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President Jimmy Carter Rebuilds Society with Habitat for Humanity
By Jasmine Bager
Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn celebrate 30 years at Habitat For Humanity by continuing to rebuild homes in NYC....READ MORE

Marymount Students Follow the Path of President Jimmy Carter
Students from Marymount preperatory High School raised $5000 as a gift for Children of Promise, a mental health clinic that offers enrichment programs for New York City's low income youth....READ MORE

Book Review:
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up For Education and was Shot by the Taliban
Reviewed by Merri Rosenberg
Merri Rosenberg reviews a personal account of a young girl who was shot by the the Taliban and survived. This young girl has become a fighter for the rights to education....READ REVIEW

EDITORIAL & LETTERS

GUEST EDITORIAL
The Birth of Lincoln Center Education
By Russell Granet, Executive Director
Russell Granet, executive director of Lincoln Center Education discusses his goals for what the institution will come to bring to the community....READ EDITORIAL

SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS

Ann Tisch Ushers in “Stand in Our Shoes”: Women Helping Women
By Patricia Lavelle
At the Young Women's Leadership Network (Em)Power Breakfast, a new program called "Stand In Our Shoes" was discussed. It is a program to fund education for girls in low income situations....READ MORE

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
By Jasmine Bager
The 25th annual Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize for educators was recently awarded to four recipients, worth $50,000 each....READ MORE

How Will the Schools of Tomorrow Look?
By Danielle M. Bennett
The NYT hosted the third annual “Schools for Tomorrow” conference to discuss online education and the impact of technology on how education is delivered....READ MORE

Dr. Matthew Goldstein Is Honored By CEI-PEA
By Yehuda Bayme
The Center For Educational Innovation-Public Education Association, an activist organization involved in advancing the global school systems, held its awards luncheon recently honoring the former chancellor of the CUNY schools. Global education was discussed....READ MORE

Reforming Education: The National Summit on Education Reform in Boston
By Lydia Liebman
The National Summit on Education Reform comprised of famed speakers talking about fascinating subjects like funding for better teachers, MOOCs, and early introduction to computer science....READ MORE

What Do High School Students, Kayakers & Sailors Have in Common? Eco-Dock Arrives in NYC
By Yehuda Bayme
New York City's first eco-dock has opened up in Bay Ridge. It is a waterfront dock that will provide recreational and educational access to the public....READ MORE

Eagle Academy in Harlem Soars to Success
By Patricia Lavelle
The Eagle Academy Foundation opened its fifth school in Harlem for young men in grades six through twelve with a grand opening celebration. The tone at the Grand Opening Celebration was one of fervor and passion. Students, faculty, parents gathered recently for....READ MORE

Teaching On The Hudson
By Yehuda Bayme
The New York State Marine Education Association hosts the third annual conference for teachers, principals, professors and marine biologists to introduce their studies of the river with lectures, workshops, and field trips....READ MORE

A New Model in Rural Haiti
By Jacques Delli Paoli
Jacques Delli Rossi tells his trip to Haiti and its evident trasformative change....READ MORE

COLLEGES & GRAD SCHOOLS

Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Raab, President of Hunter College
Dr. Pola Rosen speaks with Jennifer Raab, president of Hunter College about its Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts, its new library, Hunter supporters, and the history behind the Roosevelt House.....WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW & READ ARTICLE

Exclusive Interview with President Bob Kerrey
Transcribed by Yehuda Bayme
Dr. Pola Rosen interviews Bob Kerrey, executive chairman of the Minerva Project, a new university in California that is planning to have no tuition....READ MORE

Interview with SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher
Transcribed by Yehuda Bayme
Dr. Pola Rosen interviews Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of SUNY. The two talk about MOOCs, the targeted students who would use MOOCs, how to deal with transferring credit, and Ms. Zimpher's advice for young students....READ MORE

Exclusive Interview with President Biddy Martin, Amherst College
Transcribed by Yehuda Bayme
Dr. Pola Rosen interviews Biddy Martin, president of Amherst College, about financial aid, online education, the residential experience, diversity, and other topics relevant to the University....READ MORE

From Inside The Academy:  Competency-Based Principal Preparation
By Eric Nadelstern
Eric Nadelstern discusses his new summer program that teaches principals of schools valuable tools to succeed....READ MORE

Teachers College Professor Chris Emdin Awarded Tenure
Transcribed By Valentina Cordero
Chris Emden is awarded tenure at Teachers College and his mother talks with Dr. Pola Rosen about Chris and his ambitious career....READ MORE

Family Weekend at Barnard College
A Combination of Shared Meals, Dance, Theater, Poetry and Camaraderie
By Dr. Pola Rosen & Yehuda Bayme
Dr. Pola Rosen joins Barnard Student Julia Qian at Barnard College for Family Weekend. The two enjoy the festivities and lectures on poetry....READ MORE

First Museum in Nation To Confer University Degrees
By Yehuda Bayme, Patricia Lavelle & Jasmine Bager
The American Museum of Natural History conferred its first class with PhDs and Masters. It is the first museum to do such a thing....READ MORE

