EDUCATION UPDATE - January/February 2016

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COVER STORY

The Privilege of Coding with President Obama
By Jacob Sonenshine
Fourteen year old Adrianna Mitchell sat with President Obama and taught him to code java script as part of a new initiative by Code.org....READ MORE

GUEST EDITORIALS & LETTERS

Ceeds of Peace: Teaching Peacebuilding Skills as Essential Life Skills
By Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Dr. Kerrie Urosevich & Lisa Taylor
Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng and Dr. Kerrie Urosevich founded Ceeds of Peace, which works to build connections by bringing communities together to ensure young people have a chnace to thrive....READ MORE

New Year’s Thoughts on Technology
By John J. Russell, Ed.D., Head of The Windward School
Head of the Windward School John J. Russell shares statistics and insight regarding technology and how it relates to reading in learners....READ MORE

School Reformers’ Comeuppance
By Michael Mulgrew, Pres., UFT
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew gives his opinion on the end of Common Core....READ MORE

Coping With Frightening News
By Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, Pres., Child Mind Institute
In light of recent world events, Dr. Harold Koplewicz gives parents pointers on how to handle tragic and scary news with their children....READ MORE

Education For The City
By Dean Mary Erina Driscoll
Dean Mary Erina Driscoll offers her insight in a special guest editorial....READ ARTICLE

The Great Technical Divide
By Eric Nadelstern, Professor, Educational Leadership, Teachers College
Eric Nadelstern discusses how technology bridges a divide between individuals of different socioeconomic status....READ MORE

Letters to the Editor
January/February 2016 Letters to the Editor....READ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COLLEGES & GRAD SCHOOLS

College of Staten Island Honorees at Celestial Ball
By Lydia Liebman
The College of Staten Island celebrated Mr. Edward Burk, Dr. Christine Cea, Mr Cesar J. Claro, and Dr. Wilma P. Jones at this year’s Celestial Ball....READ MORE

Teachers College, Columbia University Launches Resilience Center
Education Update salutes Teachers College Columbia U for launching the Resilience Center for Veterans and Families....READ MORE

BARNARD COLLEGE - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Daguin and Moulton: Two Inspirational Women in the Culinary Industry
By Kisa Schell
At an exlusive discussion at Barnard College, culinary giants Ariane Daguin and Sarah Moulton discussed the stories of their accomplishments....READ ARTICLE

Governor Cuomo Announces the ‘Get on Your Feet’ Student Loan Forgiveness Program
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that New York State will begin accepting applications for the new ‘Get On Your Feet’ Loan Forgiveness Program....READ ARTICLE

MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS

Silicon City at the New-York Historical Society
By Lucas Mautner
The New York Historical Society is connecting the next generation of digital innovators with the pioneering achievements of their predecessors....READ MORE

Whitney Museum Launches Laurie Tisch Education Center
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
The Whitney Museum launches the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center on its third floor....READ ARTICLE

Japan Society President Jeffrey Miller Holds Compelling WW II Commemoration with President Truman’s Grandson
By Sybil Maimin
The Japan Society brings together Clifton Truman Daniel, World War II vet Fred Mitchell, and Hiroshima survivor Masahiro Sasaki for a discussion on WW II....READ ARTICLE

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION

A Chat With Hadi Partovi, Founder of Code.org
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
Joan Baum shares her exclusive interview with code.org founder Hadi Partovi....READ MORE

Trevor Packer at College Board Champions Coding
By Sybil Maimin
College Board executive Trevor Packer explained how the College Board, in addition to testing,does research and advocacy and develops courses, programs, and services that enhance college readiness and success....READ ARTICLE

Technology at High School for Math, Science & Engineering at CCNY
By Dr. Crystal Bonds, Principal
Dr. Crystal Bonds, Principal of the High School For Math, Science & Engineering At CCNY, discusses the courses offered at HSMSE to push students in their STEM education....READ ARTICLE

“Shark Tank” Contestant Creates Scholarship Marketplace with Startup App
By Lydia Liebman
“Shark Tank” Contestant Christopher Gray creates app Scholly, which pairs students and teaches with available scholarships....READ ARTICLE

Marymount Manhattan College: Digital Media Production Studio
Marymount Manhattan College (MMC), annouces the opening of a fully integrated state-of-the-art digital media production studio within its Theresa Lang Center for Producing....READ ARTICLE

Technology at Landmark College in Vermont
By Melissa Wetherby, MAT, MSIT
Melissa Wetherby discusses how Landmark College incorporates the newest technology in their classroom to aid students....READ ARTICLE

New Technology & Education
By Sybil Maimin
Sybil Maimin gives an overview of how different cities plan to incorporate technology education into their curriculums....READ ARTICLE

Ada Byron, 1815-1852, First Woman to Anticipate Computers
Ada Byron, daughter of Lord Byron and Anne Isabelle Milbanke, pioneered computer technology before her time....READ ARTICLE

From Bird Songs to Coding at BrainPOP
Education Update receives an inside look at BrainPOP, the popular education website that supplements school curriculums through videos....READ ARTICLE

Technology at The College of New Rochelle
The College of New Rochelle (CNR) embarks on a unique shared services model for technological advancement with Marist College....READ ARTICLE

