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Mailing Address: The True Meaning of Rewarding Excellence in Education 695 Park Avenue, Ste. E1509 By Alfred S. Posamentier, Ph.D. scores on the Advanced-Placement test. Such New York, NY 10065 Reward is often an excellent motivator. A dedication should never go unnoticed and should Email: [email protected] www.EducationUpdate.com reward can come in the form of an acclaimed be appropriately recognized by peers and others, Tel: 212-650-3552 Fax: 212-772-4769 achievement, acknowledgements by peers and as is the case this year by Education Update. superiors, or simply self-recognition of desired It would be nice if, in the course of time, the PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF: achievements. Naturally, monetary rewards are education systems in the United States could also Pola Rosen, Ed.D. frequently treasured, but they are, by no means, recognize such extraordinary dedication through always the most effective rewards. Today, the salary rewards. Alternatively, a tiered promo- ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mary Brabeck, Dean, NYU School of teaching profession, in an effort to attract more tional system, analogous to that at the university of the very best practitioners, is in dire need of level, where there are different levels of profes- Education; Sheila Evans-Tranumn, Assoc. achievement rewards, or acknowledgements of sorship, might also be instituted at the pre-col- Comm. of Education, NYS; Charlotte K. successful work. There is not much we can do lege level. For example, teachers might be able Frank, Ph.D., Senior VP, McGraw-Hill; Joan about educator salaries, since these are typi- to attain various levels, such as intern teacher, Freilich, Ph.D., Trustee, Barnard College & cally negotiated between staff and union with novice teacher, teacher, lead teacher, and master College of New Rochelle; Andrew Gardner, many other considerations bartered on the table. teacher. Each of these might then be on graduated Technology Teacher & Advisor, The However, there are many non-monetary rewards to acknowledge outstanding and dedicated work salary schedules. School at Columbia U.; Cynthia Greenleaf, which can also serve as motivators. This is par- of teachers and other educators. For example, The idea of recognizing outstanding teach- Ph.D., Director, Partnerships, Chicago ticularly necessary at a time when we are facing one of the outstanding teacher Education Update ers, which is slowly becoming institutionalized Public Schools; Augusta S. Kappner, a crisis of teacher shortages in many critical areas awardees this year, Jane Viau, a math teacher at through Education Update, should be a wake-up Ph.D., President, Bank St. College; of education. One possible reward is acclamation the Frederick Douglass Academy, was selected call to the profession that one of the best ways to Bonnie Kaiser, Ph.D., Director, Precollege by peers for outstanding work. on the basis of her fine teaching skills and exem- motivate teachers is through a sensible and fair Program, Rockefeller University; Harold The Education Update newspaper has, over plary dedication to the profession. This profes- reward system. Koplewicz, M.D., Founder & Director, the past couple of years, taken this form of sional entered teaching a bit later in life than Dr. Alfred Posamentier is Dean of the School NYU Child Study Center; Ernest Logan, professional motivation to heart with its annual most, after having had a successful career in the of Education at City College of NY, author of Pres., CSA; Cecilia McCarton, M.D., Dir., Outstanding Educator of the Year awards. Sadly, finance world, and sacrificing a salary, which was over 40 Mathematics books including: “Math The McCarton Center; Eric Nadelstern, there are not enough such “competitions” for ten times that which she is earning as a teacher. Wonders to Inspire Teachers and Students” CEO, Empowerment Schools, NYC; educators, one of the most important professions Moreover, she also used her entire spring vaca- (ASCD, 2003) and “The Fabulous Fibonacci Alfred S. Posamentier, Ph.D., Dean, School in our society. Both regionally and subject-spe- tion to meet daily with her advanced-placement- Numbers” (Prometheus, 2007), and member of of Education, CCNY; Adam Sugerman, cific, we as a society must make a greater effort statistics class to ensure them the best possible the NYS Mathematics Standards Committee.# Publisher, Palmiche Press; Laurie Tisch, Chair, Center for Arts Education LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Heather Rosen, Adam Sugerman, Rob Wertheimer Graysville, ALABAMA tions and recognizes that education is so much Jackson’s powerful words that leaves me with Assistant Principals: Crisis Management to more than skills and facts. It must encompass a no option but to aspire to reach the very top of ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: Instructional Expertise respect for the human spirit and values that tran- my educational journey, firm in my belief that, “I Justine Rivera To the Editor: scend goals and objectives. can, I will, I must.” GUEST This article has made me reflect on the idea M. Kraus, Ed. D. Aprilis Nelson COLUMNISTS: Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jeff Downing, of becoming an assistant administrator. I have Sterling Heights, MI Brooklyn, NY Debra Epstein, Dr. Carole G. Hankin, Dr. worked in the absence of one and am aware of Ann Hohenhaus, Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. the responsibilities involved. This article has Brooklyn, NY New York, NY opened my eyes to the difficulties principals have President Edison O. Jackson, Medgar Evers To Moscow State University for St. Tatiana’s STAFF WRITERS: and how much more my support is needed of College Day, the Students’ Holiday! Jacob Appel, J.D., Judith Aquino, Stevanne them. Thanks for opening my eyes a little more To the Editor: To the Editor: Auerbach, Ph.D., Joan Baum, Ph.D., Alberto of the expectations and responsibilities that are This article inspires me greatly and it’s a means I have been to Moscow and seen MSU but had Cepeda, Dorothy Davis, Gillian Granoff, involved. of cementing my belief, “I can do all things no idea of this celebration. I was pleased to read Richard Kagan, Sybil Maimin, Martha Loretta Nation through Christ who strengthens me.” Dr. Jackson about it. It seems in line with the Russian intel- McCarthy, Ph.D., Joy Resmovits, Emily Graysville, AL surely is a pillar of strength and hope, and as a lectual tradition, which has persisted despite the Sherwood, Ph.D., Marisa Suescun, Lisa MEC Graduate and Early Childhood Educator never-ending political turmoil. Winkler Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN at Medgar Evers College Child Development Alma Flesch Harvard’s Howard Gardner Receives Standing Center, I remain strong, holding on to Dr. New York, NY BOOK REVIEWERS: Ovation at Bank Street Event Harris Healy III, Merri Rosenberg, To the Editor: Selene Vasquez The basic premise and information in this In This Issue MEDICAL EDITOR: article is terse but also correct. 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METROBEAT The DEAN’S COLUMN Keeping New York City Stanley H. Kaplan Supports Moving Forward Middle School Math By Mayor MICHAEL Bloomberg The start of summer always brings a flurry Instruction at CCNY of activity as we close out the school year, finalize the City’s budget, and wrap up the by alfred Posamentier, Ph.d. legislative session in Albany. This year, I am Several years ago, the math-teacher shortage happy to report that we’ve ended on a high note in New York City secondary schools reached on all three counts. And because of the great near-crisis level. Despite the best efforts of progress we’ve made over the first half of this the Department of Education to recruit the best year, many of the long-term goals we set at and brightest new teachers for its schools, the the beginning of the Administration are now national shortage of math majors and the outflow within our reach. of experienced math teachers led to the evolution Take, for example, the improvements to our of a largely under prepared and inexperienced public schools. The test scores released by math teacher corps in New York City. It became the State recently showed that New York City obvious that a steady stream of in-service support students are making big strides in math and would be required to provide the existent staff reading. In fact, at virtually every grade level, with the appropriate content and pedagogical the one-year gains posted by New York City strategies necessary to enable them to improve students were bigger than the gains posted by math achievement. It also became clear that the students in the rest of the State—putting our limited number of higher education institutions schools on par with many suburban districts. in New York could not provide direct support Black and Hispanic students helped lead the to such large numbers of teachers, and that the way, making enormous progress over the past existing supervisory staff was itself not suffi- year in narrowing the racial achievement gap