained moment of your life.” her work on the cellular and even sub-cellular Keeping in the theme of mentorship and inno- BE INFORMED. BE INSPIRED. mechanics of memory. Epstein focused on her vation in education, The Child Mind Institute work with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation helping presented its inaugural Rising Scientist Awards TRANSFORM LIVES. create media that broadens the reach of scientific to ten outstanding 11th and 12th grade students ideas, making science more accessible and easily who have demonstrated outstanding achievement Windward Teacher Training Institute provides professional understood in our society, in science in the New York development based on scientifically validated research and helping to shape popular metropolitan area from in child development, learning theory and pedagogy. culture in a new way. “If I’ve seen further it’s by schools with a high qual- The IMSLEC-accredited training program leads to national certification At the end of Dr. standing on the shoulders ity, rigorous science cur- in multisensory structured language education. Kandel’s presentation, he riculum. saluted his protégés, refer- of my students. The giants The awardees included: ring to a PowerPoint slide are the next generation.” Jake Drobner, Dwight- of Newton’s quote: “If I Englewood School; Sophia have seen further, it is by -Dr. Eric Kandel, Edelstein, The Dalton standing on the shoulders School; Mariel Emrich, Nobel Laureate of giants.” “We no longer Columbia Grammar and Register Now for Spring 2013 work like that,” Kandel Preparatory School; Daniel Register Now for Fall 2012 added, “So if I’ve seen further it’s by standing Fischer, The Abraham Joshua Heschel School; • National Certification in Multisensory Structured Language Education on the shoulders of my students. The giants are Jane Jeffery, The ; Ian Kaplan, • Expository Writing Instruction • Multisensory Reading Instruction the next generation.” The Bronx High School of Science; Jillian • Multisensory Reading Instruction in Specific Content Areas• RAVE-O Training - NEW! The day culminated in an exclusive interview Katz, Rye Country Day School; Henry Magun, Community Lecture with ABC Nightline anchor Cynthia McFadden. Riverdale Country School; Maxine McGredy, “Effective Writing Instruction: Evidence-Based Practices” The conversation provided the audience with an Hunter College High School; Anna Mendelson, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. • Judith C. Hochman, Ed.D. intimate look at Kandel’s personal and profes- The . # sional journey and an opportunity for Kandel to The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to trans- share advice for future generations. McFadden forming mental health care for children every- posed the question, “What would you say to where. Founded by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz young people as they start their careers?” and Brooke Garber Neidich, the organization is Kandel responded, “In my time one really tried committed to finding more effective treatments to do things that one enjoyed; one didn’t go into for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, For Further Information: medicine in those days in order to make money. building the science of healthy brain development, (914) 949-6968 • [email protected] • www.thewindwardschool.org • @WindwardTTI I think you should choose something that you and empowering children and their families with Windward Teacher Training Institute is a division of The Windward School, an independent school for students really like, play to your strengths and do it! Do help, hope and answers. with language-based learning disabilities, located in White Plains, NY. 12 Special Education ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOV/DEC 2012 Exclusive Interview: Canadian Autism Speaks Convenes Fifth Member of Parliament Mike Lake Annual ‘World Focus on Autism’ & Son Jaden Talk About Autism with Dr. Pola Rosen

(L-R) Marta Linares de Martinelli, of Panama; Ricardo Martinelli, president of Panama; Suzanne Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks; Mrs. Ban Soon-taek, spouse of the UN Secretary-General; Mr. Bob Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks; Jennifer Raab, president of Hunter College.

At a growing annual gathering of the world South Korea, Turkey and Ukraine. leaders, first spouses, scientists, and the dis- First lady of Panama Marta Linares de ability community held in the wings of the Martinelli spoke about her country’s increas- United Nations General Assembly meetings, ing commitment to improving services for a new U.N. initiative spearheaded by the individuals with autism throughout Latin (L-R) Mike and Jaden Lake global advocacy group Autism Speaks gained America. Canadian Member of Parliament momentum with the backing of many in the Mike Lake was a special guest along with his transcribed by Erica Anderson developing world who want autism considered son Jaden, who is 16 years old and has autism. a major threat to global health. At the Fifth (See the video interview on www.education- Dr. Pola Rosen (PR): Mike, you are not Annual “World Focus on Autism” event Bob update.com.) only a member of Canadian Parliament, but and Suzanne Wright, co-founders of Autism It was held at and co-sponsored by the you’re the parent of an autistic child. Jaden is Speaks, encouraged collaboration among Roosevelt House at Hunter College and the 16 years old now. What are some of the things nations to improve service provision for peo- Hunter Autism Research, Practice, & Policy that you’ve learned about autism? I know that ple with autism. They urged support for the (HARPP) Center. The HARPP Center was you’ve had about 36 hours per week of special apy and treatment—Jaden, do you remember new resolution introduced by prime minister of founded by Hunter College to respond to tutoring and behavior modeling for Jaden, so if that? Working with all of the different people Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina to tackle the public the growing needs of NYC children with you could tell us a little bit about that. who would come over and work with you one- health crisis of autism spectrum disorders ASD. Its programs support the families and Mike Lake (ML): Jaden was diagnosed at on-one and they would make you hand them (ASD) and developmental disabilities, which practitioners who work with these children, 2 ½. We live in Alberta province in Canada, things and they would practice different things knows no geographic, racial or economic drawing upon Hunter’s strengths in teacher probably one of the best jurisdictions in the with you? And they would give you rewards boundaries. “Bangladesh and India are literally training, research, community outreach, and country to live if you have a child with autism sometimes smarties [cookies] and things like re-writing public health and education poli- public policy. for getting treatment. Back then, they were that? That connection, the fact that he looks at cies to improve the lives of individuals with Autism describes a group of complex devel- funding all 36 hours a week. What that looked me and is able to connect and is understand- autism,” said Hasina. “Together, we are setting opmental brain disorders – autism spectrum like was aides, usually university students, ing what I’m saying, to a large degree ‑ he an example for the rest of the world.” disorders – caused by a combination of genes taking 3, 6, or 9 hours a week in a team of five understands the people and the concrete things. The event assembled one of the broadest and environmental influences. These disorders that rotated. At the beginning, Jaden couldn’t Those are things he had no connection with coalitions in the organization’s history, with are characterized, in varying degrees, by com- pay attention to anything. So literally it was when he was younger. and so it’s kind of a heads of state and dignitaries from Benin, munication difficulties, social and behavioral putting a spoon on the table and saying “Jaden, foundation for him in terms of our ability to Cyprus, Ireland, Nigeria, Senegal, Serbia, challenges and repetitive behaviors. # give me the spoon,” and he would look around relate to one another and his ability to con- anywhere in the room except at the spoon or nect. A lot of people comment that it’s a little the person talking to him. And then the aide bit unusual for people with autism to connect teenager that I see now? before that that he wound up building that sort would grab his hand, put it on top of the spoon like he can. He may have a lot of challenges in ML: That’s an interesting question because of connection with us. Part of that is the inter- and then put it in their hand, and make him other areas but one of the real strengths he has his not kissing was probably similar to the not vention, and a lot of it has to do with my wife hand it over. Then they would give him a treat is that connectedness. His pediatrician, about talking, in the sense that it’s probably more of Debbie and the way we are as a family, we to reinforce that that was a good thing. That six years ago, after about 7 ½ years of therapy a muscle thing. He actually was still as affec- wouldn’t let him get away with not connecting. was how it started. and then school, commented that he was a tionate he just didn’t know how to kiss like We made him hug and we made sure that he PR: What are some of the behaviors that completely different kid because of it. this – he’ll give me a smooch on the cheek but wasn’t allowed to just get in his own space all you’ve had to overcome? PR: I think one of the unusual things that up until he was eleven he couldn’t make the the time. We had to get in his space. # ML: There’s a whole bunch. First thing was I’ve noticed about Jaden is that he’s so affec- smacking sound so it was more like an infant Please visit www.educationupdate.com to to try to get him connected. I think when you tionate and so kind. How did he go from a kissing, just a touch on the cheek as opposed read the entire interview and see the live look back at those early days in terms of ther- non-reactive child to the loving and kissing to a smacking kind of thing. It was a little bit interview with Jaden. NOV/DEC 2012 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ Special Education 13 Leaders of The Windward School: Teaching Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities Windward School Dedicates New Building To Dr. Judith C. Hochman The Windward School, an independent school for students with language-based learning disabili- ties, honored its former head of school, Dr. Judith C. Hochman, by dedicating a new building that will house the nationally recognized Windward Teacher Training Institute (WTTI). Dr. Hochman, the founder and senior faculty member of WTTI, is a leading expert in professional development. She is the author of “Teaching Basic Writing Skills: Strategies for Effective Expository Writing Instruction,” which is used in hundreds of public and independent school classrooms to teach children to write effectively. Dr. Hochman is also the former superintendent of the Greenburgh Graham Union Free School District in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and holds prominent positions on the advisory boards of both the New York branch of the International Dyslexia Association and the Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, which honored her with its 2010 Shining Star award. Dr. Hochman served as head of The Windward School from 1988 – 1999, and founded WTTI in 1989. She lectures extensively at colleges, universities and public and independent schools nation- wide on the best methods for teaching writing. “The ability to write effectively is rarely learned without explicit instruction. Consistent principles should be used to teach writing across the curriculum and through the grades,” Dr. Hochman said. “Evidence-based strategies need to be taught to all students in order to teach them how to express themselves with coherence, unity and structure. Good written language instruction will enhance think- ing, organization skills, as well as reading comprehension.” The new 17,000 square foot building named in Dr. Hochman’s honor will allow Windward to build upon her work. Each year, more than 1,500 teachers from the greater New York metropolitan area partake in WTTI courses and workshops. The Hochman Building will provide the facilities to train additional teachers in the School’s proven methods of instruction. “I am very pleased that The Windward School was able to recognize the contributions that Dr. Judith C. Hochman has made to The Windward School and to the professional development of teachers,” said Dr. John J. Russell, the Head of School. “Her dedication to the school and its mission of remediating language-based learning disabilities is extraordinary, and I cannot think of a more fitting way to honor her commitment than in naming Windward Teacher Training Institute’s new (L-R) Devon Fredericks & Dr. John Russell facilities for her.” #

PR: Jay, can you tell us something about the special programs that are available, and We did a lot of research and we identified JR: When I was being interviewed to be what distinguishes this school? training more teachers as the crucial element head of school, it was very intense, they cov- Dr. John J. Russell (JR): Because we’re in expanding the program and that our own ered every aspect of your knowledge of peda- a school for children with language-based Teacher Training Institute was ideally suited gogy, programs, research, interactions with learning disabilities, our focus is on lan- to do that. The decision was made, and we people. You met with trustees, parents and guage: on reading, writing, listening and had the pleasure last week of dedicating the teachers. Then I met with middle school-age The Windward School in White Plains, N.Y., speaking. … After three to five years on Judith C. Hochman building of the Windward students. I said to the children, “Is there any- is an independent, co-ed day school focused average, students leave us and return to Teacher Training Institute, a very gratify- thing you want me to know about your school exclusively on helping students in grades mainstream schools. What we really focus on ing experience. … We have 557 students in that we haven’t covered?” Jeffrey, a 12-year- 1-9 with language-based learning disabili- is the use of direct, explicit instruction in all Westchester right now, and they must receive old boy, raised his hand immediately. He said, ties. Dr. Pola Rosen, Publisher of Education of our classes. the program at the very highest level of excel- “I want you to know, this school saved my Update, interviewed Head of School Dr. John PR: Can you define “explicit instruction?” lence every day. Preserving the sacred is life.” There must have been 16 kids in the Russell and Chair of the Board of Trustees, JR: Every lesson has certain components, really intended to make sure that the program room and every single one of them as nodding Devon Fredericks. and every lesson has to be prepared by our continues perfectly every day before we think their heads in agreement with Jeffrey. Transcribed by erica anderson teachers. The school is different because we about expanding. With the Teacher Training Another is one of my trustees recommended group students homogenously for reading and Institute, we can continue to deliver an excel- that we put up a board with the colleges and Dr. Pola Rosen (PR): Devon, how did you for math at skill level with about 10 children lent program in Westchester, and think about universities that Windward students attended. become involved with the Windward School? in a group. That allows our teachers to pin- expanding to New York City. I said “We’re an elementary and middle Devon Fredericks (DF): I am very learn- point a lesson to the skills that the students PR: How many more students do you think school, we don’t want to over-emphasize ing disabled myself, and when I saw my chil- are still trying to master, as opposed to having you’ll be able to reach with the expansion? college.” He said, “Jay, you don’t under- dren struggling in school, I realized they were a heterogeneous group where the skill level is JR: We’re fairly confident by September stand. When parents get to the front door having the same problems I had had. I had all over the place. Every lesson has a name, 2015 we’ll be opening a facility that will of Windward, some of them have been so them tested and I looked around for a school every lesson has a motivation, and every les- allow us to educate 350 additional students. demoralized. They’ve struggled so mightily that could address their language-based learn- son has direct explicit instruction from the I don’t think I underscored the fact that trying to get something for their children. ing disabilities. My son Oliver commuted teacher based on whatever that skill is. everything we do is based on research, and If you do that, it’ll immediately give them from New York to Windward for six years PR: What was the rationale behind having that really is what distinguishes us. Work that another sense of hope.” We put it up, and I because there was not an appropriate school a whole new building put up for the Teacher comes out of the National Reading Panel and can’t tell you how many prospective parents for him in New York. He was very success- Training Institute? the IDEA has a huge body of research that make a comment to me that it gave them a fully remediated; he’s a college student today. DF: The board in doing their strategic plan- guides everything we do in the classroom. different perspective, and hope again. # I don’t think any of that would have been pos- ning five years ago felt a strong mandate to PR: Is there any particular poignant anec- Read the unabridged interview online and sible without Windward’s work. make the program available to more children. dote that stands out in your mind? see the video at www.educationupdate.com. 14 Education update ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ NOV/DEC 2012 McGraw Prize Honors Education ‘Game Changers’