FEATURE STORY

Unsung Hero of the West Bank; Profile of a Peace Activist
By Gillian Granoff
Gillian Granoff discusses her firsthand experiences observing violence in the Middle East....READ MORE

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Windward School Opens Manhattan Campus Under Expert Leadership of Dr. John Russell
By Lydia Liebman
92Y and the Windward School celebrated the opening of Windward’s new Manhattan branch with an event featuring a keynote address by Dr. Maryanne Wolf....READ ARTICLE

A Life Fueled by Passion: An Interview with David Flink, Founder, Eye to Eye
By Dr. Pola Rosen & Lydia Liebman
Lydia Liebman and Dr. Pola Rosen share an exclusive interview with the founder of Eye to Eye, David Flink....READ ARTICLE

Dr. Manju Banerjee of Landmark College Gives Keynote at Columbia University
By Lydia Liebman
Dr. Manju Banerjee gives the keynote address at the Assistive Technology Seminar at Columbia University School of Social Work....READ ARTICLE

Building a Winner: Putting Your Child on the Right Track for Education, Developing Attention Skills
By Roslyn Haber, Ed.D. & Marlyn Press, Ed.D.
Dr. Roslyn Haber and Dr. Marlyn Press give advice on how to help students pay attention....READ ARTICLE

Online Instruction Offered at Lindamood-Bell
Lindamood-Bell® Learning Center now offers online instruction as an option for Follow-up Instruction to help these students reinforce the skills they are learning at the center....READ ARTICLE

Child Mind Institute Raises Over $6.8 Million at Child Advocacy Award Dinner Honoring Andreas Dracopoulos
The Child Mind Institute Raised Over $6.8 Million at Child Advocacy Award Dinner Honoring Andreas Dracopoulos and honored Director and Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Andreas C. Dracopoulos and University of California, San Francisco professor Dr. John Rubenstein at its sixth annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner....READ ARTICLE

New at the Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute will offer parent and child social skills groups this winter....READ ARTICLE

MUSIC, ARTS & DANCE

International Jazz Educators Celebrate 25 Years in Lisbon, Portugal
By Lydia Liebman
The International Association of Schools of Jazz, under the artistic direction of founder Dave Liebman, celebrates 25 years with a conference in Lisbon, Portugal....READ ARTICLE

Abigail Lumsden and Les Horan Make A Sweet Return to the Bitter End
By Lydia Liebman
Musical duo Abigail Lumsden and Les Horan kick off the New Year with a special performance at the legendary Bitter End....READ ARTICLE

Juilliard Expands Asian Presence With The Tianjin Juilliard School
Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi announces plans for The Tianjin Juilliard School, offering a U.S.-accredited master’s degree in China....READ ARTICLE

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Yale Student Visits China
By Jacob Sonenshine
Yale undergraduate student, Larry Milstein, receives fellowship to China to study Mandarin....READ ARTICLE

Educators Visit Israel Under The Banner of JCRC
By Elana Needle, Ph.D.
Dr. Elana Needle discusses the “Scholars as Bridge Builders” program, bringing educators to Israel....READ ARTICLE

BOOKS

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Provides Insight into the Wright Brothers
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
Dr. Joan Baum reviews David McCullough’s book, “The Wright Brothers”....READ ARTICLE

The Physical Lincoln: Finding the Genetic Cause of Abraham Lincoln’s Height, Homeliness, Pseudo-Depression, and Imminent Cancer Death
By Joan Baum, Ph.D.
Dr. Joan Baum reviews Dr. John G. Sotos’ book: The Physical Lincoln: Finding the Genetic Cause of Abraham Lincoln’s Height, Homeliness, Pseudo-Depression, and Imminent Cancer Death....READ ARTICLE

An Interview with Jessie Rosen, author of “Dead Ringer”
By Lydia Liebman
Reporter Lydia Liebman interviews Jessie Rosen, author of “Dead Ringer,” about her enthralling debut....READ ARTICLE

The Iconic Rizzoli Bookstore Lives On
By Kisa Schell
The Barnard Entrepreneur’s Network (BEnet) hosted a discussion between Marco Ausenda, CEO, and Cynthia Conigliaro, Project Manager and Consultant, of the iconic Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City....READ ARTICLE

MetroBEAT

Changes in Maintenance Law from a New Assembly Member Featured in the New York Law Journal
By NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright
NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright discusses a new law that will shorten the amount of time divorced parents spend in court....READ ARTICLE

YOUNG JOURNALISTS

Exploring Colleges With a Visit
By Haley Hershenson
High school student Haley Hershenson discusses her experience with the college process....READ ARTICLE

SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS

Young Einsteins Tackle Energy Crisis, Terrorism & Pigeon Waste
The New York Academy of Science hosts a Science Research Training Program to encourage young people to think outside of the box....READ ARTICLE

LAW & EDUCATION

The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action Revisited
By Arthur Katz, JD
JD Arthur Katz discusses the evolving standards surrounding affirmative action....READ ARTICLE

THE MATH COLUMN

An Infinite Series Fallacy
Dr. Alfred Posamentier
Dr. Alfred Posamentier discusses the challenging infinite series fallacy....READ ARTICLE

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