investments in areas—like education, infra- ciently prepared to undertake the task. However, that has existed for far too long. structure and public safety—that are essential the City College of New York Math Education Recently we began focusing more energy to our quality of life. Program developed a way in which a significant and attention on middle-school grades, where We also got great news from Albany where number of math teachers could receive enhanced well as how to best help children achieve their traditionally students have struggled. This year, State legislators passed major pieces of our support through their immediate supervisors or mathematical potential. To date, more than 200 they too posted improvements in reading, as legislative agenda. For example, the State has coaches. We reasoned that by providing super- assistant principals, coaches and teacher leaders well as gains in math that are just off the charts. agreed to let us build a marine transfer sta- visors and coaches responsible for math staff have participated in the program. It should make us all feel proud that thousands tion for recyclable materials at the Gansevoort development with additional content, pedagogy, We see this program as a paradigm for other more children will leave school this year with Peninsula on Manhattan’s West Side. It’s a the latest research in learning, and access to large cities, and especially important where small the skills they need to succeed and the confi- key part of our environmentally and economi- educational math technology, we would have the schools are being developed, since they often dence to pursue their dreams. cally sound Solid Waste Management Plan. The most direct, far-reaching and cost-effective route lack personnel prepared to provide math-special- Improving public education has always been State passed other parts of our green agenda into math classrooms across the city. ist training for teachers. As the Kaplan Math a top priority, and I think that the new City bud- too, including tax abatements for green roofs In discussions with Stanley H. Kaplan, the Institute moves forward, we remain grateful to get that we agreed to with the City Council— and the construction of solar panels, which founder of the famous Kaplan test preparation the Stanley Kaplan for his continuing support, which includes hundreds of millions of dollars will help clean our air and reduce greenhouse schools and a graduate of The City College and enthusiastically accept the challenge of creat- more for local schools—reflects that. Our tax gas emissions. We also won passage of new (Class of 1939), we identified the middle school ing an effective and informed math teacher corps revenues are down and our economy has suf- laws that strengthen background checks for as the area with the greatest need for this pro- with this “multiplier effect” model.# fered some pretty serious blows. That’s why gun purchases that give our social workers the gram. With the generous support of Mr. Kaplan Dr. Alfred Posamentier is Dean of the School the new budget keeps overall spending virtu- tools they need to prevent child abuse and that ($2,000,000), the program was launched in 2004. of Education at City College of NY, author of ally flat. Families are tightening their budgets; expand access to flu shots and other immuniza- The structure of the program brings a group of over 40 Mathematics books including: “Math government has a responsibility to do that as tions. Together these steps will help ensure a middle-school math supervisors and coaches Wonders to Inspire Teachers and Students” well. At the same time, we’re continuing to safer and healthier New York City. approximately once a month to the college for (ASCD, 2003) and “The Fabulous Fibonacci look ahead to the city’s future and make critical Even though the national economy is expe- a full day of training in specific special areas, Numbers” (Prometheus, 2007), and member of riencing tough times, we’re doing everything such as: problem solving, enhancing instruction the NYS Mathematics Standards Committee. we can to keep New York City—our local through technology, special supervisory tech- economy, our environment, our public schools, niques for improving math instruction, etc. Each and our quality of life—moving forward.# of these workshops of the Kaplan Math Institute E M TH A is taught by experts in the field, and followed T R TUTOR by a full-day support visit by representatives I K of the program. 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Beverly Ann Chin Senior Series Consultant  spotlight on schools ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ July 2008 Everett Children’s Adventure Education Central to Garden Celebrates 10 Years of “Museum of Plants” by Jeff Downing only Japan’s floral artistry, but also its rich cul- Providing Plant Science Education The New York Botanical Garden is often tural heritage. Interpretive panels, audio guides described as a “museum of plants.” With 250 and cell phone tours, and docent- and curator-led by Debra Epstein acres; 50 different gardens and plant collections; tours informed the visitor experience, explain- In May 1998, the Everett a preeminent Victorian- ing the painstaking hor- Children’s Adventure era conservatory that ticultural work required Garden at The New York is a New York City to achieve the stunning Botanical Garden opened its Landmark; the larg- and exotic plant forms. doors and became the first est herbarium in the Japanese music, exqui- outdoor/indoor museum Western Hemisphere, site bonsai, and a mas- of plant science for chil- containing over 7 mil- sive bamboo sculpture dren in the United States. lion specimens; and the added to the Japanese This spring, the Adventure most important botani- theme. Meanwhile, in Garden celebrates 10 years cal and horticultural the Everett Children’s of providing educational library in the world, that Adventure Garden, programs to teach chil- might seem self-evident. “Kiku for Kids” brought dren about plant science. However, a museum the flavor of Japanese Nearly 1.5 million children is more than its col- culture to school groups and adults have visited the lections—it is a place and families. Children Adventure Garden since its where collections are made origami cranes inception. creatively displayed and and traditional fish The 12-acre Adventure interpreted in ways that prints, created their own Garden is designed espe- allow visitors to appre- kiku-inspired field cially for children. Changing ciate and learn. As such, Jeff Downing, VP for Education at The guides, and partici- landscapes, a dynamic wet- education is fundamen- New York Botanical Garden pated in a traditional land and pond, and lush tal to a museum’s mis- tea ceremony in an plantings provide a vibrant, sion. Recent exhibitions adorable, kid-sized tea living stage for hands-on Entrance to the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden at the Botanical Garden have brought education house. For adults, Continuing Education offer- learning, whether children to the fore with new and compelling program- ings included creating ikebana floral arrange- come with their families Adventure Garden is looking forward to many ming, exhibitry, and interpretation. ments, training bonsai, and painting kiku chrysan- or with a school group. The Adventure Garden more decades of introducing children to the won- Last fall, Kiku: The Art of the Japanese themums in watercolor. The Kiku exhibit returns includes outdoor and indoor learning galleries ders of plants and to helping children delve into Chrysanthemum melded the beautifully evoca- to the Botanical Garden on October 18 through filled with interactive exhibits and colorful signs the mysteries of the plant kingdom.# tive and horticulturally exacting art of a tradi- November 16. to promote discovery; each gallery focuses on a Debra Epstein is the Director of Children’s tional Japanese chrysanthemum exhibition with This past spring, Darwin’s Garden: An different aspect of plant science. Education Programming at The New York dynamic interpretation and educational program- Evolutionary Adventure, a Garden-wide exhi- “We are extremely proud of the role that the Botanical Garden. ming for children and adults that expressed not bition focusing on the influence of plants on Everett Children’s Adventure Garden has played Charles Darwin’s thinking about evolution and in helping young people discover the world of natural selection, integrated the three program plant science,” said Jeff Downing, Vice President areas of the Garden—horticulture, science, and for Education at The New York Botanical Garden. education—more robustly and successfully than “Through its unique design, exhibitry, and pro- ever before. The exhibition in the Enid A. Haupt gramming, the Adventure Garden addresses a Conservatory brought to life the rich floral envi- pressing need to improve general science educa- ronment of Darwin’s property in Kent, England, tion for children and instill an appreciation for the including a representation of his home, Down critical role of plants in our every day lives.” House, where visitors could look out a window The