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PART I: SERIES ON EDUCATION OF THE HOMELESS Defying Statistics: Covenant House: A Haven for A Homeless Mother Beats the Odds Homeless Young People By GILLIAN GRANOFF dents, eat breakfast, feed Cailin, By GILLIAN GRANOFF Covenant House’s partnership Despite the fact that I know and immediately ride the sub- A 17-year-old single mom with several local businesses Covenant House is a shelter for way to the Bronx to drop off her wanders through the streets in helps to provide additional sup- kids between 17 and 21, I am daughter. Then she returned to the dead of night, kicked out of port to its clients. Every two still caught off guard when I work on 79th street until 10 pm, her parents’ home for refusing weeks, residents are expected to meet Areleny Caballero in per- after which Areleny still had to to have an abortion, a frightened give a percentage of their pay- son, a 21-year-old single mother go uptown to pickup her daughter runaway chooses a dangerous life check to the coordinator of the in Covenant House’s Rights of and return to the shelter. Areleny on the streets over life at home shelter. Covenant House believes Passage program. ’s busy schedule left her little subject to the abuse or neglect this practice instills within them When we meet, she is clutch- time to socialize of bond with the at the hands of an alcoholic and the habit of paying bills, and ing eagerly to a set of photo- other mothers in the shelter While abusive step parent. Faces like teaches them to value and to man- graphs of herself and her fel- other mother’s were bonding over these flock desperately each day age their money. Although the low Rights of Passage Kevin, at breakfast, Areleny was already on into shelters with only the clothes clients often receive the money a recent ceremony where they her way to the Bronx to drop off on their back, with nowhere else back to help cover the payments were honored as the only recipi- Areleny Caballero her daughter with a family friend. to turn, feeling alone, confused Kevin Starks for a new apartment, the lessons ents of Covenant House’s schol- While other mothers adhered to a and scared. they learn are invaluable. arship program. strict 8 pm curfew, she still had to Covenant House, a 24-hour facil- Founded in 1972, Covenant House When I ask her to share the photographs, she complete her shift at Circuit City. ity located on 42nd street and tenth, is one of the was a crisis center that protected and provided confesses that she is a timid public speaker but Within 30 days she was interviewed and accept- many shelters throughout the United States serv- immediate refuge for street kids from the pro- was able to briefly overcome her shyness when ed to Covent House’s Rights of Passage program, ing teens and young adults between the ages of vocative lure of drugs, prostitution and dealers accepting the award. Despite this timidity, her to a small room on 17th street which she shares 18-21. Covenant House’s mission is not to simply preying on the vulnerability. Since then it evolved pride at all that she has accomplished is obvious. with her 3-year-old daughter. As she awaits her put a roof over their heads, but to empower youth into the largest privately funded nonprofit agency Areleny’s uncharacteristic maturity belies the requests for public housing to be answered, she with skills to help make a home for themselves. in North and Central America giving shelter and behavior and experience of typical 21-year-old covets her newfound privacy. Her relentless inde- The road to their recovery is long and arduous. other services to homeless and runaway youth. girls. The incredible responsibility she has had pendent streak, and spirit of overachievement has Walking through its non-descript metal doors Now under the guidance of Sister Patricia assumed at such an early age, seems to have motivated her to take on much more responsibil- on the corner of 42nd and tenth, homeless chil- Cruise, the mission has evolved to provide more diluted many typical attributes of a 21-year ity than other youth in the program. Even the rent, dren find not only refuge from cold and isolation long-term solutions to help residents unlearn pat- old girl. Her black slacks, a T-shirt and a small which covenant house youth are expected to pay but a “ covenant” with the staff and counselors. terns and self-destructive behaviors that might skull ornamented cell phone holder are the only biweekly, Areleny submits all at once. From the moment they walk through the doors return them to a life of homelessness. This remaining hints of her self-described adoles- She admits she is reluctant to share or get to they make a promise to themselves and its’ staff year Covenant House initiated a GED training cent rebellion. close to the other people in the shelter. For now to turn their lives around. The terms of this cov- program at its Brooklyn Resource Center. The As she begins to share the story of how she she remains focused on her job as a part-time enant include making a commitment to finding a program, which is open to the entire community, came to Covenant House at the age of 19, there employee at T-mobile Best Buy, managing a full job during a thirty-day period. provides test preparation for the GED and courses are no traces of bitterness or regret, only faith course load of classes at Katherine Gibbs, where The first stage on the road to their empowerment in vocational training. In its first year the program and gratitude. “Everything happens for a reason,” she is focusing on legal studies, and caring for is to meet with an intake specialist. After a spe- employed 1 teacher and enrolled 50 students with she repeats. Cailin, her daughter. cialist assesses his or her needs, she/he matches plans to expand to reach a wider audience. One of At the age of 16 while still in high school, She is candid about her fear of the toll that her the youth with a caseworker, helps to outline the their biggest challenges has been to help the kids Areleny admits that conflicts with her mother heavy workload has taken on her daughter. “If I rules of their stay and create a personalized plan. raise their reading level beyond the 5th grade. In pressured her to leave home to live with her were her I would think that Mommy doesn’t have He/she is given a change of clothing and a room order to qualify to pass the GED, students are paternal grandmother. Shortly after, she discov- enough time for her. Sometimes I feel I’ve aban- assignment with another resident. Learning to live expected to read at least at ninth grade level. ered she was pregnant. Her decision to leave doned her, but I want to make sure she is aware side by side with roommates, is part of the expe- Kevin Starks, Covenant House’s Director of her grandmother’s home came, she says, out of of everything. I don’t want to live a fake life in rience of their treatment. Relationships are the Communications, originally came to Covenant pride and guilt. Feeling ashamed and unwilling to front of her” foundation for their recovery. Men and women are House to work directly with the population. He consider an abortion, she decided to move in with Areleny is no stranger to hard work. She deliberately separated during this period. As part went on to become the program’s Director of her baby’s father and try to create a stable home worked her way through high school everywhere of their program, residents share common space, Communications. His experience is not unique. for her child. She succeeded in completing high from McDonald’s to a junior clothing store to have access to psychological and psychiatric Covenant house’s success in nurturing potential school and began enrolling in college-courses, Circuit City. She is the first single mother in the resources, and are expected to build relationships. and fostering responsible decision-making skills when she began to realize that she would have to Covenant house to pursue a college degree, while During their 30-day residence in the 42nd street in the youth that enter its doors is mirrored equally withdraw in order to support her child. working and raising her 3-year-old daughter. To facility, residents must abide by strict curfews and by its dedication to the professional development After finding a job at Circuit City, she struggled other young women in her situation, Areleny ’s spend the majority of their time meeting with their of its employees. The dedication of its employees to make ends meet and to make her relationships advice is simple. “Listen