EDUCATION UPDATE - January 2020 - EDUCATION NEWS

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LATEST UPDATES Mandarin Immersion as a Gateway to the Future By Shenzhan Liao, Senior VP of Ed., China InstituteKnowing Mandarin may hold the key for the future....READ MORE The Lack of Student Attendance: Feed Them Carrots, They Will Come By Dimple J. Martin, Ph.D., Miles College, Birmingham, AlabamaDr. Dimple J. Martin of Miles College shares insights on how to encourage class attendance....READ MORE Dwight Global Since 1982, the Dwight School's mission has been to ignite the spark of genius in every child.....READ MORE Beacon College 30 Years Young By Eileen MarinakisBeacon College has been a guiding light in education for 30 years.....READ MORE Bystanders, Sticks Stones: The Unintended Accomplices to the Pain of Being Bullied By Jeff ErvineBullying can have a lasting effect on victims. Jeff Ervine explains....READ MORE The Center for Student Success at Beacon College By Sheryl Nichols, M.A.Sheryl Nichols, Director of Beacon College's Center for Student Success, shares a guest editorial....READ MORE My Working Life: All Paths in Science Are Meandering By John T. Tanacredi, Ph.D.Dr. John Tanacredi shares the story of his career and life while offering advice....READ MORE David Bell, Ed.D., To Lead The School of Education at St. John s University St. John's University announced that David Bell., Ed.D., became Dean of the School of Education this August....READ MORE Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright Speaks Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright provides an update....READ MORE The Fulbright Program By John P. Allegrante, Ph.D.Dr. John P. Allegrante gives an overview of the Fulbright Program....READ MORE Preparing for the LSAT Exam By Steven Stein, Attorney-At-LawAttorney Steven Stein helps prepare students for the LSAT....READ MORE Longtime NYSUT Leader Lubin Awarded Union s Highest Honor Alan Lubin was awarded the Albert Shanker Award for Distinguished Service by New York State United Teachers....READ MORE A Conundrum of Probability in Geometry By Al Posamentier, Ph.D.Dr. Al Posamentier's regular math column....READ MORE Educating Gifted Students, Our Outside the Box Thinkers By Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D. Dr. Rebecca Mannis and Dr. Barbara Brown discuss the current trends in education for gifted children....READ MORE Brilliant Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History By Jan AaronJan Aaron reviews the new exhibit T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator running now at the AMNH....READ MORE Hunter College President Looks Ahead to the School s 150th Year By Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter CollegeHunter College President Jennifer Raab reflects on the rich history of Hunter College and looks toward its future....READ MORE Teaching Democracy By Randi Weingarten, President, merican Federation of TeachersWith our demoracy in peril, teachers have a responsbiility to defend it, according to Randi Weingarten....READ MORE Serving Our Students By Tim Hall, President, Mercy CollegePresident Tim Hall on the importance of service at Mercy College....READ MORE By Empowering Women, We Improve the Lives of Everyone By Charo UcedaCharo Uceda shares a geuest editorial about the current disparities among women and men in the workplace and society....READ MORE Children Hear the Message of the Gun By Harold Koplewicz, M.D.Dr. Harold Koplewicz reflects on the latest wave of gun violence and the effect it has on our children....READ MORE Blaming Gun Violence on the Mentally Ill By Allen Frances, M.D.Dr. Allen Frances warns against the dangers of blaming gun violence exclusively on the mentally ill....READ MORE Outstanding Educators ofthe Year 2019 - A Photo Journal 2019 Outstanding Educators of the Year awards breakfast at the Harvard Club was a great success....READ MORE It s Not the Kids It s the Curriculum! By Robert Carroll John J. RussellA Guest Editorial with John Russell, head of the Windward School, and Assemblyman Robert Carroll....READ MORE American Education in the 21st Century By Daniel RoseA Guest Editorial by Daniel Rose, realtor and philantropist....READ MORE Stop the Bans By Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, 76th DistrictAssembly Member Rebecca Seawright on the abortion bans....READ MORE Lincoln, Abolition, Economic Freedom By Lewis E. LehrmanA Guest Editorial by Lewis Lehrman....READ MORE New Provost at TC: Stephanie Rowley By President Thomas Bailey, Teachers CollegeDr. Stephanie Rowley is the newest provost at Teacher's College....READ MORE The First Fifty Years: A Review of Headmaster s Thoughts at York Prep By Jacob M. Appel MD JDJacob Appel, MD JD, reviews the new book by Ronald P. "Ronnie" Stewart....READ MORE Teacher from Gilder Lehrman Program Reflects on How Her Experiences Enhance Her Teaching By Adam SugermanAdam Sugerman leads an exclusive interview with Melynda McBride, a teacher at Gilder Leherman....READ MORE Purnell School s Watershed Management Course: Connecting Science to Real Life By Andrea SilvestriSTEM teacher Andrea Silvestri on the Purnell School....READ MORE The American Folk Art Museum Announces New Endowment Fund By Lydia LiebmanThe American Folk Art Museum announces new endowment fund....READ MORE Good Trouble Discussed at Book Party at Home of Dr. Harold and Linda Koplewicz At the home of Dr. Harold and Linda Koplewicz, the author of the book Good Trouble joined for a lively discussion....READ MORE Joyce Cowin,Financial Literacy Leader, Philanthropist Joyce Cowin's Financial Literacy Program at Teachers College is changing lives....READ MORE Operation Varsity Blue By Arthur Katz, J.D.Arthur Katz, J.D. weighs in on the recent college admissions scandal....READ MORE Reinventing the Monkey By Jacob M. Appel MD JDDr. Jacob Appel JD weighs in for his regular Ethics Column....READ MORE Dr. Pola Rosen Honored by Kennedy Children s Center By Lydia Liebman Dr. Pola RosenThe Publisher of Education Update, Dr. Pola Rosen, was recently honored at the Kennedy Children's Center for her contributions to education....READ MORE Parenting Teens in the Digital Age By Sherry S Kelly, Ph.D.Dr. Sherry Kelly on the difficulty of raising a child in the digital age....READ MORE Cadet Hoops Connects with Carteret Community By Mike CohenMike Cohen shares the story of Brian Prioleau in the sports section....READ MORE Specialized High School Exams By Al Posamentier, Ph.D.Dr. Alfred Posamentier weighs in in the Math Column....READ MOREGiving Voice to Our Youth: Walkout at School to Save Planet Earth By Valentina Ossa12-year-old Valentina Ossa was part of a walkout at her school to protest climate changes inaction....READ MORE Amazing Things Are Happening Here Reviewed by Dr. Joan Baum A review of Jacob Appel's latest book Amazing Things Are Happening Here by Joan Baum....READ MORE Watch Out for the Ultimate Predator T. rex: The Ultimate Predator is open now at the American Museum of Natural History....READ MORE Is News Authentic or Fake? By Adam Sugerman Education Update publisher Adam Sugerman explains the perils of fake news and how to identify it....READ MORE Proactive, Not Reactive By Mary Edlow, Ph.D.Mary Edlow highlights the Sex Education Initiative at Teacher's College at Columbia University....READ MORE Phyllis Kossoff and Delta Phi Epsilon Make Breakthroughs for Cystic Fibrosis Phyllis Kossoff's Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has achieved great things thanks to Delta Phi Epsilon....READ MORE Encounters with the Cuban People By William FreedmanJunior Journalist William Freedman talks about his exciting visit to Cuba....READ MORE Network 20/20 Memberof the Month: Interview with Dr. Susan Gitelson Susan Gitelson was chosen as Network 20/20 Member of the Month....READ MORE Senior Assistant Editor Lydia Liebman Attends the 61st Annual Grammy Awards Lydia Liebman, Senior Assistant Editor of Education Update, attended the Grammy Awards with her winning client Spanish Harlem Orchestra....READ MORE Jazz Icon Dave Liebman Donates Personal Archive to Berklee College of Music NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman recently donated his personal archive to Berklee College of Music....READ MORE Applying forPre-K, 3-K, and Other Early Childhood Education Programs By Rebecca SeawrightNew York City's Pre-K For All program has expanded in part due to the efforts of Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright.....READ MORE The Harvard Admissions Litigation Revisited By Arthur Katz, JD Arthur Katz revists the Harvard admissions case explored in Education Update's Nov/Dec and June/July issues.....READ MORE Fatherhood After Death By Jacob M. Appel MD JD The Ethics column continues with Jacob Appel.....READ MORE Champions of Compassion and Peace By Scott T. Nashimoto Scott Nashimoto reflects on a more peaceful future.....READ MORE Journey Through a Life with Parkinson’s By Mark Davydov, DPT Mark Davydov speaks about a life with Parkinson's.....READ MORE The Irrepressible 10989 and Others! By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. Alfred Posamentier offers his regular math column.....READ MORE Learning The Brain Presents Conference Learning and the Brain will present its conference on May 3rd through through May 5th in New York City.....READ MORE Real-Life Dreams Become Reality with Krembo Wings By Gillian Granoff Krembo helps improve the lives of those with disabilties....READ MORE To Change Our World, We Must Know What We re Fighting For By Chancellor Stephen Spahn, Dwight School Chancellor of the Dwight School Stephen Spahn offers a guest editorial.....READ MORE STEM for All: Everyone s Responsibility By Amanda M. Gunning, Ph.D. Meghan E. Marrero, Ed.D. Dr. Amanda Gunning and Dr. Meghan Marrero reflect on the importance of STEM.....READ MORE Creating Financial Literacy for Generations to Come Joyce Cowin's Financial Literacy program is accepting registration now for session beginning March 15!....READ MORE Diana Bilezikian Writes About Her Life and Helping Others Diana Bilezikian is an inspirational figure to all with her new book....READ MORE In Bedford-Stuyvesant Inspiring Minds is Creating a Communiversity By Mike Cohen Inspiring Minds in Brooklyn is making a huge impact.....READ MORE Education Update InterviewsThomas J. Ruller, CEO of NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Update exclusively interviews Thomas J. Ruller, CEO of NYS Archives Parternship Trust....READ MORE What Is Fertility Surgery And Why It Still Matters! By Jason D. Kofinas, MD, MSc, FACOGIn-Vitro Fertilization, women s fertility, endometriosis,barriers to natural conception, Dr. Jason D. Kofinas, Fertility Surgery, IVF, Kofinas Fertility Group, non-surgical treatment....READ MORE Mercy College Announces Expansion Plan for Manhattan Campus Mercy College plans for an exciting new expansion in Manhattan....READ MORE Career Exploration with Biologist Noelle Cutter By Margaux MontagnerThe Explorers Club recently spent a morning with Dr. Noelle Cutter, Associate Professor of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Studies at Molloy College....READ MORE The Joan Tisch Legacy Project at Roosevelt House, Hunter College By Pola Rosen, Ed.D.The winners this years Joan Tisch Legacy Project were Claudia Aristy, the program Director of Children of Bellevue s Reach Out and Read program and The Service Program for Older People (SPOP)....READ MORE Hunter Student Thamara Jean Named a 2018 Rhodes Scholar, a First for Hunter Hunter College recently celebrated its first Rhodes Scholar: Thamara Jean.....READ MORE Hunter College President Jennifer Raab Speaks Eloquently at the 75th Anniversary of Roosevelt House A transcript of Hunter President Raab's recent speech at the Roosevelt House....READ MORE What Came First? 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Appel reflects on the issues regarding deputizing doctors in his latest Ethics column....READ MORE Telling the Truth By Arthur Katz, JD In his regular Law column, Arthur Katz reflects on the increase in cheating on examinations and plagiarizing of school assignments...READ MORE Caution: Misleading Limits By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. Alfred Posamentier's latest Math offering....READ MORE Paul Krugman, NY Times Columnist Nobel Laureate Delivers Annual Kossoff Lecture at Roosevelt HousePaul Krugman delivered the latest Kossoff lecture....READ MORE Hello 2019 By Samantha Nazareth, MD Dr. Samantha Nazareth offers some tips to stay healthy in the new year....READ MORE Are School Lockdowns Protocols for Safety, or Are They Triggers for Terror? By Jeff ErvineJeff Ervine sees first-hand how lockdown drills affect student learning and offers suggestions to help mitigate the negative effects....READ MORE Dyslexia and the Effective Use of Decodable Books By Dana Stahl, M.Ed.Decodable books can greatly help those with dyslexia....READ MORE Sci Fi Author Sensation Cixin Liu Speaks At NYC s China Institute By Sybil Maimin Acclaimed author Cixin Liu spoke recently at the China Institute....READ MORE A True Family: Family of Woodstock, Inc. By Kisa Schell Kisa Schell shares her personal experience with Woodstock, Inc....READ MORE Eric Friedlander: Travels the World to Play Soccer By Mike Cohen Mike Cohen shares the incredible story of soccer player Eric Friedlander....READ MORE Harold O. Levy 74 J.D. 79 (1952 2018): The Best a Sunnie Could Be An Obituary from The Cornell Daily Sun for Harold O. Levy....READ MORE Ballet Hispanico Dazzles at the Apollo By Lydia LiebmanBallet Hispanico's CARMEN.maquia is a marvel....READ MORE Universal Preschool in Cuba By Kate Moody, Ed.D.Cuba's Universal Preschool program offers a model for the rest of the world....READ MORE Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Speaks on Opioids Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright speaks in light of the opiod crisis....READ MORE Sgt. York, a Military Hero, for Whom York Avenue in NYC is Named By Adam Sugerman Dr. Pola RosenEducation Update interview the grandson of Sgt. Alvin York, Gerald York....READ MORE Saturday Science by Molloy College By Margaux MontAgnerSaturday Science for Students, presented by the Explorers Club, presents different scientists and their career paths to students....READ MORE Gala at the College of Staten Island with President William Fritz By Adam SugermanThe College of Staten Island held their annual Celestial Ball fundraiser....READ MORE Bridg-it Advisory Board Must Be a Board of Believers By Michael Gillespie, Ed.D.Michael Gillespie on the importance of Bridg-It's Advisory Board....READ MORE Best Practices Based on Brain Science By Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D.Dr. Rebecca Mannis offers en exclusive editorial on best practices on brain science....READ MORE Investing in the First 1,000 Days of Life By President Shael Polakow-SuranskyShael Polakow-Suransky shares the importance of the first few years of life in an exclusive guest editorial....READ MORE Kindergarten Teachers to the Rescue By Dr. John Russell John J. Russell, Emeritus Head of the Windward School, shares the importance of kindergarten teachers....READ MORE Four Key