(L-R) Sal Kahn, Terry McGraw III, John Merrow, Ariela Rozman & Timothy Daly (L-R) Dr. James Comer, Dr. Charlotte Frank & Terry McGraw III

Harold (Terry) McGraw III, chairman, student achievement and teacher effectiveness. financial analyst, he began this work in 2004 by profit founded by teachers in 1997, is pushing the president and chief executive officer of The Each winner was presented with a $50,000 tutoring his young cousin in math. Demand for boundaries of what’s possible in public educa- McGraw-Hill Companies announced the win- prize during the recent gala awards ceremony. his online videos grew, and in 2009 he commit- tion. Working in more than 25 cities, TNTP part- ners of the 2012 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize As president of Learning Matters, which ted himself fully to Khan Academy. Its scope is ners with educators in schools, districts and states in Education. This year, the 25th anniversary of he founded in 1995, John Merrow has drawn huge: its more than 3,300 instructional videos to find, develop and keep great teachers. TNTP the Prize, honors education “Game Changers” attention to the state of education in the U.S., covering everything from basic math to college has recruited or trained some 49,000 teachers — John Merrow, broadcast journalist and lead- highlighting programs, schools and teachers level science have been viewed more than 180 benefiting an estimated 8 million students. ing education commentator, Sal Khan, former who are having significant impact on stu- million times. Khan Academy’s technology The McGraw Prize in Education annually financial analyst turned virtual school creator, dent achievement. also means students, parents and teachers can recognizes outstanding individuals who have and Ariela Rozman and Timothy Daly whose Sal Khan’s creation of Khan Academy has track progress as students master new knowl- dedicated themselves to education innovation. work with TNTP, formerly The New Teacher transformed education by creating a free, open- edge and skills. It was established in 1988 to honor the late Project, is transforming the teaching profession. source, world-class virtual school where any- Two leaders of TNTP, CEO Ariela Rozman Harold W. McGraw Jr.’s lifelong commitment These winners were selected for their cutting- one can learn anything, anytime. For this, he is and President Timothy Daly, were honored to education and to mark the corporation’s edge innovations and far-reaching impact on honored as a rising star in education. A former together as education pioneers. TNTP, a non- 100th anniversary. #

xpert dvises on olleges they have pursued a passion that will work for we should know their rank in class, their stan- E A C them. We encourage passion. dardized tests, their outside interests, their “pull” So, true advising begins in the 11th grade when if they have any (a touchy subject), and, most By Jayme Stewart sort of statement should be renewed at the begin- the student is now known for their strengths importantly, where they want to apply. That list The goal of college advising high school stu- ning of 10th grade. It is never too late to improve as a high school student. They should also be needs to have some reach colleges, some prob- dents is to work with them in gaining acceptance one’s grades. known for their special talents and their abilities able colleges and some safety colleges. At this to a good college where they can succeed. This Some schools talk in detail about specific col- on the standardized tests that college applicants point the number is not so relevant, since it can might sound basic, but it is not the same as work- leges at the 9th and 10th grade level, and, frankly, take. This is the time for regular classes in col- be pared down later. Summers should be used to ing to get them accepted to a very difficult (and I think that is early. Students certainly need to be lege guidance. visit colleges. If the student is really determined famously named) college where they will not encouraged to do their best, but to put pressure to Starting in January of their 11th grade, we, at to apply to one particular college, they should be succeed. Clearly we are all aware of the value get into a Harvard-type school in these first two York Prep, see them regularly in a class of about encouraged to take courses in summer school at of name colleges, and no responsible college years of high school seems to misrepresent the 15 or 16, and individually to define the “long that college, not only because it will help them guidance officer would lower the bar of colleges goals of those years, which is to learn how to learn list.” Very often, that class is covered both by my gain admission, but also because it will help them to apply to merely ensure that acceptance was in a college-oriented way, and to fully absorb the co-director, Janet Rooney, and myself, since the make the decision as to whether they should apply inevitable. At the same time, reality requires information that will be needed in a scaffolding work is very detailed. Each student is on a com- there early decision. that getting in may not be the same as staying process as the work increases in intensity. To puter either looking up schools, working on their I will only say this about the senior year: if the in and succeeding, and the latter, in the end, is focus on a particular group of colleges, with the Common Application and the Supplements for proper work has been done in the junior year, more important. possibility that these colleges are “unreachable,” the colleges they are interested in, or working on then the pressure on the student is far less. The So the first question is when to begin? General seems to carry the seeds of later disappointment. their general essays for application. We also ask chances of success are far greater, early admis- statements need to be made at the beginning There is one more piece of advice we give them to draft a headmaster’s letter on their behalf, sion is more likely (and shows the colleges how of high school. That is when, traditionally, the freshmen, and that is to keep a file or box with all which we can use to gather information to write enthusiastic the students are to go to them), and high school transcript starts as far as colleges their accomplishments to date and going forward the final letter that accompanies their applications. the year is more enjoyable for the student who are concerned. There are exceptions when fresh- into high school. When it comes to looking at Everything, needless to say, must be “saved.” will, hopefully, have completed their applications man classes are taken in earlier grades (such as colleges in detail in the 11th grade, they bring in By the end of the 11th grade, students should by November 15th. # Algebra 1), but certainly a talk about the value of these boxes and we go through them to see the have completed their applications. We should Jayme Stewart is the Director of College each grade in high school needs to be made. That type of person they are outside the school and if have everything that we can have from them, and Admissions for York Prep School. NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ Education update 15

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK Christopher Columbus Awards for Do You Know About The New Middle School: Call for Entries Now in its 17th year, the Christopher is free to enter. For more information and com- Standards in NYS? Annual Columbus Awards, a free program that chal- petition guidelines call: 800-291-6020 or visit lenges middle school students to explore oppor- www.christophercolumbusawards.com. tunities for positive change in their communi- Coaches may be teachers, parents, commu- Professional Performance Review: ties, announces the Call for Entries for the nity leaders or mentors. Teams do not need to 2012-2013 school year. be affiliated with a school to enter. The deadline Improving Education Today’s middle school students are the for receipt of 2012-2013 Entries is Monday, Innovation Generation — everyday kids with February 4, 2013. untapped potential who are creative problem A winning team from Iowa felt there was an solvers. Unlocking that potential is the mission environmental hazard caused by used oil filters of the Christopher Columbus Awards program, being disposed of in household trash. They a cutting edge national competition that com- developed an awareness campaign to educate bines science, technology, engineering and the public about the dangers of placing used oil math (STEM) with community problem solv- filters in landfills, and worked with their State ing in a real-world setting. legislature to pass an oil filter recycling law. Teams of up to four students and a coach A team from San Diego secured a provisional identify a community issue and use the sci- patent for a specialized seat cushion design entific process to solve it. Finalist teams win that uses sensory feedback to train people to an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World maintain a healthy posture while sitting at a where they attend the Christopher Columbus computer. A team from Illinois developed a Academy and compete for gold medals, cash multi-faceted recycling awareness campaign prizes and the $25,000 Columbus Foundation that increased recycling in their community by Community Grant. 60 percent in just four months. In its 16 years, the program has attracted over One finalist team will win the $25,000 20,000 “everyday” students from all across the Columbus Foundation Community Grant to U.S., and appeals to educators who are increas- take back to their community to implement ingly looking to develop critical STEM skills in their idea. students while meeting State and Federal stan- The program attracts many students who may dards. The program teaches the scientific meth- not typically enter a science competition. More od while solving everyday problems, meets the than half of the entrants are girls, and more National Science Education Standards, intro- than a fourth are from diverse ethnic and cul- duces hands-on discovery learning, improves tural backgrounds, statistics that are higher than critical-thinking skills and team problem solv- those of most science competitions. # ing, addresses the service learning aspect of The program is endorsed by the Association By Dr. Carole G. Hankin many current curricula and encourages com- for Middle Level Education. For more informa- with Emily Wood will be able to use the assessments as a tool to munity service. tion, contact Stephanie Hallman at shallman@ gauge their growth and education from begin- The Christopher Columbus Awards program mmseducation.com or 800-291-6020 x 3154. As students continue to settle into their ning to end of year, but the APPR is not in normal school routines and activities, one key effect to judge or rate any students. change may have been noticed in the beginning The rating of teachers and administrators is show growth and what skills they have attained dent and a better comprehensive understanding of the year — the presence of pre-assessments. based on two parts: 60 percent of the score is throughout that year. These benchmark tests of important subjects — a benefit that will pre- These tests are part of New York State’s new from thorough classroom observations and 40 will serve as a landmark to indicate where pare students well for the globally competitive Annual Professional Performance Review percent from student achievement, as measured students are at currently and how much they workforce of the future. # (APPR) standards that take full effect this year. through state assessments. Teachers are being improved over a time period. Dr. Carole Hankin has served as the superin- The most imperative aspect to remember when graded on their effectiveness weighed against Everyone, from parents to teachers and prin- tendent of the Syosset Central School District examining APPR is that it is in place to rate NYS Teaching Standards. cipals, has a vested interest in the success and for 23 years and is on the boards of the education, not students. Another buzzword in education that many growth of all students. This will translate into a Mathematics Museum of New York and the Every school district in the state is now have been discussing lately is the shift to com- more rigorous educational course for each stu- Peconic Bay Medical Foundation. required to submit a detailed APPR plan, out- mon core standards, which come hand-in-hand lining how teachers and administrators will with the APPR initiative. These changes are be evaluated in compliance with state educa- solely curriculum based, requiring students tion laws and regulations, as part of the fed- to focus more heavily on abstract thinking, ACCEPTING eral Race-to-the-Top grant received by New critical reading and analytical skills. The work APPLICATIONS York State. students do under the new standards is more For 2012-2013 School Year The pre-assessments given to students in complex and intricate, preparing them for col- Visits by Appointment Only the beginning of each school year are used as lege and future careers in a competitive global •Open year round 8:30 am–5:30 daily a tool by educators to gauge a student’s level environment. 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The Dalai Lama Brings Message of Peace, Compassion to Brown University

