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An Interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Author of Hamilton
Education Update sits down for an exclusive interview with ‘Hamilton’ writer Lin-Manuel Miranda....READ MORE

Lin-Manuel and Hunter College High School
By President Jennifer Raab, Hunter College
Hunter College President Jennifer Raab shares her insights on Hunter High School grad Lin Manuel Miranda, writer of Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’ as well as other stars who have come out of Hunter High School....READ MORE

History, Literacy, and the Arts—A Great Combination at the New-York Historical Society!
The fall season brings a host of exciting educational opportunities at the New York Historical Society, both inside and out!....READ MORE

GUEST EDITORIALS

A Priority without Borders: Empowering Students with Disabilities
By President George J. Hagerty, Beacon College
Beacon College President George Hagerty offers insight in his guest editorial....READ MORE

Programs for Learning Disabled Students at Landmark College
By President Peter Eden, Landmark College
Landmark College President Peter Eden describes programs available for disabled students at Landmark College....READ MORE

Telling the Story
By President Scott Evenbeck, Guttman Community College
CUNY Guttman Community College President Scott Evenbeck tells the story of Guttman Community Colleg in a guest editorial....READ MORE

COLLEGES & GRAD SCHOOLS

Shael Polakow-Suransky Inaugurated as Bank Street’s Eighth President
By Lydia Liebman
Shael Polakow-Suransky is inagurated as the 8th president of Bank Street at an elegant ceremony at Saint John The Divine in New York City....READ MORE

President William Fritz at the Helm of College of Staten Island
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
A profile of William Fritz, President of the College of Staten Island....READ MORE

Third Graduation at the American Museum of Natural History
By Kisa Schell
The Richard Gilder Graduate School held their third graduation under the famous blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History....READ MORE

Poetry Forum Reading at NYU
By Kisa Schell
Kisa Schell highlights the Poets Forum hosted by the Academy of American Poets....READ MORE

Robotics at Vaughn College
By Rex Wong
STEM and robotics are the focal point in this classroom at Vaughn College...READ MORE

Landmark College President Shares Research
By Peter Eden, Ph.D.
Dr. Peter Eden gives an update from Landmark College regarding exciting new research....READ MORE



 

State of the College 2015, Teachers College
Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman delivered her State of the College addres in the Cowin Auditorium recently....READ MORE

MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS

All Eyes on the Whitney Museum and Laurie Tisch
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
Dr. Joan Baum explores the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center at the recently reopened Whitney Museum....READ MORE

MEDICAL UPDATE

Dr. Thomas R. Insel and Future Scientists Honored at Child Mind Institute Symposium
By Lydia Liebman
The Child Mind Institute honored Dr. Thomas Insel of the National Instiute of Mental Health as the recipient of the 2015 Child Mind Institute Distinguished Scientist Award and a select group of high school aged rising scientists....READ MORE

Inspiration Embodied: Charley’s Fund
By Kisa Schell
The Seckler family created Charley’s Fund for their son Charley who is affected by Duchenne’s....READ MORE

Child Mind Institute Honors Rising Scientists
An interview with two young Rising Scientists....READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS

Young Women’s Leadership Network Celebrates Students, Leaders at Annual (Em)Power Breakfast
By Lydia Liebman
YWLN honors Yara Shahidi, Kimberley Hatchett, Sherrie Westin and Fabrizio Freda at the annual (Em)Power Breakfast held at Cipriani....READ MORE

Education Brought to the Forefront at New York Times Conference
By Lydia Liebman and Kisa Schell
The 5th annual NY Times Schools for Tomorrow conference brought many topics to the forefront including affirmative action, sexual assault on campus, the role of education in the 2016 election, & education in Chicago....READ MORE

Technology Forges Ahead: Flatiron School
By Grace Mooney
As told by Grace Mooney, the Flatiron School, whose alums have gone on to work at Google, Kickstarter, Etsy and CBS, puts an emphasis on technology in the classroom....READ MORE

SPECIAL EDUCATION

The McCarton Foundation
The McCarton Foundationbelieves in the ability that exists within every child with ASD and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential....READ MORE

THE MATH COLUMN

Logical Thinking – An Important Goal, Especially in Mathematics
By Dr. Alfred Posamentier
Dr. Alred Posamentier offers this issue’s “Math Column”....READ MORE

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Enric Sala’s Pristine Seas: Journeys to the Ocean’s Last Wild Places
By Dr. Merryl Kafka, NYS Marine Education Association
National Geographics “Pristine Seas” is filled with stunning full page photographs of marine life, documenting the exploration of remote places from the arctic to the tropics....READ MORE

BOOKS

BOOK REVIEW
Fear of Dying by Erica Jong
By Merri Rosenberg
A book review of the compelling new book from esteemed author Erica Jong entitled “Fear of Dying”....READ REVIEW

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

SUNY Women in International Relations
By Kisa Schell
SUNY and the Women’s Foreign Policy Group hosted “Elevating the Voices of Women: NYC Building Global Partnerships” recently....READ MORE

The China Institute Welcomes Educators at New Downtown Space
By Lydia Liebman
The China Institute, which has recently relocated to 100 Washington Street, hosted a special open house for educators to celebrate their new location....READ MORE

American Farm School Celebrates 111 Years of Educating Greece’s Youth
The American Farm School of Thessaloniki celebrated 111 years of educating Greece’s youth with a Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York....READ MORE

CAREERS

Pedro Garcia, Veterinary and Clinic Assistant
Vet and clinic assistant Pedro Garcia shares insights into his exciting and fulfilling career....READ MORE

LAW & EDUCATION

“Enough is Enough” –New York’s New Law to Limit Sexual Violence on College Campuses
By Arthur Katz, J.D.
Dr. Arthur Katz takes on sexual assault in his regular Law and Education column....READ MORE

Teachers College, Columbia Law School Institute
By Dr. Patrick McGuire
Dr. Patrick McGuire outlines the School Law Institute at Columbia University....READ MORE

THE ETHICS COLUMN

Malpractice:
A Tale of Two States
By Jacob M. Appel, M.D., J.D.
Jacob Appel’s regular Ethics column....READ MORE

MUSIC, ART & DANCE

Big Apple Circus Serves The Community
By Sybil Maimin
Sybil Maimin features the Big Apple Circus and its little known of community programs....READ MORE

The 94th Annual Town Hall Gala Benefit
The 94th Annual Town Hall Gala Benefit honored Henry Butler, Paul Libin and KT Sullivan....READ MORE

MOVIES & THEATER

MOVIE REVIEW
Brooklyn
By Jan Aaron
Jan Aaron gives her review of “Brooklyn”....READ MORE

Attention Must Be Paid! “Death of a Salesman” Breaks New Ground
By Beck Lee
Beck Lee reviews the Yiddish performed “Death of a Salesman” which is currently running at the Castillo Theatre....READ MORE

Autism Highlighted in Film at AMNH
By Lydia Liebman
Lydia Liebman reviews the brilliant documentary “How to Dance in Ohio,” which premiered at the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History....READ MORE