Adventure Garden offers a variety of upon a garden much like the one Darwin sur- programs for school groups and families that veyed as he developed his famous theory. Also in are designed to be engaging and fun, while the Conservatory, exhibition stations let visitors conveying the importance of plants in our observe many of the same species that fascinated everyday lives. Darwin. Throughout the Garden, an Evolutionary Adventure Garden school programs promote Tour allowed visitors to trace the Tree of Life and inquiry-based learning through observation and view living examples of 30 species that represent hands-on activities. Students in pre-kindergarten the differentiations in plant life over time. The through the fifth grade participate in workshops Children’s Adventure Garden hosted programs focusing on seasonal, plant science related topics and activities for school groups and families, that correlate with New York State and New York based on the same concepts and experiments that City standards. intrigued Darwin. Family programs are facilitated by teens trained This summer, with the “Moore in America: as “Explainers.” Each year, approximately 150 Monumental Sculpture at The New York Botanical teens are trained in plant science and program Garden” exhibition, the Garden has once again facilitation skills to serve as Explainers to help taken a strong educational and interpretive the public understand new ideas and to engage approach to a Garden-wide show. The largest them in family programs. To date, more than outdoor exhibition of Henry Moore’s sculpture 2,000 teens have participated in the program as ever mounted in the United States, the exhibition volunteer Intern and Advanced Explainers and in is spread throughout the Garden’s grounds and paid positions as Master and Senior Explainers. collections, and augmented by educator-led tours In addition to programs for youngsters, the of the artwork, audio and cell phone tours, and Botanical Garden offers educators the chance a display of many of Henry Moore’s maquettes, to expand their knowledge about plant biol- small models the artist used to flesh out ideas ogy and ecology, as well, through the innova- and draw inspiration in preparation for building tive, hands-on activities of the Professional his large and inspiring sculpture. A Family Guide Development Program. provides activities for children, emphasizing the The Adventure Garden was co-founded by connection between Moore’s art and the natural Edith and the late Henry Everett, philanthropists forms from which he drew inspiration. and members of the Botanical Garden Board. In all, The New York Botanical Garden offers In fall 2007, Mrs. Everett again demonstrated a wide array of educational programs and inter- her continuing dedication to children’s educa- pretation that enhances the visitor’s experience tion when she participated in the ribbon-cutting of featured exhibitions—yes, the flowers are celebration for the grand opening of the Everett spectacular, but if you visit, you just might learn Garden Gate School Group Entrance, which was something as well. created exclusively for schoolchildren and their The Moore in America exhibition continues educators and was designed to further enhance through November 2. Tickets and informa- children’s experience at the Garden. tion are available at nybg.org or by calling Over the next seven years, the Everett Children’s 718.817.8700.# Adventure Garden is slated to undergo major Jeff Downing is Vice President for Education at capital improvements. The Everett Children’s The New York Botanical Garden. July 2008 ■ EDUCATION UPFATE ■ SPECIAL SECTION: ANIMALS 

THE WORLD OF ANIMALS IN THE 21st CENTuRY Dogs That Help the Blind See Education at The Animal By Reni Shulman Owning a dog can be recreational like any sport Medical Center or hobby. Sure, it requires time and effort, as the owner must groom and feed his dog, but the By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus reward is the tremendous amusement and satis- As part of The Animal Medical Center’s faction that the owner gets from playing fetch and outreach and education programs, I recent- teaching his canine to play dead. For Joe DiNero, ly visited a preschool in New York City however, ownership of a dog is a much more to talk to children about safety around serious venture. In 1994, at twenty-five years old, dogs during National Dog Bite Prevention DiNero was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, Week. The children I met told me about a hereditary disease that causes retinal degenera- the pets in their lives and were so excited tion and loss of vision. More than ten years later to have the opportunity to interact with he decided to enhance his lifestyle with aid from Eddie, a 1-year old French bulldog. Some a guide dog. “As good as you are with a white of the children told me that they wanted cane,” explained DiNero, “there’s an increased to grow up to be veterinarians. I certainly level of confidence that you can only get from a hope they do. A more emotionally and guide dog.” Joe DiNero and guide dog, Garner intellectually satisfying field would be DiNero, a New York resident, joined Guide difficult to find. Dogs for the Blind, a non-profit organization, three children love to interact with Garner, though Education is a lifelong process for a with campuses in California and Oregon, that DiNero is solely responsible for his care, which veterinarian. Four years of doctor vet- trains guide dogs to work with the visually includes feeding, grooming, and veterinary atten- erinary medicine training follows a 4- impaired to both physically and psychologically tion. The pair flawlessly navigates the Suffolk year bachelor’s degree. Specialists, such improve their lives. Students enroll at no cost Community College campus, where DiNero is a as myself, pursue optional, additional and receive air transportation, room and board, Computer Science and Mathematics major. “He’s internship and residency training. Every training, veterinary care, and after-care sup- more popular on campus than I am; he’ll wear the veterinary attends continuing education port services. The canines at Guide Dogs for cap and gown at graduation,” declared a jocular seminars designed to update and improve Dr. Ann Hohenhaus the Blind receive four to five months of formal DiNero. In the meantime, the two take life one their knowledge and skills. As part of their training, followed by four weeks of training with day at a time. “Because my disease is degenera- veterinary medical training, they learn to their blind partners. During this intense four tive, there is a constant relearning and adaptation. critically evaluate the scientific literature and Social Work Internship Program. week program, students rise at 6 a.m. to begin It scares me that I can’t see my eleven-month-old apply new knowledge to patient care. As a doctor of veterinary medicine, I have the demanding schedule of lectures, obedience the way I saw my other two girls, but I keep Recent breakthroughs in veterinary science built my career around the care and protection courses, and real-life situations in downtown going and stay positive.” have run parallel to the explosion of medi- of companion animals. While my efforts are areas. “It was doggy boot camp,” DiNero pointed Approximately 50,000 people become blind cal knowledge in human medicine. Advanced focused on the medical treatment of the animals, out. “All of your senses are pushed to their limits each year in the United States. Guide Dogs for techniques and biomedical innovations are now everyday I see the emotional, social and health in training school; it was frustrating.” DiNero the Blind works to enhance the quality of life and available for the treatment of companion ani- benefits of the human-animal bond on the indi- recalled “Traffic-check Day,” when students are ability to function for this growing population. In mals, in ways inconceivable only a few years viduals and families who love these pets. As an placed in controlled traffic situations “where they sixty-five years of establishment, Guide Dogs for ago. Our ability to understand and treat disease educator, I believe there is much that animals essentially try to hit you. A car in the parking lot the Blind (www.guidedogs.com) has graduated in animals has grown exponentially and the can teach all of us, especially children. I have went right at us, and he jumped in front of me and over 11,000 dog partnerships. It relies heavily on Animal Medical Center in New York City—as found that children learn valuable lessons about pulled me out of the way. That day put all of the volunteers for both training on campus and rais- one the world’s premier veterinary institutions, respect, self-control and responsibility by inter- frustration into perspective.” ing puppies off campus. The organization and its disseminates this information through programs acting with and caring for animals. These traits DiNero has been with his yellow Labrador dedicated staff truly provide their students with from prestigious international summits and cut- can enhance and improve their ability to under- retriever, Garner, for