Elements of Excellence By Eva Moskowitz, Founder CEO of Success Academy Charter SchoolsFounder and CEO of Success Academ Charter Schoolsy, Eva Moskowitz, shares the four pillars of excellence that her school is based on....READ MORE Digging Deeply into the Increase in Reporting Incidences of Attempted Suicide By Harold S. Koplewicz, MDChild Mind Institute president Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz offers an editorial on the increase in teen suicide attempts....READ MORE Let s Make Our New Year s Resolutions Count For The Kids By John A. KerneyJohn A. Kerney, Executive Director and CEO of the Winchendon School, offers five highlights that shape his resolutions for the new year....READ MORE American Museum of Natural History: Richard Gilder Graduate School Confers Degrees Recently, the American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder's Graduate School conferred degrees....READ MORE(Photo credit: AMNH) Motivating Mathematics Instruction Through Counterintuitive Everyday Experiences By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. Alfred Posamentier presents his monthly math column....READ MORE Dr. Jennifer Doudna Receives Pearl Meister Greengard Prize at The Rockefeller University By Lydia Liebman Dr. Jennifer Doudna received the presitigious Pearl Meister Greengard Prize this year....READ MORE(Photo credit: Keegan Houser/The Rockefeller University) Mercy College Announces Brian L. Johnson, New Vice President of the Mercy College Manhattan Campus Mercy College has appointd Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D., as Vice President of the Mercy College Manhattan Campus....READ MORE Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Unique Political FigureBy Dr. Leonard QuartThe recent documentary Moynihan is reviewed....READ MORE(Photo credit: Library of Congress) Medicare Rights Center Honors Dr. Oliver Fein By Oliver Fein, MD Dr. Oliver Fein was recently honored by the Medicare Rights Center....READ MORE Dr. Brenda Greene Delivers Son s Remarks at New York Historical Society Event By Lydia Liebman Dr. Brenda Greene delivered remarks written by her son at the opening of Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow. ...READ MORE Boys Will Be Boys By Katie Diament Young Journalist Katie Diament reflects on the prevelance of rape culture in the 1980's in light of the Kavanugh hearings....READ MORE Ambassador Ido AharoniReceives Leadership Award from Kidum The Consul General of Israel in NY, Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Received a Leadership award from Kidum....READ MORE Elizabeth Shwal: WAVES '44, Barnard '51 By Dr. Pola RosenTranscribed by Valentina CorderoAn interview with Elizabeth Shwal is revisted in light of her passing....READ MORE The Oyster Queen: Restoring NYC s Oyster Reefs By Dr. Merryl Kafka, NYS Marine Education Association (NYSMEA.org)Tanasia Swift is working hard to restore NYC's oyster reefs.....READ MORE Townsend Harris Connects New York and Japan By Dr. Mariko FukuokaDr. Mariko Fukuoka finds links between the United States and Japan.....READ MORE Robert McAdoo IV: A Tennis Star on the Rise By Mike CohenRobert McAdoo IV, grandson of the Hall of Fame basketball player Robert McAdoo, is one of the nations top 9-year-old tennis players....READ MORE Nitrogen: The Great Evil Incarnate...NOT Really! By Dr. John TanacrediDr. John Tanacredi, Professor of Earth and Envrionmental Studies in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Studies at Mollor College, discusses nitrogen....READ MORE Artificial Intelligence: The Importance of Responsible Digital Citizenship By Jason Ohler, PhDDr. Jason Ohler explores the relationship between ethics and AI....READ MORE Barnard College Celebrates Grand Opening of The Milstein Center Cheryl Milstein and Philip Milstein have donated $25 Million to Barnard; the Milstein Center opened in their honor....READ MORE Town Hall Honors Laurie Anderson, Bob Hurwitz, and Charles Hull at Its 97th Gala By Lydia LiebmanThe Town Hall celebrated its 97th Gala Celebration and honored several distuinguised luminaries....READ MORE Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Joan Baum Reviews a new book Jay Nordlinger about the children of dictators....READ MORE Humpback Whales Feast in NYC By Dr. Merryl KafkaHumpback whales in NYC? Merryl Kafka explains how its possible!....READ MORE Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright Celebrates Sgt. York s Legacy Sgt. York was celebrated at a lively celebration at the Lycee Francais!...READ MORE Tips For Healthy Holiday Eating By Samantha Nazareth, M.D.Dr. Samantha Nazareth offers some tips to stay healthy during the holiday season....READ MORE A New President: Thomas Bailey Takes the Reins of Teachers College Teachers College has a new president: Thomas R. Bailey....READ MORE Restorative Justice in Schools Can Offer Teachable Moments By Dana Stahl Adam SugermanDana Stahl and Adam Sugerman give a take on restorative justice....READ MORE Harvard Freshman Selection Litigation By Arthur Katz, JDArthur Katz on Harvard litigation....READ MORE Akhil Reed Amar Gives Talk on the Supreme Court at Roosevelt House By Lydia LiebmanAkhil Reed Amar recently gave a compelling talk about the Roosvelt House about the Supreme Court....READ MOREDNA Turns Dangerous By Jacob M. Appel, MD JDJacob Appel on DNA....READ MORE Molloy College s CERCOM Field Station and an Ancient Mariner By John TanacrediCERCOM is the only captive breeding laboratory for horseshoe crabs in the United States....READ MORE Ann Tisch s Student Leadership Network Honors Three Outstanding Leaders By Lydia Liebman Ann Tisch's Student Leadership Network Celebrates annual (Em)Power Breakfast by honoring Valerie Radwaner, Bruce Mosler and Tracee Ellis Ros....READ MORE Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan Honored at Hunter College By Lydia Liebman Associate Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan was recently honored at Hunter College....READ MORE (Photo Courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov) Grammy Nominated Vocalist Jean Baylor Joins Manhattan School of Music Faculty Jean Baylor, half of the Grammy-nominated Baylor Project, joins the illustrious faculty at Manhattan School of Music....READ MORE Specialty High School Admissions/Proposed Changes and Need for Discussion By NYS Assembly Member Rebecca A. SeawrightAssembly member Rebecca Seawright gives an update....READ MORE Duffield Receives Engineering's Highest Alumni Honor at Cornell By Blaine FriedlanderDavid Duffield, graduate of Cornell's College of Engineering, received the Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award....READ MORE(Photo Courtesy Cornell Brand Communications) Taking Teachers College s Impact to Scale By President Thomas Bailey, Teachers CollegeThe new president of Teachers College, Thomas Bailey, shares an exclusive guest editorial with Education Update.....READ MORE Touro College: A Place Where Knowledge and Values Meet By Dr. Alan KadishDr. Alan Kadish of Touro College gives an update on the institution and outlines its mission and goals.....READ MORE The College of Staten Island Is Entering a New Era of Excellence, Creating the Opportunity to Ascend By Dr. William J. FritzDr. William Fritz of The College of Staten Island offers a guest editorial.....READ MORE Pathways to Progress: Strategic Planning and Outcomes By Dr. Conrado Bobby Gempesaw, President, St. John s UniversityDr. Conrado Bobby Gempesaw President of St. John's University, offers a special guest editorial to Education Update.....READ MORE Becoming a Lawyer? Part I By Arthur Katz, JDLawyer Arthur Katz shares some first-hand experience with those looking to become attorneys....READ MORE Janus And The Ethics of Retroactivity By Jacob M. Appel MD JDJacob Appel shares his regular ethics column....READ MORE Learning Issues in a Parent s Terrain By Karen Kraskow Dana Stahl's book The ABCs of Learning Issues is reviewed by Karen Kraskow....READ MORE Treasures at The Morse Museum By Betsy Peters The Morse Museum is a national treasure....READ MORE Master Drummer Ralph Peterson Gives Students Professional Experience on New Recording By Education Update Staff Ralph Peterson, master drummer and educator, offers students first hand experience with I Remember Bu , to be released in October....READ MORE Touring Parsons School With Student Guide By Jan Aaron Parsons School of Design has a rich history. Here it is explored by Jan Aaron....READ MORE Think Before Counting By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D.Dr. Alfred Posamentier's regular math column....READ MORE The School Art League By Carol SterlingThe Art School League has been recognizing talented artists for over 100 years....READ MORE Linda Sirow: Encaustic Painter By Sybil MaiminLinda Sirow, artist, is profiled by Sybil Maimin....READ MORE Didi s Toy Box: Making Playtime Educational and Education Playful By Christopher Atamian Didi's Toy Box helps children learn in a way that is fun....READ MORE Meet Humanistic Judaism: An Alternative Practice By Sybil MaiminWhat is Humanistic Judaism? Sybil Maimin explains....READ MORE A Letter to All New Yorkers By John KerneyJohn Kerney, CEO of the Winchendon School, offers a guest editorial....READ MORE Journey as a Peace Builder By Jos BarzolaJose Barzola, Peach Educator at Ceeds of Peace, shares his journey....READ MORE The Liars Asylum [Eight] Stories Jacob Appel's new book is reviewed by Joan Baum....READ BOOK REVIEW Journeys:An American Story A book review of Journeys: An American Story by Andrew Tisch and Mary Skafidas....READ BOOK REVIEW How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder Learning Specialist Rebecca Mannis reviews the latest book by Casie Crosbie and Wendy Sterling....READ BOOK REVIEW Mariners Outreach Foundation By Richard SomersThe Mariners Outreach Foundation is described by Richard Somers....READ MORE Coney Island Creek Estuary Finally Getting a Little Bit of Love By Dr. Merryl Kafka, NYS Marine Education Association (NYSMEA.org)Coney Island Creek is a hidden estuary on the bay side of Coney....READ MORE Tips to Help LD Students Apply to College By Dana StahlDana Stahl, a learning specialist and author of The ABC's of Learning Issues, gives some advice to LD students....READ MORE Aretha Franklin: A Legend Transitions By Dr. Brenda M. GreeneDr. Brenda Greene reflects on the life of the queen of soul....READ MOREPhoto by SharpShooter via Deposit Photos Arlette Michaelis: A Dear Friend Accomplished Educator By Eileen Marinakis, Member, Board of Trustees, Beacon CollegeEileen Marinakis remembers the great Arlette Michaelis....READ MOREPhoto Provided by Stockton UniversityTeachers College Mourns Trustee Emeritus John Klingenstein Enormous Generosity with Little Fanfare : Teacher's College Trustee Emeritus John Klingenstein is remembered....READ MORE Photo by John Emerson via Teachers College Where Do We Go From Here? By Brenda M. Greene, Ph.D.Dr. Brenda Greene offers a guest editorial concerning race....READ MORE Touro College’s Division of Graduate Studies Commencement 2018 Touro College recently celebrated commencement....READ MORE Founder Joyce Cowin s Financial Literacy at Teachers College By Patricia LamiellJoyce B. Cowin's Financial Literacy program thrives at Teachers College....READ MORE Changing the Culture and Climate of a Middle School By Dominick D AngeloPrincipal Dominick D'Angelo offers insight into how to improve the middle school years....READ MORE The Senses: An Exhibit That Provokes Beyond Vision By Karen KraskowKaren Kraskow highlights the extraordinary new exhibit on the Senses at The Cooper Hewitt Museum....READ MORE Edgar Degas House By Adam SugermanThe Edgar Degas House is a gem of New Orleans....READ MORE Improve Our Schools By Attracting and Retaining Principals By Mark CannizzaroMark Cannizzaro shares a guest editorial about how to improve schools by attracting and retaining principals....READ MORE Welcome Home By Richard A.Carranza A guest editorial by New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza....READ MORE George J. Hagerty: A Profile of Service By Darryl E. Owens Beacon College thrives under President George Hagerty....READ MORE Eric Kandel: The Prototypical Nobelist By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JDA profile of Eric Kandel by Jacob Appel....READ MORE The Promise of Response to Intervention By John J. Russell, Ed.D.Dr. John Russell of the Windward Schools offers a guest editorial....READ MORE College Affordability and Excelsior Forum To Take Place on October 11 By Rebecca Seawright, NYS Assembly MemberRebecca Seawright invites you to participate in the College Affordability and Excelsior Forum this October....READ MORE An Interview with Nathaniel Gray, Founder of The Proud Path As Told To Lydia Liebman Nathaniel Gray is interviewed by Lydia Liebman about his ground-breakng nonprofit....READ MORE Healthy Schools, Better Learners: Partnering for Success in New York City By Dr. Howell WechslerStudents learn better when they are happy and healthy says Dr. Howell Wechsler....READ MORE Using Algebra to Justify Number Curiosities By Alfred S. PosamentierAlfred Posamentier's regular math column....READ MORE Add Wayfinding to School Curriculums By Philippe Danielides, Esq.Wayfinding, the process of orienting oneself in physical space and navigating from place to place, should be added to the school curriculums, says Philippe Danielides, Esq....READ MORE Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes By Roberta Dennison, MDDr. Roberta Dennison explores the sudden cardiac death in healthy athletes....READ MORE Solving a Medical School Dilemma: Who Wants to Be The Proctologist s Very First Patient By Richard ClaflinRichard Claflin explores a trying dilemma: who wants to be the doctor's first patient?....READ MORE Jekalyn Carr Inspires People to Win with Her New Book By Dominique CarsonDominique Carson interviews gospel star Jekalyn Carr about her new book....READ MORE The National WWII Museum Hosts National Student Electronic Field Trip Exploring African American Experiences in World War II The National WWII Museum will host a live, web-based program examining racial segregation and discrimination faced by many African Americans during World War II....READ MORE Factors Fueling a New Era for Campus Planning By Meghan Webster Lauren WanskiMeghan Webster and Lauren Wanski ask the tough questions when it comes to planning a new campus....READ MORE Confidentiality of Review of College Applications By Arthur Katz, JDShould a college be able to keep confidential its process of reviewing applications for admission, asks Arthur Katz in his latest piece....READ MORE The Great DNA Panic By Jacob M. Appel MD JD Dr. Jacob Appel shares his thoughts on the recent news regarding the Golden State Killer and how DNA led to his capture....READ MORE Beacon College Honors Prominent International Advocate Beacon College conferred an honorary doctorate to Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al-Qasimi....READ MORE James Leitner Pushes the Limits for Clean Drinking Water By Mike CohenMike Cohen profiles James Leitner, who has made clean water his lifes mission....READ MORE Born Dancing By Melissa van Wijk, M.AMelissa