(L-R) Peg Ogden, Dalai Lama & President Christina Paxson

By Jennifer MacGregor He said that everyone has a right to achieve tered blindness,” he said. “So long as we are under-30 crowd in attendance. “You must look & Valentina Cordero happiness in life by overcoming problems or human beings, with different interests, differ- beyond. You must look at the entire world.” t the Stephen A. Ogden Jr. disturbances that they encounter. ent concepts, different views, the source of He said that environmental concerns should Memorial Lecture on International “We do not want suffering,” he said. “So, problems remain.” be taken seriously, since we are dependent on Affairs, His Holiness the 14th violence always brings fear. Fear increases His solution to this dilemma was pragmatic: the well-being of this planet for survival. Dalai Lama spoke to an enraptured tension, stress and frustration. Then that cre- consider others. “Once we accept the fact that As a people, he believes that we are becom- crowd at Brown University recently about ates violence. So, violence often creates more their problem is my problem, their happiness is ing more mature and declared that we can compassion and peace, declaring the 21st cen- violence. Happiness is very much lived with my happiness, I will get the maximum benefit. develop this century into a century of compas- tury the century of compassion. peace.” We have to look to the interests of others. That sion. Brown University President Christina He then went on to say that, at 77 years is the basis of the development of a proper, “Compassion and love: sometimes people Paxson introduced the Dalai Lama. “Today we old, he has lived through much violence in meaningful dialogue. One should respect oth- consider these as religious practices, but we have with us a world leader who commands the world. Most of the 20th century was filled er’s views, other’s rights, other’s interests.” must make a distinction. For all the religions, neither an army nor a navy, who works to with violence, he said. He said this task falls squarely on the shoul- the main practice is love, compassion, forgive- resolve, not exploit, the ideological, cultural, “Almost my whole life, I have observed a ders of the younger generation to make sure ness, tolerance, discipline and contentment, religious and political differences that keep violent world.” He said the majority of his life the 21st century becomes a century of dia- irrespective of philosophical differences,” people and nations apart. He has described — and the 20th century — has been defined logue. he said. himself as a simple Buddhist man, yet his by bloodshed. What’s happened in the past is now only a The 86th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. Memorial message of peace is a part of a profound and “We have to think more seriously as to memory, he said. We can learn from it, but Lecture on International Affairs was estab- continuous work,” she said. how to build a more peaceful world. This cannot change it. The future is what’s really lished to promote the advancement of interna- He spoke movingly for almost two hours, 21st century should be a peaceful century.” important, and it’s in the hands of a new gen- tional peace and understanding. covering topics including environmentalism, This doesn’t mean there will no longer be eration that he urges to think seriously about Ogden was an international relations major a generational shift in a changing world, and any problems in the world, because they are the troubles of the world and find a new way at Brown and had hoped to advance interna- ultimately, about peace. unavoidable, he said. to solve them. tional peace and understanding. His sister, Peg He first discussed suffering and the desire The world’s problems start from people “You should not concentrate only on your Ogden, has attended every lecture and received everyone, even animals have, to minimize having too many expectations and too much own family, your own community, your own a standing ovation from the 5,400 attendees suffering and have happiness in their lives. ambition, combined with “extreme self-cen- city, or even your own nation,” he said to the at the convention center in Providence, R.I. # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ COVER STORY 17

President Jennifer Raab Awards Dalai Lama Honorary Hunter Degree

s president of Hunter College, it and fight injustice; to practice tolerance and “When I wake in the morning, I make a wish to Our college has long been a haven for immi- is my privilege to welcome His show compassion; to exercise self-discipline be useful to others.” grants seeking the freedom to build a better life. Holiness, the Dalai Lama Tenzin and maintain peace and to extend the benefits You have taken your mission of peace and And like you, your Holiness, we at Hunter are Gyatso, and to present him with of economic development universally. harmony and your advocacy for the rights of deeply committed to advancing human rights. an honorary Hunter degree. Your Holiness, What you teach is near and dear to us at the Tibetan people to audiences around the We take great pride in the program we have this is your second visit in two years to Hunter Hunter College, because our motto is mihi cura world. Everywhere you have gone, the warmth launched in human rights that is already train- College, and we are honored to have you join futuri – the care of the future is mine. of your smile has gladdened peoples’ hearts, ing the next generation of workers and scholars. us once again. Like people everywhere, we are The insights you give the world are very and your words have inspired them. Your mes- Because of this mutual commitment to caring uplifted by your presence. much about the care of the future. You have sage resonates deeply here at Hunter College, for the future, it is natural that we at Hunter You are a man of hope, and everywhere said, for example: “Love and compassion are where we have one of the most diverse student College welcome you and your vision. We feel, you go, you impart that spirit to others. Your necessities, not luxuries. Without them human- bodies in the United States and, therefore, in the in all humility, that we are one with you – and teachings on ethics, nonviolence, religious har- ity cannot survive.” world. Men and women from some 150 nations you are one of us. mony and peace have made you one of the most You teach us that “It is vital that when educat- are enrolled here, and they speak more than 100 It is indeed an honor, your Holiness, to revered figures in the world today. You have ing our children’s brains that we do not neglect languages. welcome you into the Hunter College family. been honored many times by many organiza- to educate their hearts.” Since its founding in 1870 as a school to And so in accordance with the authority vested tions, most notably with the Nobel Peace Prize You give us this great insight: “the true hero train young women as teachers, Hunter has in me by law and the actions of the Board of in 1989. These honors are richly deserved, for is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.” embraced the values of tolerance and equal Trustees of the City University of New York, the range of your teachings is unparalleled. Then there is perhaps your simplest yet most opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, I now confer upon you the degree of Doctor of You have urged us to protect the environment profound lesson about caring for the future: religion or national origin. Humane Letters, honoris causa. # 18 COLLEGES & GRADuate Schools ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOV/DEC 2012

Gay Talese Speaks Touro College Offers Master’s at Hunter College Degree Program In Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

Touro College’s Graduate School of backgrounds, including organizational consul- Psychology announced it is offering a Master tants, human resource professionals, psycholo- of Science degree in Industrial/Organizational gists, educators, school administrators and oth- Psychology (I/O), a field predicted to hold ers who want to enhance their professional promise for job seekers in the next decade. capabilities and career options. “We are very excited to be welcoming The field of I/O is a varied one that dates this program into the Graduate School of back at least 100 years. During World War I, Psychology,” said Dr. Dominick Fortugno, prediction of work performance was needed director of the School Psychology Program, as new troops were assigned to duty. After who is overseeing the master’s program in I/O the war, the field grew along with the nation’s Psychology. industrial base. Today, I/O encompasses the “Companies are restructuring and looking scientific study of employees, workplaces and to I/O psychologists for help with workplace organizations, and I/O psychologists contribute assessment, as well as talent selection and man- to the success of organizations by improving agement.” employee performance, satisfaction and well- Citing statistics from the Department of Labor, being. I/O psychologists work as professors, the Society for Industrial and Organizational researchers and consultants, among other roles. Psychology (SIOP), the premier membership Students are required to complete 12 courses organization for those practicing and teach- exploring issues of psychology in the work- Gay Talese & Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas ing I/O psychology, has called I/O a “hot place, including assessment, consulting, moti- job” with employment opportunities increasing vation and organizational design, as well as By Dr. Pola Rosen one of America’s greatest sculptors. through 2018. a capstone field experience. The new pro- Lewis Frumkes, director of The Writing Talese credited his immaculate sartorial “Our students will be prepared for these gram complements existing Master of Science Center at Hunter College, welcomed the huge appearance to the fact that his father was an future opportunities,” Dr. Fortugno said. programs in the graduate school, including crowd that packed the Faculty Dining Room immigrant tailor from who always took “Touro’s program will teach students to assess school psychology, mental health counseling for the first Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas lecture at great pride in good clothes and craftsmanship. organizational effectiveness, devise and imple- and school counseling. Hunter College. “This enormous post-hurricane Talese himself applies this pride in craftsman- ment strategies for improvement and measure Courses will be offered both at the Graduate crowd is either a result of the hardiness and grit ship not only to his appearance but also to the outcomes using a broad range of psychological School of Psychology at Touro’s midtown of culture-loving New Yorkers or a testimony to words he writes and syntax he uses. He is a and behavioral approaches.” Manhattan campus on West 23rd Street, as well Gay’s fan base,” he said. meticulous researcher and reviser of sentences, He added that the program is appropriate for as the Graduate School of Business, located Gay Talese, the speaker to whom he was he said. He keeps a record of everything he individuals from a wide range of professional downtown at 65 Broadway. # referring, is the elegant and iconic writer, jour- thinks can be useful, including interviews, nalist and author of 11 books including “The observations and articles. He is known to create Power And The Glory,” “Honor Thy Father,” storyboard outlines for books across the base- techniques that is responsible for the powerful and free wine and food were supplied by The and “Thy Neighbor’s Wife.” Tom Wolfe cred- ment of his entire town house on the East side, results. Today’s young people are too addicted Writing Center. ited him with having coined the term “The New where he lives with his wife of 50 years, the to their smart phones and the superficial facts Visit The Writing Center online at face- Journalism.” Frumkes then went on to say a eminent publisher Nan Talese. from Google to dig for the real stories behind book.com/TWCCEatHunter, twitter.com/ few words about Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas, the Talese went on to explain that it is the creativ- what they see, he said. TWCCEatHunter and hunter.cuny.edu/thewrit- evening’s generous benefactor, whom he called ity behind his observations and interviewing The crowd applauded wildly after the talk ingcenter-ce. Pres. Snyder, Ivy Tech CC, Discusses Value of Community College Degrees By Valentina Cordero as well as scholarship and Canada. “The Community College options for students. In his book, Snyder provides advice on Career Track: How to Achieve “High school doesn’t family obligations while attending a com- the American Dream without a mean anything anymore. munity college. He suggested that recent high Mountain of Debt,” a new book The cost for college can school graduates should first take courses at written by Thomas Snyder, the be compared to leas- a less expensive community college before president of Ivy Tech Community ing a car because you applying to a four-year institution. He empha- College in Indiana, tries to don’t know how much sized that it is no longer whether one goes answer the question of how to the lease is. Families to college, but rather what course of study get a college degree that leads to don’t really understand is pursued. a well-paying job. Snyder spoke that,” Snyder said. Not only that: community colleges, said recently at the Metropolitan Club In addition to that, a Snyder, are a very good opportunity. Many of in New York. year ago Snyder went them confer certificates in areas such as court This book is a must for chil- to Washington to meet reporting, culinary arts and healthcare that dren and parents who are looking President Barack Obama can lead directly to a well-paying job. At Ivy towards getting a college degree to discuss the serious Tech Community College there are more than because it explains how to apply gap between higher edu- 50 certificate programs providing training in for students loans with an index of cation attainment in the growing fields such as medical billing and sites for Stafford and Pell Grants United States, Korea solar installation. # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ Education update 19 The Celebrates ‘A World Without Cancer’

Dr. & Gov. Dr. Margaret Cuomo By Dr. Pola Rosen Cuomo, brother and father respectively of the Lois Robbins and Andrew Zaro were the author, expand on her talents as author and phy- gracious hosts of a book party in honor of sician, sister and daughter. What a spectacular Dr. Margaret Cuomo’s seminal work on can- evening filled with the hope that cancer can cer culled from her lifelong work as a radi- perhaps finally be eradicated. For those who ologist. Friends and family filled the spacious would like to see Dr. Cuomo in person reading upper east side apartment listening to Governor and signing her book, check the East 86 Street Andrew Cuomo and former Governor Mario Barnes & Noble calendar. #

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A Unique Mentoring Program KENYoN COLLEGE at Barnard College Elie Wiesel: Never Forget, Fight Indifference