three years. “Within two or the drive and confidence to be active members ting edge clinical trials, to community outreach stand and relate to other people and the world. three weeks of meeting we had a connection,” he of society. A sanguine and enthusiastic DiNero programs, such as my trip to the preschool. The Animal Medical Center has pursued a explained. “We’re a real team, and Garner has remarked, “I will always find a way to make The Animal Medical Center supports the mission of animal welfare for nearly 100 years become part of our family.” DiNero’s wife and things happen.” # education of students in higher education who and through education and research, we will are pursuing a career in veterinary medicine continue to improve the health and welfare of by offering high-quality, undergraduate, gradu- companion animals into the next 100 years. ate and postgraduate educational opportunities Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, is the Chairman Humane Society & ASPCA in clinical veterinary medicine to veterinary of the Department of Medicine, head of the students at all levels, including the Internship Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic, and head of rograms each hildren Program, the Residency Program, the Graduate the George Jaqua Transfusion Medicine Service P T C Veterinary Clinical Practices Program, and the at the Bobst Hospital of The Animal Medical By Chloe Texier-Rose Education also includes “Henry’s Book Club,” Veterinary Technician Internship Program and Center, New York, NY.# Is it true that if a young boy abuses his dog, centered on animal literature for children ages 5 he will ultimately be violent towards his peers and up. Finally, the ASPCA’s Humane Education later on in life? Countless studies by the FBI in curriculum has fascinating classroom programs, sociology and psychology over the last 30 years which are based on anything from pet care, to Choosing a Pet have shown that violent criminals frequently careers with animals, to service learning projects, have serious childhood encounters with recurring such as car wash fundraisers sponsoring local The number of members in your family, in animal cruelty. In the last decade, associations animal shelters. Choosing a addition to their ages, should also be taken into like the ASPCA and the Humane Society have Through learning about animal body language, consideration. Common family pets are dogs developed education programs directed towards children can develop exceptional patience skills Pet and cats, to which children generally respond youth, in order to reach out towards children and that can be useful among their peers. Responsible By Naima Karp well, but be careful: persistent rough-housing adolescents and teach them about animal respon- pet care and community service projects teach chil- and tail-tugging could end up in a child’s injury, sibility, kindness towards animals, and general dren cooperation and respect. Humane Education Choosing a pet is a difficult and often time- even from the most placid animal. Reptiles human decency. allows youth to develop in unique ways that may consuming ordeal, but there are certain guide- present less of a temperament risk, though may In an interview with Joanne Pentangalo, not be found in the classroom or home. Humane lines you can use to figure out what animal is not be ideal for younger children, as they are Manager of Humane Education at the ASPCA Education, therefore, offers youth a rare type of right for you as a family member or a lifelong known to transfer the salmonella disease. This, (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty education that is almost always beneficial. companion. Statistics show that children who however, may not be an issue if your children to Animals), Pentangalo discussed the ASPCA’s “Children have a natural empathy towards own pets are likely to interact in a more mature are vaccinated and dedicated to caring for the efforts to develop its youth education programs, animals, and these Humane Education programs and friendly matter, though not all pets are cre- animal. If any of your family members have which are fortunately, succeeding! These educa- challenge them to do something for these animals, ated equal. First, it is imperative to figure out allergies to animals, you may consider hairless tion programs are available all over New York as well as for the world around them,” Joanne the spatial and time limitations of your lifestyle. animals, such as poodles or hairless cats, which City, from inner-city schools, to college class- told Education Update. These Humane Education If you live in a small apartment, a cat or a small present minimal to zero risk of shedding. rooms. They not only teach youth about caring programs are reaching out to children because dog may be more sensible than a behemoth of The decision whether to buy from a breeder for animals, but also train teachers to incorporate they make up the generation that is most capable a dog. Moreover, in apartment buildings, you or adopt may be important to you. Buying from humane education into their daily lesson plans. of making a difference in our world. 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Benno C. Schmidt, Chair, CUNY Board of Trustees Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY Phillip A. Berry, Vice Chair, CUNY Bd. of Trustees Jennifer Raab, President, Hunter College

Randi Weingarten, President, UFT Peter McNally, Exec. VP, CSA Stephanie Doba, The New York Times Diana Boschen, Daily News

By Joan Baum, Ph.D. university serving to help educate future public recipient of this year’s Distinguished Leader in ence. He noted the number of upcoming retirees, t’s six years now since Education school teachers for the city of New York, and as Education Award. Schmidt, speaking without the devastating lack of new hires in the sciences, Update has been sponsoring the annu- an institution that has come back from difficult notes, recalled his earlier skepticism about Task and the fact that public institutions like CUNY al Outstanding Educators of the Year times barely a decade ago to become, arguably, Force recommendations made to the state and cannot compete financially in the “auction” to bid Breakfast Awards at The Harvard Club, the leading public urban university in the country, city. Enrollment had slipped to a precarious low, even on the inadequate supply of newly minted but for sure, as Senior Vice Chancellor for with a total enrollment of 232,000 and an influx full-time faculty halved. He had “little hope,” Ph.Ds. Foreign nationals educated in the U.S. University Relations and Secretary of the Board of private funding: “we’re soaring but we’re still he confessed, that anything could or would be tend not to stay here, he pointed out. CUNY and of Trustees of The City University of New York a work in progress.” done. But Dr. Goldstein stepped in, agreeing public institutions in general in the country must Jay Hershenson remarked, 2008 was a special The theme was taken up by Benno C. Schmidt, “completely” with the recommendations and build endowments, especially in an uncertain year because of the “just unbeatable,” exem- Jr., Chairman of CUNY’s Board of Trustees, who indicating his total commitment to carrying them economic climate. Otherwise, the impact on such plary achievements of CUNY as a public urban introduced Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, the out. The rest is, as they say (recent) history. Over institutions will be “unsettling,” to say the least, the last several years, full time faculty grew 20%, not to mention the impact on the city and nation. new schools, new programs emerged, including The remarks, not exactly constituting a happy a highly competitive Honors College, and, most hour, earned the chancellor a standing ovation. striking, a previously “anemic” $40 million a Brief comments were also made by Peter year in private donations jumped to a current McNally, Executive Vice President, Council of $380,000,000. CUNY became, in record time, School Supervisors & Administrators, who hailed Congratulations “the most unified” and at the same time “the fast- Dr. Goldstein as “the best of the best,” and by est changing” university in the country. United Federation of Teachers President, Randi The Chancellor developed this theme but with Weingarten, who made an impassioned plea for a critical eye on national and global significance. dialogue by adversaries as a way to seek common to CUNY Chancellor Goldstein He laid out challenges. The state must step up its ground and for more teachers who would enter support of public institutions of higher education, the field out of love, to remain. particularly in light of what other countries are Various sponsors presented certificates to the and all the 2008 doing. Otherwise, the country will face a “secu- honorees—nine administrators and 22 teachers. rity problem” in not providing the nation with The raffle, donated by JetBlue, was won by Barry sufficiently well educated professionals, particu- Kevorkian and Nancy Poulos.# Outstanding larly, but not exclusively, in mathematics and sci- Educators of the Year.