Van Wijk offers her personal take on nonprofit Born Dancing....READ MORE Politicians Honor the Life and Legacy of Edie Windsor (LGBTQ) By Assembly Member Rebecca SeawrightAssembly members Rebecca Seawright celebrates the legacy of LGBTQ activist Edie Windsor....READ MORE Measuring The Immeasurable By Charo UcedaCharo Uceda shares data on international studies....READ MORE 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Awarded The 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize was awarded to Edward Ayers for his book The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipaton in the Heart of America ...READ MORE Mercy College Honors Students, Faculty Community Members At Its 37th Annual Trustees Scholarship Dinner Mercy College honored a number of friends, faculty and community members at this years trustee dinner....READ MORE John B. King Jr. Delivers Annual Lehman Lecture On Closing The Academic Achievement Gap By David KoeppelFormer US Secretary of Education delivered a compelling speech at the 49th Annual Lehman Lecture, advocating for ways to close the achievement gap at the nation primary schools and colleges....READ MORE Hunter College Student Safia Mahjebin Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship Hunter College President Jennifer Raab announced that junior Safia Mahjebin has been named a Truman Scholar...READ MORE Hunter Student Thamara Jean Named a 2018 Rhodes Scholar Hunter College celebrates their first Rhodes Scholar with Thamara Jean....READ MORE Ann Tisch and College Bound Initiative Celebrate Annual Gala By Lydia Liebman College Bound Initiative celebrates another year of sending kids to college....READ MORE The Ellis Island Medal of Honor to Dr. John Bilezikian Dr. John Bilezikian was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor....READ MORE Glenn Close and Other Change Makers Honored by Child Mind Institute By Lydia LiebmanThe Child Mind Institute held its annual Change Maker Awards and honored Glenn Close, Jeff Borenstein, Cynthia McFadden and others....READ MORE New Challenges for Public Higher Ed Leaders By Jos Luis Cruz, President, Herbert H. Lehman College Of The City University Of New YorkJose Luis Cruz, President of Lehman College, shares his thoughts in a guest editorial....READ MORE The End Of Graduation By Arthur LevineArthur Levine, President of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and President Emeritus of Teachers College, Columbia University, shares his insights in a guest editorial....READ MORE A Global View from Center Stage at Carnegie Hall By Stephen Spahn, Chancellor of Dwight SchoolDwight Chancellor Stephen Spahn shares a special guest editorial....READ MORE Margaret Keane, CEO of Synchrony Financial, Speaks at Baruch College By Lydia LiebmanThe 11th Annual Burton Kossoff Business Leadership Lecture Series continued with CEO Margaret Keane....READ MORE Should We Unmask Sperm Donors? By Jacob M. Appel MD JDJacob Appel MD JD asks if sperm donors should remain annonymous in his newest piece....READ MORE Design That Reaches Us All By Karen KraskowThe Cooper-Hewitt Museum is currently showcasing an exhibit called Access + Ability ....READ MORE CCNY Enjoys New Life Under New President, Dr. Vincent Boudreau By Lydia LiebmanCCNY President Dr. Vincent Boudreau is profiled....READ MORE An Interview with Jos Luis Cruz, Newest President of Lehman College By Dr. Pola Rosen Lydia LiebmanPresident Jose Luis Cruz has great plans for Lehman College....READ MORE Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Winter University 2018 University of Tomorrow: Innovative Pedagogy and Methodology By Jasmin B. Cowin, Ed.D.Professor Dr. Jasmin B. Cowin recently led workshops in Russia....READ MORE John B. King Jr. Gives Compelling Speech at Harvard Club, NYC President and CEO of the Educcation Trust, John B. King Jr. gives a compelling speech at the Harvard Club, NYC....READ MORE Battling for a Kidney By Mike Cohen Mike Cappiello, a baseball player at Plymouth State University, struggles with a kidney condition.....READ MORE Child Mind Institute Program: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder By Caroline Miller, Editorial Director of The Child Mind InstituteCaroline Miller, Editorial Director of the Child Mind Institute, shares an op-ed about how to understand Borderline Personality Disorder....READ MORE Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gives 39th Lecture in Memory of Stephanie Kossoff at Columbia Presbyterian By Jon Paul Clancy, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterStephanie Kossoff, daughter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation founder Phyllis Kossoff, is remembered in 39th annual lecture at Columbia....READ MORE Judith S. Kaye High School Reengages Students By Carol SterlingJudith S. Kaye High School gives students a second chance....READ MORE Fighting Breast Cancer With Nancy Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen Foundation By Lydia Liebman Susan G. Komen Foundation, founded by Nancy Brinker, is the best-funded and largest breast cancer organization in the United States....READ MORE Why Poetry Matters By Patricia GroddPatricia Grodd reflects on the importance of poetry....READ MORE The Importance Power of Mentorship Mohammed Ibrar Julian Qian Education Update shares two notes by those mentored by Publisher Dr. Pola Rosen Julian Qian, Mohammed Ibrar...READ MORE An Ode to Dearest Dad; Forever In Our Hearts By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Joan Baum, Ph.D. shares a poignant poem....READ MORE Lin-Manuel Miranda Asks Bill and Melinda Gates Tough Questions at Hunter By Lydia Liebman Recently, Hunter College hosted an exciting and informative Q A with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and philanthropist power couple Bill and Melinda Gates....READ MORE Isadora and St. Ruth: Birth Mothers of American Modern Dance By Kenneth ToppingKenneth Topping reflects on Isadora Duncan....READ MORE Solving a Medical School Dilemma: Who Wants to Be The Proctologist's Very First Patient? By Richard Claflin A Doctor's very first patient: The most important teacher you've probably never thought about .READ MORE Swift Action Needed To Eradicate School Shootings By Dr. Michael C. GillespieDr. Michael Gillespie urges immediate action to be taken in the wake of yet another school shooting....READ MORE Shootings in Schools By John J. Russell Ed.D., Head of The Windward SchoolDr. John Russell, Head of the Windward School, urges a ban on assault rifles in the wake of another school shooting....READ MORE School Shootings and the Second Amendment By Arthur Katz, J.D.In his regular Law and Education column, Arthur Katz takes on school shootings and the second amendment....READ MORE A Thought about Empathy and Education By Sean Duncan, Head of School, The Winchendon School, BrooklynSean Duncan, Head of School at the Winchendon School, shares an insightful guest editorial....READ MORE A College President Speaks in Vermont By Peter A. Eden, Ph.D. Landmark College has established a Center for Neurodiversity which allows the school to better promulgate the research and evidence-based practices in teaching and learning for those with learning disorders....READ MORE Nevertheless, They Persisted By Asssemblywoman Rebecca SeawrightAssemblywoman Rebecca Seawright reflects on Women's History Month....READ MORE Netflix Continues to Diversify with Da Jammies By Dominique CarsonAulsondro Novelist Hamilton's new series Da Jammies is the first 3D animated African American series on Netflix....READ MORE Mark Cannizzaro Takes The Reins as President of CSA By Lydia LiebmanCSA has a new president in Mark Cannizzaro!....READ MORE The Superb Contributions of Chapel Haven West to People on the Autism Spectrum By Adam Sugerman, Publisher, Education UpdateEducation Update Publisher Adam Sugerman highlights life at Chapel Haven West, where those with autism can experience independent living for the first time....READ MORE WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2018 For the past twenty years, Education Update has been honoring women who have achieved extraordinary things throughout their lives. They come from diverse backgrounds and a range of fields, but are unified in their shared value of education and the value of imparting knowledge to future generations. Their paths, careers and accomplishments are remarkable and inspirational. We asked some of them the following questions: 1. What has inspired your current career path?; 2. What are some of the greatest challenges you ve faced? How did you overcome them?; 3. What are some of the accomplishments you are most proud of?; 4. Who have been the most influential mentors in your life?; 5. What would you describe as a turning point in your life?; 6. What are your goals for the future? Farewell from Chancellor Carmen Fari a By Chancellor Carmen Fari aChancellor Carmen Farina offers some parting words ahead of her retirement.....READ MORE President Jennifer J. Raab Hunter College Hunter College president Jennifer Raab answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Shelly ChandlerProvost, Beacon CollegeBeacon College Provost Shelly Chandler answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Cheryl WillsAnchor, NY1; Live at Ten Host; In Focus with Cheryl WillsTelevision legend Cheryl Wills answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Dr. Christine D. CeaNYS Board of RegentsDr. Christine D. Cea of the New York State Board of Regents answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Deborah ShanleyDean of Education, Lehman CollegeLehman College Dean of Education Deborah Shanley answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Drs. Irina Thomas BockFounders of HeritxVisionary doctors and founders of HeritX answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column.....READ MORE Gail BoydAttorney Artist ManagerAttorney and Artist Manager Gail Boyd answers questions as part of Education Update's annual Women Shaping History column....READ MORE What Do We Ask of Our Teachers?By Mary Driscoll, Ph.D., Interim Provost the Harold Kobliner Chair in Education, The City College of New YorkDr. Mary Driscoll of City College reflects on the role teachers play in school shooting tragedies across the nation....READ MORE Barnard President Speaks on Math Anxiety By Margaux Montagner President Sian Leah Beilock of Barnard College gave an insightful lecture on how to encourage girls to enjoy math and science in the face of anxiety....READ MORE Social Studies Supervisors Association Hosts Professional Development Conference at China Institute By Lucas Mautner Margaux Montagner Social Studies Supervisors Association teamed up with the China Institute to host a professional development conference....READ MORE Facebook Partners with CCNY for Web Security Course Facebook and CCNY will be launching a web security hybrid course....READ MORE The Opioid Crisis By Rebecca Seawright, Assembly Member Assembly member Rebecca Seawright gives her insight on the current opioid crisis....READ MORE Wanted: Educators in Addiction Treatment By Richard Frances M.D., Clinical Professor Of Psychiatry, New York University Medical School Dr. Richard Frances urges health professionals to get involved in addiction treatment....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS The National Institute of Social Sciences presented Gold Honor Medal Awards to Columbia University President Emeritus Michael Sovern and Two Others at the Century Association By Susan A. Gitelson, Ph.D. The National Institute of Social Sciences presented Gold Honor Medal Awards to Ron Chernow....READ MORETECHNOLOGY Apps from the Perspective of a Teen By Mitchel Fink Kai Cowin A young journalist shares his thoughts on smart phones and apps....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS The Winchendon School By John Kerney, Head of SchoolJohn Kerney, Head of the Winchendon School, shares a touching guest editorial....READ MORE Dyslexia and Creativity By Dr. John RussellDr. John Russell shares some interesting insights about dyslexia and its relation to creativity....READ MORE College of Staten Island An Anchor Institution for the Borough By William J. Fritz, President, College of Staten IslandThe College of Staten Island is expanding at a rapid pace. President Fritz shares some exciting updates....READ MORE RE-ENTRY PRGORAMS James Logan Helps to Rebuild Lives By Lydia Liebman Dr. Pola RosenTranscribed By Lydia LiebmanJames Logan, son of former CSA President Ernest Logan, helps rebuild the lives of those exiting incarceration....READ MORE BULLYING Bridg-It: A New Approach to Halt Bullying By Dr. Michael GillespieDr. Michael Gillespie showcases Bridg-It, which is an innovative approach to stop bullying....READ MOREMETRObeat Where There s a Wills, There s a Way By Miranda Goodwin-RaabCheryl Wills is legendary figure on the New York City landscape due to her 25 year association with New York Spectrum News....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Hunter College and Aspen Institute Collaborate By Margaux MontagnerHunter College collaborated with the Aspen Institute Arts Program to present an enlightening program At The Crossroads of Art and Science ....READ MORE CAREERS Alejandro Cisneros, Film Music Entrepreneur Jandro Cisneros is featured in this issue s Careers section.....READ MORE Edwin Toribio: A Veteran s Journey to Help Others By Lydia LiebmanEdwin Toribio, who has a unique, inspirational story, is profiled.....READ MORE LAW Sexual Harassment By Arthur Katz, J.D.Arthur Katz, Esquire, weighs in on sexual harassment....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS How to Approach Learning Differences By George J. Hagerty, President, Beacon CollegeGeorge Hagerty, President of Beacon College, writes a guest editorial on how to approach those with different learning styles....READ MORE Advice from President Tim Hall of Mercy College Mercy College President Tim Hall shares advice on how to apply and pay for college....READ MORE It s Time To Focus On Work By President Scott Evenbeck, Guttman Community CollegeGuttman Community College President Scott Evenbeck shares his insights....READ MORE No Hidden Figures Allowed By Rebecca A. Seawright, NYS Assembly Member, 76th DistrictAssemblywoman Rebecca Seawright writes about women s equality for hew guest editorial....READ MORE COVER STORY CSA President Ernest Logan Celebrated at Grand Retirement Party For 44 Years of Service By Lydia LiebmanAfter 44 years of dedicated service to NYC students and their families, CSA President Ernest Logan was celebrated with a grand retirement party....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS The Future of Education Begins Today at Dwight Global Online School By Chancellor Stephen SpahnChancellor Stephen Spahn of the Dwight School introduces a new phase in online learning....READ MORE MUSIC, ART DANCE Wynton Marsalis Celebrates 30 Years of Jazz at Lincoln Center By Lydia LiebmanLydia Liebman talks to Wynton Marsalis about the importance of jazz education on the 30th anniversary of Jazz at Lincoln Center....READ MORECOLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS U.S. Civil War Historian Harold Holzer F ted at Cooper Union By Sybil MaiminCelebrated historian Harold Holzer was recently awarded the 2017 Empire State Archives History Award at Cooper Union....