Cover Story: Special Investigator Edward Stancik
Investigating
the School System with Commissioner Stancik
by
M.C. Cohen
As
the Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) for the New York
City School District, Edward F. Stancik stands alone. His is the
only organization like it in the country, an independent agency,
empowered to investigate crime and corruption in the city’s schools.
(more)
Reputation
at Stake: How a Teacher Fought Back Cheating Allegations
by
Anita Patil
On
an early evening in June 1999, Rebecca Ballantine came home to
a scene that she thought only happened in movies: two men in suits,
one with a long raincoat and a badge, were waiting in front of
her apartment.“ We’re here to talk about the reading tests,” they
said.
(more)
State
Laureates Speak of the Writing, Reading and Revising of Poetry
by
Sarah Elzas
“I
like to throw a net over a wild beast and bring it into my computer,”
explains Walt McDonald, the poet laureate of Texas since November
2000. “But then I rewrite. Rewriting is over half the fun—it’s
where I get to train that wild beast to jump through hoops.” (more)
A
Principal Program—Bank on Its Continued Success
by
Joan Baum, Ph.D.
They
sat around a table, surrounded by colorful artwork on the walls—arithmetic
posters, drawings announcing spring. The room was sunny and upbeat,
and the talk personal, direct and full of good humor. (more)
Kerry
Kennedy Cuomo Speaks at Columbia University
by
Sybil Maimin
Kerry
Kennedy Cuomo and her powerful book Speak Truth to Power
were recently honored by Columbia University’s Center for the
Study of Human Rights in a program that emphasizes that injustices
in the world must be tackled, and committed people can make a
difference. (more)
Harlem
YMCA Marks 31 Years of Recognizing African-American Achievement
by
Dynishal P. Gross
The
grand ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel swayed with the music
of a jazz ensemble, while men and women, giggly teens and dignified
elders mingled and posed in gowns and tuxedos. (more)
High
School Students Lead the Way
By
Pola Rosen, Ed.D.
The voices of scores of students and teachers were heard recently
at Teen Leadership Day, under the aegis of Thirteen, WNET. A panel
of students and adults engaged in lively debate as Harvard Law
Professor Charles Ogletree posed provocative questions about racism,
bias, and first amendment issues. (more)
City
Schools Showcased to National Educational Leaders
by
Sybil Maimin
An
extraordinary three-day education conference was recently convened
in Brooklyn by the New York City Board of Education. Among the
hundreds of education leaders attending were five-member school
teams—principal, teacher, parent PTA head, union president and
district superintendent—from the 15 largest urban areas in the
nation. (more)
In
Brief: West
Side HS Renamed for Ed Reynolds, Online Teacher Applications,
New Brooklyn HS Superintendent, Three NYC Schools Receive Blue
Ribbon Awards, Levy on School Report Cards
(more)
College
Scholarships
Compiled
by Kathryn Newman
NYU
Medical Students Open Their Envelopes
Students
at NYU School of Medicine had their share of Oscar week drama
at 12 Noon on March 22, when graduates learned where they would
serve their residencies. Relief at Alumni Hall followed anxiety
as 155 students simultaneously opened their envelopes to find
out where they were matched. (more)
Preparing
For the Summer
by
Warren M. Seigel, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Spring
is here and summer is coming. After a long winter indoors, parents
often start to ask that age-old question: “What am I going to
do with the kids this summer?” A little advance planning can go
a long way towards guaranteeing a fun and safe summer for all.
(more)
Bills
Offer Relief from Medical School Debt
by
Tanya Albert
Med
school graduates drowning in student loan debt could see a bigger
income tax return if legislation proposed in the House and Senate
is successful. (more)
TV’s
Becker Learns Bedside Manners at NYU Medical School
by
Sybil Maimin
Ted
Danson, the star of “Becker,” the Monday night television sitcom
about a brash, tough-talking doctor, went to school at Bellevue
Hospital last week. Along with the “Becker” cast, Danson attended
a class in bedside manners pioneered by Dr. Mack Lipkin, director
of the Center for Communication and Healing at NYU School of Medicine.
(more)
Making
a Feltboard Story for Tots
by
Margaret Blachly
Whenever
we get out the feltboard at circletime in our 3’s classroom, the
children cheer, “A feltboard story! Yay!” (more)
Exciting
Summer Options by
Dr. Carole G. Hankin with Randi T. Sachs
The
start of spring is a signal for parents that summer is right around
the corner, and it’s time to finalize plans for how those summer
vacation months will be spent. (more)
Jean-Paul
Sartre, 1964 Nobel Laureate
by
Lillian L. Shapiro
Logos
Bookstore’s Recommendations
Spring
Fever with a Dose of Refreshing Reading
by
Selene S. Vasquez
Bank
Street Awards for Children’s Books
by
Sarah Elza
Prison
Prep
by
Dynishal P. Gross
In
what educational institution in the city are the best teachers
found? The question is impossible to answer without considering
the needs of the students being taught. (more)
ELL
Resolution Passed by the Board
Recently,
the Board of Education passed a resolution revising the teaching
of English Language Learners. The resolution implemented a new
system of parental choice among ELL programs and emphasizes the
need to clearly inform parents about their options. (more)
Youth
and Education Committee: Community Board 8
by
Sybil Maimin
New
Star Player in Lunar Drama: The Dish
Math
Play Adds Up To Fine Broadway: Proo
Harbor
Science and Arts Charter School Honored For Environmentalism
Shamu
Across America, a nationwide tour celebrating the world’s most
famous killer whale, arrived at the Harbor Science and Arts Charter
School to award the 135 students with “Whale of a Hero” awards
in recognition of their environmental study of Central Park’s
Harlem Meer. (more)
Funding
for Arts Education
The
Center for Arts Education (CAE) has received a $12 million grant
from the Annenberg Foundation and a $2.5 million commitment from
the New York City Board of Education to extend the restoration
of the arts in the City’s public schools. (more)
Young
Artists Speak Out
High
School students from all over the city who had won an artwork
competition asking them to address oppression and discrimination
had their work displayed at an exhibit, “Young Artists Speak Out,”
at the New York Historical Society in March. (more)
Students
Perform on Historic Pianos
Twelve
students from Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts boarding high
school in Michigan, recently received a unique opportunity to
perform on a collection of historical pianos that are part of
a Smithsonian Institution exhibition celebrating the piano’s 300th
anniversary. (more)
Assembly
Passes Record State Aid Increase for City Schools by
Assemblyman Steven Sanders
On
March 21, the Assembly passed its budget resolution, which includes,
for the first time, State school aid to New York City at a level
that meets or exceeds the city’s proportion of enrolled students
statewide. Public school enrollment in the City represents 37.4
percent of statewide public school enrollment, and under the Assembly’s
proposed budget, New York City would get over 38 percent of the
State’s overall school aid. (more)
Ask
the Eye Care Specialist:
What is Amblyopia?
by
Mitchell Strominger, MD (more)
Ruben
Boumtje Boumtje: Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year
by
M.C. Cohen
After
a great regular season, Georgetown was not supposed to lose in
the first round of the Big East Tournament. But a tough 58-40
loss to Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden abruptly ended their
quest for the title.
(more)
Online
Book Clubs for Kids
Joining
a literary discussion group online helps students pursue ideas
giving them the time to frame their responses and thoughts carefully.
(more)
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