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upon existing structures and create a Professional another. Learning Community. My staff has traditionally The Solution: Each teacher chose his own Cahn Fellows Program Helps Principals attended professional development outside of our committee, set his own goals, and had to create school or has welcomed outsiders to provide it a project that would be beneficial to the teaching Find Innovative Solutions in Education within our school. We are at a place where they and learning of the entire school community. I should see themselves as members of a commu- am also creating a book where each commu- by Judith aquino nity who can provide professional development nity member will be listed along with his area of So much is required for making a school great: for themselves. I want a school where there are expertise that he is willing to share with others.# excellent teachers, motivated students, challeng- no classroom doors, and colleagues walk in For more information about the Cahn Fellows ing classes and strong extracurricular programs. It and out of each other’s rooms to learn from one Program, visit www.cahnfellows.org falls to the principal to make sure all these pieces come together. In addition to overseeing a school, principals often play the roles of politicians, crisis managers, legal experts, disciplinarians, statis- LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE NEW YORK ticians, employers and motivational speakers. Not surprisingly, meeting such a demanding job description can be exhausting and isolating. Cahn principals at work Since 2002, the Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished New York City Principals at Columbia University’s Teachers College has pro- the program so that we can institutionalize it going vided principals with opportunities for profes- forward. In this sense, I feel comfortable that we sional, intellectual, and personal growth through were successful in meeting this challenge. collaboration and peer discussions. During the Alicia Perez-Katz, Principal, Baruch College 16-month program, Cahn Fellows are required to Campus High School, 17 Lexington Ave. Box identify a challenge to student learning in their A-920, New York, NY 10010: schools and develop an effective approach to The Challenge: The challenge I identified in my solving it. Below are highlights of the challenges school was how to use data to effectively assess and solutions that were proposed by several of student growth and develop teachers towards this year’s Cahn Fellows. creating systems that would support students in Michael Alcoff, Principal, Teachers Preparatory their classrooms. School, 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212: The Solution: My approach to solving this . Bilingual and private school from Nursery to 12th grade; The Challenge: How can we improve the credit problem was to have each department create . More than 50 nationalities represented on a brand new campus; accumulation and four-year graduation rates of a ‘Do Your Own Assessment’ modeled after . Mandarin classes in Elementary and Secondary schools; at-risk high school students, without compro- the Department of Education requirement. Each mising the academic rigor and integrity of our department worked collaboratively to map out . Preparation for the Baccalauréat (100% passed in 2007) and New York school’s program? skills and expectations across the grades and High School Diploma; The Solution: After looking at traditional and developed ways to measure student progress and . Graduates attend the most prestigious North American and French colleges alternative strategies for helping students make keep students informed. and universities. up lost credits, we decided to use teacher-created Ruth N. Quiles, Principal, Public School 131, 4305 . Information: (212) 439 3834, [email protected], www.lfny.org credit recovery portfolios. The purpose of the Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219: challenge was to plan, implement, and evaluate The Challenge: My challenge was to build LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE NEW YORK - 505 EAST 75TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY10021

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Collegiate Ballroom Dancers Redefine An Orton-Gillingham Reading & Spelling the Meaning of Summer Vacations Curriculum for Dyslexia, ESL, & Remedial By Judith Aquino competes at the championship level. •Hear, analyze, pronounce, read, and spell It’s 9 a.m. on a Saturday morning that prom- The increasing number of colleges vying to 20 words in 20 minutes — the speed ises to be a gorgeous summer day. Inside the attract students to their competitions could be needed to remediate dyslexia. Richard J. Codey Arena in New Jersey are ball- another indication of a growing competitiveness room dancers oblivious to the in the collegiate ballroom com- •A research proven, synthetic-analytic, sun preparing to compete in the munity. “The college circuit has multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham method. Northeast Regional DanceSport become very hectic; there’s at Championships. School may least one competition a month,” •PhonicsTutor dictates and grades a be out, but collegiate ballroom noted Yang Chen, President of sequential set of reading and spelling competitors know that is hardly the Greater NY USA Dance, tests of over 3,600 words. an excuse to slack off from danc- a non-profit organization with ing. “My partner and I practice chapters throughout the country •Produces students who can spell and read 6 hours a week and sometimes that promotes the interests of more when it gets close to a competitive ballroom dancers. more than 93% of all words in print. competition. It’s important to “Summer is the time to take a know that you’re improving,” break, but I hope students are •Easy to use, even if phonics is new to you. explained Lindsey Healy, a also using this time to train,” Museum Studies graduate stu- he said. “Nearly every single student in all my “PhonicsTutor brought our children dent at New York University Although most students have classes are now up to level on their read- from reading on a 2nd grade level to 7th and a bronze-level competitor. 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Because he worked at the ically designed to enable interaction country have been dedicating hours each week competitions kick up again. Nowadays though, computer independently for the most part, to learning dance routines, perfecting their part- there are so many comps in the summer that the between the learner and a teacher... (that) nerwork, and refining their technique. The East season doesn’t really end. 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Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Balanced Nutrition Saves Lives Clinician-scientists from NewYork- sible, which they say can improve their chances Scholar and assistant professor of neurological feeding-tube, and the more calories they ingested, Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical of survival by as much as four-fold. surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. “Before the better their likelihood for survival. Center are suggesting an immediate and impor- The evidence shows that the body heals better now, patients were required to have nutritional Without gastric feeding within the first 5-7 days tant change to guidelines used in the care of when it is given proper nutrition, not just the supplementation within the first week following of suffering their injury, patients had a two- and patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The bare minimum that keeps someone alive,” says their injury, but our findings suggest that this is four-fold higher likelihood of death, respectively. researchers say that following TBI, patients lead author Dr. Roger Härtl, a noted neurological simply not soon enough.” Also, the study reports that every 10kcal/kg should be given nutritional supplementation surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, The study’s findings are published in this decrease in caloric intake was associated with a through a gastric feeding tube as soon as pos- and the Leonard and Fleur Harlan Clinical month’s issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery. 30–40 percent increase in mortality rate. This is the largest study to ever look at the The best outcomes for patients with TBI were issue of nutrition and survival following TBI. observed when patients received a minimum of The research team followed survival outcome and 25kcal/kg each day. Alarmingly, the researchers Gender Differences And nutritional care in 797 patients from 2000–2006. found that as many as 62 percent of the patients “The past recommendations were based only on studied never met this level of caloric intake. eart isease common clinical observations and a very small “I think these findings say a lot about using H D study of only about 60 patients,” says Dr. Härtl. what we know from basic research and apply- Women may respond less favorably than men the heart has to work harder,” says Dr. Okin. “These new recommendations will be added to ing the knowledge directly to the care we give to cardiovascular disease (CV) drug-treatments Symptoms of LVH include shortness of breath, a widely used TBI handbook, ‘Guidelines for to patients,” says Dr. Härtl. “For a long time, for enlarged heart, according to NewYork- chest pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeat and Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury,’“ clinicians thought that intravenous fluids were Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical fainting. published by the Brain Trauma Foundation. enough—based on anecdotal situations and some Center physician-scientists. “But, there may no be signs or symptoms of To formulate their findings, the research team basic biochemical knowledge—but now we know For the first time, researchers have uncovered LVH for many years, or never at all, making recorded the length of time it took for each patient that this level of care is not meeting the actual that women derive a lesser benefit than men screening with electrocardiography essential,” to receive gastric nutrition and how many calories requirement the body needs to repair itself follow- from two common high-blood-pressure-lowering explains Dr. Okin. they ingested. After controlling for factors like ing extreme trauma.” drugs—losartan and atenolol—for the reduction The researchers studied electrocardiograms of age, high blood pressure, brain pressure, prior Co-authors of the study include Drs. Jamshid of left-ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The con- 9,193 subjects enrolled in the LIFE study. They neurological and cardiac conditions, and CT scan Ghjajar, Linda Gerber and Quanhong Ni—all of dition is a thickening and enlargement of muscle found that as the five-year follow-up period results shortly after the time of injury, the research- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Weill of the left ventricle of the heart and a marker progressed, the difference of LVH reduction ers found that the earlier each patient received a Cornell Medical College.