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION New Hope for Children with Autism Rises in the Bronx By Whitney LoyThe Bronx welcomes the McCarton Achievement Center and opens new doors for those with autism....READ MORE The Child Mind Institute Honors Dr. Kenneth A. Dodge at Annual Symposium By Lydia LiebmanThe annual On The Shoulders of Giants symposium, hosted by the Child Mind Institute, honors renowned scientist Kenneth Dodge....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS CUNY Students: Their Goals Today By Chancellor James B. Milliken, CUNY James B. Milliken, Chancellor of CUNY, shares the goals of the CUNY system in an exclusive guest editorial....READ EDITORIAL The Start of An Academic Year By Sian Beilock, President, Barnard CollegeThe President of Barnard College, Sian Beilock, talks about the exciting start of the school year at Barnard....READ EDITORIAL Where is the Public for Public Education? By Dr. David Mathews, CEO, Kettering Foundation CEO of the Kettering Foundation, Dr. David Matthews, talks about public engagement in public education....READ EDITORIAL Education In The Computer Era By Headmaster Ronald P. Stewart Dr. Charles Liu Headmaster Ronald P. Stewart of York Prep and Dr. Charles Liu of the College of Staten Island share their insights into how education should deal with technology....READ EDITORIAL Opening Doors to the World By Dr. John P. AllegranteDr. John P. Allegrante discusses the prestigious Fulbright program in an exclusive guest editorial....READ EDITORIAL The Culinary Institute of America: Experiential Learning for the Food World By Michael Sperling, Ph.D.Dr. Michael Sperling highlights what the Culinary Institute of America is up to....READ EDITORIAL COVER STORY The Wright Brothers: A Visit to Home in Dayton, Ohio By Kathleen Walters, Park Ranger, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Kathleen Walters writes about the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park which pays tribute to the Wright Brothers....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS STEP Gives Students a Lift at Barnard By Lydia LiebmanThe STEP Program at Barnard College helps middle and high school students excel.LydiaLiebman gives an exclusive look at the program with the help of Associate Director JC Soto and student Luca Maiorino....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS It s My Estuary Day: Connection to a NYC Classroom By Lane RosenLane Rosen writes about Coney Island....READ MORE NYC Students Co-Author Study on Star Collisions Published in Prestigious Astrophysics Journal Three NYC high school students where featured as co-authors in a study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Study....READ MORE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 2017 Education Update is proud to celebrate our fifteenth year of honoring teachers and administrators who excel in enriching the lives of children in classrooms around the city every day.We are also honoring seven Distinguished Leaders in Education who have spent their lives dedicated to education. Teachers and Administrators are the backbone of our educational system and they deserve the recognition that Education Update gives them. Linda R. MacaulayOrnithologist PhilanthropistLinda Macaulay is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Jennifer Raab, President of Hunter College....READ MORE F lix Matos Rodr guez President, Queens College, CUNY Felix Matos Rodr guez is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Betty A. Rosa, Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents....READ MORE DavidLevinPresident CEO, McGraw-Hill EducationDavid Levin is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Jennifer Raab, President of Hunter College....READ MORE Dr. Blake SpahnVice-Chancellor, Dwight SchoolBlake Spahn is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Adam Sugerman, Publisher, Education Update Palmiche Press....READ MORE Linda SirowArtist Educator, The Dalton SchoolLinda Sirow is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Michael Middleton, Dean, School of Education, Hunter College....READ MORE Irv MR. G GikofskyEducator Weatherman, WPIX 11 NewsIrv Mr.G Gikofsky is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Dr. Charlotte K. Frank, Senior Advisor, McGraw-Hill Education....READ MORE Cheryl WillsAnchor, Spectrum News NY1Cheryl Wills is honored as one of this years Distinguished Leaders in Education. Presented by Dr. Pola Rosen, Publisher, Education Update....READ MORE President Joseph Polisi, The Juilliard School By Joan Baum, PhDDr. Joan Baum draws a colorful and poignant picture of the former president of Juilliard....READ MORE Joyce B. Cowin Women s History Gallery Opens at New-York Historical Society By Lucas Mautner Philanthropist Joyce Cowin continues her giving with a new gallery opened in her name at the New York Historical Society....READ MORE A Woman I Admire: Elizabeth Cady Stanton By Diana Bilezikian Diana Bilezikian describes what Elizabeth Cady Stanton s legacy means to her....READ MORE A Literary Giant Revisited: Zora Neale Hurston; From Alabama to Barnard CollegeBy Lydia LiebmanA profile of Zora Neale Hurston....READ MORE The Child Mind Institute Launches Summer Program Transcribed By Lydia Liebman Michelle Kaplan and Mandi Silverman are interviewed by Dr Pola Rosen about CMI s new summer program....READ MORE Diverse Lives - Diverse Abilities: A Film Festival By Karen Kraskow A look at some of the offerings at film festival aimed at celebrating diverse lives....READ MORE Long Island s First Private School Fair Featuring Dr. Shefali Dr Shefali signs book and hosts fair focusing on private school options in Long Island, NY....READ MORE Adjunct Faculty at Community Colleges By Arthur Katz Arthur Katz looks at the dilemmas facing adjunct faculty at communiity college....READ MORE THE ETHICS COLUMN: Involuntary Rehab Makes A Comeback By Jacob M. Appel MD JD Jacob Appel explains involuntary rehab and the benefits and challenges it presents....READ MORE Hunter College s Branden Jacobs-Jenkin Named a 2016 MacArthur Genius Fellow Hunter College Professor awarded 2017 MacArthur Prize....READ MORE Music of the Spheres: Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Profile on Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz, pianists and composers....READ MORE Seton Hall Men s Basketball Team Honors 13 year-old Will Cody By Mike CohenMiddle schooler with leukemia honored by Seton Hall basketball team....READ MORE Chancellor Farina Kicks Off 11th Annual NYC Public School Survey NYC Schools Survey, tool used to collect feedback from students and their parents, launches for 2017....READ MORE WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2017 For the past nineteen years, Education Update has been honoring women who have achieved extraordinary things throughout their lives. They come from diverse backgrounds and a range of fields, but are unified in their shared value of education and the value of imparting knowledge to future generations. Their paths, careers and accomplishments are remarkable and inspirational. We asked each of them to answer the following questions:1) What has inspired your current career path?2) What are some of the greatest challenges you’ve faced? How did you overcome them?3) What are some of the accomplishments you are most proud of?4) Who have been the most influential mentors in your life?5) What would you describe as a turning point in your life?6) What are your goals for the future? President Michelle Anderson, Brooklyn CollegeBy Lydia LiebmanBrooklyn College has a new president with Michelle Anderson at the helm....READ MORE Rebecca A. Seawright,NYS Assembley: The Long Battle for Women s RightsAssemblywoman Rebecca A. Seawright shares her latest thoughts in a special guest editorial about women s rights....READ MORE Ellen Ochoa,NASA Astronaut By Adam SugermanAdam Sugerman highlights the accomplishments of NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa....READ MORE Cheryl Wills:NY1 News Reporter, Host of In Focus Cheryl Wills is profiled in this years edition of Women Shaping History....READ MORE Erica Jong: Writer, Novelist, Poet, Teacher; Founder of Barnard College Poetry Center Erica Jong is profiled in this years edition of Women Shaping History....READ MORE Rosemarie Sinclair:Council of Supervisors Adminstrators, Assistant Director of Operations Rosemarie Sinclair is profiled in the years edition of Women Shaping History....READ MORE High Expectations Are Not High Enough By Dr. John J. Russell, Head of The Windward SchoolDr. John J. Russell, Head of the Windward School, shares a guest editorial....READ MORE First 126 Fellows Will Be Funded to Take TC’s Cowin Financial Literacy Program Online Joyce B. Cowin continues her quest for universal financial literacy with an online program....READ MORE ColumbiaDoctors Midtown Joins New York Milk Bank By Rose Spaziani ColumbiaDoctors Midtown is one of two depot sites in Manhattan that safely collect and route donated human breast milk to the New York Milk Bank....READ MORE Howard Gardner, Harvard Professor Shares Opinions Harvard Professor Howard Gardner answers questions regarding the role of the federal government in education, curriculums and education communities....READ MORE Dean Michael Middleton, Hunter College, School of Education By Dr. Pola Rosen Dr. Pola Rosen interviews Dean Michael Middleton of Hunter College, School of Education about education in the Trump era....READ MORE Education in the Age of Trump By Rebecca A. Seawright, Assemblymember, NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright shares her thoughts on education in the Trump era....READ MORE An Open Letter to President Trump By Eileen Marinakis R.N., M.A. Eileen Marinakis writes an open letter to President Donald Trump....READ MORE A Nightmare:Unprepared for Teaching By Sandra Priest Rose, Reading Consultant, Reading Reform Foundation of New York Sandra Priest Rose shares a guest editorial....READ MORE American Museum of Natural History Explores Cuba in Latest Exhibit By Lydia Liebman The American Museum of Natural History debuts Cubs, their newest exhibit...READ MORE A Debate On The Pros And Cons Of Aging And Death By Allen Frances, MD Tyler Frances Dr. Allen Frances is joined by his grandson Tyler in a lively debate about aging and death....READ MORE Enhancing Education with Assistive Technology By Ray Bendici Ray Bendici outlines some assistive technology devices....READ MORE Hunter College Student, Daughter of Pakistani Immigrants Receives Prestigious Marshall Scholarship Faiza Masood, class of 2017, receives prestigious scholarship....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS A Conversation with Stephen Spahn, Chancellor of Dwight School By Dr. Pola Rosen And Lucas Mautner Education Update sits down with Stephen Spahn, Chancellor of the Dwight School, to discuss the forthcoming Dwight School in Dubai Campus as well as his many accomplishments over his 5 decade career....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Degrees Awarded At American Museum Of Natural History By Sybil Maimin American Museum of Natural History awards both the MAT and Ph.D.....READ MORE China Institute Celebrates 90 Years By Lucas MautnerThe China Institute commemorates 90 years at gala......READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Honoring Founders Ann Andrew Tisch at (Em)Power Breakfast By Lydia Liebman The Young Women s Leadership Network celebrates 20 years at annual breakfast....READ MORE NY METRO BEAT Women s City Club of New York Hosts Centennial Conference By Lydia Liebman The New York Academy of Medicine hosted the Women s City Club of New York s Centennial Conference....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE Kossoff Lecture on Cystic Fibrosis at Columbia Presbyterian By Lucas Mautner The latest Kossoff Lecture discusses Cystic Fibrosis....READ MORE DSM-5 Diagnoses In Kids Should Always Be Written In Pencil By Allen Frances, MD Dr. Allen Frances discusses the rampant problem is misdiagnoses in children....READ MORE Letter from President Richard Lifton, The Rockefeller University The Albert and Mark Lasker Foundation announced that Charles M. Rice has been named recipient of the 2016 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award....READ MORE Duchenne s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): About Charley and Weems Darius Weems, pioneer in fighitng Duchenne s Muscular Dystrophy, dies....READ MORE MUSIC, ARTS DANCE Artist Alex Beard Presents African Inspired Art in Chelsea Gallery By Lydia LiebmanArtist Alex Beard presented his newest exhibit On Camel Safari this past fall in Chelsea....READ MORE Chaim Gross Foundation Celebrates Plaque Unveiling By Lucas MautnerThe Renee Chaim Gross Foundation unveiled a plaque to mark the historic home of Chaim Gross recently....READ MORE COLLEGES & GRAD SCHOOLS Human Rights Advocate Sam Koplewicz in Beirut on Satter Fellowship By Lydia Liebman A profile of human rights advocate Sam Koplewicz, who is presently in Beirut on a Satter Fellowship....WATCH VIDEO READ ARTICLE NYU Steinhardt Leadership Forum Navigated by Dean Dominic Brewer By Nicole E. Vartanian, Ed.D.NYU Steinhardt Dean of Education Dominic Brewer leads marquee Leadership Forum....READ MORE Dr. Bridglall Appointed Dean of Humanities at Bergen Community College Dr. Beatrice Bridglall takes on a new position at Bergen Communiy College....READ MORE Dr. Susan Gitelson, (BA 63, MIA 66, PhD 70) SIPA Leader Donor Endows the Gitelson Award Dr. Susan Gitelson endows new award....READ MORE Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences Among the new members recently inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences was Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab....READ MORE Mercy College is Proud to Announce the Mercy College Internship Grant Program Mercy College announces a new internship grant program....