to your parents, you caseworker and pounding the pavement for a job. and their intimate connection the children that work. When things with the child’s father began to have to make sacrifices in order to survive and When young people complete the 30 days at walk through its’ doors is the key to it’s success. deteriorate, Areleny turned to Covenant House’s take care of your child. You have to think for 42nd street, they earn their way to Covenant Although Covenant House has an open door crisis center for support. Arleny describes the day two now.” House’s Rites of Passage program. At this phase policy, Starks says the true barometer of its suc- she arrived. Still dressed in her red Circuit-City Her dream is to finish her studies and work as in the program, the youth are expected to have cess will be when Covenant House can close its uniform, she came to the 42nd street facility with a paralegal; but her most important goal, she says gotten a job, pay rent and comply with a much doors. Until that happens, the program will con- trepidation. “When I think of a shelter, I imagined is to provide a home for her and her daughter. more structured and rigid schedule. They learn tinue the fight to eradicate homelessness and to a bunch of beds piled on top of each other in a “My dream for my future is to have a profes- skills to help them assume they will face beyond restore hope and security to the lives of countless gymnasium, I didn’t want to expose my daughter sion, a nice apartment and to give my daughter the walls of the shelter. youth throughout the world.# to that, but I had no other options. “ everything she needs. If I have $5 in my pocket The warmth of the staff soon dispelled her fears and my daughter wants a ball and some food, and and she began to trust and appreciate the support there’s a ball for $1 and $4 worth of food, then I she received there. 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CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION DAVID EVERETT GIVES BACK IN IRAQ By EMILY SHERWOOD, Ph.D. say that every time you get on the road there, you Whatever their personal opinions about the war ask yourself, ‘Is this going to be the day?” In fact, in Iraq, many Americans are content to watch Everett’s unit was rocketed, and there were close the daily skirmishes play out from the comfort calls involving loss of life and injury to others. of their own living rooms, as disturbing as they Safely home in Larchmont, Everett still experi- may find what they see. And then there’s David ences a sudden jolt when he hears piercing, con- Everett. A practicing attorney and father of three cussive sounds, such as the sudden slamming of teenage children from the village of Larchmont, a door: “I hear a loud noise and I’m back there,” New York, Everett volunteered for a tour of duty he reflects soberly. in Iraq last year, not because he had to, but—in Throughout his assignment, which ended in his words—because he wanted to make a con- April of 2006, Everett developed an understand- tribution towards the American effort to bring ing of the hopes and dreams of everyday Iraqi peace to Iraq. people: “You really appreciate the fact that most Everett, whose affiliation with the military of the people there just want to have normal lives began in 1970 with his enlistment in the National again. Most of them are not political or partisan. Guard at the age of 17, volunteered for and was The fringe is creating the overwhelming portion deployed to the combat zone in 1991 during of the problems in Iraq,” Everett explains. Operation Desert Storm. The Brooklyn native Everett comes by his desire to give back to subsequently attained the rank of Colonel in the global community naturally. His parents, the Army Reserve and after over 30 years of Colonel David F. Everett is flanked by Army Sergeant Jorge Cervantes (left) Edith and the late Henry Everett, are both service was transferred to the Retired Reserve in and Air Force Master Sergeant Eliezer Cruz known as creative philanthropists and vision- 2002. He volunteered for recall to active duty in aries who served tirelessly on the boards of 2005 with a particular goal in mind: “So much were paid only $5 per month. The thought was, in October 2005. trustees of diverse charitable and public inter- of what is going on in Iraq is not just military these guys were going to take bribes and steal “A lot of the momentum is the result of men- est organizations. Everett himself is a member but civil-military. I wanted to help build bridges anyway, so why pay them? The [police] uniform toring by American forces. The norm of corrup- of the Executive Committee of the Board of with the Iraqis by helping to train their police. It was like a license to steal,” recalls Everett in tion, stealing and abuse is a condition that has Visitors of the City University of New York seemed clear to me that the sooner we made the disgust. Among the things he did with the goal existed in Iraq for decades. Unfortunately, the School of Law and the Executive Committee Iraqi security forces effective and self-reliant, of ultimately creating a culture shift that would culture of police misconduct cannot be changed of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Board the sooner we could bring our young men and empower integrity and respect for human rights, overnight. The American military and American of Family and Children’s Services. “My par- women home.” As a Colonel and senior U.S. Everett, a former Assistant District Attorney, police trainers are charged with delivering the ents were very principled people, They taught military advisor to Iraq’s Ministry of Interior, helped professionalize the Iraqi police force by message that this isn’t the way you’re supposed me to stand up for what I think is right,” Everett was given the challenging assignment of developing a four-week Internal Affairs inves- to do things and their interaction with the Iraqi sums up Everett, who clearly has done that in establishing and developing an Internal Affairs tigator training course. “I think that things are police has gone a long way in getting that point spades by risking his life to better the life of Directorate to investigate police corruption and going forward now,” concludes Everett. 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the remaining number is divisible by 7, then so is Hence, if the remaining number is divisible by the original number, because they have separated 13, then the original number is divisible by 13. THE DEAN’S COLUMN the original number into two parts, each of which Divisibility by 17: Delete the units digit and is divisible by 7, and therefore the entire number subtract five times the deleted digit each time must be divisible by 7. from the remaining number until you reach a Divisibility by SPrimeince we cannot yetNumbers visually inspect the result- number small enough to determine its divis- By DR. ALFRED S. Terminal digit Number subtracted ing number for divisibility by 7 we continue the from original ibility by 17. POSAMENTIER process. We justify the rule for divisibility by 17 as 1 20 + 1 = 21 = 3 7 With the proliferation of the Continue with the resulting number 87,640 and we did the rules for 7 and 13. Each step of the 2 40 + 2 = 42 = 6 7 calculator there is not longer a delete its units digit, 0, and subtract its double, procedure subtracts a “bunch of 17s” from the 3 60 + 3 = 63 = 9 7 crying need to be able to detect by which num- still 0, from the remaining number; we get: 8,764 original number until we reduce the number to a bers a given number is divisible. You can simply – 0 = 8,764 4 80 + 4 = 84 = 12 7 manageable size and can make a visual inspec- do the division on a calculator. Yet, for a better Since this did not change the resulting number, 5 100 + 5 = 105 = 15 7 tion of divisibility by 17. appreciation of mathematics, divisibility rules 8,764, as we seek to check for divisibility by 7, 6 120 + 6 = 126 = 18 7 The patterns developed in the preceding three provide an interesting “window” into the nature we continue the process. 