(L-R) Matthew Winkler, Kenyon Review Trustee, Elie Wiesel & Lisa Winkler

By Lisa K. Winkler others in the room, to tears. I reread “Night” Like most children, Elie Wiesel grew up the day before; its impact equally as chilling as By Rachel Tannenbaum I have seen the numerous ways in which loving stories, especially horror stories that when I first read it years ago. As a career services professional working at students benefit from the experience, insight he found funny. He never imagined his writ- Born in Sighet, Romania, (then Transylvania), a highly selective institution, I often rely on and guidance from their mentors. Students ing wouldn’t include those kinds of tales, that Wiesel and his family were removed from their the knowledge and expertise of the college’s report having greater knowledge about their instead, his writing would portray real horror. home in 1944 and transported first to the alumnae in my work with students. Our alum- preferred industries, and a more accurate Expressing his gratitude for receiving the Auschwitz concentration camp and then to nae’s contributions run the gamut: they are understanding of what the day-to-day aspects 2012 Kenyon Review Award for Literary Buchenwald. Night chronicles his experience. dynamic keynote speakers and panelists for of particular jobs are. Some even learn that Achievement, Wiesel, 84, described how he He was separated from his mother and sister our programs, they are diligent recruiters for their perceptions about certain industries are still feels “thirsty” for words to relay the hor- who perished, and struggled to remain with his various internships and jobs who understand false, and their mentors have helped them find rors of the Holocaust. father, who he witnessed being beaten to death our students’ particular strengths and interests. careers that align better with their interests, Despite the countless volumes of literature, shortly before Wiesel’s liberation by the U.S. Additionally, alumnae are extremely forth- strengths and values. Students have also despite the six million copy worldwide distribu- Army in April 1945. Wiesel, 16, was relocated coming with professional advice and insight. indicated that they have learned to network tion of his autobiographical first book, “Night,” to Paris, where he studied and became a jour- For these reasons, along with countless others, more productively, and feel a greater sense which recounts his experience as a prisoner in nalist. our office decided to pilot a career-based men- of confidence in developing and nurturing Nazi concentration camps, Wiesel worries that Publishers initially rejected Wiesel’s book, toring program between current students and professional relationships with those in the “what needs to be said can’t be written,” ren- written in Yiddish and titled “And the World alumnae in the New York City area. work world. dering the enemy victorious. Remained Silent,” saying people didn’t want to After conducting extensive research on Much more specifically, I am pleased with The Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize read about such horrors, he said. Subsequently existing mentoring programs, I found that the meetings and interactions between mentors winner, prolific author, political activist and translated into French and English and renamed, most programs serve high school students or and mentees. Students are visiting the work- college professor wonders if he succeeded. the book’s initial 3,000 copy print run took five young professionals. There are far less docu- places of their mentors and getting introduced “The truth is I am not sure I can consider years to sell. Wiesel concluded reaffirming his mented programs for college students, spe- to additional contacts. Pairs are meeting for myself a true witness. I don’t have the words belief in literature, in how art reflects truth, cifically focusing on career. In a time where coffee, lunches and dinners and are attending for my testimony,” he said. even if that truth is filled with horror. He spends unemployment is high, and recent graduates professional conferences and meetings togeth- The Kenyon Review, a literary magazine much of his time fighting intolerance and indif- are commonly jumping from job to job, there er. Students have also interned for their men- founded at Kenyon College in 1939 by poet ference around the world. is even a greater need for college students tors, or even gone on to work for them upon and critic John Crowe Ransom, presented the In his Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, to be certain about their career paths and graduation. Pairs also do fun things together award, in its 12th year honoring writers. The December 10, 1986, Wiesel said: “I swore have professional networks in place. For our like take yoga, attend plays and museum open- proceeds from the gala dinner benefit the sum- never to be silent whenever and wherever Alumnae-to-Student Mentoring program, we ings, and connect in ways that surpass career. mer Young Writers programs. human beings endure suffering and humilia- saw a tremendous opportunity to provide sup- I hope to add to the existing literature regard- Though I’ve met Holocaust survivors, have tion. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the port to our students as they explore various ing mentoring programs for college students seen tattooed numbers on forearms, heard sto- oppressor, never the victim… Whenever men career paths and work towards specific goals. and watch the program continue to grow. # ries, and taught the Holocaust to middle school and women are persecuted because of their Now that the program is in its 4th year, and Rachel Tannenbaum is the associate director students, often using “Night” as text, meeting race, religion, or political views, that place happily light years away from the pilot stage, of Barnard Career Development and listening to Wiesel brought me, and many must become the center of the universe.” # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ Education update 21

QUEENS COLLEGE THE ETHICS COLUMN Pres. James Muyskens, The Doctor Will Silence You Now By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JD ueens ollege peaks remove the offending Q C S The Internet offers patients — content. This approach both the pleased and disgruntled is ingenious. It is also By Joan Baum, Ph.D. varieties — opportunities to evalu- highly unethical. It’s been ten years since Dr. James L. ate physicians anonymously on The fiduciary rela- Muyskens became the ninth president of Web sites like yelp.com and rate- tionship between Queens College, but the “enduring mission” mydoctors.com. Some doctors are physicians and their that he always felt CUNY exemplified has only less than pleased with the results. patients is not anal- deepened over the years he has been at the helm A smaller number of providers are ogous to the com- of QC, and that is to provide a “first-class edu- striking back. In 2008, a patient mercial arrangement cation for families of relatively modest means,” reportedly unsatisfied with his between furniture which was the goal of the college when it was bill wrote an on-line critique of suppliers and their started in 1937 and the goal he pursued when he San Francisco chiropractor Steven Biegel; Dr. customers. Most patients lack the bargaining started his academic career at Hunter as a pro- Biegel responded with a libel suit. More recent- power to negotiate over contract terms, a situ- fessor of philosophy, then as chair of the depart- President James Muyskens ly, the Minnesota Supreme Court agreed to hear ation often exacerbated by the stress of illness ment and finally as acting provost. In between the case of McKee v. Laurion, in which Dr. and the time-constraints of medical demands. A Hunter and Queens, Dr. Muyskens served as admissions standards. Like other colleges in McKee, a neurosurgeon, is suing the son of a patient needing surgery cannot reasonably be dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the CUNY system, Queens is working hard for former patient who posted online his opinion of expected to “doctor shop” in search of terms the University of Kansas and Senior Vice “smoother transition” between community and the physician’s bedside manner. Although the that do not forbid post-operative criticism. Such Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the state senior colleges by way of Pathways, an initia- use of the Internet to offer criticism is novel, the contracts may well prove illegal as contrary to system of the University of Georgia. His two tive focused on having students move more remedy sought by these providers — lawsuits public policy, although the matter has yet to be graduate degrees — a Master of Divinity from efficiently and faster toward graduation by for defamation—is not new. In contrast, the addressed by any New York court. They also Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in way of strengthened general education require- pursuit of so-called “reputation management” likely violate American Medical Association philosophy from the University of Michigan — ments. Articulation is a tough issue, the presi- has led some clinicians to adopt more perni- guidelines regarding the duty of physicians, seem fitting because faith and a sense of ethics dent concedes, especially as retention continues cious means to silence unhappy customers: barring certain extraordinary circumstances, inform his views. to be a matter of concern. The college needs to “gag contracts.” to place patients’ interests ahead of their own. The president can certainly point to remark- ensure that beginning courses are “exciting,” On its surface, the “gag contract” is straight- Nobody believes critics should be able to post able achievements that have taken place on his particularly in the sciences. forward: the patient agrees, as part of his initial blatantly false information about physicians watch. In particular he cites the building of Yes, money is a concern, and the college is understanding with the provider, that he will on-line. Fortunately, the law already provides The Summit, the college’s first residence hall, moving to increase scholarships so that stu- not comment upon the physician’s performance a remedy to remove such falsehoods — the which made it possible for 500 students to live dents don’t drop out to work. But President in online media. The concept appears to have civil litigation approach used by Dr. Biegel and on campus 24/7 and to mingle with commuter Muyskens prefers to concentrate on academic been pioneered by a furniture company, Full Dr. McKee. In contrast, muzzling patients a students. The residence hall went a long way to reasons for dropping out, namely challenges House Appliances, which threatened contract priori keeps valuable information from medical address what the president felt was “a lack of a that face underprepared transfer students. New violators with the antiquated charge of “crimi- consumers. The reality, according to a study robust student life program.” After the hall went leadership in The English Department, howev- nal libel.” Since libel is often difficult to prove, published in the Journal of General Internal up, attitudes changed — there was more sense er, has already resulted in a rigorous Princeton- even in civil court, a company called Medical Medicine in 2010, is that the majority of of community, especially because of the com- based writing program for freshmen and a Justice has adopted a different approach to phy- online reviews of physicians are positive — yet pletely wired environment, WIFI in lounges reinvigorated Writing Intensive (the president sician criticism. The firm’s “Mutual Agreement more evidence that we should not allow a few and study areas. With the aid of private funding, has taught one of these — “oh the papers”). to Maintain Privacy” allegedly asks — as part thin-skinned physicians to trample on the free including philanthropy from successful alums, Of course, for most students, education is of their physician-patient agreement — sig- expression of patients. # the president also saw to it that the library jobs, jobs, jobs. In this regard, the president natories to assign the copyright on any online Jacob Appel is a resident in psychiatry and was refurbished, fewer stacks and more tech- says that Queens is well positioned. The num- evaluation directly to the physician whom an attorney specializing in medical ethics. He nology. Private funding also ensured that the ber one major remains accounting, followed they are evaluating. The physician can then has taught medical ethics at Brown University, Kupferberg Center for the performing arts got by computer science, but both programs have sue the Web site that hosts the material for holds a law degree from Harvard, a BA from a total makeover to accommodate growing pro- been enhanced. The Accounting Department publishing copyrighted material without the Brown and a medical degree from Columbia grams in theatre, dance, art history and music, recognizes that graduates should be bilingual. owner’s permission — unless the site agrees to University. including the QC Choral Society, in which the Corporations, the president points out, want president has sung bass. The center now attracts people “who can bridge cultures.” And the a substantial portion of the borough’s 2.5 mil- Computer Science Department has hired a ale s ew resident lion residents. Recently, Jerry Seinfeld (class number of young “NSF stars,” Early Career Y ’ N P of ’76) drew big crowds, and the president is Award faculty who specialize in graphic design, Yale Corporation has unanimously elected impressed by his success in recruiting faculty confident that a memorial tribute to Marvin programming, translation and related areas. Peter Salovey to be the next president of Yale and his ability to facilitate important academ- Hamlisch (class of ’67) that had to be cancelled Sociology has also emerged as a hot discipline University, effective June 30, 2013. ic initiatives, such as the overhaul of Yale’s because of Hurricane Sandy, will be also be a in the form of mathematics-based courses in Salovey came to Yale as a Psychology grad- long-standing tenure policies. big draw. The college’s evening reading pro- demographics. Another popular major is neu- uate student in 1981, and over the last three Through his various positions, Salovey grams continue to be highly popular cultural roscience, in particular neuropsychology. Here decades has served as chair of his academic has gained experience in academic planning offerings, especially the series on best sellers. again the president has proved himself to be department, as dean of the Graduate School and strategy, faculty development, budgets, Without talking partisan politics, President actively engaged in practicing what he preaches of Arts and Sciences, as dean of Yale College, human resources, and stewardship of Yale’s Muyskens makes it clear that a second Obama — he’s given guest lectures in this cutting edge and as provost. collections. Salovey has expressed a pas- administration augurs well for higher educa- field. Neuroscience along with bioinformatics He is highly regarded in his field of social sion for student life, given insights into the tion, especially in the way of stronger support (“a branch of biological science which deals psychology for research on emotional intelli- possibilities for using technology to extend of federal programs such as NSF and NIH . He with the study of methods for storing, retrieving gence and studies of effective health commu- the reach of teaching and demonstrated a also takes heart, he says, from The Department and analyzing biological data”) are, he says, the nications. He was awarded the DeVane Medal commitment to enhancing the quality of of Education’s commitment to community col- curricular wave of the future. The idea is not for Distinguished Scholarship and Teaching instruction and mentoring as well as address- leges. More students are entering Queens as just to see that QC graduates get jobs but that in Yale College in 2000. ing weaknesses and making improvements transfers at a time the college has raised its they get jobs for life. # The Fellows of the Corporation were also where necessary. # 22 Mu sic, art & Dance ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOV/DEC 2012

Ann Freedman: The Gift of Art MOVIE REVIEWS By Erica Anderson estival of ights “From the moment I stepped out of F L