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION The Robert Louis Stevenson School Partners with En Garde Arts for Evening of Theater and Discussion for Schools By Bob Cunningham, Head of School, The Robert Louis Stevenson SchoolAn exciting partnership between the Stevenson School and En Guard Arts is explored in this article....READ MORELAW EDUCATION The N.L.R.B. is Permitting College Student Employees to Organize By Arthur Katz, JD Arthur Katz, JD presents his regular Law Education Update....READ MORE THE ETHICS COLUMN Embryos On Ice By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JD The Ethics Column takes on the battle of the frozen embryo....READ MORE BOOKS The Circle by Alfred Posamentier Robert Geretschl ger By Roy Levit, MD The Circle by Alfred Posamentier Robert Geretschlager is reviewed by Dr. Roy Levi....READ MORE How My Book Changed My Life By Diana Bilezikian Diane Bilezikian shares a personal essay about how publishing her book in 2014 changed her life....READ MORE A Strong Hand on Educational Inequity: Clinton Advisor, Christopher Edley, Jr., Outlines Campaign s Views at Teachers College By Robert Florida Hillary Clinton s education advisor, Christopher Edley, Jr recently look part in the Phyllis Kossoff Lecture on Education and Policy at Teachers College....READ MOREJury Duty That Does Not Serve Us By Rebecca A. Seawright, Assembly MemberAssembly member Rebecca Seawright shares a guest editorial on jury duty....READ MORECOVER STORY An Interview with Ann Andrew Tisch of the Young Women s Leadership Network By Dr. Pola Rosen Lydia LiebmanDr. Pola Rosen and Lydia Liebman sit down with YWLN founders Ann and Andrew Tisch for en exclusive interview....READ MOREMEDICAL UPDATE Dr. Margaret Cuomo s Vision for a World Without Cancer Comes to PBS By Lydia LiebmanDr. Margaret Cuomo s influential 2013 book A World Without Cancer makes the leap to TV....READ MORECOLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Joyce Cowin Funds Hunter College s Russian Programs By Lucas MautnerPhilanthropist Joyce Cowin provides funding to augment Hunter s Russian Language and Literature Program.....READ MORE Hunter College President Jennifer Raab Honored by Committee for Hispanic Children Families By Lucas MautnerHunter College Presenident Jennifer Raab was honored by Committee for Hispanic Children and Families.....READ MORE A Farewell from the Board of Beacon College By Lucas MautnerEileen Marinakis stps down from her position of Chair of the Board of Trustees of Beacon College....READ MOREGuttman Community College Puts Work at the Center of Learning By Nancy HoffmanNew innovative programs at Guttman Community College....READ MOREDeborah Shanley Named Lehman College School of Education s Interim Dean Dean Deborah Shanley is Lehman College School of Education s Interim Dean....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Business and Career Training in NYC Middle Schools: NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fari a Exec Director Iris Blanc Speak By Adam Sugerman, Publisher, Education UpdateAdam Sugerman shares an update from NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina and Exec Director Iris Blanc....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dr. Betty Rosa Prefers to Talk About Assessment By Joan Baum, Ph.D. Chancellor Dr. Betty Rosa prefers to talk about assessment in an interview with Dr. Joan Baum....READ MORE Ann Tisch and CBI Celebrate 15 Years of College Bound Kids By Lydia Liebman College Bound Institute hosts their annual gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center; this year honoring Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Curtis Granderson and John S. Koudounis....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Art That Heals: Extraordinary Embroidery by the Even More Extraordinary Women Who Make It in Rwanda By Juliana MeehanJuliana Meehan shares her expeirence in Rwanda and talks about it art scene....READ MORE Five Years of Changing Lives: The Ann Frank Project in Rwanda By Lucas Mautner The Ann Frank Project celebrated five years of success with a special conference featuring the accomplishments of their students....READ MORE The Japan Society of New York Shares Visual Storytelling Through Video Photography By Lucas Mautner The Japan Society of New York presented their Student Exhibition of Visual Storytelling recently....READ MORE Policing: Better by Degree By President Jeremy Travis,John Jay College Of Criminal Justice President Jeremy Travis shares his thoughts on police education in a special guest editorial....READ MORE Police Education in the 21st Century: Atlanta Los Angeles By Lucas Mautner Lucas Mautner explores the current state of police education by focusing on police departments in Atlanta and Los Angeles....READ MORE Some Thoughts on Incarceration of Juveniles By Arthur A. Katz, J.D. Arthur Katz shares his regular column; this issue s topic is the incarceration of juveniles....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS LETTERS Senior Citizen Higher Education Alert By Rebecca A. Seawright,NYS Assembly Member Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright shares a guest editorial focused onlife-long learners....READ MORE NYC Chancellor Fari a Applauds Education Update Honorees at the Harvard Club By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fari a Chancellor Farina shares her introductory remarks at this year s Outstanding Educators of the Year ceremony at the Harvard Club....READ MORE Letters to the Editor - September/October 2016 ....READ LETTERS MEDICAL UPDATE Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford: Transforming Health Upstream By Jacob M. Appel MDJacob Appel Profiles Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford, President Of The New York Academy Of Medicine New York Academy Of Medicine,...READ MORE New York Academy of Medicine Awards Dr. Terry Fulmer with Prestigious Annual Award New York Academy of Medicine awards Dr. Terry Fulmer prestigious award...READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Beacon College Heeds Call of STEM with New Science Degrees Beacon College rolls out a trio of new Bachelor of Science degrees in business management, computer information systems and anthrozoology....READ MORE LD Virtual Tutoring By Mary L. Farrell, Ph.D., Sharon Fleischer, M.A., LDT/C., William N. Presutti, M.S. LDT/C LD Virtual Tutoring is the county s first course-specific, online support program designed for college students with disabilities....READ MORE A Conversation with Gloria Austin, Equestrian and Philanthropist By Lucas Mautner Equestrian and philanthropist Gloria Austin is interviewed....READ MORE Fulbright Distinguished Teachers Participate in Orientation Workshop in Washington, DC 44 U.S. teachers and 21 international teachers were selected to participate in the 2016-2017 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program....READ MORE THE ARTS IN EDUCATION Cowin Financial Literacy Program at Teachers College Grows Nationally By Lucas Mautner The Cowin Financial Literacy Program, the only financial literacy program in the US, expands....READ MORE Full STEAM (and STEM) Ahead with The Art Deco Society of NY By Dr. Merryl Kafka, Ed.D. The Art Deco Society of New York uses technology to escort both teachers and students into the rich history of art deco....READ MORE MATHEMATICAL PERSPECTIVES A Trigonometric Fallacy to Provide Deeper Understanding in Mathematics By Dr. Alfred Posamentier Dr. Alfred Posamentier shares this months math problem!....READ MORE THE ETHICS COLUMN Dying for Entertainment By Jacob M. Appel MD JD Jacob M. Appel MD JD grapples with the idea of medical TV shows airing footage of one dying in his regular Ethics Collumn....READ MORE LAW Youth and the New York State Criminal Justice System By Lucas MautnerThe Womens City Club of New York presented a panel on youth an the New York State Justice System....READ MORE SPORTS An Interview with Life Coach Tanya Fly By Lydia Liebman Tanya Fly shares some news about the NU Method and tells her fascinating story....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS 12 Year-Old Crowned NYS High School Chess Champion By Mike CohenA profile on Alec Soiefer, chess champion....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Program Gives iPads To Every Special Education Teacher In Israel The Athena Fund in Israel gives iPads to all Special Education teachers....READ MORE Confessions of an Undiagnosed Dyslexic By Jeffrey Arberman Jeffrey Arberman shares the story of his life as an undiagnosed dyslexic....READ MORE THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK NEWS Dr. Pola Rosen Garners Award From CCNY By Lucas Mautner The Alumni Association of the City College of New York honored Education Update publisher Dr. Pola Rosen....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE Patrick J. Kennedy Fights For Mental Health Reform By Lydia Liebman Patrick J. Kennedy consistently fights for mental health reform. Recently, he shared appeard at the unveiling of the Smithers Addiction Treatment Program at ColumbiaDoctors....READ MORE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 7th Grade STEM Girls Wow President Obama at White House Science Fair By Lydia Liebman Lydia Liebman interviews 7th grade student Julianna Jones about her recent presentation at the White House Science Fair....READ MORE Big Things Coming From Microsoft Education By Kisa Schell Kisa Schell highlights the new offers from Microsoft regarding education....READ MORE Gaynor School: From Popsicle Sticks to 3D Printers Innovative SMART Lab Fosters Problem-Solving Skills A summary of Gaynor School s SMART Lab....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DREAM Project Changes Lives in the Dominican Republic By Lydia Liebman Since 1995, The DREAM project has been working to change the lives of young students in the Dominican Republic....READ MORE Helping Those in Need: A Sabbatical, Gap-Year, in Volunteer Service By Dr. Patrick McGuire Dr. Patrick McGuire shares his views on volunteer service....READ MORE Bank Street School of Education and The Clarion School Team Up in Dubai By Lydia Liebman Bank Street collaborates with the Clarion School to bring American-style education to Dubai....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS The Museum of Moving Image Showcases Movies and the Making Of Them in Duo Exhibits By Lydia LiebmanLydia Liebman describes two fascinating exhibits at the Museum of Moving Image, located in Queens, NY....READ MORE Toledo Museum of Art Exhibit Examines Political Advertising By Lydia LiebmanA new exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art entitled I Approve This Message: Decoding Poltiical Ads examines the affect of political advertising on voters....READ MORE THE ARTS IN EDUCATION Carl Goodman, Exec Director, Museum of the Moving Image By Kisa Schell Reporter Kisa Schell describes her exclusive interview with Museum of Moving Image Executive Director Carl Goodman....READ MORE The Juilliard School Holds 111th Commencement Ceremony The Juilliard School holds its 111th Commencement Ceremony and presents a number of Honorary Doctorates....READ MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor May.June 2016 ....Read Letters SPECIAL EDUCATION Dr. Harold Koplewicz Speaks With Whoopi Goldberg About Dyslexia By Sybil MaiminWhoopi Goldberg, who is one of the most prominent entertainers with dyslexia, shares her story with Dr. Harold Koplewicz of the Child Mind Institute....READ MORE Diana Bilezikian Existentialism By Dr. Beatrice L. BridglallDiana Bilezikian gives a book talk at Montclair University based on her book Dear Diana Diana s Guide to Independent Living for Adolescents and Young Adults with Different Learning Styles and Special Needs ....READ MORE YOUNG JOURNALISTS The National Park Services Celebrates 100 Years! By Haley HershensonYoung Journalist Haley Hershenson illustrates her time at the National Learning Summit....READ MOREGrand Cayman Islands Simply Grand By Savannah Cohen Young Journalist Savannah Cohen shares her recent experience on a family vacation!....READ MORE What Ballet Means To Me By Jared Zeltner Young Journalist Jared Zeltner shares his experience with ballet....READ MORE Michelle Staggers Soars for Duke Lacrosse By Savannah Cohen Young Journalist Savannah Cohen describes Duke Lacrosse player Michelle Staggers in a guest editorial....READ MORE BOOKS In Conversation with Ambassador William Vanden Heuvel By Kisa SchellKisa Schell writes about Ambassador William Vanden Heuvel s recent talk at the Roosevelt House....READ MORE Dean Michael Sampson Shares A Book: Listen to Our World Listen to Our World the newest book from Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson is reviewed....READ MORE New Books by Women: B. Smith on Alzheimer s Reviewed by Dr. Joan Baum, Ph.D.Dr. Joan Baum reviews Before I Forget , a new book by B. Smith....READ REVIEW Seeking Alice, a novel by Camilla Trinchieri Reviewed by Dr. Joan Baum, Ph.D.Dr. Joan Baum reviews Seeking Alice , the newest novel by Camilla Trinchieri....READ REVIEW COVER STORY Chancellor James B. Milliken Expands the Arts in Education at CUNY Education Update shares a snippet from CUNY Chancellor James Milliken’s Leon M. Goldstein Memorial Lecture. In it, he highlights the ways in which CUNY is expanding arts education....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALSThe Meaning of Music in My Life By David Liebman National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master David Liebman writes a guest editorial about the importance of music in his life and the lives of other....READ EDITORIALS A History Lesson By Dr. Stephen Spahn, Chancellor Of Dwight SchoolChancellor of Dwight School Dr. Stephen Spahn shares a guest editorial with a history lesson....READ EDITORIAL MetroBEAT Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Hosts Celebration of Women’s History By Kisa SchellAssembly Member Rebecca Seawright hosted the Women’s History Month Awards in New York City....READ MORE THE ARTS IN EDUCATION Karen He Wins Art Award Karen He, grade 12, won the Gold Key Award for her painting Sad Man in the Scholastic contest....READ MORE WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2016For the past eighteen years, Education Update has been honoring women who have achieved extraordinary things throughout their lives. They come from diverse backgrounds and a range of fields, but are unified in their shared value of education and the value of imparting knowledge to future generations. Their paths, careers and accomplishments are remarkable and inspirational. We asked each of them to answer the following questions:1) What has inspired your current career path?2) What are some of the greatest challenges you’ve faced? How did you overcome them?3) What are some of the accomplishments you are most proud of?4) Who have been the most influential mentors in your life?5) What would you describe as a turning point in your life?6) What are your goals for the future? First Woman President of Harvard Re-Examines the Civil War at the Brooklyn Historical Society By Lydia LiebmanPresident Drew Gilpin Faust of Harvard discusses her new book This Republic of War and Suffering: Death and the Civil War with documentary film marker Ric Burns at the Brooklyn Historical Society.....READ MOREMary Erina DriscollDean, The City College Of NYCity College of New York Dean Mary Erina Driscoll discusses her career path, challenges, accomplishments and more as part of Women Shaping History.....READ MOREBarbara GroddUs Bureau Of Prisons & PhilanthropistBarbara Grodd of the US Bureau of Prisons and Philanthropy talks about her exciting career from Planned Parenthood to the Corrections field, her midlife return to education and her accomplishments as the founder of FIOA.....READ MORE Women’s City Club of New York: One Hundred Years of Activism By Jacqueline Ebanks, Exec Director, Womens’ City ClubJacqueline Ebanks, Director of the WCC, discusses the important role the club has played in New York City.....READ MORE Sandra MakielskiEducatorSandra Makielski shares her experiences as an educator in teacherfor Women Shaping History.....READ MOREPhyllis L. KossoffPhilanthropistInspired by a daughter with cycstic fibrosis, philanthropist Phyllis L. Kossoff talks about her drive to help those with