Teachers College Hosts 125th Anniversary Gala Celebration at Apollo Theater
The Teachers College 125th Anniversary Celebration recently took place at the Apollo Theater. Among those honored were James Comer, Susan Benedetto, Laurie Tisch Tony Bennett, and Jeffrey Immelt....READ MORE

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Exclusive Interview with Steven Freeman, CEO, Young Adult Institute (YAI)
Steven Freeman, CEO of the Young Adult Institute, discusses the services the organization provides individuals with developmental disabilities and the future of the organization.....WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW & READ ARTICLE

Exclusive Interview with Suzanne Feit,  Cambium Learning
By Jasmine Bager
Kurzweil 3000 is a computer learning software which helps struggling readers “listen” to the written page....READ MORE

Child Mind Institute Scientist Awards at The Roosevelt House
By Jasmine Bager
The Third Annual Distinguished Scientist Award honored Dr. Nora Volkow and her proteges....READ MORE

My Cerebral Palsy and I Cannot Be Beat
By Julia Qian
Exclusive interview with a Barnard College student who has cerebral palsy....READ MORE

National Grid & The Brooklyn Nets Award Sterling School ‘B’ Green Initiative
By Yehuda Bayme
National Grid, in partnership with The Brooklyn Nets award The Sterling School with the Be Green Challenge initiative, recognizing achievements in energy conservation and community awareness for environmental causes....READ MORE

Experiencing Museums in New York As A VIP (Visually Impaired Person)
By Ulli Kotanko, M.D.
Many New York City Museums offer programs for blind and visually impaired to enjoy....READ MORE

LAW & EDUCATION

U.S. Department of Education Guidelines Following Determination of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
By Arthur Katz, JD
Arthur Katz weighs in on the decision of Fisher v. University of Texas and its implications in regard to affirmative action on college campuses....READ MORE

MEDICAL UPDATE

The Road to Becoming A Dentist: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Guido Sarnachiaro
Dr. Guido Sarnachiaro DDS in an exclusive interview with Dr. Pola Rosen, publisher of Education Update....WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW & READ TRANSCRIPT

THE ETHICS COLUMN
Do Prisoners Have a Right to Die?
By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JD
Dr Jacob Appel discusses the question of whether it is right to afford prisoners with assisted suicide. He discusses the inherent purpose of the prison system as a means of answering this question....READ MORE

Marathon Doctor Volunteers at Finish Line
Dr. Herman Rosen will once again attend to those who need medical assistance at this years NYC Marathon....READ MORE

MUSIC, ART & DANCE

Town Hall Hosts 92nd Year of Awards in the Arts
Town Hall Hosts its 92nd annual awards ceremony. This year they honored artist Judy Collins and president of the Shubert Foundation, Robert Wankel....READ MORE

Town Hall & PS 307, Bronx Form Inspiring Partnership in the Arts
By Dr. Pola Rosen & Erica Anderson
Town Hall provides Arts in Education and artists in residence to 32 schools throughout NYC that enables children to learn music, culture, dance, food, customs....READ MORE

MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS

First Museum in Nation To Confer University Degrees
By Yehuda Bayme, Patricia Lavelle & Jasmine Bager
The American Museum of Natural History conferred its first class with PhDs and Masters. It is the first museum to do such a thing....READ MORE

Robert Motherwell at the Guggenheim
By Sybil Maimin
Robert Motherwell's artistry is being exhibited at the Gugenheim. In particular exhibited are his collages....READ MORE

Experiencing Museums in New York As A VIP (Visually Impaired Person)
By Ulli Kotanko, M.D.
Many New York City Museums offer programs for blind and visually impaired to enjoy....READ MORE

BOOKS

BOOK REVIEW
Barnard Alum/Stanford Professor Examines History of Rape
Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg
Merri Rosenberg reviews Estelle Freedman's book on rape in American history. She writes about how white men had an easier time getting away with the crime based on the circumstances of the times....READ REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW
Japanese Education in an Era of Globalization: Culture, Politics and Equity
Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg
Merri Rosenberg reviews a book on Japanese education and how in that country, teachers are conflicted between group identity and individual creativity....READ REVIEW

YOUNG WRITERS

Posse Foundation Boosts College Success
By Wagner Mendoza
Wagner Medoza talks about The Posse Foundation, a 20 plus year old organization that brings groups of high school graduates together into and through college....READ MORE

How Can Comic Books Help your Kids?
By Ethan Arberman
Ethan Arberman discusses Comic Con and the educational values for young adults with learning disabilities found in comics: reading and entertainment....READ MORE

Once a Luddite, Not Always a Luddite
By Ariana Salvatore
Ariana Salvatore discusses new technologies in education and how she manages them. She touches on online courses, Ipads, Google Docs, and Vimeo....READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY

Are You Ready To Partner With MOOCs?
By Anita Reetz and Jim McGiffert
Anita Reetz and Jim McGiffert discuss MOOCs; their pros and cons, explanations of services and their rates. MOOCs are gaining in popularity amongst universities and are being incorporated increasingly each year....READ MORE

SPORTS

Stuyvesant Varsity Footballers Win Again
By Richard Kagan
The Stuyvesant football team, although not very popular among its student body, is playing very well this year. The team's success is based on its bright players, who, although entrenched in other studies, want to win and are working hard to do that....READ MORE