Washington University [in St. Louis] Parker Jayne and into the art world, I gifted works Delights The Eyes of art,” said Ann Freedman, president, director and founder of FreedmanArt By Jan Aaron a troubled girl with a wild streak that results Gallery. “I gave to Washington One of the prettiest Indian festivals is Diwali, in an unwanted pregnancy, miscarriage, and a University even when I had no collec- (“Festival of Lights”) which is celebrated broken relationship with her mother. The script tion,” she continued, as she sat with sometime in November. The holiday beckons would benefit from better writing, but is right on Education Update on the second floor Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, who about how today’s teens express themselves, sans of her gallery, surrounded by vibrant, must be shown the way by little lights (tradi- the profanity. colorful, abstract steel wall sculptures tionally candles) on houses grand and small, With support and encouragement from a fam- by famed artist Frank Stella, whom palaces and other buildings, and fireworks streak ily friend, Ravin (Stephen Hadeed Jr.), Reshma she represents. the skies. changes her lifestyle, her look and outlook and Years later, her gifts have grown This celebration opens “Festival of Lights,” ends up being accepted to NYU. Scenes show proportionally and demonstrate her written and directed by Shundell Prasad, here her touring the downtown campus with Ravin, strong commitment to arts educa- celebrated by a Hindu family in Guyana. As now her fiancé. Still life is a struggle to find tion. Freedman donated $30,000 to Diwali fireworks explode, Reshma, a little girl in peace and discover what happened to her father. The Museum of Modern Art Learning a pink dress runs to her adoring father, Vishnu, With her life savings, Reshma flies to Guyana Program for child and adult education. (Jimi Mistry) who lifts her and hugs her tight. and tries to reconcile with her father in jail. Her “It’s a remarkable institution that is in Idyllic rural vistas with palm trees and a colorful eyes well up when she sees him but he rebuffs the heart of the Museum of Modern market further set a peaceful scene. However see- her and she returns home. Art, and so they use that resource to do ing violence in their neighborhood, and seeking Now a bride in a gold embroidered red sari, a lot of good in educating the public,” more economic opportunities, Reshma and her elaborately hennaed hands and feet, and jew- she said. mother, Meena, (Ritu Singh Panda), immigrate eled nose ring, she sits next to her fiancé about Wendy Woon, deputy director for to join relatives in Queens. Her father is detained to be married, but rises abruptly. With a turn of education at MoMA, expressed the and jailed in Guyana for mysterious reasons. her head, she’s seen her father in the rear of the importance of Freedman’s gift to help Years later, Reshma, (Melinda Shankar) a sul- room. Shortly, thereafter, the couple is united by restore the department’s original archives. one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious len, rebellious teen, lives in suburban comfort a Hindu priest. Songs and happiness pervade the According to Woon, “MoMA developed a galleries. Freedman served as its president and with her now glamorous mother and Adem premises and bright deities look benevolently at wide range of innovative educational pro- director from 1994 to 2009. (Aidan Quinn), her stepfather. Reshma becomes the gathering. # grams and resources that not only served She founded her own gallery, FreedmanArt generations of New Yorkers, but also was a Inc., in 2010 and represents Lee Bontecou, model of progressive art education nationally Frank Stella and the estate of Jules Olitski. and internationally.” Olitski’s work is currently on display in New Wuthering Heights Film MoMA offers programs to diverse groups the gallery as part of the exhibit “Caro and including children, teachers, individuals with Olitski: Masters of Abstraction Draw the Astonishingly Beautiful disabilities and Alzheimer’s patients, and also Figure,” along with some of Anthony Caro’s makes their library and resources available to life drawings. By Jan Aaron art students and scholars. Freedman’s dona- After decades in the business, she explained Like a drop in temperature on a torrid day, tion celebrated her 30th year at Knoedler & why she continues to love what she does, a director Andrea Arnold’s vision of Emily Company. She chose The MoMA Learning job she describes as difficult, complex and Bronte’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights” revi- Program because “they are dedicated to using important. “You are educating, you’re inspir- talizes a film classic to enhance the story read the Museum of Modern Art’s collection almost ing, you are opening up people’s vision in the in classrooms. like a laboratory for learning and for teach- world of culture,” she said. As with the most famous 1939 film version ing,” she said. But young people hoping to have a career in starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon, Freedman has donated works from her the business of art should not expect to rep- this new iteration deals only with the first personal collection to institutions includ- resent the big names right away; in fact, they section of the book, concentrating on the all- ing Yale University, Vassar College, The should be prepared to start at the bottom. “I consuming relationship between Healthcliff Oscilloscope Courtesy of Laboratories. Nitecka. Agatha Morgan Library and Museum, The National started as a receptionist,” she said. “The best and Cathy. But similarities end there. Solomon Glave and Shannon Beer Gallery of Art, The Jewish Museum and The thing you can do is start from the ground up.” The film’s originality includes casting virtual Metropolitan Museum of Art. Yet they need not fear that the value of col- unknowns in the leading roles and a screen- Heathcliff and Cathy grow close, chasing each She carefully selects each piece she gives. lecting will be extinguished before they’ve play Arnold co-wrote with Olivia Hetreed other across the moors, tumbling in the mud, “It’s a fit, it’s a marriage,” she explained. risen from the ground level. Freedman calls that sounds a bit too up-to-date when its stuffing food into each other’s mouths. Here the Create the right match, as Freedman has done collecting a primary urge, second only to the angry Heathcliff spews contemporary four- hand-held camera captures the haunting minu- so many times, and letters of gratitude from human need to create: “We’re hunters, we’re letter epithets. The story is told mainly from the tiae of the rural landscape with such details as museum directors and university presidents gatherers, so we’re collectors,” she said. “You perspective of the book’s brooding anti-hero, golden moths, a lone grasshopper on a long leaf arrive to express how meaningful the piece can’t take home the symphony or the opera or Healthcliff. Here, a black child, with slave with a single drop of water, and bright beetles is to them. “That’s a thrill, when you see that the theater or the ballet, but you can take home branding on his back instead of Bronte’s “dark- in wild windswept surroundings. your work of art makes a difference to the a work of art.” skinned gypsy in aspect,” he’s played as a teen When Earnshaw dies, Hindley orders institution, to the leadership there.” Freedman is passionate about her work and by Solomon Glave and as a young man in his Heathcliff to sleep with the animals and treats Freedman’s own art education as a painting about enabling others to learn and benefit twenties by James Howson. him like a despised servant. Cathy is married major at Washington University in St. Louis from art. She expressed her thoughts on both The story begins with Heathcliff’s arrival off to the well meaning but meek Edgar Linton led to a front-desk position immediately after the business of selling art and her personal at a typical Yorkshire farmhouse where, res- (James Northcote) and Healthcliff flees, return- college at André Emmerich Gallery in New acquisition and placing of art in other institu- cued from the Liverpool streets by Wuthering ing six months later, having made his fortune. York, and a promotion to sales a few years tions: “We feel we are caregivers or caretakers Heights owner, Mr. Ernshaw, (Paul Hilton) he’s Still obsessed with Cathy, he finds her at later. After only six years on the New York of our collection — art is long and life is short. taken home and treated like a brother to Cathy Thrushcross Grange. When they meet, to show gallery scene, she became the first director You’re not going to be around forever. The (Shannon Beer young Cathy; older played by their still-strong bond, cinematographer Robbie of contemporary art at Knoedler & Company, art presumably, will go on for generations.” # Kaya Scodelario) and Hindley (Lee Shaw). Ryan, bathes them in glowing light. # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ Education update 23

Reform for NYC Special Education: The DEAN’S COLUMN: Mercy college The Thirteenth Labor of Hercules Be Aware of Deceptive By Mark Alter & Jay Gottlieb programs. Continuous, ongoing professional Calls for reform of the special education development and intensive mentoring should Transactions system in New York City public schools are not be provided to all teachers as a matter of course. new. Despite the vast amount of money spent Recommendation No. 2: Professional devel- and the many educational and administrative opment for new and existing principals must be reforms that have been implemented, special upgraded. Attention should be directed toward education in New York City is still under- the nexus of instructional, behavior manage- performing. The clearest evidence for this is ment and clinical practices that have been that a new reform has just been implemented, empirically demonstrated to impact instruction and although the number of students with dis- and achievement. abilities who participate in state assessments Recommendation No. 3: Encourage effective has increased markedly, by about 25%, the and accountable parent/family and school col- percentage of students achieving state standard laborations to enhance students’ academic and has only increased from about 5.7 percent social performance. to 7.2 percent between school year 2005-06 Recommendation No. 4: DOE should estab- and school year 2010-2011 on the 8th grade lish small research units in each Network/ ELA assessment. This percentage of students Region/Borough to conduct proactive investi- achieving state standard is not very differ- gations into best school-based practices. ent from the percentage of special education The field of special education needs sub- students who read at grade level in the early stantial improvement in the way it currently 1990s, before the era of high standards and operates, not only in New York City, but accountability, when about 4 percent read on also nationally. Research, evaluation and grade level. demonstration projects are urgently needed The question that needed to be addressed to inform all aspects of special education before implementing the current reform is why practice. Fifty years ago, the New York City the New York City educational system, despite Board of Education was a national leader in several reforms during the past 25 years, con- conducting educational research to inform its By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. tinues to produce limited results for students practice. Today, educational research has been The rules are simple. There are 100 cards, face with disabilities. There has been general agree- severely downsized, reduced to having staff There are times when our intuition plays down: 55 of the cards say “win” and 45 of the ment in prior critical reports about what should scour literature for scraps of information that “games” with us. Where we feel that everything cards say “lose.” You begin with a bankroll of be done to reform special education, and the conceivably might be applicable for urgently is right and, in fact, it is not. Let’s consider $10,000. You must bet one half of your money Department of Education has adopted many of needed reforms. Systematic data collection is some of these instances — not to frustrate you on each card turned over, and you either win or those recommendations, including major ones currently confined to federal and state com- but just to make you more aware of the impor- lose that amount based on what the card says. such as unifying general and special education pliance mandates, not to best practices. A tance of looking at a situation with a modicum At the end of the game, all cards have been and educating more students with disabilities multi-billion dollar business is being operated of mathematical sophistication. turned over. How much money do you have at in the general education classroom. But the without R&D about its core product, effective Suppose you had a job where you received a the end of the game? DOE has introduced many of these reforms in special educational practice. 10 percent raise. Because business was falling The same principle as above applies here. It is incomplete ways. Reform and additional resources alone will off, the boss was soon forced to give you a 10 obvious that you will win ten times more than The reasons this reform may not produce not solve the problems in special education percent cut in salary. Will you be back to your you will lose, so it appears that you will end the anticipated results is because: 1) they that have festered for so many years. Real starting salary? The answer is a resounding with more than $10,000. What is obvious is were implemented with inadequate planning solutions must be multi-faceted and address a (and very surprising) NO! often wrong and this is a good example. Let’s without involving critical players, 2) there broad spectrum of issues, including political, This little story is quite disconcerting, since say that you win on the first card and you now was inconsistent and poorly conceived profes- governance, school finance, state aid and pub- one would expect that with the same percent have $15,000. Now you lose on the second sional development opportunities for supervi- lic relations. Our experience with educational increase and decrease your should be where card, you now have $7,500. If you had first lost sors, teachers, related service providers and issues has led us to conclude that sufficient you started from. This is intuitive thinking, but and then won, you would still have $7,500. So parents before and after implementation, 3) time, planning, parent involvement, and con- wrong. Convince yourself of this by choosing a every time you win one and lose one, you lose DOE implemented reforms hastily and without tinuity in leadership and professional develop- specific amount of money and trying to follow one fourth of your money. So you end up with evidence to guide it, and 4) the reform was con- ment are important resources for upgrading the instructions. 10,000 x (3/4)45 x (3/2)10. ducted on an unrealistically large scale without special education. Begin with $100. Calculate a 10 percent This is $1.38 when rounded off. Surprised? any plan to provide independent formative School professionals work long and hard to increase on the $100 to get $110. Now take a (N.B. The result can also be calculated in the evaluation of implementation practices or sum- provide a sound education for all students, and 10 percent decrease of this $110 to get $99 - $1 following way: 10,000 x (1/2)55 x (1/2)45) mative (outcome) evaluations of the effects. the need for carefully crafted, ongoing R&D less that the beginning amount. Before you are left too frustrated, consider Simply put, the ideas and passion to provide is the last thing a school district wants to hear, You may wonder if the result would have the following: You enter a bookshop and buy a all students with a sound basic education were or believe, will help. We, on the other hand, been different if we first calculated the 10 book for $10. You give the clerk a $10 bill and evident in the reforms, but sound implementa- believe there is no alternative. Patchwork and percent decrease and then the 10 percent he hands you the book. You reenter the store tion practices were not. piecemeal efforts have been used for the past increase. Using the same $100 basis, we first displeased with your selection of the book, so We illustrate some of the implementation 40 years, and the same issues persist. The chal- calculate a 10 percent decrease to get $90. you return the book to the clerk and in turn shortcomings with recommendations from lenge is to establish a meaningful and workable Then the 10 percent increase yields $99, the select a $20 book and walk out of the store, three nuclear areas in special education: research agenda, tailored to local schools and same as before. So order makes no differ- without any further payment. Is that correct? instruction, supervision, and parent involve- targeted to a few key variables. The mechanics ence. After all, the clerk has your original $10 and ment. These three areas are universally rec- of creating the agenda and the resources to sup- A similar situation can be faced by a gam- has the $10 book back, while in turn you have ognized as critical foundations for any educa- port it should be relatively simple. The politics bler, that is, one that is deceptively misleading. the $20 book. Is this a mistake? Surely you can tional reform effort. of establishing this agenda will undoubtedly be Consider the following situation. You may want sort this out! Good luck! # Recommendation No. 1: Require all teachers far more formidable. # to even simulate it with a friend to see if your Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. is the Dean of to demonstrate standards-based proficiency Mark Alter and Jay Gottlieb are Professors intuition bears out. Education at Mercy College and the author of at completion of professional development of Educational Psychology at NYU. You are offered a chance to play a game. numerous books and articles on mathematics. 24 EDUCATION UPDATE ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ NOV/DEC 2012