illness and disabiltiy.....READ MOREKathryn PottsChair, Education, Whitney MuseumChair of Education at the Whitney Museum Kathryn Potts shares her insights on working at one of New York’s premiere museums for modern art and her journey to get there....READ MOREPatricia H. GroddPoet, Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize For Young WritersPoet Patricia H. Grodd talks about her creative and artistic life as one of the nation’s treasured poets....READ MORE Eileen Marinakis R.N., M.A., A.P.N., Chair, Beacon College Board Of TrusteesChair of Beacon College Board of Trustees Eileen Marinakis talks about her early career in nursing, her current position at Beacon College and the challenges and tribulations she faced along the way....READ MOREDr. Manju BanerjeeProfessor, Landmark CollegeProfessor Dr. Manju Banerjee, a pioneer in the field of learning disability education, shares life lessons for Women Shaping History.....READ MOREDr. Mary L. FarrellDir., Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityThe Director of Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, Mary L. Farrell, talks about her career, mentors, challenges, and accomplishments with Education Update....READ MORE Zazel-Chavah O’GarraFounder, ZCO/DANCEPROJECT,Dancer, TeacherDancer, teacher and former model Zazel-Chavah O’Garra talks about a brain tumor that left her partially paralyzed but didn’t stop her dreams. The founder of ZCO/DANCEPROJECT will be premiering a new show at Symphony Space on March 18.....READ MOREKazuko MinamotoDeputy Director, Education & Family Frograms, Japan SocietyJapan Society Deputy Director Kazuko Minamoto shares her extensive life history and insights for an exclusive feature for Women Shaping History....READ MORE Chinese Ballet: A Modern Tradition By Kisa SchellThe art of the Chinese ballet is brought to New York City by the National Ballet of China.....READ MORE Mira Jedwabnik Van DorenArtist & Documentary ProducerMira Jedwabnik Van Doren answers questions as one of the Women Shaping History....READ MORE HBO Documentary President Sheila Nevins at Barnard College, Athena Film Festival By Lydia Liebman HBO Documentary President Sheila Nevins speaks candidly of her life and career at Barnards annual Athena Film festival....READ MORE  Joyce Cowin, Founder of Heritage School, Inspires Excellence By Lydia LiebmanIn an exclusive interview, Education Update speaks with Heritage School principal Dyanand Sugrim and philanthropist Joyce Cowin about the schools growing success....READ MOREYOUNG JOURNALISTSGrowing Up: Reflections by a High School Student By Angelina FrancesYoung journalist describes a day in her life as a high school student....READ MORECAREERSAn Interview with Ornithologist Benjamin Van Doren By Lydia Liebman & Dr. Pola Rosen Education Update interviews an orinthologist about his interesting career....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Touro College Graduate School of Social Work Takes Part in NYC’s Eleventh Annual ‘HOPE’ Survey The Touro College Graduate School of Social Work participated in the Homeless Outreach Population Estimate survey....READ MORESPORTSLacrosse for Special Needs Players Scores Big By Mike CohenMichael Cohen describes the accomplishments of a special needs lacrosse player....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIAL LETTERS Education For The City By Dean Mary Erina Driscoll Dean Mary Erina Driscoll offers her insight in a special guest editorial....READ ARTICLE Letters to the Editor January/February 2016 Letters to the Editor....READ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS BARNARD COLLEGE - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Daguin and Moulton: Two Inspirational Womenin the Culinary IndustryBy Kisa SchellAt 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 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 Trevor Packer at College Board Champions Coding By Sybil MaiminCollege 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, PrincipalDr. 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 ARTICLEMarymount 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, MSITMelissa Wetherby discusses how Landmark College incorporates the newest technology in their classroom to aid students....READ ARTICLENew Technology & Education By Sybil MaiminSybil 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 ARTICLEFrom 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 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 ARTICLEOnline 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 ARTICLENew 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 ARTICLEJuilliard 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 ARTICLEINTERNATIONAL 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 ARTICLEBOOKSPulitzer 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 ARTICLEAn 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 MetroBEATChanges 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 ARTICLEYOUNG JOURNALISTSExploring Colleges With a Visit By Haley Hershenson High school student Haley Hershenson discusses her experience with the college process....READ ARTICLESPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLSYoung 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 ARTICLELAW EDUCATIONThe Supreme Court and Affirmative Action Revisited By Arthur Katz, JD JD Arthur Katz discusses the evolving standards surrounding affirmative action....READ ARTICLETHE MATH COLUMNAn Infinite Series Fallacy Dr. Alfred Posamentier Dr. Alfred Posamentier discusses the challenging infinite series fallacy....READ ARTICLE FEATURE STORY Unsung Hero of the West Bank; Profile of a Peace Activist By Gillian GranoffGillian Granoff discusses her firsthand experiences observing violence in the Middle East....READ MORE COVER STORY The Privilege of Coding with President Obama By Jacob SonenshineFourteen 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 MOREGUEST EDITORIALSCeeds 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 MORENew Year’s Thoughts on Technology By John J. Russell, Ed.D., Head of The Windward SchoolHead of the Windward School John J. Russell shares statistics and insight regarding technology and how it relates to reading in learners....READ MORESchool Reformers’ Comeuppance By Michael Mulgrew, Pres., UFTUnited 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 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 COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLSCollege of Staten Island Honorees at Celestial Ball By Lydia LiebmanThe 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 MORETeachers College, Columbia University Launches Resilience Center Education Update salutes Teachers College Columbia U for launching the Resilience Center for Veterans and Families....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Silicon City at the New-York Historical Society By Lucas MautnerThe New York Historical Society is connecting the next generation of digital innovators with the pioneering achievements of their predecessors....READ MORE 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   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 COVER STORIES 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 SchellKisa 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 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 Dr. Rita Charon: Innovative Pioneer in Narrative Medicine A medical update featuring Dr. Rita Charon, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Program in Narrative Medicine at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons....READ MORETips for Teachers to Help Sleepy Teens Stay Awake During Class By Jenny Francis, MD, MPHDroopy eyelids in class? Jenny Francis offers tips for students who can’t keep their eyes open in the classroom....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 SchellThe 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 Middle School Issues By Dr. Ann MulveyDr. Ann Mulvey gives her take on the “Middle School” years, which are demanding for educators and parents alike....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 Cloak of Competence! By Mark Alter, Ph.D.Mark Alter, Phd asks: Has legislation, litigation, school reform, standardized testing, teacher quality and politics become our cloak of competence?...READ MOREFairleigh Dickinson University Study Smart, Study Independently: The Importance of Metacognitive Skills for College Students with LD By Josephine Vonarburg, Ed.M.Josephine Vonaburg, Ed.M. of Farleigh Dickinson University shares her insights....READ MORE Stuttering: Unraveling the Mystery By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP Speech/language pathologist Lori Melnitsky talks about stuttering....READ MORE Supporting Diverse Learners: The Pros and Cons of Personalized Learning By Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. & Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki, Ph.D.Dr. Manju Banerjee gives her take on personalized learning and how it affects those who learn differently....READ MORE THE MATH COLUMN Logical Thinking – An Important Goal, Especially in Mathematics By Dr. Alfred PosamentierDr. 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 Accomplishments in the STEM Field Supported by Con Edison An overview of accomplishments in the STEM Field featuring Girls who Code founder, St. Johns University, ACE Mentor Program and the Intrepid....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 SUNY Women in International Relations By Kisa SchellSUNY 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 LiebmanThe 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 McGuireDr. 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 MaiminSybil 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 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 LiebmanLydia 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 Margaret Mead Film Festival Tradition Meets 21st Century in New Zealand By Sybil Maimin“Ever The Land”, which premiered at the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History, is discussed and reviewed....READ MORE NY Film Festival By Gillian GranoffGillian Granoff shares her experience at the New York Film Festival’s screening of the (Dis)honesty Project....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS College Bound Initiative Celebrates Bright Futures of High School Graduates By Lydia Liebman Queen Latifah, Danny Meyer and Stephen Siegel are honored at the CBI’s annual celebration....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Self-Advocacy: Never Too Early to Start By Mary Hebert, Ph.D.Mary Hebert shares the importance of self advocacy....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS President Arthur Levine, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Arthur Levine offers his insight in an exclusive guest editorial....READ EDITORIAL My Favorite Month: September By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen FariñaChancellor Carmen Farina shares her love for the month of September....READ EDITORIAL President Tim Hall, Mercy College Mercy College President Tim Hall talks about the changes he’s seen in education over the past 20 years....READ EDITORIAL Don’t Blame Teachers for Shortcomings of Teacher Prep Programs By Dr. John J. Russell, Head, The Windward SchoolDr. John J. Russell shares his thoughts in a guest editorial....READ EDITORIAL Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright Rising star Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright shares her thoughts on overcrowding in New York schools....READ EDITORIAL CCNY’s Role in STEM Education By President Lisa Coico, City College of NYPresident Lisa Coico talks about the role of CCNY in STEM education....READ EDITORIAL Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, President, LIU LIU President Dr. Kimberly R. Cline highlights what LIU has in store for the upcoming academic year....READ EDITORIALPresident Russell Granet, Lincoln Center Education Lincoln Center Education President Russell Granet writes a guest editorial for Education Update....READ EDITORIAL MUSIC, ART DANCE W.C. Fields Centennial Celebration at the New Amsterdam Theater By Lydia Liebman W.C. Fields’ granddaughter Harriet Fields, along with a panel of experts, celebrates the 100th anniversary of her grandfathers landmark debut at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City....READ MORE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 2015 President Ernest Logan, Council of School Supervisors & Administrators: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 President Ernest Logan, CSA, accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from Charlotte K. Frank, Senior Advisor of McGraw-Hill Education at the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 awards ceremony....WATCH VIDEO Jay Hershenson, Sr. Vice-Chancellor, CUNY: Keynote Speaker of the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 Jay Hershenson, Senior Vice-Chancellor of The City University of New York presents the keynote address at the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 awards ceremony at the Harvard Club in New York City on June 24, 2015....WATCH VIDEO Ronald P. Stewart, Founder & Headmaster, York Preparatory School: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 Ronald P. Stewart, Founder & Headmaster of the York Preparatory School accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from Cara Nemchek, NY Director of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Inc.....WATCH VIDEO Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch, NYS Board of Regents: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the NYS Board of Regents accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from Hunter College President Jennifer Raab at the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 awards ceremony....WATCH VIDEO Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from The City College of New York President Lisa S. Coico at the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 awards ceremony at the Harvard Club in New York City on June 24, 2015....WATCH VIDEO Dean David Steiner, Hunter College: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 Dean David Steiner of the School of Education at Hunter College accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from NYS Regent Roger B. Tilles, J.D., at the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 awards ceremony at the Harvard Club in New York City on June 24, 2015.....WATCH VIDEO Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Professor, University of Hawaii: Distinguished Leader in Education 2015 Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Professor at the University of Hawaii accepts a 2015 Distinguished Leader in Education award from Ellen V. Futter, J.D., President of the American Museum of Natural History....WATCH VIDEO Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015 Photo Slideshow Watch the photo slideshow from the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2015, held at the Harvard Club on June 24, 2015....WATCH SLIDESHOW SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Hunter Dean David Steiner & UFT President Michael Mulgrew Discuss Issues in EducationBy Mariah Klair CastilloDavid Steiner and Michael Mulgrew discuss a myriad of education issues at a talk at the Roosevelt House....READ MORE COLLEGES & GRADUATE SCHOOLS HUNTER COLLEGE To Be or Not to Be:The Cage Busting TeacherBy Kisa SchellKisa Schell describes a book talk held at the Roosevelt House about Frederick M. Hess’s new book, The Cage Busting Teacher....