7 140 + 7 = 147 = 21 7 divisibility rules (for 7, 13, and 17) should lead of numbers and their properties. For this reason Continue with the resulting number 8,764 and 8 160 + 8 = 168 = 24 7 students to develop similar rules for testing (among others), the topic of divisibility still finds delete its units digit, 4, and subtract its double, 8, 9 180 + 9 = 189 = 27 7 divisibility by larger primes. The following chart a place on the mathematics-learning spectrum, from the remaining number we get: 876 – 8 = 868 The rule for divisibility by 13: This is the presents the “multipliers” of the deleted digits for and ought to be presented to students. Since we still cannot visually inspect the result- similar to the rule for testing divisibility by 7, various primes. (SEE CHART I BELOW) Most perplexing has always been to establish ing number, 868, for divisibility by 7 we continue except that the 7 is replaced by 13 and instead You may want to extend this chart. It’s fun, and rules for divisibility by prime numbers. This is the process. of subtracting twice the deleted digit, we sub- it will increase their perception of mathematics. especially true for the rule for divisibility by 7, Continue with the resulting number 868 and tract nine times the deleted digit each time. You may also want to extend their knowledge which follows a series of very nifty divisibil- delete its units digit, 8, and subtract its double, Let’s check for divisibility by 13 for the num- of divisibility rules to include composite (i. e ity rules for the numbers 2 through 6. Students 16, from the remaining number we get: 86 – 16 = ber 5,616. non-prime) numbers. Why the following rule should be told up front that some of the divis- 70, which is divisible by 7. Therefore the number Begin with 5,616 and delete its units digit, 6, refers to relatively prime factors and not just ibility rules for prime numbers are almost as 876,547 is divisible by 7. and subtract its nine times, 54, from the remain- any factors is something that will sharpen their cumbersome as the division algorithm, yet they Before continuing with our discussion of divis- ing number: 561 – 54 = 507 understanding of number properties. Perhaps the are fun, and, believe it or not, can come in handy. ibility of prime numbers you ought to have Since we still cannot visually inspect the result- easiest response to this question is that relatively You must present this unit as a “fun unit” so that students practice this rule with a few randomly ing number for divisibility by 13, we continue prime factors have independent divisibility rules, students will not see this as something that they selected numbers and then check their results the process. whereas other factors may not. must memorize. Rather, they should try to under- with a calculator. Continue with the resulting number 507 and Divisibility by composite numbers: A given stand the underpinnings of the rules. Now for the beauty of mathematics! Why does delete its units digit and subtract nine times this number is divisible by a composite number if Let us consider the rule for divisibility by 7 this rather strange procedure work? To see why it digit from the remaining number: it is divisible by each of its relatively prime fac- and then, as we inspect it, see how this can be works is actually the wonderful thing about math- 50 – 63 = -13, which is divisible by 13, and tors. The chart below offers illustrations of this generalized for other prime numbers. ematics. It doesn’t do things that for the most therefore, the original number is divisible by 13. rule. You or your students should complete the The rule for divisibility by 7: Delete the last part we cannot justify*. This will all make sense To determine the “multiplier,” 9, we sought the chart to 48. (SEE CHART II BELOW) digit from the given number, and then subtract to your students after they see what is happening smallest multiple of 13 that ends in a 1. That was At this juncture your students have not only twice this deleted digit from the remaining with this procedure. 91, where the tens digit is 9 times the units digit. a rather comprehensive list of rules for testing number. If the result is divisible by 7, the origi- To justify the technique of determining divis- Once again consider the various possible terminal divisibility by prime numbers, but also an inter- nal number is divisible by 7. This process may ibility by 7, consider the various possible ter- digits and the corresponding subtractions in the esting insight into elementary number theory. It be repeated if the result is too large for simple minal digits (that you are “dropping”) and the following table. is advisable to have students practice using these inspection of divisibility of 7. corresponding subtraction that is actually being Terminal digit Number subtracted rules (to instill greater familiarity) and try to Let’s try one as an example of how this rule done by dropping the last digit. In the chart from original develop rules to test divisibility by other numbers works. Suppose we want to test the number below they will see how dropping the terminal 1 90 + 1 = 91 = 7 13 in base ten and to generalize these rules to other 876,547 for divisibility by 7. digit and doubling it to get the units digit of the 2 180 + 2 = 182 = 14 13 bases. Unfortunately, lack of space prevents a Begin with 876,547 and delete its units digit, number being subtracted gives us in each case a 3 270 + 3 = 273 = 21 13 more detailed development here. Yet we have 7, and subtract its double, 14, from the remaining multiple of 7. That is, they have taken “bundles of 4 360 + 4 = 364 = 28 13 now whet the appetites of this important popula- number: 87,654 – 14 = 87,640. 7” away from the original number. Therefore, if 5 450 + 5 = 455 = 35 13 tion—our students! 6 540 + 6 = 546 = 42 13 *There are a few phenomena in mathematics 7 630 + 7 = 637 = 49 13 that have not yet found an acceptable justification 8 720 + 8 = 728 = 56 13 (or proof) but that doesn’t mean we won’t find 9 810 + 9 = 819 = 63 13 one in the future. It took us 350 years to justify In each case a multiple of 13 is being subtracted Fermat’s conjecture! It was done by Dr. Andrew one or more times from the original number. Wiles a few years ago.
To test CHART 7 11 13 17 19 23 29 31 37 41 43 47 divisibility by I Multiplier 2 1 9 5 17 16 26 3 11 4 30 14 To be divisible by 6 10 12 15 18 21 24 26 28 CHART The number must 2,3 2,5 3,4 3,5 2,9 3,7 3,8 2,13 4,7 II be divisible by
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The school’s exper- graduation ceremony since being reformulated, and a sense of pride in the attainment of the mile- tise in the use of technology five years ago, from a school exclusively for stone of high school completion. was evidenced by a multimedia the deaf to one in which any student interested Reflecting the continual growth of the school, presentation, entitled “Meet the in learning American Sign Language is wel- the ceremony began with a special performance by Grads,” which consisted of a come—a transformation made possible through sixth grade student members of the school’s first touching montage of childhood the pioneering efforts of the Principal, Dr. Martin ever band and chorus. The song “Hero” was beau- photos of students, from first smiles to the students in the present day. FROM THE NYU CHILD STUDY CENTER: ASK THE EXPERT Assistant Principal Yola Walker warmly addressed the students, recalling moments of How Can I Help My Child guiding students along the road of achievement. Dr. Florsheim Have A Rewarding Summer? expressed pride in the accom- plishments of the graduat- By GLENN S. HIRSCH, Heather Maher, Dr. Martin Florsheim & Justine Rivera more likely than others to pull the best from your ing class, some who will be M.D. child. Play to your child’s strengths by choosing entering productive fields of yours will continue to broaden everyone’s lives.” Our family always looks an activity at which your child succeeds to do employment, and others who will continue their School “47” Teachers—some who spoke and forward to summer. The weather is great, school with someone else. 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Generally child who is shy. reflected on the achievements of graduates and Education Update, received an award for excel- summer means less supervision and more ‘free- 3. It is important to continue learning over the the open road of future possibility. “This is the lence in earth science and Heather Maher was dom’ for our children, but it is still important summer months. time of your life and it’s up to you to make each awarded for her accomplishments in ASL. to keep them both academically and socially Some schools have a policy of summer assign- day count. Just dare to experiment, dare to experi- Alumni Association members, Dorothy Cohler engaged. I turned to some of the expert faculty ments that can help structure your child’s learning ence, have confidence, believe in yourself.” (‘57), Vice President Cheryl Mortensen (‘62), and at the Child Study Center for their advice on how time. 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EDUCATION UPDATE | JULY 2007 OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS
Julie Cathone & Randi Weingarten, Pres., UFT
Yvonne Tavares & Stephanie Doba, Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Matthew Goldstein, George Weiss, Jennifer Raab, Joel Klein, Ernest Logan, Diana Boschen, Pola Rosen The New York Times
OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR BY SYBIL MAIMIN not exaggerate enough the implications for our society,” he t was a great day for education in New York as the said. “The US is lagging further and further behind. More city’s power elite in the world of learning came and more places around the globe lead the US.” A glance to the Harvard Club to help Education Update at science labs in American universities shows a preponder- honor 22 outstanding public school adminis- ance of foreign students, yet ‘they cannot stay and contrib- trators and teachers and present its 2007 Distinguished ute” because of the “arcane practices in this country about Leader in Education award to George Weiss, founder of retaining students from abroad.” Currently, 50 percent of Deborah Glassman & “Say Yes to Education.” Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein, engineering degrees in the US go to foreign nationals, and Marie Cutrone Smith, Con Edison United Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Goldstein predicts a time when 90 percent of all scientists Council of School Supervisors and Administrators will be Asian. The growing gap between need and produc- President Ernest Logan, City College School of Education tion of mathematicians and scientists in the US has been Dean Alfred Posamentier, and The City University of New called “a quiet crisis.” Goldstein sees a major attitudinal York Chancellor Matthew Goldstein all participated in the difference since the mid-50’s when a kind of Marshall Plan proud celebration. for science education was born in response to the Soviet In a very thoughtful and provocative keynote address, Sputnik. In today’s culture, the understanding that “these Chancellor Goldstein put forth a warning and a challenge. are difficult disciplines and you have to work hard and give “A national security problem for the United States is the up things to succeed” is a strong disincentive. To deal with paucity of students enrolling in the STEM disciplines— the problem, Goldstein offered a revolutionary plan to spot science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.” The science talent at an early age and nurture it. “There must be number of minorities seeking advanced degrees in science hundreds of, not good, but exceptional students in the city”, is especially low, further exacerbating the problem. “I can- he declared. “We have to start very early if we truly want to
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UCATORS OF THE YEAR 2007 JULY 2007 | EDUCATION UPDATE
Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Matthew Goldstein, George Weiss, Jennifer Raab, Joel Klein, Ernest Logan, Diana Boschen, Pola Rosen Dean Alfred Posamentier, CCNY CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein delivers the keynote address
YEAR HONORED AT THE HARVARD CLUB not exaggerate enough the implications for our society,” he educate people at the level I’m speaking of. You can’t start His organization, Say Yes to Education, founded almost said. “The US is lagging further and further behind. More in high school. The game is over then.” Once discovered, twenty years ago, meets a variety of student needs, both aca- and more places around the globe lead the US.” A glance students would be given “supplemental interventions” to demic and nonacademic, and creates vital support systems at science labs in American universities shows a preponder- prepare for university work, and, in a unique twist, under- by also aiding parents and siblings in educational endeav- ance of foreign students, yet ‘they cannot stay and contrib- graduate college admission would be coupled with pre- ors. He pledges a free college education to participants ute” because of the “arcane practices in this country about acceptance to a coveted doctoral program at a major univer- (“his kids”) who stay in school. Begun in Philadelphia and retaining students from abroad.” Currently, 50 percent of sity. “It will take commitment and money,” he declared, but, expanded to Hartford, CT and Cambridge, MA, Say Yes is engineering degrees in the US go to foreign nationals, and “we must develop a workforce able to compete.” now in five schools in Harlem. Proud of its successes, Mary Goldstein predicts a time when 90 percent of all scientists In a supportive response, UFT’s Weingarten cited New Anne Schmitt-Carey, president of Say Yes, asks, “How do will be Asian. The growing gap between need and produc- York City’s budget surplus with, “If not now, when.” She we do this for all children…not just a group of students in tion of mathematicians and scientists in the US has been also offered positive reminders that, unlike many of our a single school, but a whole district.” Studies to determine Elsa Nunez & Ernest Logan, Pres., CSA called “a quiet crisis.” Goldstein sees a major attitudinal international competitors, the US offers universal access, how to replicate the program in scale are ongoing and pub- difference since the mid-50’s when a kind of Marshall Plan upward mobility, and a vital middle class. She called for “a lic/private partnerships are being pursued. for science education was born in response to the Soviet decent high school education for all” as a minimum for suc- Commenting on the Outstanding Educators celebration, Sputnik. In today’s culture, the understanding that “these cess and noted the importance of educators who recognize Schools Chancellor Klein remarked, “This is an event I are difficult disciplines and you have to work hard and give and teach to the needs of each child. Congratulating the look forward to every year. It puts the spotlight where it up things to succeed” is a strong disincentive. To deal with teachers being honored, she said, “You have been allowed should be.” Edith Everett, an awards presenter and long- the problem, Goldstein offered a revolutionary plan to spot the gift of teaching, a real gift because in some schools it time champion of quality education, remarked, “It is very science talent at an early age and nurture it. “There must be is not allowed.” exciting to personally acknowledge these dedicated indi- hundreds of, not good, but exceptional students in the city”, Honoree Weiss was praised for his deep and enduring viduals. We often think of them in the aggregate, but to see he declared. “We have to start very early if we truly want to commitment to success in school for inner-city youngsters. them individually is very inspiring.”#
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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER Bank Street Leads Effort To Strengthen Low-Performing Schools Teaching for a Future Workforce Colleges and universities have tremendous LDRS Consortium received “approved vendor” By DR. CAROLE G. HANKIN resources to offer local schools that are working status from the New York City Department With RANDI T. SACHS hard to strengthen teaching and learning. And of Education, and LDRS became eligible for Former Secretary of Education Richard Riley local schools help colleges and universities ensure contracts to help support and restructure low- has been quoted saying the top ten jobs that will that their teacher and leader preparation programs performing public schools and districts, with an be in demand in 2010 did not exist in 2004. Says are grounded in the realities of everyday practice. emphasis on leadership development. In 2004, Riley, “We are currently preparing students for How can these natural partners get together? the consortium began working intensively with jobs that don’t yet exist…using technologies A unique answer has been provided by the Region Six in Brooklyn, an area that encompass- that haven’t yet been invented…in order to Adelaide Weismann Center for Innovative es neighborhoods filled with many low-income solve problems we don’t even know are prob- Leadership in Education, located at Bank Street families and recent immigrants, Shore said. lems yet.” College, which has supported collaborative “Since then, we have worked at all levels of It has always been the objective of educators inquiry and improvement efforts in more than 