YOUNG WRITERS Book Review: The Book Thief High School Senior Tackles Research, College Applications

Christopher Chin Joshua Rabinowitz By Christopher Chin aspirations for scientific pursuits. I hope to reviewed By Joshua Rabinowitz My favorite part of the book was at the end It was truly a privilege and honor for me to employ my knowledge and experience with Of the books I read this summer The Book after the Allies had bombed Molching. That be a participant in the stem cells at the university level, making use Thief by Markus Zusak was my favorite. It was my favorite part because it was very emo- Science Outreach Program this summer of of the plethora of resources this setting has took place in Nazi Germany and it’s about a tional and I felt sympathy for Liesel. Also, 2012. This program offers high school stu- to offer. girl named Liesel who travels to Molching to you get to see Liesel’s feelings for Rudy, her dents, like me, the opportunity to step into the Due to my interest in research programs in live with her new foster parents. During the best friend who had been asking Liesel to kiss shoes of a researcher for seven weeks. As the this niche, I have become especially interested train ride to Molching they had stopped to him all the time and she said no, but now that expectations were high and the mentors we in applying to colleges that have research bury her brother who had died on the train. he’s dead she kisses him and you get to see worked with were at the forefront of pioneer- laboratories and principal investigators of After he was buried Liesel steals her first she loved him. ing discoveries in science, the prerequisite for exceptional caliber. For me, it has been helpful book: The Grave Digger’s Handbook. She It was a really good book. This is because any participant in the program was a drive to speaking and corresponding with alumni at the starts stealing books and learning how to read it was well written and it was balanced in succeed, to learn, to discover. universities I am interested in, as their percep- and write with lessons from her foster dad, action and drama. Also, it was a page-turner With previous experience at Weill Cornell tion allows me to envision myself as a member who himself doesn’t know how to read and and all you wanted to do was continue to working with hematopoietic stem cells, I was of their respective institutions. write that well. One day a Jew named Max, read it. Lastly, what makes this book extraor- placed into Dr. Brivanlou’s human embryonic My nearly weekly meetings with my coun- whose father had saved Liesel’s foster dad dinary was it was narrated by Death in a stem cell lab at Rockefeller University. I am selor also help to alleviate a lot of the stress in World War 1, asks for Liesel’s family to fascinating and interesting way because it proud to have generated two, new fluorescent inherent in the application process. His recep- hide him in a time when it was dangerous to gave you a view of Death as tired and sick protein-expressing human stem cell lines that tivity to learn about who I am and readiness to hide Jews. Eventually, he is taken away to a of his job. I would recommend this book to will eventually be used, for example, in xeno- address all those relevant matters as they come concentration camp, and Liesel’s foster dad is young adults because it’s very interesting and transplantation assays. In these assays, stem up are always much appreciated. forced to serve in the military for hiding a Jew. a good read. # cells are differentiated, transplanted into a live Throughout the college process, talking to At the end of the book Molching is bombed by Joshua Rabinowitz is eleven years old and animal host, and tracked via the fluorescent my counselor, writing my essays and learning the Allies and Liesel is the sole survivor. lives in Potomac, Maryland. He is currently proteins they express. more about my prospective colleges have also Liesel was a very interesting character a sixth grade student at Robert Frost Middle As a scientific researcher, I am faced with given me valuable insight into who I am as a because in most of the book her life is sad, School in Rockville, Maryland. The Principal problems that are investigated over an extend- person. I am a strong advocate of hard work, her brother died, she never saw her mother of Frost MS tells his students “you are some of ed time frame. As a senior in high school, meticulous organization, and planning ahead. again after she was given to her foster parents, the best students on the planet” and encour- however, I am faced with a college process Pursuing my college dreams while remaining and her foster parents die in the bombing of ages them to “experience excellence,” which that must be completed within the next few a good student in school is important to me, Molching by the Allies, but she made the best is the school’s motto. Josh is an avid reader. months. Despite the stress of writing draft and I hope to carry the values that kept me on of life and carried on. What’s also interesting He particularly enjoys reading about all peri- after draft of common application and supple- track into college and adulthood. # about Liesel is she taught herself to read and ods of History and historical based novels mental essays, “college” is a positive word Christopher Chin is a senior at Hunter write with minimum resources and help. such as The Book Thief. significant of the opportunity to realize my College High School in Manhattan. NOV/DEC 2012 ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS 25

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Uganda: Teaching the Arts Through Puppetry By Carol Sterling University and their home institutions, related Sweaty workmen in cement-covered shoes to engineering, geophysics, oil, etc. and pants, young men hawking goods and I met a Barnard alumna who is doing post- women selling fruit from baskets on their doctoral research in chemistry as related to heads, sad-eyed children and desperate women immunology. She is a student at UC, Berkeley. carrying babies begging on the dusty streets..... Being at the university guest house is a perfect and suddenly, a flock of spirited schoolchil- place to be housed since everyone is here for dren in proper school uniforms giggling. This a short stint and eager to make friends, even last image coupled with the joy of working though it may only be for a few days. with my new undergraduate and graduate Since my teaching schedule is full, I have students makes my heart swell with hope for not had a chance to do much sightseeing. these warm, friendly, soft-spoken and most Once I settle into a predictable routine, I hope gracious Ugandan people. The images keep to do more. But I did take two side trips: I coming each time I recall memories of the past hired a driver to take me to see villages and two weeks. towns that are typical of the communities my I am struck by the chasm between the haves students are from or would likely get jobs and have-nots; by the decrepit condition of in after they graduate. The people in these campus buildings, no materials or supplies places probably live off of the land. You see for students, dusty roads with potholes that people walking along the dusty roads (usually look like craters and classrooms that accom- there is no electricity), carrying water buckets modate l00 at a shot. The salaries most people and other food or supplies on their heads, or earn in even professional jobs is horrendous. strapping them to their bicycles. And, typi- For example, the salary the PhD colleague I cally, many of the children doing the carrying am working with (and she has it from T.C. at are barefoot. ) is a whopping $2,400.00 I also went to a Chimpanzee Orphanage for the year. Yes, you read that correctly; it’s and Rescue Wildlife Center (I think Jane not a typo. Plus, she and her lovely husband, Goodall is affiliated with it) in Entebbe to see George, have four kids, plus responsibility 40+ chimpanzees in a protected environment. for supporting the “old folks,” (probably my Getting there was via motor boat on Lake Carol Sterling age!) and some nieces and nephews whose Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake parents died because of HIV/AIDS. Although on the planet. Learned a lot about chimps and the cost of living is cheaper here, it’s not that how smart they are. You could tell they were much cheaper. You get it now. Add to that Puppets in Uganda because as soon as they were fed they took the most outrageous and dangerous traffic (no The College of Education and External Studies in Uganda celebrated the 50th anniver- off for a siesta in the woods so they wouldn’t one pays any attention to traffic rules; scoot- sary of Uganda’s Independence with a parade of two giant puppets that depict historical have we tourists staring at them like they were ers (primary transport for people) ride on the personalities: Sir Edward Mutesa II, the first President of Uganda, and Dr. Milton Obote, “monkeys in a cage.” sidewalks and it took me ten minutes to cross the first Prime Minister. Carol Sterling, a graduate of Barnard the street the other day). And, theft, yikes. The puppets were designed and created by School of Education students Ruth Okello College, has served in leadership positions One does not wear any jewelry and I wear a Augum, Pamella Agony, Robert Odongo, and Asumpter Tibanagwa in a special class as an arts educator and advocate for arts fanny pack with necessities. This is one poor in the Department of Foundations and Curriculum Studies taught by visiting Fulbright in the public schools for fifty years plus. country. And the newspapers attest to corrup- Program Specialist, Carol Sterling from New York City. Sterling, a professional educa- Selected former positions include: Founding tion that is beyond belief. I attended a meeting tional puppeteer, is in residence at Makerere University for approximately two months. Director of the Arts Partners Program for the with a colleague at the US Embassy on Friday The aim of the educational puppetry project is to motivate students to become more NYC Department of Education; Director of and while there, we were summoned by the intellectually and artistically engaged as learners. By focusing on the history of the two Education for American Council for the Arts; Ambassador advising everyone to go home leaders in Uganda, the students researched information about each man’s contributions to Director of Arts in Education for Brooklyn immediately because there was talk of an anti- his country by reading books and articles. They employed critical thinking and problem Arts Council; etc. She has taught elementary American protest (related to the offensive film solving skills while working as a cohesive team. Their perseverance and unstinting com- through high school art as well as served as an made by an American, that you all know about mitment to the project with its tight time lines simulated personal and professional quali- adjunct faculty member at NYC metropolitan by now.) Since I was teaching that afternoon ties needed in the workplace where punctuality, accountability, high standards as well as area colleges and universities. She has served on campus, I did not think I was in jeopardy. respect and cooperation with others are essential skills for the 21st-century workforce.# as President of UNIMA-USA (International And yet..... organization of American Puppeteers), and I like to believe that I see a brighter future traveled extensively as an arts educator and for these wonderful people when I observe third week of teaching, I hope that the curios- me as often as I would like to be in contact educational puppeteer and taught in U.K., the students on campus walking to and from ity about this (ahem) “mature” American lady with each of you. (Evidently they ration the Japan, Germany, and Uganda. classes, holding each others arms in affec- with the happy troupe of puppets will result electricity by neighborhood and that explains Carol is currently serving as a Fulbright tion, and speaking animatedly in their native in increased interaction over the duration my the Internet conundrum.) I am fortunate to Program Specialist at Makerere University language (Luganda). The interaction with my residency as a Fulbright Program Specialist. be staying at the Makerere University Guest in Kampala, Uganda. She is working with students is different than in the US (mostly Certainly when I do the puppet building and House with fascinating people from the U.K., undergraduate and graduate students in the they have had a formal British education then play acting activities, they giggle and Scandanavian countries, Canada, Australia department of education and sharing edu- where the teacher lectures and “talks at them” chirp with enthusiasm like every other group I and beyond. Each person is doing different cational puppetry techniques to strengthen and never asks the students to respond to a have taught over the years. research and/or projects and many relate to student learning in pre-school, elementary and question publicly). . So, you can just imag- My schedule is intense; I am working my the sciences, e.g., study of tropical diseases secondary levels. While in Uganda, she will ine the curious looks I have received from my little tail off and the Internet is not always and health related conditions--- child mortal- also conduct workshops in schools, and do students when I pose questions and expect as accessible as it might be, so the combina- ity, TB, HIV/AIDs, malaria, etc. Some are field visits to train teachers in selected towns answers to the entire group. As I swing into the tion of the two means you may not hear from involved with partnerships with Makerere and villages. 26 COLLEGES & GRADuate Schools ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ NOV/DEC 2012 Teachers College Press Authors Offer Hope for Transforming Education BY MERRI ROSENBERG Beleaguered teachers, principals, and edu- cational administrators found balm for their professional souls in a panel discussion on “Professional Capital: A Conversation About ‘Transforming Teaching in Every School’” at Teachers College (TC) recently. Organized by Carole Saltz, Director of Teachers College Press, in conjunction with the offices of Development and External Affairs at Teachers College, and moderated by Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman, the evening featured the authors of the Teachers College Press book, Professional Capital: Transforming Teaching in Every School, Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair of the Lynch School of Education, Boston College, and Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus at Ontario Institute President Susan Fuhrman (L-R) Michael Fullan, Carole Saltz & Andy Hargreaves for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. They spoke on a panel that included Mary ful in their education systems, like Singapore dents.” She also gave it to her students, most The authors are firmly on the side of standing Arevalo, an AFT/UFT teacher leader; Lucy and Finland, value teachers as professionals in of whom are teachers in their 3rd to 5th year up for teachers. “If we don’t have the narrative Calkins, Robinson Professor in Children’s ways that the United States doesn’t. in the profession. ourselves, how on earth can we counter ungen- Literature at TC, and Warren Simmons, execu- The discussion was a resounding rebuke to As Calkins noted, “These teachers would erous narratives?” said Hargreaves. “Teachers tive director of the Annenberg Institute for the prevailing narrative, as panelist Warren love to have the chance to lead other teachers, should be dynamos of educational change.” School Reform, Brown University. Simmons suggested that “There are bad teach- but don’t know how. It’s not easy for teachers For Professor Warren Simmons, a key issue Hargreaves and Fullan didn’t pull any punch- ers, bad schools, and existing professional to come out of their classrooms.” was restoring the local voice. “I would say es in their powerful presentation, based on the capital is inadequate to the task.” He added, Moderator Fuhrman challenged the authors we need to organize ourselves locally,” said research from their recently published book. “people in local communities need to construct by asking, “The system is geared in a total- Simmons. “Many of the urban communities “There’s the business capital view of teach- a new narrative quickly.” ly different way. Where do you start [to aren’t even aware of the underlying values that ing and education,” said Andy Hargreaves, Lucy Calkins said that she “bought 250 cop- change]?” As Fullan explained, “This gives are being used to inform the systems that serve “where the primary purpose is to yield short- ies of the book and gave it to all the principals coherent ammunition to those people who want their children.” Fullan also urged the audience term returns and immediate profits; that’s char- I meet with. It’s one of the most important to fight against the wrong agenda. We want to to consider this approach. ter schools, charter school networks, moving books I could give to leaders and superinten- fight business capital with strong evidence.” “I want to go back to one of our guidelines from the public sector to the private sector. It’s throughout the book, which is: If you want using schools as markets for technology, for In a conversation following the panel discussion, to change the group, use the group to change moving products, where we’re mortgaging the Education Update’s publisher and editor-in-chief, Dr. Pola Rosen, the group,” he said. “One of the power bases, long-term future, our children.” continued an exploration of the arguments raised: not the only one, is at the level of teachers, In sharp contrast to the business capital of of building up their relationship. Even with Pola Rosen: My question is who will write the narrative; who will verbalize the new nar- teaching, which is “driven by certain assump- parents in the community, we have found that rative? tions—that teaching is technically simple, when you build up the teaching profession, Michael Fullan: We want policymakers: The policymakers that I’m interacting with could that you can train for it short term, that it can they’re more likely to see the community write the narrative I’m talking about. We need educational people [professionals] like be driven by data and numbers, and teachers as partners than as the source of problems, ourselves providing some articulation, we need teacher-leaders who, like those around this are seen as increasingly replaceable by tech- because they’re more professional. They have room, are doing this work; they can tell the story, but we really need people who are in a nology,” said Hargreaves, the reality is that a greater sense of connection made, and they position—like secretaries of education, or presidents for that matter, or governors, or state “teaching isn’t easy. It’s hard. It requires long start to reach out more and go out to the com- commissioners who are really going to take up this way of approaching it. periods of training, perfected over many years, munities. So, I do think that the essence of the I’ve reduced my expectation from federal government. We’re working in different states, involves wise judgment as well as hard evi- teaching profession is at stake here.” and it’s at the state leadership [level] that we’re going to make a difference. dence, and is collective, not individual accom- Fullan continued: “Just a footnote on tech- Pola Rosen: And who will implement those new narratives? plishment.” nology: it’s quite easy for technology to end Michael Fullan: If we can get leaders, state commissioners—this is where the power is For Michael Fullan, the discussion about up replacing teachers, and we will lose a very now, at the state level, not the federal level. human and social capital needs to consider important piece of this. We have to figure out Pola Rosen to Andy Hargreaves: It just takes a few good people to change the world, teaching within the context of an overall sys- with new technology that this is a new oppor- according to . Ibsen, in An Enemy of the People, shows the undermining of tem, one that values teachers as professionals tunity among teachers and among students to positive scientific data by politics and economics. Who will write the narrative and how will and provides the means for teachers to connect change the nature of learning. That is a new you implement it? with one another. As he explained, “The core opportunity that could go either way.” Andy Hargreaves: The narrative has to be written by people who understand the people of teaching is to improve numeracy and lit- Underlying the entire conversation was a who do the work, by the public who give their children the work. If you build a critical mass eracy, to improve high school graduation rates. sense that teachers needed to reclaim their of people who understand the profession of teaching and also where it needs to move, then It’s about continuously improving; it’s not an professionalism. “What we do is tap into the it is the public who vote. In the end, it is the public who shift the agenda. So this means, autonomous profession.” motivation and energy of those who came into things can and do change, and Margaret Mead is right, and it affects everyone. And it This means, Fullan urged, that successful the profession,” said Fullan. “It’s a political means that we as a profession have to be outward and not inward in engaging the public, human capital for teachers involves “trust, struggle, not an evidence struggle. There’s a not just parents, but all the public, in the work that we do by how we communicate, how collaboration, collective responsibility, mutual lot of appetite for the line of thinking of teach- we involve volunteers in the school, how we create jobs for people in the school as well as assistance, and a professional network.” He ers working together. We want to influence the the jobs of teachers. # pointed out that those countries that are success- next generation of leaders.” # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 27