# for future heart disease. The observations were between men and women significantly widened, made despite results showing that blood pressure even though hypertension continued to fall in reduction was similar between genders. both genders. These important findings might explain how Dr. Okin and his team found that women this underlying condition puts women at greater faired worse when comparing two different mea- risk for heart disease later in life. CV is the lead- sures—the Cornell product and Sokolow-Lyon ing cause of death in Western countries in both voltage—that assess the magnitude of LVH from sexes. However, following a period of relative the study’s beginning to end. The results show protection, before menopause, a woman’s risk that women are 32 percent less likely than men to becomes significantly larger. have a greater reduction of LVH for their Cornell “Women have a greater chance of dying of product score. Also, women were found to be their first heart attack and from stroke, and they 15 percent less likely than men to have had any tend to have more cardiovascular problems later LVH-regression, based on their Sokolow-Lyon in life compared with men,” says the study’s voltage score. The research team controlled for lead author, Dr. Peter M. Okin, a noted cardiolo- age, race, body mass index, diabetes, smoking gist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and and history, and for various known causes of professor of medicine in the Greenberg Division heart disease, like high cholesterol. of Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical College “The observed difference in LVH regression, in New York City. “Certain tell-tale indicators of together with the greater prevalence of LVH, high-blood pressure, like LVH regression, clear- might contribute to the explanation of the steeper ly show that men and women do not respond the increase in the risk of CV events with aging in same to hypertension drugs.” hypertensive women,” state the authors of the The study and a significant accompanying accompanying editorial. editorial were just published in Hypertension, the Co-authors of the study include Dr. Richard journal of the American Heart Association. B. Devereux, senior author from NewYork- Over a five-year follow-up, men and women Presbyterian/Weill Cornell in New York City; demonstrated similar outcomes in lowering their Dr. Eva Gerdts, from University of Bergen, blood pressure while on either losartan- or Bergen, Norway; Dr. Sverre E. Kjeldsen, from atenolol-based treatment. However, the degree Department of Heart Disease (E.G.), Haukeland in reduction in LVH was significantly greater University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Dr. Stevo in men than women enrolled in the notable Julius, from Department of Nephrology, Ullevål Losartan Intervention For Endpoint reduction in University Hospital (S.E.K.), Oslo, Norway; Dr. hypertension (LIFE) Study. The original study Jonathan M. Edelman, University of Michigan examined over-all blood pressure, but did not Medical Center (S.E.K., S.J.), Ann Arbor; Merck examine how LVH differed between men and & Co, Inc (J.M.E.), Whitehouse Station, NJ; and women taking the drug. 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Grace Outreach Brings Hope to its Graduates By Judith Aquino A majority of the her decision to enter the Navy. Upon entering As the 80 graduates of Grace Outreach, a non- women who come to the program, students are immersed in a learning profit organization dedicated to helping women Grace Outreach share environment from 8:45 am until 2:30 p.m., 5 days earn their General Equivalency Diploma (GED) similar experiences: 70% a week. Many of the women find it easier to focus and prepare for college, professional training, are between the ages of on their studies without the presence of male or new employment, entered the auditorium, the 18 - 24; they dropped out students and are more comfortable contributing room erupted into cheers. of high school and many to class discussions. For many of the gradu- are also mothers. It is the Six graduate tutors lead the classes, which are ates, receiving their diplo- shared desire to obtain bet- divided into 3 levels (A, B, and C) according to mas not only signified the ter opportunities that draws a student’s readiness to take the GED exam. For completion of their studies women to pass through the some of the staff, working at Grace Outreach at Grace Outreach, it also program’s doors. is like a homecoming. “I grew up in the neigh- indicated they would be The benefits of hav- borhood and might have gone to junior high starting a new chapter in ing an education are well with some of these girls. The difference is not their lives. documented. A report everyone made it through. I went on to college “One of the most from the Department and now I’m here to give back to the commu- Margaret Grace important lessons our stu- of Commerce’s Census Suhaze Valentin, Amisha DeValle and Ciara Castro nity,” explained Karen Ciego, Career Coach and dents learn here is to take Bureau reveals that over College Advisor. responsibility for them- an adult’s working life, In its future plans to expand the program into selves,” said Margaret Grace, the program’s high school graduates can a curriculum that focuses on math, reading, and satellite centers that offer courses on preparing Founder and President. “Many of them come earn an average of $1.2 million; those with a writing skills. for college and writing resumes, Grace Outreach here not believing that they have the ability to bachelor’s degree can potentially earn $2.1 mil- “I knew I needed an education and everyone is determined to help students “make it through” succeed. Through individualized programs and lion, and having a master’s degree can net $2.5 was very supportive. We have great teachers and and continue moving forward in their careers. As dedicated teachers, we help them recognize their million. Grace Outreach’s mission is to help there are no distractions,” said recent graduate, demonstrated by the graduates, determination can strengths.” women reap the benefits of education by offering Jasmin Arroyo, who credits Grace Outreach for go a long way. #

Marymount Conference Attracts The Write Stuff

By Dr. Pola Rosen “Year after year” continued Frumkes, “people thrice married friend of his had told him that he What do Stuart Woods, Jamie tell me that they have formed lasting friendships would never marry again…he would just find a Malanowski, Tama Janowitz, at the conference or received invaluable advice woman he doesn’t like and buy her a house. At Carol Higgins Clark, Meg from top agents and editors which have led to the Ghost’s panel, five of the best ghostwriters Wolitzer, Bruce Jay Friedman, them getting published. I always tell students around told writers who may need someone to Sir Harold Evans, Lawrence that you need three things to get successfully write their stories how that option works. These Block, Patty Marx, Richard Peck published, a modicum of talent, some marketing “invisible” writers always stay in the background. and Carol Gilligan all have in skills and perseverance. Here at the conference I can’t even mention their names here. It would Education Upcommon?date Along with other top they get the marketing skills and learn persever- violate a trust. Whether you were a writer who April 2008 Isagents,sue editors and writers, they ance from fellow writers in the game.” “Best of writes looking to get published, or a writer look- P.O. #: 2052were5 all panelists at Writer’s all,” said Frumkes, “Everyone has a grand time.” ing for a “hired pen” to help him get published, a Conference 2008 which was held At the humor panel Dan Greenburg said that a wonderful day was had by all. # at Marymount Manhattan College 5 1 5 ⁄8 x 7 ⁄4 Thursday recently. “The crème de la crème of the literary world converged on New York City that day to provide one of the great learning experiences for anyone Grace Chang, Stuart Woods, Lewis Frumkes who has ever dreamed of putting pen to paper,” said Lewis Burke tion,” said Frumkes, “for writers to meet agents Frumkes, the Director of the Marymount Writing and editors as well as each other, and exchange Center, who put the conference together and who cards and E reflections.”arn a At the Grand Luncheon is himself a noted author and host of the Lewis just before keynote Stuart Woods spoke, Frumkes Burke Frumkes Show on WPAT-AM in New introduced Grace Chang who had been a student York. at the MarymountBan Writingk St Centerree andt had just Frumkes explained that it is the purpose of a published her first children’s book, “Jin Jin The conference like this to provide encouragement Dragon.” Chang came up to the podium and as well as marketing tips from professionals in charmed them audienceaste forr’ s a few minutes with the field. “We even have a networking recep- magic and a life-sized hand puppet of Jin Jin. degree.