30 schools, though we are most active in middle to teach students how to think and solve prob- New York City public schools. schools,” Shore said. Last year, two large middle lems, but never before has this been so important Four years ago, the Weismann Center launched schools asked LDRS for help in reorganizing into because of such rapidly changing technology in the LDRS Consortium, a partnership with Fordham smaller “houses,” so students could relate to a such world of rapidly changing needs. Today’s University’s National Center for Schools and smaller number of teachers and students and feel students need to be taught to analyze a problem Communities and Teachers College, Columbia a greater sense of belonging, she said. The plans and look at it from a variety to perspectives University. LDRS stands for the Laboratory for have been put into effect. before committing to one way to answer it. the Design and Redesign of Schools (LDRS). Last year, the Weismann Center expanded its It is also recognized that today’s student can The initiative brings the resources of the part- staff and the scope of its work in public schools, expect to change careers several times through- ner institutions to bear on the challenges of adding more middle schools, an elementary out their lives. This too, changes the way educa- improving low-performing schools in New York school and several small high schools. In addi- tion needs to prepare our students for the world City, according to Rima Shore, who directs the tion to supporting the students with reorganized of tomorrow. Weismann Center. LDRS is the centerpiece of schools, the Weismann Center also reaches out to So what role do parents have in guiding their the Center’s agenda. principals, providing workshops and seminars. children to make the most of today’s education Shore co-founded the LDRS Consortium with “Most of the schools have made long strides,” for tomorrow’s world? Margaret Terry Orr (who was then at Teachers according to Shore. “School and regional leaders Parents can help their children in many ways. College and has since joined the Bank Street have been very positive about our work, and as One thing they can do is to recognize and increase brain function and give students outlets faculty). Other members of the LDRS steering the Department of Education reorganizes, princi- encourage their children’s talents and special for creativity and independent exploration. group are Sabrina Hope King of Bank Street, pals continue to reach out to us.” LDRS is espe- interests and actively find ways for them to Accept the use of new technology. It is here to Kenneth Grover of Bank Street, John Beam of cially eager to help schools with the inquiry pro- become more involved in developing them. It’s stay and your children will be using it in what- Fordham, and Ellen Meier of Teachers College. cess that is now a required part of the Department fine to pick a group activity such as a sports ever profession or occupation they select. That “Considering Bank Street’s tremendous depth of Education’s new accountability framework. team or club because it’s what all your child’s is not to say that you shouldn’t try to get the kids in everything having to do with the life of the The Weismann Center’s founding was made pos- friends are doing, make sure to find the time for away from the computer and enjoy some outdoor classroom, I thought it would be good to be sible by a gift of $1.5 million to be used to bring your child’s primary interests even if they are physical activity regularly, but just to recognize able to draw on other institutions for additional a new leadership center to Bank Street. 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The author’s philosophy of life is Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7 P.M, The Sacred special education schools in New York City and best and most lucid descriptions of special educa- summed up by a quote in the back of the book, Texts Group led by Richard Curtis will discuss the surrounding suburbs, and the fourth is a com- tion services that I’ve ever seen. “In order to make a difference you have to start Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount. prehensive listing of resources, including testing What’s also useful is their cogent explanation by not being indifferent.” With that in mind, she Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7 P.M., KYTV and evaluation centers, medical specialists, thera- of what to do when the public schools can’t will donate $2 for every book sold to Loving Reading Group will discuss Suite Francaise by pists, after-school and even summer camps. provide an appropriate education for a child, and Paws Assistance Dogs TM, a non-profit organiza- Irene Nemirovsky. And such knowledge is especially critical—and what options are available. tion that trains dogs to assist children nationwide Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 7 P.M., KYTV needed. According to the authors, in 2005 there This invaluable book should be available in who are physically disabled Reading Group will discuss Tender Is The Night were 140, 650 children identified with disabilities every school as a ready resource to assist parents Friday nights at Logos this summer will be by F. Scott Fitzgerald. in New York City, with more than half of them faced with the challenges of raising a special movie nights, weather permitting on the patio if Movie nights every Friday at 8 P.M. enrolled in the public school system. Since 1975, needs child.# not indoors starting at 8 P.M. There will be two Children’s Story Time with Dvorah every when Congress first passed the law requiring that Harry Potter Films shown on Friday, July 20 in Monday at 3 P.M. the evening prior to the 12:01 A.M., Saturday, Transit: 4,5,6 subways to Lexington Avenue July 21, 2007 sale date of the latest Harry Potter and 86th St.), M86 Bus (86th St.), novel. Avoid the crowds, come buy your copy M79 Bus (79th St.), M31 Bus (York Ave.), M15 ONE OF THE SWEETEST JOYS of the latest Harry Potter novel here at Logos. Bus (1st and 2nd Aves). OF CHILDHOOD IS DISCOVERING REVIEW OF PRACTICAL WISDOM THE MAGIC OF BOOKS! FOR PARENTS: DEMYSTIFYING By SELENE VASQUEZ NON-FICTION: AGES 5 THRU 8 PICTURE BOOKS: AGES 5 THRU 8 Shells! Shells! Shells! THE PRESCHOOL YEARS Cock-A-Doodle-Hooooooo! By Nancy Wallace. By Mick Manning. Marshall Cavendish, unpaged, $16.99 Practical Wisdom For Parents: from the ideal grandmother (i.e., someone who’s Illustrated by Brita Granstrom. Demystifying The Preschool Years been there, and done that, but isn’t emotionally Good Bks, unpaged, $16.95 Strolling along the sandy beach, Buddy and his By Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum invested in what you do). mother discover the beauty and variety of each Alfred A. Knopf Publishers, New York. August 2007. 336 pp The authors explain the typical pre-school Can an owl without the necessary qualifica- shell collected. Crisp color photographs mingled curriculum, from story time and block play to tions find happiness in a henhouse? A simple with creative paper-cut illustrations of cold-water the importance of snack and sharing, how chil- but humorous farm-themed story of finding and warm-water shells. A perfect read aloud in By MERRI ROSENBERG dren learn to follow directions, play as part of your undiscovered talents in cartoon like illus- preparation for a beach trip. Here’s the perfect back-to-school book that a group, and take responsibility. They point out trations. will relieve those churning stomach butterflies practical ways that parents can become more NON-FICTION: AGES 8 THRU 10 that strike most parents of pre-schoolers as involved in the school classroom, as well as Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: Is My Cat A Tiger? they are about to send off meaningful ways to express A Very Silly Alphabet Book How Your Pet Compares To Its Wild Cousins their cherished children to the thanks to a beloved teach- by Brian Cleary. by Jenni Bidner daunting world of “school.” er. And the authors also Illustrated by Betsy Snyder. Sterling, 64 pps., $9.95 I know that I could certain- include useful reading Millbrook, unpaged, $15.95 How does a domestic kitty cat compare with its ly have used this reassuring, lists that parents can use to wild relatives such hyenas, meerkats, and even clearly written and accessible work through such issues “K starts Karate and Kangaroos Kissing…” mongooses. Fascinating for cat lovers and an volume 20 years ago, when as making friends, starting Nonsensical sentences coupled with wacky illus- excellent follow up to “Is My Dog A Wolf?” by my anxieties surrounding my school, or struggling with trations invite readers to follow along. Upper and the same author. Fantastic color photographs son’s entry to nursery school bedtime or the arrival of a lowercase letters are highlighted in this jungle with suggested websites.