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION China Institute Events The China Institute announces its events through the summer....READ MORE BOOKSReview of Growing Up Jewish In Alexandria: The Story of a Sephardic Family’s Exodus From EgyptBy Merri RosenbergMerri Rosenberg reviews this compelling memoir about a Sephardic family’s exodus from Egypt....READ MORE Review of Asia: The Next High Education Superpower?By Merri RosenbergMerri Rosenberg reviews “Asia: The Next High Education Superpower.”....READ MORE FOURTH NEW YORK CITYWIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE Student Panel Discusses Personal Tragedies and Courage By Karen Kraskow Hunter College President Jennifer Raab gives advice to new students in a guest editorial....READ MORE Dr. Harold Koplewicz, Founding President, Child Mind Institute, Keynote Speaker Dr. Harold Koplewicz is the keynote speaker at the Fourth Education Update New York Citywide Special Education Conference on March 28, 2015 at the Weill Cornell Medical College. He addresses the major issues in the field of learning disabilities and ADHD....WATCH VIDEO Courage & Perseverance Awards Education Update honored six young people who have struggled with tremendous problems in their lives including learning disabilities, blindness and diabetes at the Fourth New York Citywide Special Education Conference 2015. They have succeeded in overcoming these difficulties and continuing on with their lives....WATCH VIDEO Courage & Perseverance Panel Six young people explain what the challenges were that they had to overcome and how they did it at the Fourth New York Citywide Special Education Conference on March 28, 2015 at the Weill Cornell Medical College. We can all learn from these heroic dialogues....WATCH VIDEO SPECIAL EDUCATION The Startling Case of the Dyslexie Font By Dr. John J. RussellThe Dyselxi Font, founded by Christian Boer, caters to those with learning difficulties....READ MORE Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Celebrate the Release of 4th “Here’s Hank” Book By Lydia LiebmanHenry Winkler and Lin Oliver celebrate the release of their newest book at the Upper East Side Barnes and Noble....READ MORE A Conversation with Mitch Draizin, Congressional Award Foundation By Dr. Pola Rosen & Lydia Liebman Mitch Draizin, a member of the Congressional Award Foundation, talks about his involvement with the foundation and shares his favorite stories of success.....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Caedmon School Explains Negotiating School Transitions K-13 By Sybil MaiminA panel of experts tackles the tough times ahead with admissions season around the corner....READ MORE FUTURE YOUNG LEADERS WHO WILL SHAPE HISTORY Kisa Schell,Macaulay Honors Scholar She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Rachel Gellert She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Scout MacEachron She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Annie Nova She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her.....READ MORE Helen Guo She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Julia Qian She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she’d like to see in society, what contributions she’d like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Lydia Liebman Lydia Liebman answers Education Updates questions about what changes she'd like to see in society, what contributions she'd like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE Mariah Klair Castillo She answers Education Updates questions about what changes she'd like to see in society, what contributions she'd like to make, what books high schoolers should read, what makes a good leader, and what her inspires her....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Barnard College Film Festival: Jodie Foster Receives Award; Dreamcatcher Documentary Reveals the Struggles of Chicago Sex Workers The 5th annual Barnard Film Festival celebrates women and leadership by awarding Jodie Foster and showing documentary “Dreamcatcher”....READ MORE Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Sheds New Light on Lyndon B. Johnsonat Hunter CollegeBy Lydia LiebmanJoseph A. Califano dicusses the release of his latest book, The Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson: The White House Years at Hunter College....READ MORE Baruch College Remembers Burton Kossoff ’46 The life of Burton Kossoff is celebrated at Baruch College....READ MORE WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2015 Dr. Ruth Gottesman: Trustee Teachers Col. & Einstein Med SchoolJoy in Life and Learning:The Ruth L. Gottesman Mathematics and Science Education ScholarshipRajwant Sandhu and Patrick Galarza are the first recipients of the Ruth. L Gottesman Mathematics and Science Education Scholarship...READ MORE Debbie Bial: Executive Director, PosseDebbie Bial shares stories of her journey to begin Posse....READ MORERachel Ain:Rabbi, Sutton Place SynagogueRachel Ain has been a congressional rabbi for 10 years and has served three of those in New York City at the Sutton Place Synagogue....READ MORE Erminia Claudio:Council of School Supervisors & AdministratorsErminia Claudio shares her struggles and accomplishments....READ MORE Dr. Laura E. Cisneros Garza: Physician, Monterrey, MexicoDr. Laura E. Cisneros discusses her inspirational life and career in celebration of Women’s Month....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Chapel Haven: A Gateway to Independent Living for Adults with Different Learning Styles and Special Needs By Mariah Klair CastilloChapel Haven is a haven for adults with learning disabilities....READ MORE The Possibility in Disability – Festivals that Inspire By Karen KraskowThe third annual Celebration of Individuals with Disabilities in Film will take place March 17, March 23-24 and March 25 at Pace University....READ MORE MILITARY Bronx, N.Y. Native Serves Aboard USS Fitzgerald By Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs2004 William Howard Taft High School graduate and Bronx, NY native Febis Soto is serving aboard the U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Fitzgerald....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS China Institute Courses The China Institute announces their newsletter....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION Charter Schools – A Primer By Arthur A. Katz, JD Arthur Katz JD shares his views on charter schools....READ MORE Welcoming The Mentally Ill Back Into Our Community By Dr. Allen FrancesDr. Allen Frances tackles the thought-provoking subject of welcoming the mentally ill back into society....READ BOOKS Giving Is Not Just For The Very Rich Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson offers advice for philanthropists of all economic backgrounds....READ MORE Churchill’s Final Farewell: The State And Private Funeralof Sir Winston ChurchillReviewed by Merri RosenbergMerri Rosenberg discusses Rodney J. Croft’s take on Churchill’s final farewell....READ REVIEW Review of Gateway To Freedom: The Hidden History Of The Underground Railroad Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Eric Foner sheds light on the lesser known facts of the Underground Railroad in his new book....READ MORE Review of The App Generation: How Today s Youth Navigate Identity, Intimacy, and Imagination In A Digital World Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg The smart phone generation is explored in this new book....READ MORE SPORTS Coach K: Mentoring His Way to 1,000 Wins By Mike Cohen Duke University Coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates 1000 wins!....READ MORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Interview with Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, Pres. of Morehouse College By Dr. Pola Rosen & Lydia Liebman Transcribed by Lydia LiebmanDr. Wilson explains his plans for Morehouse College and the future of HBCU’s in this exclusive interview....READ MORE What Do We Tell Our Children? The Struggle To Save Lives In The Black Community By Dr. Shelia Evans-Tranumn, Former Associate Commissioner of Education, NYS Education DepartmentDr. Sheila Evans-Tranumn reflects on current racial tensions....READ MORE BOOKS Erica Jong Gives Back By Jacob M. AppelThe career of best-selling author Erica Jong is explored as well as her new book, “Fear of Dying”....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS College Completion Rates Can & Must Be Raised By Jennifer J. Raab, President of Hunter CollegeHunter College president Jennifer Raab presents strategies and initiatives to increase college completion rates....READ MORE Big Data in Education By President Susan Fuhrman, Teachers College, Columbia University Teacher’s College president Susan Fuhrman explains the importance of collecting and analyzing student data....READ MORE Vision for The City University of New York By Chancellor J.B. MillikenChancellor J.B. Milliken talks about the vision for The City University of New York....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Dr. Michael Sampson, Dean of The School of Education, St. John’s University By Lydia Liebman Dr. Michael Sampson, the new dean of St. John’s School of Education, talks about his career and what his future plans for the university are....READ MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW President Tim Hall,Mercy College By Joan Baum, Ph.D.President Tim Hall discusses his plans for Mercy College....READ MORE Finding Success for College Students Who Learn Differently: The Landmark College Model By President Peter Eden & Dr. Manju BanerjeeDr. Peter Eden of Landmark College discusses the Landmark College model of teaching students with special needs....READ MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW President Shael Polakow-Suransky, Bank Street College By Lydia Liebman President Shael Polakow-Suransky talks about his career and plans for Bank Street College....READ MORE Vaughn College Installs Dr. Sharon DeVivo as Seventh President in 82-Year History By Lydia Liebman Vaughn College installs Dr. Sharon Devivo as the new president....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS End of Year Recommendations for College Applicants By Jayme Stewart, Director of College Guidance at York Prep York Prep’s Director of College Guidance, Jayme Stewart, gives advice to college applicants....READ MORE MetroBEAT Cardinal Dolan Embraces the Essence of the Holiday Spirit By Dominique M. CarsonOver 1000 people attended the 69th annual Cardinal Timothy Dolan Christmas Luncheon....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Folk Art Museum Rises from the Ashes The American Folk Art Museum’s Benefit Gala is highlighted.....READ MORE American Museum of Natural History: Graduation Under the Blue Whale By Emilie Schwarz The 2nd Commencement for the Richard Gilder Graduate School at the American Museum of Natural History is highlighted....READ MORE Holocaust Museum Honors Survivor in New York By Jennifer Horowitz Holocaust survivor Eva Cooper was given the National Leadership Award from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Learning and the Brain Upcoming Learning & the Brain professional development seminars are listed....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION THE ETHICS COLUMN When the Perpetrator is the Decision-Maker By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JD Jacob M. Appel, M.D., J.D., discusses the right for parents to decide the lives of their children in light of recent child abuse cases....READ MORE A Constitutional Challenge to the Tenure Process under the New York Education Law By Arthur A. Katz Arthur A. Katz reviews two New York lawsuits affecting the tenure process....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Leadership Matters By Eric Nadelstern Eric Nadelstern defends the roles of principals and defines leadership....READ MORE The Ogden Lecture at Brown U Features Kenneth T. Roth, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch Kenneth T. Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, delivered the 89th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. ‘60 Lecture Memorial Lecture on International Affairs at a star-studded event....READ MORE Mercy College’s Computer Lab Named After Dr. Charlotte K. Frank Dr. Charlotte K. Frank is honored by Mercy College with a computer lab at the Bronx Parent Center named after her....READ MORE My Journey from Silence By Dominique M. CarsonDominique Carson reflects overcoming her hearing disability....READ MORE Annual Laurie Tisch Lecture Tackles Technology & Educational Reform at Teachers College By Mariah Klair CastilloProfessor Reed Stevens discusses the growing role of cyborg learning in education....READ MORE   Beacon College Holds Founders Day Celebration By Adam SugermanBeacon College celebrates its 25th anniversary at its Founders Day ceremony....READ MOREMERCY COLLEGE - THE DEAN'S COLUMNAppreciating Geometric Relationships: The Ruth-Aaron NumbersBy Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D.Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. connects mathematics with baseball through the Ruth-Aaron numbers....READ MORESPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLSRising Scientists Awards at Child Mind Institute Four Rising Scientists Awardees discuss their research and experiences.....READ MOREMetroBEATThe Origins of the New York Marathon By Dominique M. Carson The founder of the New York Marathon and the first race are highlighted....READ MORE New Usdan Adds Yoga, Architecture Design, Hip-Hop  Open House: Nov. 9, 11 am - 2 pm The Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts holds open house events to highlight their new summer programs....READ MORE NY Public Library Experts Teach Coding By Brandy Mcneil & Steven DeolusBrandy McNeil and Steven Deolus talk about the TechConnect Project_ program offered at the New York Public Library....READ MORE EDITORIALS GUEST EDITORIALCharter Schools Today and TomorrowBy David Steiner, Ph.D.David Steiner, Ph.D., discusses the challenges charter schools are facing....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALTaking St. John’s to New HeightsBy Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D.Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw reflects on his first few months as President of St. John’s University....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALNew Pathway to Graduation the Right Move By Catalina R. Fortino Catalina R. Fortino discusses the implications of changing the requirements for graduation....