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AIFL’s YASE Program Promotes Bi-Cultural Education, Understanding By Maxine Dovere The Youth Ambassadors’ Student Exchange program (YASE) is a cultural exchange program sponsored by the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL). The program exemplifies the parent organization’s focus on binational cooperation, education and cul- tural understanding. Dr. Charlotte Frank is chair of the execu- tive committee of the AIFL. Thirty-five years ago, during her tenure with the New York City public school system, she helped implement the binational exchange program that was the predecessor of the YASE curriculum. Working closely with Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola, who was New York City School Chancellor at the time, she developed the curriculum so that Americans could see the real Israel and rec- ognize the positives of life in the Jewish state. “The original curriculum was created to tell the New York community what Israel is all about and make the Israelis more aware of who Americans really are,” said Dr. Frank. YASE is modeled on that binational curriculum and is now the only public secondary school exchange between Israel and the United States that works in partnership with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) YASE alumni Stephanie with Dr. and the Israel Youth Exchange Council. Charlotte Frank AIFL initiated the YASE program in 1977. To date, more than 5,000 American and Israeli boundaries, it became clear that educational peers. “They have to see Israel,” said Frank. the dictator. The Israeli and American kids students have met one another, lived in each decision makers needed to know more about The educational professionals learned that had an experience neither they — nor anyone other’s homes, attended each other’s classes the realities of Israel. In response, the AIFL Israel is not only safe but historically signifi- else in the New York area — will soon forget. and traveled together in the United States and developed a program for school superinten- cant. They were then able to pass that informa- Sigal recalls the panic of some of the Israeli Israel during the month-long program. dents and school board presidents to help them tion on to parents who might have been wary parents. “The kids needed to stay calm, and I As the program expanded beyond the city really know Israel and meet with their Israeli about letting their children take part in the needed to assure their parents they were safe. program. “Thankfully,” said Greenfeld Middelman, “we The 2012 had Elaine, our Yiddish mama. We needed the American delega- hug she gave us so much. She is amazing.” tions come from New Elaine Goldberg initially traveled to Israel York City, Virginia when she was 16, which led to her close par- and Oklahoma. The ticipation with all subsequent delegations of Discover Marymount Israeli students are the AIFL. She is a former superintendent of Discover Marymount from Rishon LeZion, the New York City school system and later the Haifa area, was a member of an AIFL Superintendents’ Modiin and HaKfar Delegation. She works closely with Dr. Frank HaYarok. One of on the Executive Committee of the AIFL. the Israeli delega- Students from around the country met in tions arrived in New Washington, D.C. From the Halls of Congress York just before to the Smithsonian Museums to the Holocaust Hurricane Sandy. Memorial Museum to the quiet solitude of Sigal Greenfeld America’s war memorials, interspersed with Middelman, of intense study and meetings with experts, the Rishon LeZion, kids bonded together. Israel, is the chaper- Kenneth Bialkin, Chairman of the America one for that group of Israel Friendship League, greeted the del- 17 and 18 year old egates at their gala luncheon. He spoke to the students. Their hosts young people about the special responsibili- were in Staten Island ties and shared dreams of democracy and of and Brooklyn. the communal interests of the United States Then, Hurricane and Israel. Marymount Marymount SchoolSchool of of New New York York Sandy began to “We’ve gotten to know people we would 1026 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10028 212.744.4486 WWW.MARYMOUNTNYC.ORG 1026 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10028 212.744.4486 www.marymountnyc.org blow. For the YASE ordinarily never meet,” said a West Virginia kids - and everyone teenager. Another student said that the lessons else in New York — she learned about teamwork, friendship and the storm became getting along will stay in her heart forever. # 28 Education update ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ NOV/DEC 2012

Hunter College and Yo-Yo Ma: MOVIE REVIEW Making Beautiful Music Together ‘Don’t Back Down’ By Gillian Granoff to change school policies as a direct risk to The recently released film “Don’t Back their jobs. They earn a hearing with the school Down” gives a window into current issues in board but Alberts’s crusade causes the school education amidst the fictional story of two principal to terminate her position. Even as she mothers’ passionate fight to change the poli- is threatened with arrest, Alberts continues to cies in one underperforming Philadelphia pub- recruit more teachers to join her mission. lic school. At the hearing, their proposal is at first Maggie Gyllenhaal plays a determined, denied, but ultimately the mothers triumph. idealistic and boisterous single mother who Within the fictional landscape, the film pro- struggles to balance her job responsibilities vides an inspiring picture of the heroic impact with her need to protect her daughter, who has that idealism can have when individuals are dyslexia, from the bullying and neglect she willing to fight for the needs of students and faces at school. bravely challenge the status quo. After their children are excluded by lottery The film’s story, though heartwarming, also from their choice school, Jamie Fitzpatrick touches on many controversial and relevant (Gyllenhaal) and Nona Alberts (Viola Davis) issues in education reform, including the role embark on a passionate crusade to fight the of unions in protecting the rights of their work- (L-R): Damian Woetzel, Pres. Jennifer Raab, Sonny Malick, Yo-Yo Ma, Shaheen Malick inadequate conditions their children encounter ers and tenured teachers and their opposition to and get them the education they deserve. placing new teachers in schools. By Dr. Pola Rosen poem. The last line of the poem was: “We are Faced with no support from the school The most compelling idea raised by the film The cello and Yo-Yo Ma are interchange- unique, We imagine, Do you?” principal, administrators and school board, is how the current school climate has forced able words: each evokes an image of the other. According to the cellist, “wonder” is the Fitzpatrick stages a full campaign to rally the voters, parents and administrators to choose Many believe that an artist connects to society. beginning of inquiry. Before playing Bach’s support of other parents and teachers. She hears between the needs and rights of teachers ver- There is no better exemplar of the citizen art- Saraband, he said he just discovered that about the fail-safe law, which gives parents and sus those of the students. Tenured teachers ist than Yo-Yo Ma. He believes you can turn Bedouin women danced to this piece in the teachers the opportunity to start a new school if with little desire to teach may pass students the worst schools around through the arts and Middle Ages. their proposal is approved by the district. They without merit and ultimately fail to provide has linked up with schools on his Silk Road Welcomed to Hunter College by President set out to design a new paradigm for schools students with an appropriate education. At the Connection Program meshing with 6th grade Jennifer Raab, Yo-Yo Ma performed in the that would involve more staff participation same time, a lack of job security for those who academic curriculum. Music enhances all cur- Danny Kaye Playhouse and played Gershwin’s in the classroom and to change the culture of are devoted to teaching discourages the risk- riculum studies he believes. “The purpose of Prelude #1. The incredible intense absorption the school. taking that is sometimes necessary to improve learning” he continued “is to make it memo- of his face and entire body, eyes closed, were Throughout this public struggle, both moth- the system. rable.” Take PS 161 and teacher Carla Espana. clearly an extension of his instrument and ers try to help their children overcome their By pitting the needs of students against They had the children write ”What Makes Me music. The heavenly music truly evoked an disabilities and force the schools to provide the needs of teachers to retain their jobs, the Unique” and Yo-Yo Ma played music to the image of the music of the spheres. # greater resources and raise performance expec- film highlights a crucial conflict in education. tations for all students. Teaching today is inured in a climate of com- Alberts’s actions start to stir up resentment petition and adversarial relationships between SPORTS amongst her fellow teachers who see her efforts students and teachers. # Queens College Women’s Soccer Team in Playoffs