# at our synagogue definitely new baby. of colorful collages, hidden letters and word Selene Vasquez is a media specialist at Orange outweighed his. What’s most helpful is pictures. Brook Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. The authors are, respec- their steady refrain giv- tively, the director and asso- ing parents permission to ciate director of the 92nd relax. As they write, “But by seeking to give their or some of their activities, clearly preferred Street Y nursery. They are From their experience at children a ‘head start’ over others, many parents the quiet time at home when they could play mothers, too, and clearly the 92nd Street Y, Schulman take on the role of managing children’s busy piano, read books, make up stories, or relax understand what keeps par- and Birnbaum have wit- schedules rather than actually spending time in the back yard with the family dogs. Those ents awake at night. nessed first-hand the scary with them.”(p. 5) Further, “In the rush to the are the memories that linger, long past the Organized into two sec- escalation of parental expec- finish line, many parents forget to place enough dance classes or Little League games or tions—one dealing with tations, with pressure steadily importance on childhood’s simple pleasures— ceramics lessons. school, the other concerned with home—the increasing to have one’s child attend the “right” playing alone or with others, spending time with Schulman and Birnbaum have written a ter- book tackles such topics as dealing with a new pre-school, to smooth the path for the “right” a parent doing something fun, or creating special rific book that every parent of a pre-schooler sibling, sleeping problems, socializing, play school, “right” after-school activities, and of family traditions.” (p. 7) should have by his or her bedside or tote bag as dates, even manners, in a calm, warm tone that course, the ultimate brass ring, a spot at an Ivy Amen. I still remember how both my chil- a helpful talisman to negotiate these wonderful, makes the reader feel as if she’s gotten advice League college. dren, as much as they enjoyed summer camp too-short years with our children. # 12 COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ JULY 2007
MMC HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING FOR LOWERRE FAMILY TERRACE Calendar of Events JULY 2007 Check out the 2007-2007 schedule and buy tickets: Recently President Shaver gathered www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/public_lectures.html with Paul C. Lowerre ’81, his wife Conferences FEATURED DOCUMENT Ursula, and members of the MMC GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE The institute regularly features documents from the gilder lehrman administration to hold a groundbreaking OF AMERICAN HISTORY collection. In the spotlight this week is a broadside, printed in 1805 in new 19 West 44th Street, york city, which illustrates the atrocious treatment of slaves. ceremony for Marymount Manhattan’s Suite 500 See the broadside and read the transcript: Lowerre Family Terrace. The rooftop New York, NY 10036 www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html HISTORY NOW LOOKS AT THE AMERICAN WEST terrace, set to be complete in the spring The institute is pleased to present the ninth issue of history now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at of 2008, will be a much-needed on cam- www.historynow.org. The issue examines the american west, with Open Houses pus place for students, faculty and staff essays by some of the most eminent scholars in the field. As always, TOURO COLLEGE NEW YORK history now accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative and to gather and participate in the MMC accessible supporting material and lesson plans. Don’t miss this issue’s SCHOOL OF CAREER AND APPLIED STUDIES 1870-86 Stillwell Avenue community. interactive feature -- “a view of the west” -- a photographic tour of the late 19th and early 20th century american west. 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Marymount Writers Conference Hosts Literary Greats: Cynthia Ozick Speaks By SYBIL MAIMIN ary sensibilities” and the dominant influence of Calling it “exciting,” she sees online books tell a story” bound the group together. That Stars of the literary world including Mary “high art” novels and their authors with non-fic- and digitalized libraries. She suspects traditional could be said of all participants in the Writers’ Higgins Clark, David Steinberg, Tama Janowitz, tion novels, journalism, and magazines. “Topical books will continue while online versions will Conference. Karen Ritter, who is writing her Richard Peck, Bruce Jay Friedman, Claire Messud [magazine] articles generate buzz and no moss,” be different, “perhaps shorter.” Cowin reported, first novel, came to “get familiar with publishing and Christopher Lehmann-Haupt were among the she scoffed. The “arbiters of literary culture are “Clear is the new clever…a clear, but interesting and meet some of the people involved.” Marilee many high-profile figures who shared experi- gone… novelists remain on the scene, even if lead” is essential because “online training makes Hartlee, who had success with The Yuppie ences and gave direction to hopeful authors at the not known,” but “the alters are gone.” In her people jump fast” [from one piece of information Handbook, wants to turn from humor to a more twelfth annual Writers’ Conference at Manhattan keynote, Nelson, who Frumkes described as “the to another] and a writer “must make an impres- serious tone in her next book and came for Marymount College. “This has been our most overseer of the publishing industry” from her sion in the first 10 seconds.” The way writers and direction. Jean Crichton, who is writing a fam- successful conference yet,” reported organizer perch at Publishers Weekly, gave a rundown on editors work will change, she predicted, as the ily history about coal miners in Scotland who Lewis Burke Frumkes at the end of a very full the current state of the business. The worrying medium becomes more visual and information, became successful mine owners in the United and exciting day of panels, keynotes, valuable phenomenon of the conglomerization of pub- not style, is the goal. With “democracy online,” States, learned of the importance of including tips, and networking. Held in conjunction with lishing has its “silver lining” as more and more people who never wrote will produce books on her own voice. Ellen Witchell, who runs book Marymount’s widely respected Writing Center small presses are being established in reaction. the Internet. Slesin suggested, “Books are some- discussions groups, was “looking for insights to (founded and directed by Frumkes), the event The rise of the internet has provided additional thing you feel deeply and can’t be replaced.” The the writing process to bring back to her readers.” drew, from across the country, a record number ways to publish and market material. One-third various mediums don’t compete, she said. “They And Cindy Boyer, who writes history scripts for of aspiring writers as well as those hoping to of books are self-published today and, with an help each other.” museums and the National Park Service, came to advance already successful careers. Panelists easily obtained ISBN number, works can be listed In her introduction to the Editor’s Panel, learn about expanding to fiction writing. A very reflected on the nuts and bolts as well as more on every book site on the Internet. “Marketing is Rosen mused, “a love of words” and “need to full day for all!# intangible aspects of writing fiction, non-fiction, as important as editing,” she advised. “Once you children’s books, mystery, humor, and memoirs. have a product you need to get it out there, and Practical concerns such as getting published and “out there” is a different place than five years reaching the market were covered extensively ago.” When speaking to publishers, look beyond SUBSCRIBE to &%6$"5*0/61%"5& in sessions with literary agents, publicists, and editorial services. Ask about marketing plans and editors. Panelists were generous with reflections distribution systems. Nelson admitted she had Only $30 Per Year and advice. Two keynote speakers, prize-win- written a book and despite her experience, con-