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Education Update’s HUNTER COLLEGE Advisory Council Law Firm Partners With Summer Reading List Hunter In Diversity Initiative Hunter College has partnered with the law dreams,” said Hunter President Jennifer J. Raab. Dr. Alfred Posamentier Dr. Harold Koplewicz firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson According to the last United States Census, Dean, School of Education, CCNY Founder & Director, LLP to form the Fried Frank Pre-Law Scholars while racial and ethnic minorities constitute • Richard Wagner and the Jews by Milton NYU Child Study Center Program. The intent of the program is to prepare 30 percent of the US population, they make up E. Brener the college’s diverse student body to become less than 15 percent of practicing attorneys in • The Pity of It All by Amos Elon. • What Is The What by Dave Eggers competitive law school candidates through the US. Hunter College is ideally positioned to • Those Who Save Us by Jon Krakauer intensive LSAT and academic preparation and address this discrepancy. In addition to being • Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum mentoring programs. one of the most diverse universities in the nation, • Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and The Fried Frank Pre-Law Scholars Program two-thirds of Hunter’s student population live in David Oliver Relin will focus on intense and comprehensive prep- households with incomes under $50,000, includ- Dr. Mary M. Brabeck • Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Dean and Professor, aration of Hunter’s undergraduates, 33 per- ing almost a third in households with incomes cent of whom are identified as either black below $20,000. A significant number of students NYU Steinhardt School or Hispanic, for law school admissions. The are immigrants and/or the first generation in of Education program includes early and extended LSAT their families to attend college. I want to read poetry: Maya Angelou, Seamus Dr. Cynthia Greenleaf workshops, interaction with Fried Frank lawyers Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Heaney, Walt Whitman, Adrienne Rich, Octavio Director, Partnerships, for help with law school essays and other aspects is a leading international law firm with a long Paz, Robert Frost, Pedro Neruda and Marie Ponsot. of the application process, and exposure to the history of civic activism and student mentor- And I want to read The Brief Wondrous Life Chicago Public Schools legal profession. ing. “We are grateful to Fried Frank for their of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz, Say You’re One • God’s Crucible: Islam and the Making of “Thanks to our partnership with Fried Frank, continued interest in pipeline programs and in of Them by Uwem Akpan, S. J., The Emperor’s Europe, 570-1215 many worthy applicants who otherwise might ensuring that students from every background Children by Claire Messud, and Data Wise: A • White Teeth by Zadie Smith have been overlooked will get the opportunity they have the opportunity to succeed,” said President Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results • Failues of the Legal Imagination by Alan deserve—to compete with the best and live their Raab.# to Improve Teaching and Learning Watson • No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe • Doctor Copernicus by John Banville • The Black Book by Oran Pamuk THE COLLEGE OF • Some Mysteries by Henning Mankell, • Lush Life by Richard Price Dr. Sheila Jacqueline Winspear and Donna Leon • The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. STATEN ISLAND Evans-Tranumn • College Succee: What It Means and How to Chesterton Assoc. Comm. of Education, NYS Make it Happen edited by Michael McPherson • The Ball and the Cross by G. K. Chesterton CSI Showcases My reading list include some re-reads as well and Morton Schapiro as books written by friends. Photographers • The Debt by Randall Robinson As the official photographer of the Unterberg • Its All About Love by Susan L. Taylor Eric Nadelstern Poetry Center at the 92nd Street Y, Nancy • Black Pain (a little about me in the book) Dr. Bonnie Kaiser CEO, Empowerment Schools Crampton is known for the hundreds of photo- My re-reads inclusde three must reads for urban Director, Precollege Program • Why Pride Matters More than Money by Jon graphs she has taken of authors, many of which educators Rockefeller University Katzenbach have been used on book jackets and in newspa- • Parchment • A Voyage Long and Strange by Tony Horwitz • The Self-organizing School by Alan Bain pers, magazines, and literary reference works. • Pedogogy of the Oppressed • The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Greer • United Mind Workers by Kerchner, Koppich In numerous cases, her photograph of an author • The Miseducation of the Negro • A Mission Song by John Le Carre & Weeres# has become the iconic image of the writer. • Teaching Other People’s children • The Indian Clerk by David Leavitt For more information call (718) 982-4128.#

Touro GraduaTes Bask in Their success and Look Forward To The FuTure

Vice-President E.Spinelli and Dean Tsirulnik Graduate Yhana Anderson earned an Chief Joseph Fox receiving honor award Associate in presenting special awards Associate in Science degree Science degree Associafdgf

or 750 students from the School of Dr. Bernard Lander to not only preserve the commented Yhana Anderson who earned The Commencement Speaker, Chief Joseph Career and Applied Studies at Touro ethical and humanistic values of the Judaic an associate in science degree. “Many of Fox, Commanding Officer of Brooklyn College, the dream of higher educa- tradition, but to also provide education- the professors understood we had a life Borough South from the New York Police Ftion became reality the moment they proud- al and professional opportunities for the outside of school, which made it easier, Department addressed the definitions of ly received their degrees at the Brooklyn underserved segments of American society. but sometimes I don’t know how I did success and reminded graduates that, “suc- Academy of Music. Vice-President and Dean In its first year, the college had only 35 it.” Undeterred by hard work, Anderson cess is not the destination, it is the process of Faculties, Dr. Stanley Boylan praised the students enrolled in its charter class. This is ready to take on new challenges as she of getting there. Success is the character you graduates for making the decision to seek summer, Touro College awarded 366 associ- plans to pursue a master’s degree for a develop and the choices you make.” the knowledge and skills to better their ate degrees and 385 baccalaureate degrees career in human services. Natalya Yurchenko, an accounting major lives and society. “This is the year of choic- to graduates from the School of Career and In her address to the graduating class, who went back to school to earn her bache- es in America,” declared Dr. Boylan. “We Applied Studies. Valedictorian Olga Polivado acknowledged lor’s of science degree and graduated cum often hear the call for change. As certain as For many of the graduates, the road to the difficulties in striving towards a goal and laude, echoed Chief Fox’s sentiments on America will change, it is certain that our higher education was marked by tough urged her fellow students to learn from their the value of perseverance. “I have greater students have changed their lives and will choices and additional responsibilities. “It accomplishments. “Once you succeed, rec- confidence in myself and it’s wonderful to continue to change society.” was definitely hard [to be in school], espe- ognize the technique that brought out your feel that you can do something with your Touro College was founded in 1971 by cially with a job and a daughter to raise,” best qualities and use it,” advised Polivado. life,” she said. # 14 COLLEGES & GRADuate Schools ■ EDUCATION UPDATE ■ July 2008 A Cultural Exchange Program That Leads to Peace, through the AIFL By Richard Kagan peoples,” said William Behrer III, CEO of AIFL. Sometimes change happens through clash and Sagi reported that upon his return he went to clamor. Other times it is heard through the quiet his fellow students in Israel and that a committee footsteps one takes while on a journey. There is was empowered to influence student-athletic life change happening both in Israel and the United on campuses. States through the efforts of the America-Israel Sagi notes that change started recently and Friendship League. Israelis are looking at what role they want college The AIFL was founded in 1971 by noted sports to play on campus. Sagi played basketball political leaders such as Vice President Hubert when he was a student and a knee injury ended H. Humphrey, Senators Henry “Scoop” Jackson his playing career. But he learned to coach and and Nelson Rockefeller and civil rights leader has stayed involved in sports since then. Shaoihat A. Philip Randolph, among others. AIFL was attends Tel Aviv University with a double major formed to honor the historic alliance and shared in political science and history. He plays soccer, common values between the U.S. and Israel. The a widely popular sport in his country. League was established to promote strong and Shaoihat related an experience of two Jordanian enduring friendships extending beyond the politi- students who were escorted by the former General cal world to our nations’ citizens. in the Israel – Jordan conflict in 1992. They went As part of AIFL’s mission, it has established a to a Conference in Israel and within 24 hours, U.S.–Israel Citizenship Through Sports Exchange, were talking about sports, and acted like they which sponsors cultural exchanges between U.S. were good friends. “You talk to the other person and Israeli high school and college students. Here through sports,” Shaoihat says. “You don’t see people can learn from each other, make observa- ethnicity. You don’t see if it’s a Russian, Jew, or tions and learn to build a bond that grows. Christian. There are no boundaries, no rules.” AIFL has formed a partnership with the National The guards and defenses have been broken down Collegiate Athletic Association and the New York through the universal language of sports. City Sports Commission to act as sponsors and U.S. college students are slated to visit Israel hosts for the visiting students. Andrew Gould, Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Sports next year. Dr. Cedric Dempsey, a past President Two Israeli students, Roi Sagi, 31, and Felix Commission, Felix Shoihat, Student of Tel Aviv University, Dr. Charlotte of the NCAA, is scheduled to go, as well as Dr. Shaoihat, 25, recently attended the NCAA stu- K. Frank, Senior VP of McGraw-Hill, and Roi Sagi, Student of Technion Bernard Franklin, a Senior VP in the NCAA. dent leadership conference held in Orlando, FL. University Israeli high school students have visited New After their visit in Florida, they flew to New York York City and some got coaching tips on soccer City and got a guided tour of the city from high and define the young adult. tary obligation, they are ready to hit the books, with Martin Jacobson, coach of Martin L. King atop the McGraw Hill Building by Dr. Charlotte Shaoihat spoke of his experience being in the get a focus, and start their careers. H.S., one of the city’s top soccer programs. Frank, a Senior VP, at McGraw Hill. army with solemnity and said “it give him a Shaoihat joked that he saw some athletes down Andrew Gould, Deputy Commissioner of the Both students told of having to do military new perspective” and “helped him think more in Florida who looked like “walking refrig- New York City Sports Commission, spoke about service before their higher education started. So, clearly.” Sagi, now a lawyer and grad student at erators.” AIFL hopes that these exchanges have the shared values between “our country and Israel the age of a typical college student in Israel is Technion University, was the commander of a a positive effect. “It’s all about education; it’s that make it appropriate for New York City to be 24-27 years old. And, serving in the military is local military prison where inmates committed all about sharing ideas, and developing and involved with the AIFL.” # an “education of life” experience that helps shape serious crimes. When students finish their mili- exploring the common values between our two