By Richard Kagan Guerra, but Post came back to even up the game With one regular season game remaining and Breakey did a fine job in holding off one of for the women’s soccer team, the Knights of the best teams in the conference. “We all played Queens College know they are in the East Coast together as a team,” Breakey said. The Knights Conference Soccer playoffs. Led by Allison may face C.W. Post again in the playoffs. “It’s Breakey, 21, senior captain and starting goalie, my last shot at it,” Breakey said. The Knights seek to capture the elusive tourna- Breakey, who is majoring in nutrition and ment crown and advance to the Nationals in exercise science, is planning on going to gradu- Division II women’s soccer. ate school to earn her Ph.D. in physical therapy. Queens College sports a 9-3-4 (4-1-2) record, But for now, her goals are to end the season and if the team wins the last game against New with a great finish. York Institute of Technology, the team will The Knights have played well this season, have some momentum as it prepares for the with only one conference loss. Post is currently conference playoffs and have a solid seed in the undefeated. Two years ago, Queens College upcoming East Coast Conference tournament. played them in the conference finals but lost in Allison Breakey, Captain Head coach Carl Christian, who also coaches overtime. Breakey remembers that game and the men’s soccer squad, has been able to coach said she’d like to end her senior year with a encouraging to his players. “Carl is a great GPA. He says the team should receive another a team with nine new players out of 22 in a win over them. coach on field and off the field,” Breakey said. award for having a 3.322 GPA. competitive conference. Breakey, one of five Senior Lorena Russi is also a scoring threat. “He wants to help us in life.” Christian said that the Knights have some seniors on the Knights, is one of the top goal- Erika Riera, a Francis Lewis High School Christian pointed out that the team was given regular starters, but everyone on the team is ies in the league. The Knights recently battled graduate, has made a strong effort this season, a student-athlete academic team award in 2011 liable to see some play. Team chemistry is a C.W. Post to a 1-1 tie in double overtime. Christian said. from the National Soccer Coaches Association key reason for some of the success this year, The Knights scored the first goal by Janine Christian seems to love the game and is of America for having an average of at least 3.0 he said. # NOV/DEC 2012 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ EDUCATION UPDATE 29

High School Students Informal Science Education Make Old Computers New at the Water’s Edge By Rich Monetti superimposed Linux on my USB and I was only By Merryl Kafka, Ed.D. A few months ago, I was alerted to a workshop a boot-up away from a faster PC. “Get out there and explore!” as Miss Frizzle run by several Mahopac, N.Y. high school stu- Curious, I inquired on the endeavor’s origin. from the Magic School Bus says, and what bet- dents that were taking old, slow-running comput- Money saved for the computer needy certainly, ter way than to investigate the mighty Hudson ers and refitting them. My PC similarly delayed, but it was outrage over the dumping of e-waste River — its denizens and the ecology of I made my way to the Mahopac Library for on developing countries that sparked the students this 315 mile-long river that originates in the an upgrade. to take action. Referring to a Frontline report, Adirondacks and runs down to the Battery The elixir turned out to be a fully functional Chin learned of an entire Chinese community of New York City. It also “runs up,” which operating system called Puppy Linux. “It’s small designated solely to storing the dangerous refuse is why the Native Americans referred to it and easy to use — not even taking up a gig,” said with children collecting the valuable material for as Muhheakan, meaning river that flows two team member Glenda Clarizio. money. So the less waste discarded via refitted ways. Visit the River Project and find out about I made no attempt to understand and surren- computers, the better for everyone. this and other fun facts of the New York Harbor. dered my USB port and CPU to these whiz kids. That doesn’t mean these three were above The River Project, a not-for-profit organiza- Fiona Chin, who initiated the project, did the having some fun. “She’s a pretty nice boss,” tion, is a marine science field station dedicated honors — and for free. said Kyle Napolitano coyly, but he was quickly to the protection and restoration of the Hudson Of course, I knew the unlikely miracle prom- reminded of his place. River ecosystem through scientific research and ised meant enduring many difficulties. That said, “Sometimes, I have to crack down,” hands-on environmental education for all ages Chin handled all setbacks like a pro. joked Chin. and grade levels. The River Project hosted an open house She attempted to incorporate the new operat- Of course, a good laugh doesn’t translate for Some examples of their research include: to celebrate its 25th year of operation ing system onto my hard drive but my tempera- me — especially when it’s my computer that • Fish Ecology: Committed to improving the mental PC would not comply, proving that one always has the last laugh. I expected the worst. ecological environment for fishes, The River Estuary through a guided tour of the estuary, should never believe in miracles. At home, I booted up and miraculously the Project has been conducting the fish monitor- ongoing wildlife monitoring activities, lectures But I should have put more faith in Chin’s Linux screen appeared. Hallelujah, my new oper- ing for 23 years. After moving to Pier 40, 23 and a visit to its aquarium tanks. calm. Overriding my Gateway’s gremlins, she ating system had me back in the 21st century. # fish traps have been established along the north The theme is local ecology of the region: side of Pier 40 on historic steamship “Lilac” past, present and future. See and touch estua- to monitor the fish composition and relative rine animals and investigate plant and animal abundance in the river and keep the fish data survival strategies for the com- updated on a regular basis. munities. For a full immersion into science, www.EducationupdatE.com Awardaward Volume XII, No. 1 • New York City • SEPTEMBER 2006 Winner FoR PaRENTS, EduCaToRS & STudENTS Back-to-School 2006 SUBSCRIBE to • Fish Aggregating Device: Installed at animal husbandry and aquarium mechanics, Pier 42 pile field at Morton Street, the FAD internships for high school and college students ducation pdate aims to establish a more interactive relation- are available during the summer and fall, with E U ship between the underwater animals and city limited opportunities in the winter and spring. dwellers, and enhance the experience living in Marine biology interns will learn about animal Only $30 Per Year Hudson River Park community. identification, water chemistry and the ecology • Water Quality Testing: We are going to of an estuary. Interns will assist educators on Name: ______launch the Citizen’s Water Quality Monitoring field trips and occasionally have an opportunity

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Camp is for Every Child VETERAN’S DAY PARADE By Dr. Pola ROsen By Peg L. Smith The entire experience began with a single Watching my son after he returned from camp — The Gunnery Camp in 1861. As I summer camp was the first hint that remark- write, I am buoyed by the recognition of just able growth was underway. He was engaged, how dynamically this idea has taken flight. giving and confident. Viewing the camp expe- Over 11 million children and adults will rience as a respite from the real world is some- participate in camp this year. Overall, the how to miss the point — it is the real world numbers continue to grow, and this popular — simply getting dirty, trying to pull harder so movement testifies so loudly to the extraordi- your team wins, finding the friend you always nary benefits that camp provides to our young wished for, being yourself. people: responsibility, exploration, engage- As a parent, I constantly ask where children ment, not to mention the spiritual dimension have their mental, personal, emotional, and of the camp experience. physical needs nurtured. Where will they learn Is camp quantifiable? Maybe not — but as a to get along with others, to take safe risks, to parent, I can only react with extreme pleasure deal with conflict in a constructive way that as my son displayed those acts of kindness and encourages them to be creative, to explore and generosity of spirit that follow so naturally discover, to learn by actively doing, to fail and from his time at camp. His chance to develop try again? In the camp community, I find what and grow was marked by constant changes. I intuitively know as a parent. To be a positive, Our camps meet those challenges every day of productive adult one needs the opportunity every session and that’s why doing what we do to truly experience childhood — that is how becomes so vital. one grows. Camp is about firsts: a first campfire out- Camps enjoy the opportunity of working doors, leading a pony, catching a frog, enjoy- camp member: from waterfront safety to the generations of children and families to enjoy their magic with all of our children: the gifted ing the evening stories, and being chosen to healthy diets and enriching activities carefully the value of experiential learning and growth, athlete, the budding musician, the curious nat- be part of a community that values each child tailored to children’s inherent curiosity and a path to self-esteem and independence is what uralist, the first-time camper and the child with and his or her special gifts. It’s about making sense of discovery. From camper-to-counselor camp is all about. From urban and rural set- a disability. The idea that camp is for every memories and honoring the traditions of those ratios to medical care, we understand what tings to international camp opportunities, we child isn’t just a pipe dream — it’s a reality. who have come before. makes a camp community safe and fun, and revel in watching children discover their place And one that parents and children celebrate The American Camp Association has grown our member camps make the extraordinary in the world — making a difference is truly and the American Camp Association supports through its commitment to research and edu- commitment to meet and surpass those stan- what makes the difference. # by promoting safe, fun, and developmentally cation in the field of child development. We dards. Peg L. Smith is the chief executive officer of appropriate experiences in the camp setting. communicate these best practices for each Throwing the doors wide open to allow the American Camp Association.

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The Board of Elections Needs Reform By Mohammad ibrar training and examination workers were elderly citizens who were inca- concern, as it is a reflection on the impor- On November 6, Election standards are set low, pable of working at a speed that accommodated tance the government places on the voice of Day, at 6 a.m., a majority of which leads to individu- the high volume of voters. Site coordinators the people. the poll sites across the nation als with minimal English were difficult to locate among the commotion The BOE needs to reform its poll worker opened promptly. As a poll comprehension and inef- and crowds of voters. selection process, training and assessment pro- worker at a local public school fectual executive function Poll workers became rowdy as they argued cedures to address poll worker and poll site in Brooklyn, New York, I wit- working the polls. with the site coordinator and other voters due to management deficiencies. Furthermore, the nessed the lines stretching from For instance, my train- the lack of information and miscommunication. BOE must raise the bar for poll worker can- along the school sidewalk to ing session was delivered A door clerk consistently left the accessibility didacy, which would only allow more skilled, inside the school cafeteria. With by someone who distrib- entrance unattended, making it impossible for productive, and experienced workers to help over 200 voters on line, it was uted a poll worker book- disabled persons to enter the poll site. administer the poll sites. an unexpected turnout. Yet, it let and read the booklet Other workers left as soon as the polls closed, Additionally, an official from the BOE should was not the high turnout rate aloud to the class. I com- leaving others with the duty to count ballots and be present at the each poll site to monitor all that caused the lines, frustrated pleted the multiple-choice close the site. During the closing of the site, operations and to ensure that proper protocol is voters and the disorganization exam (open booklet) in many of the workers did not know their duties implemented. These fundamental modifications that ensued; rather, it was the poorly trained poll less than three minutes. Frankly, the exam fails and could not close the site. would have an outstanding impact on the voting workers and inadequately managed poll sites. to assess an individual’s competency and abil- Poll sites are crucial locations where citizens system, making it a more efficient and pleasur- Poll worker training and examinations pro- ity to conduct the duties they will be hired to come to exercise their rights, uphold their civic able experience for all. # vide the basic knowledge needed for an indi- perform on Election Day. duty and choose future leaders on a state and Mohammad Ibrar is a reporter at Education vidual to conduct his/her duty in a satisfactory There were a number of problems that federal level. The manner in which poll sites Update and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of City manner on Election Day. The requirements, plagued my poll site: For instance, a third of the are operated and maintained should be of great College. 17040 Education Update v1_LayoutEd 1 u 11/7/12ca ti11:57o AMn Page up 1 date ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ NOV/DEC 2012

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