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Approximately 90%, Ms. Sirow believes, Dalton School she is a practicing artist as well as choose the visual arts (In Dalton’s high school a classroom teacher. For her, that means work- division, art includes photography as well as ing with different middle-school grades and in more art history.) Part of Dalton’s art program many media. Over the ten years Ms. Sirow has is the opportunity to be seen at least once a year, been at Dalton’s (with a few years in between at and the school boasts some wonderful exhibition Brooklyn Friends), she has lost none of her origi- areas. This year, Ms. Sirow says, the 4th grade nal enthusiasm for inspiring and helping young- studied Georgia O’Keeffe and students were then sters in grades 4 through 8 to express themselves encouraged to draw their own flowers. Exhibits Laurie Tisch (Chairman), Richard Kessler (CAE Executive Director), Jill Braufman and find joy in art. are always “fun events” for the entire commu- (Board President), Keynote Speaker, Alison Bernstein (The Ford Foundation) Although she herself has moved over the nity. This year, because of O’Keeffe, the show years from ceramics to painting (lovely floral, took on a Southwestern motif, chef and all. The By JILL GRANT a reform strategy. You cannot test your way pastel-colored abstracts are currently on view students loved it. So did their parents. The Center for Arts Education (CAE) released to success. Reading alone doesn’t create the at Marder’s Gallery in Bridgehampton, LI), Art at Dalton also involves trips to museums, preliminary statistics indicating the noncompli- engaged citizen we need…Being able to express she is particularly committed as a teacher to and it is Ms. Sirow’s dream that more such visits ance of New York City schools with state arts oneself analytically and creatively is as impor- introducing youngsters to the potter’s wheel. will be possible, if scheduling permits. A recent education standards at its first Government tant as being able to read.” Although Kessler Its demands strengthen motor skills and prompt trip to the Met with the fourth-graders, she Affairs Breakfast recently. emphasized that the newly released data was young people to see - and feel - the results recalls, introduced the youngsters to mid-20th Addressing government officials, education preliminary, he indicated it still demonstrated of creativity. Seeing youngsters explore the century art. Accompanying worksheets, which policymakers and leaders from major New York a need for more arts education funding. “The possibilities of clay and develop self-esteem invited the students to focus on what they saw cultural organizations, speakers from the CAE data tells you how much further we still need to is incredibly rewarding, she says. She fondly and sketch particular details, were part of a no- and other organizations that support the arts used go,” he said. recalls her own “fabulous experiences” with a pressure experience. There is no doubt in her these statistics to increase public awareness of the Terry Baker, former evaluator for the CAE, potter’s wheel, both as a child and as a teenager, mind that such exposure to view and to create importance of arts education in public schools. observed that, like the numbers, the campaign and thinks that clay is particularly suited to art improves academic skills all around. The CAE Executive Director Richard Kessler pre- to increase funding was at its preliminary stag- youngsters who, for a variety of reasons, might children say they love art at Dalton and seem to sented statistics suggesting that children were not es. “This is 20 years into the effort, and we tend to hang back. Does a fourth-grader’s first thrive in an atmosphere that will not judge them. receiving the arts education to which they were shouldn’t being doing the first stage now,” he try produce only “mush”? “Hmmm,” Ms. Sirow Indeed, what assessment of their art is made entitled. Using the New York City Department commented. In the past, according to Baker, may remark, “what an interesting chocolate pud- takes the form of teacher response to their effort of Education’s (NYCDOE) 2006 Project Arts there was an inability to do studies like the ones ding or mousse, I’m glad you’re having fun.” and involvement. Outstanding work is noted on Survey, Kessler revealed the findings of one the- presented by the CAE because of New York But if a third attempt also produces only mush, a checklist where teachers can note students who ater teacher for every 7,000 students, one dance City’s tendency to push arts education aside. she will then gently encourage the youngster to excel. “The art department is where students can teacher for every 6,000 students, one music “What happens is that arts education tends to be “make something interesting.” shine, feel comfortable.” Ms. Sirow says, and she teacher for every 1,100 students, and one visual a victim of other larger issues. The issues may be At Dalton, where there are no grades until the takes great pleasure in watching them grow, find- arts teacher for every 800 students. According to a school reform, budget, or new tests and exams. last semester in the 8th grade, but where boys ing their creativity and then, after that inevitable the NYCDOE study, said Kessler, in New York Arts education tends to be important, but not as and girls know they are in a highly competitive rowdy phase, moving back to “settle down” with City, $285 million is spent on arts education, important,” he said. academic environment, the arts are particularly art again.# only 1.7% of total educational spending. Liz Krueger, New York State senator, agreed CAE chairperson Laurie Tisch emphasized the that public schools often do not view arts educa- importance of arts education and its correlation tion as a priority. “I fear that when schools are to success in public schools. She alluded to a trying to prioritize what they need most, they will 1999 Carnegie Foundation study that indicated prioritize not to have arts education,” she said. that arts education increases the likelihood of For that reason, Tisch said that community academic achievement, class office leadership, members of New York City must work together participation in math and science fairs, and to bring back arts education to public schools. attendance awards. “It not only takes a village to raise a child, but Dr. Allison Bernstein, vice president for it takes a whole city to restore arts education,” Ford Foundation’s Knowledge, Creativity and she said.# Freedom Program, indicated another reason Founded in 1996, the CAE funds partnerships for the need for arts education—competence between public schools and arts and community in basic reading and literacy, skills emphasized organizations to develop and sustain compre- on exams required of each New York City pub- hensive arts education programs in New York lic school. However, she said, “Testing is not City’s public schools. JULY 2007 ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ Education update 15
Remembering My Best Friend Vera, Forever classes with Professor Amelia Del Rio, an icon adventures at Cornell University’s family pro- table sat my daughter and Vera’s oldest son. We of the Spanish department whose mantra, “Ninas, grams. Vera’s husband and mine were physicians; were thrilled; we couldn’t believe that our chil- se pueden hacer todos!” delivered in an authori- the language of medicine was our language too. dren had found each other and were in love! It tative voice, made us feel we could accomplish Our other languages, which we spoke with each was like the longest running play off-Broadway, anything. We fell in love; we married; we had other freely, were Spanish and Yiddish, begun in the Fantasticks: the son and daughter of two best careers; we had our babies at the same time; our modest homes in the Bronx. Years later, my friends fall in love forever. we moved to different parts of the country (she father, an octogenarian, started a Yiddish class and Soon, Vera fell gravely ill. Slowly, over the remained in New York and I was in San Diego). Vera and I became enraptured students. “Vera,” he ensuing years, her body weakened so that she Our bonds to Barnard College, our respect for said, “your name means veracity or truth.” could no longer walk. Her spirit was indomitable, aging parents, our ties to the Yiddish language One year, our only living parents, her mother her will to live