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Apart By Michael Fullan what it was even a short time ago.” the heroine who informed the patriots of the from her career as a children’s book author, Ms. Teachers College Press And Ontario Principals’ Council: New This mismatch between what principals who arrival of the British), has been interested in Winnick is also a humanitarian, on the Board of York And Toronto, 2008: 68 pp. entered the field expected to do in their careers, story writing from her time as a young child. Trustees of the Jewish Museum in New York and and what they have to do, is a serious Her books concern themes such as animals, but Brown University.# No one ever said being problem. While Fullan a school principal was an fully recognizes the easy job. In recent years, it problems and pressures has become even harder, as on principals, he is also Review of Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers the pressures of increased blunt in his assessment Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg suggested that he let his “whiskers grow.” The transparency, accountabili- that principals need to two shared a brief correspondence, and during a ty and high stakes make the adapt to the changed Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers stopover in Westfield, Lincoln made sure to greet school leader’s responsi- educational landscape. young Grace Bedell at the train station. Written and illustrated by Karen B. Winnick bilities almost impossible As he writes, Winnick nicely captures Grace’s enthusiasm, Boyds Mill Press: Honesdale, PA., 1996: 32 pp. to fulfill. “Principals should not and conviction, that enables her to write to Lincoln Whether parents or think that their role is in the first place, as well as politicians, nearly every- to implement somebody Karen Winnick’s the disappointment at not one considers himself else’s agenda…but they affinity for the smaller receiving a return reply an “expert” in school should be aware of the moments of history— for nearly a week—some- reforms and best practic- bigger picture.” exactly those that are thing that any young child es. Principals are expect- Fullan also recommends likely to intrigue and would understand. The ed to implement a dizzy- that principals work to charm children—finds drawings strongly evoke ing array of initiatives, develop collaborative cul- imaginative expres- a childhood classic, “The while simultaneously tures within their schools; sion in “Mr. Lincoln’s Ox Cart Man”, in their training new teachers, establish opportunities to Whiskers.” simplicity and authentic maintaining the perfor- learn best practices and suc- Clearly curious about detail. This would be a mance and enthusiasm cessful strategies from other why Abraham Lincoln different way to introduce of veteran teachers, pla- schools (rather than function grew a beard, Winnick elementary school children cating parents and community leaders and, oh in an isolated vacuum); main- researched some of the to the pre-Civil War period, yes, seeing that the students under their care tain a building-wide culture of improvement history and discovered and give them a more inti- perform well on all sorts of measures. where staff are actively encouraged to improve that in 1860, a young girl in Westfield, New York, mate look at an iconic president.# Small wonder that turnover at the top is high— their skills, and support relationships within a and that districts are often frantically scrambling school district, among others. to fill positions when experienced principals Although the book is brief, its focus is clear and retire, and the pipeline is disappointingly empty. its prescriptions sensible. Principals should con- Review of Sybil’s Night Ride “In terms of job expectations, the role of the sider it part of their own summer reading assign- Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg to alert other revolutionaries. principal has changed dramatically in the past ment—and be prepared to implement some of the In this charming picture book by Karen 3 to 5 years,” writes Michael Fullan, a profes- author’s recommendations when they return to Sybil’s Night Ride Winnick, whose evocative illustrations echo the sor emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies school in September. # Written and illustrated by Karen B. Winnick pre-Revolutionary period perfectly, young read- Boyds Mill Press: Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 2000: 32 pp ers can follow Sybil’s suspenseful journey (will she and her horse, Star, be captured by British FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S SEAT spies?) and admire her courage. While most schoolchil- The daughter of a patriot, dren are familiar with the Henry Ludington, who served Your Table Will Be celebrated “midnight ride as an aide-de-camp to General of Paul Revere,” I suspect George Washington during the that even in our post-femi- Battle of White Plains, Sybil’s Ready In 20 Minutes nist age far fewer would be exploits are now recognized by familiar with the efforts of trail markers in Putnam County. By Dr. Carole G. Hankin about science while Sybil Ludington. Winnick’s engaging book, with Stacy L. Sokol they watch. That’s too bad. which would appeal to third-and Remember the last time you went out for Once you sit down When the British attacked fourth graders, would be an ideal dinner and had to wait to be seated? At times, at the dinner table, Danbury, Connecticut, 16- way to introduce elementary hungry children become ‘cranky’ and impatient. reintroduce items you year-old Sybil valiantly rode her horse school students to this captivating By the time you are seated, what was intended brought, such as cray- more than 40 miles throughout the Hudson Valley heroine of the American Revolution.# to be a relaxing evening is not as pleasant as it ons and construction should have been. Parents can turn the waiting paper, and encourage experience into an opportunity to teach children your child to draw a patience and resourcefulness. picture, doodle or write Review of Lucy’s Cave: Begin by taking the time to explain that you a story. Most family will all have to wait before dinner, but will have style restaurants offer a great time nonetheless. It is always a good a children’s menu and provide a coloring book, A Story of Vicksburg, 1863 idea to keep items handy that your child likes, game sheet or child centered place mat to help Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Winnick’s painstakingly crafted oil paintings— perhaps store them in the car. These items may occupy your little one. Give older children a effectively convey the urgency Lucy and her include crayons, pens, markers, paper and maze, topic and ask them to write and illustrate a short family felt in fleeing the city under attack, as well game and coloring books. A short picture book book or devise a homemade crossword puzzle. Lucy’s Cave: A Story of Vicksburg, 1863 as the shadowy uncertainties and crowded condi- or novel for older children will also come in Hang man, tic-tac-toe, and drawing a card for an Written & Illustrated by Karen B. Winnick tions inside the caves. handy. Activities, such as reading, drawing and upcoming birthday or event incorporate practic- Boyds Mill Press: Honesdale, Pennsylvania, 2008: 32 pp. It’s a story that would illuminate an aspect of writing, allow children to practice what they ing strategy, alphabet writing, small motor skills the Civil War for curious third- and fourth-grad- have learned in school and are a great way to and creativity to benefit your child in more ways There are plenty of Civil War stories, but I ers (a fun choice for a book report), and one pass the time while engaging in constructive pur- than one. Ask your child what games he or she imagine that few children are aware of the Union that would undoubtedly provide many teachable suits. Random doodling and story telling through enjoys and use this opportunity to find out about Army’s siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1863. moments. pictures encourages creative expression and can their day. Use your imagination and inventive- In yet another of her historical picture books, For young readers who are interested in happily engage an artistic child. ness to make sure you are all enjoying family Winnick focuses on a relatively little-known more Civil War stories, there’s also “Cassie’s Younger children may need a little more direc- time together. aspect of that war: namely, the decision by many Sweet Berry Pie,” about another young girl in tion and attention. For example, if you are dining Parents should creatively try to always keep the families to hide in the hillside caves that sur- Mississippi. at a seafood restaurant, walk over to the lobster child’s interests in mind when proposing games rounded the city. While Winnick clearly enjoys writing about his- tank and explain why lobsters are classified as to pass the time. Even if you forget items to Winnick bases her emphatically fictional work tory, she has also written books for pre-schoolers, crustaceans or what they use their claws for. occupy your child, a place mat and ballpoint pen, on the first-hand narrative of one of the children such as “Barn Sneeze” that features animals, and Engage your child in a discussion and ask him or when combined with imagination and creativity, who experienced the siege, 11-year-old Lucy “A Year Goes Round: Poems for the Months,” her to think of other animals with similar char- can lead to lots of fun. Additionally, if parents McRae, who later published her recollections in which would be appealing to kindergarteners and acteristics. Most children will enjoy observing maintain a positive attitude, most of the time Harper’s Weekly in 1912. first graders. # lobster movement, body structure and learning children will follow suit. # Her atmospheric illustrations—taken from 12184 Ed Update Ad v3:Layout12184 Ed 1 Update 5/30/07 Ad v3:Layout4:47 PM Page1 5/30/07 1 4:47 PM Page 1 Education update ■ For Parents, Educators & Students ■ JULY 2008 12184 Ed Update Ad v3:Layout 1 5/30/07 4:47 PM Page 1

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