fierce. As I visited her over the and our love of family brought us together again and my father, joined us for a Yiddish sing-a- years and she became wheel-chair bound, we several years later. I confided my innermost feel- long, skirt steak and egg creams at Sammy’s continued our conversations about the children, ings about marriage, love, death, life, family ties Roumanian restaurant on the lower east side of the new grandchildren, our husbands, Barnard, and children to Vera and she to me, stories we Manhattan. literature and life in Spanish, English and Yiddish. only shared with each other and no one else, ever. The children grew up: two of our sons went We shared our sorrows and joys. As she became I remember getting our first facials in Manhattan into medicine, the other two were claimed by law more silent, we held hands and felt our friendship and laughing about not being able to leave fast and letters. My daughter, the only girl in both through the warmth of our palms. enough. We emerged red-faced, skin tingling families grew up too and became a physician. My best friend died last night in San Diego. unpleasantly, and late because of an irritating Our lives intertwined again at Barnard reunions, Our friendship, forged at Barnard College, will cosmetics sales pitch, racing for a taxi to meet family dinners, outings. live on forever. As I walk on the brick paths of By Pola Rosen, Ed.D. my 8-year-old daughter for lunch break at the Vera moved to North Carolina, then San Diego, the college where our high-heeled shoes always My best friend died last night in San Diego. Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus. Did we while I returned to New York; our friendship and got caught, I will always remember the two As I lit a memorial candle, the flickering flame laugh over lunch at our vanity and vowed the family visits continued. teenagers, the blonde and the brunette, filled with evoked memories of our lives shared. facial industry would never see us again! One day we arranged to meet for lunch in San dreams of the future. Those dreams will live on As teenagers at Barnard College, we shared Our four sons were friends sharing summer Diego, our husbands included. Suddenly, at our in the eyes of our loving children.#
Photo by Troy Miller/South Dakota Tourism fronted with massive technical challenges. July Fireworks Over Mount Rushmore Borglum, started this work in 1927, hung-in By Jan Aaron One of our nation’s most renowned landmarks through the Great Depression, and finished Crave a change from Macy’s fireworks? Next is officially “America’s Shrine of Democracy,” the faces in 1941. It took a team of 400 year, travel to the Black Hills of South Dakota and was intended to symbolize 150 years of workers, supervised by Borglum, to com- and see spectacular fireworks illuminate the rock- American history. The faces are 60 feet tall and plete the task. The Presidents Trail allows cut faces of presidents Washington, Jefferson, together make up one of the largest statues in the you to walk at the base of the mountain for Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt at Mount world. They are breathtaking, as you discover great close-up views of the sculptures. Rushmore Memorial Park. And stay on for other strolling toward them on the grand Avenue of Borglum originally planned to complete sightseeing. the Flags. “Awesome, dad,” a preteen boy,” was the sculptures down to their waists, but “We get about 30,000 visitors for our fire- overheard nearby. He’s right! he died, and no further work was done. works, Judy Olson, chief of interpretation for Mount Rushmore was conceived by sculptor The monument is considered complete and the National Park Service, told recently visiting Gutzon Borglum and his story is almost as inspir- an amazing accomplishment without fur- press. “They begin on July 3 at 9:25 pm for 25 ing as the monument itself. He and his supporters ther embellishment. However, Borglum”s minutes, and an additional 69 million see them fought for years against local and national oppo- original working models can be seen in his televised,” she added. sition. He was constantly short of funds and con- former studio, now a museum..#
New BegiNNiNgs for Touro College grads Dean Eva Spinell-Sexter, Grand Bernhaut is married and has a family and still Marshal, lead the faculty toward the earned high marks. He thanked Touro College stage. The students, sat with an air of for having the kind of teachers who went the expectation of a great moment while extra mile. He said it seemed like every teacher beaming parents snapped pictures. knew who he was. He wasn’t just a number or Dr. Stanley Boylan, Vice-President a face in the crowd. He also told the graduates, and Dean of Faculties opened the “As long as you want to succeed, you can.” program with remarks that were full Faculty and the administration presented of optimism. He introduced Mrs. special awards to outstanding students for Rhonda Eiss who gave the Valedictory academic excellence, community services, and Address. After many years of raising personal achievements. Joya Wright overcame two sons, she went back to college and a serious illness to obtain her degree. Natalya earned a 3.95 G.P.A., graduating with a Landviger also overcame a serious illness to Dr. David Rockove receives “The Instructor of the Year” award bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary finish school. Rose M. Carter received the Mira studies. She noted, “Our education Wolf Community Service Award for her tire- does not end here.” Many graduates less work as a Youth Director in Midwood. will go on to pursue higher education, Susan Yusupov received the Mira Wolf Service others will learn from the school of Award for her work in the Community. Jolanta life. She challenged the graduates to Czerlanis earned the NYSCAS Academic “continue to reach for the stars.” Excellence Award. Jolene Jackson and Valentina Distinguished guest, John L. Vlasova both earned the Lester Eckman Prize Sampson, New York State Senator (D- for Academic Excellence. And, Nandanie Sabajo Brooklyn) gave the Commencement won the Lester Eckman Prize for Community Address with words of wisdom Leadership & Service. and encouragement, sprinkled with Robert Bielsky gave The Robert Bielsky humor. Mr. Sampson asked the point- Recognition Award for Personal Achievement. Vice President E. Spinelli ed question: “Is the tassel worth the Bielsky commemorates his parents with this congratulates the class of 2007 Class of 2007 hassle?” The answer is an affirma- award. His father Tuvia Bielsky was a brigade tive “yes”. He seemed to speak from Commander of a partisan unit in Europe during life experience when he said, “If you World Ward Two. The Brigade rescued 1200 Jewish
By RichaRd Kagan ment. A select group of Touro College grads also set goals, you can climb the insur- men, woman, and children from the Nazi’s. received awards for academic excellence and mountable. Your success is dependent on your Dr. David Rockove received the Instructor of The Howard Gilman Opera House at the work in public service. attitudes in life.” Mr. Sampson noted that “real the Year Award. Dr. Rockove teaches economy Brooklyn Academy of Music was packed for Touro College is a New York City success success is attained” when you gave back to the in the Department of Business. a performance of a different kind on June story. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Bernard Lander, community. Before receiving their degrees, the graduates 12th. Instead of a dance recital, poetry reading The College has grown to 25,000 students with Shlomo Bernhaut gave the Salutatorian stood and applauded family and friends who or play, almost 800 graduates of the School campuses throughout New York City, in Long Address. He graduated with an impressive gave support and encouragement along the of Career and Applied Studies received their Island, California, Nevada, Israel, Germany, 3.92 GPA, working full-time while carrying a path. The graduates then took the final steps to diplomas from Touro College, celebrating years Italy and Russia. full academic schedule. Bernhaut continues to the stage to pick up their diplomas. And, a long, of hard work, sacrifice and personal commit- The Commencement Exercises began when further his studies toward his Bachelors degree. arduous journey reached a joyful conclusion. Education update ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ JULY 2007 12184 Ed Update Ad v3:Layout 1 5/30/07 4:47 PM Page 1
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