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS The Young Women Leadership School Celebrates Honorees and Students at Empower Breakfast By Lydia LiebmanThe Young Women’s Leadership School honored Idina Menzel, Anna Quindlen, and Andrew Farkas at their Empower Breakfast at Cipriani.....READ MORE Schools For Tomorrow: Outstanding Conference at the New York Times By James ClarkThe 4th New York Times Schools for Tomorrow Conference brings leaders in the education world together....READ MORE Teachers College Forum: “A Smarter Charter” By Emilie SchwarzA panel at Teachers College discussed the topics brought up by the book, “A Smarter Charter” by Halley Potter and Richard D. Kahlenberg.....READ MORE Manhattan Institute Provides A Sharp Focus on Charter Schools By Mariah Klair CastilloA panel at the University Club discusses reform for charter schools....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Tondra Lynford Changes Lives for Children with Special Needs By Lydia Liebman The career of Tondra Lynford, founder of Resources for Children with Special Needs, is highlighted....READ MORE Celebrate Dyslexia: Eileen Marzola Ed.D. Is Honored At Joyous Celebration By Lydia LiebmanNYU holds Celebrate Dyslexia, an event honoring Eileen Marzola, Ed.D., and her contributions to dyslexia education....READ MORE Pace University’s Celebration of Individuals with Disabilities in Film By Karen KraskowPace University holds film showings and discussions on disabilities and the media....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Education Update Interviews Writer Gary Karton at Beacon College in Leesburg, FL By Lydia LiebmanGary Karton talks about his learning disability, his career, and his experiences....READ MORE Exclusive Interview: Dean Dominic Brewer, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Interview By Dr. Pola Rosen Lydia LiebmanDean Dominic Brewer is the new dean of NYU Steinhardt School of Education. He shares his views....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION The University of Edinburgh Strengthens Ties with US By Lydia LiebmanThe University of Edinburgh celebrates the launch of its North American Office at the Morgan Library....READ MORE Confucius Institute Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary By Mariah Klair CastilloThe opening ceremony of the Confucius Institute’s 10th Anniversary celebration is highlighted....READ MORE A Fulbright Scholar in Uganda By Carol Sterling Carol Sterling reflects on teaching puppetry in Uganda....READ MOREHealth Travel Tips by Nurse Practitioner at ColumbiaDoctors By Caroline Sullivan, DNPCaroline Sullivan, DNP, gives recommendations on what to do before travelling abroad....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLSA Day at the SPA (Summer Principals Academy) at Teachers College By Yehuda BaymeThe Summer Principals Academy at Teachers College prepares principals to be excellent leaders in our schools....READ MOREInaugural Class of Guttman Community College Celebrates Commencement By James ClarkThe first class of Charles and Stella Guttman Community college celebrate their first commencement....READ MOREHunter College Professor Garners Outstanding Alumna Award From Teachers College By Annie NovaAnnie Nova talks about Kate Parry, an educator who has been successful in third world countries as well as the U.S. and Britain....READ MOREManhattanville College Opens Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy By Patricia Lavelle This article discusses the new Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy and its inititatives in creating effective educators....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLSScientific American Presents Second Annual STEM Summit By Patricia LavelleScientific American hosted their annual STEM summit to promote STEM education in our schools....READ MOREINTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Annual Educators’ Tour To Japan & Other Educational & Cultural Programs By Dr. James J. ShieldsThe Japan Society addresses artistic, social, and political issues in Asian studies....READ MOREReflections on a Trip to Israel By Howard MaierWriter, Howard Maier discusses his trip with Israel with Governor Cuomo and other legislative leaders....READ MOREMETROBEAT Remembering the Tragedy of 9-11: Personal Recollectios By Annie NovaFiremen from Ladder 25 tell their memories from September 11 2001 in remberance of the tragedy....READ MOREMEDICAL UPDATEThe Ethics Column States Misfire with Doctors & Guns By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JDJacob M. Appel, MD, JD, discusses the entanglement of gun control regulation and medical practice....READ MORESTEM and Roots By Joseph J. Fins, MD Joseph  J. Fins, M.D., discusses the need to combine STEM and the humanities more closely in college education....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALSGUEST EDITORIAL The Arts in Education By Russell Granet Russell Granet talk about the importance of arts in education by shedding light on arts programs around the city....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALA New Era in the ArtsBy Sandra Jackson-DumontSandra Jackson-Dumont takes new position at the Metropolitan Museum of art and talks about the importance and inspiration behind her position....READ MOREGUEST EDITORIAL Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center By Todd StollTodd Stoll, the Vice President of Education at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, highlights the various programs and offerings JALC has to offer....READ MORETHE ARTS IN EDUCATION Exclusive Interview with Itzhak and Toby Perlman at Shelter Island By Joan Baum, Ph.D. Itzhak and Toby Perlman discuss the success of the Perlman Music Program for pre-college age string players....READ MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWSusan Weil, An Artist’s JourneyBy Sybil MaiminInside look into the life of Susan Weil during a visit to her Brooklyn Studio....READ MOREExclusive Interview with Russell Granet, Executive Director, Lincoln Center Education: A Year of Firsts Interview by Dr. Pola Rosen, Transcription By Yehuda Bayme Interview with Russell who Granet highlights the new programs offered by the Lincoln Center Education....READ MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWDance is Life: Twyla TharpBy James ClarkInterview and insight into Twyla Tharp’s legendary career....READ MOREPhoto: © Richard Avedon. Courtesy of The Richard Avedon FoundationJazz Legend Wynton Marsalis Shares His Knowledge By James ClarkWynton Marsalis has created Swing University to increase awareness and strengthen education about Jazz....READ MORE Lincoln Center Education: A New Lighthouse for Arts in NYC By Yehuda Bayme & Annie Nova A discussion of the annual Lincoln Center Education summer teacher’s forum, focusing on the arts in education....READ MORE Elementary School Chorus in PS22, SI Performs at Academy Awards By Gregg BreinbergGregg Breingberg talks about his experiences as a director of the renowned PS22 Chorus, a childrens choir....READ MORESPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Educators Honored at Harvard Club by Education Update By Joan Baum, Ph.D. Joan Baum discusses his year's Outstanding Educators of the Year awards breakfast at the Harvard Club...READ MORE WATCH VIDEO SLIDESHOW COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Immigration Reform: Community Colleges Must Be Ready By Dr. M. Eduardo Marti Dr. M. Eduardo Marti discusses the needs of undocumented immigrants and the reform needed to be enacted in the nations schools in order to manage the influx of them....READ MORE What Works Best When It Comes to Education? NYU Panel Discusses Options By Patricia Lavelle NYU Panel discusses standardized testing at the Education Policy Breakfast series....READ MORE Barnard College Student Leadership Awards President Debora Spar praises her Barnard students for their leadership and hardwork....READ MORE Teachers College Academic Festival By Patricia Lavelle Teachers College hosts its sixth annual Academic Festival that brings together Teachers College community....READ MORE Jerrold Ross, a Master Teacher By Danielle M. Bennett Education Update covered a celebration of Dean of Education, Dr. Jerrold Ross, St. John s University, for 50 plus years of service as an educator and his retirement....READ MORE Phyllis Kossoff Lecture Presents Colgate President Ian M. Cook By Yehuda BaymeIan M. Cook addresses what a company has to do in order to become successful....READ MORE A Quarter Million Dollar Gift To Queensborough Community College Dr. Amy Wong awards Queensborough Community College with $250,000 gift....READ MORE Graduation Around the Nation By Wagner MendozaThis article provides brief information on some of the keynote speakers for graduations around the country....READ MORE   TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION President of Woodrow Wilson Foundation Speaks about Students Today By Arthur Levine & Diane DeanArthur Levine and Diane Dean deliver an informed address on the state of the student in universities across the nation. They reflect, analyze, and report various pieces of information both positive and negative....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS MERCY COLLEGE - THE DEAN S COLUMN The Key to the Success for American Education By Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. Alfred Posamentier, Ph.D. discusses how although teacher assessments are a good program to find outstanding teachers, the current installment, edTPA, is not accurately reflective of who is qualified and who is not....READ MORE Charter Schools Born Out of Frustration By Dr. Jerry Cammarata Dr. Jerry Cammarata discuses the controversy over charter schools....READ MORE Cahn Fellows at Teacher’s College Hone Principals’ Skills Transcribed By Yehuda BaymeCahn Fellows welcomes the 12th cohort of principals into the fellowship....READ MORE Dr. James P. Comer Appointed to President’s Advisory Commission By Cynthia R. SavoDr. James P. Comer appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans....READ MORE Dr. Charlotte Frank Honored at the American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva This article reports on the Tribute Dinner held for friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva....READ MORE     Dwight Schools & Shanghai Qibao HS Launch Global Education This article discusses Dwight Schools’ spanning three continents....READ MORE High School Ranks Number One in Financial Literacy By Jasmine BagerOverview of the Second Annual “100 W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance”.....READ MORE     John Dewey HS Expands Marine Bio Volunteers By Lane RosenStudents at John Dewey High School expand marine environmental education outdoors....READ MORE    SPECIAL EDUCATION VP of Transformation at YAI Gives Keynote at Conference By Jasmine Bager Dr. Francoise Legoues, VP of Transformation at YAI delivers keynote address at the YAI conference on the subject of technology....READ MORE      BOOKS Review of Raising Global Children By Merri Rosenberg Merri Rosenburg discusses the importance of raising globally aware children....READ MORE   Review of The Moses Virus Reviewed By Joan Baum, PhD. Joan Baum reviews The Moses Virus, a fictional book by Jack Hyland about an evil mastermind who threatens the world by obtaining a highly lethal virus....READ MORE Review of Gemina: The Crooked-Neck Giraffe Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Merri Rosenburg review of a children’s book encouraging social acceptance....READ MORE CAREERS Architecture Student By Jazmine BaranaBrief article about an undergraduate student pursuing a career in Architecture....READ MORE   MEDICAL UPDATE The Nurse Practitioners Are In By Jacob M. Appel, MD JDJacob Appel reports on the Nurse Practitioners Modernization Act....READ MORE Performing Medicine: A Day of the Arts By Jasmine BagerArticle covering the event “Performing Medicine”....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION Are College Football Players Students or College Employees? By Arthur Katz, JDArthur Katz reports on College Football players viewed as “employees” rather than academic students....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Italian Futurism: Reconstructing the Universe, Guggenheim Museum By Caroline BirenbaumThe Italian Futurism is presented and available for viewing at the NY Guggenheim Museum....READ MORE Superb Anders Zorn Exhibit at National Academy Museum By Sybil MaiminArticle describing the Anders Zorn Exhibit at the National Academy Museum....READ MORE Museum Review Must-See Chicago In Brooklyn By Jan Aaron“The Dinner Party” exhibit in Brooklyn is hailed as a great work of feminist art....READ MORE MOVIES THEATER American Museum of Natural History's Unseen is a Must See By Jan AaronJan Aaron reviews “Mysteries of the Unseen World” a movie at the American Museum of Natural History.  The film contains footage of the natural world in ways not commonly seen by people....READ MORE The Pan Asian Repertory Theatre: Fishing for Wives By Jazmine BaranaA review for the play, Fishing for Wives, about two Japanese men adjusting to American life....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIAL LETTERS Change in Climate of EducationBy Chancellor Carmen FariñaNYC Public Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña talks about her goals as chancellor of the New York City School System....READ MORE Letters to the Editor - May/Jun 2014 ...Read Letters to the Editor COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Whoopi Goldberg Receives The Landmark College LD Luminary Award By Mark DiPietroLandmark College recently bestowed Whoopi Goldberg  with its LD Luminary Award, which praises those in the public eye who help demystify learning disabilities....READ MORE  Baruch College Honors Dr. Matthew Goldstein & Dr. Lewis Friedman At 25th Annual Baruch Dinner At the 25th Annual Baruch College Dinner, CUNY Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Matthew Goldstein as well as retired faculty member Dr. Lewis Friedman were honored....READ MORE                OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 2014 Educators Honored at Harvard Club by Education Update By Joan Baum, Ph.D. Joan Baum discusses his year's Outstanding Educators of the Year awards breakfast at the Harvard Club....READ MORE WATCH VIDEO SLIDESHOW COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS CCNY And The NYC Ancestry Project Give a Peek of the Past By Patricia LavelleThe New York City Ancestry Project gathered students from a number of city college and universities to discuss the findings from the genetic data they had collected....READ MOREBaruch College Hosts Employment and Visual Impairment Conference By Jasmine Bager The Seventh Annual Employment and Visual Impairment Conference on Policy and Practice  takes place at Baruch College where they handed out Distinguished Service Awards....READ MORE Arlene Alda Reads at Hunter College By Dorothy DavisArlene Alda, an accomplished children’s book author, former clarinet player and wife of actor Alan Alda reads her books to an audience at Hunter College....READ MOREA Fulbright Scholar Shares Her Experiences in Malaysia By Rachel Gellert Rachel Gellert, a Fulbright Scholar from NYU who now teaches children in Malaysia shares some of her experiences.....READ MORE Three Hunter Students Win Fulbright-Hays Scholarships to Study in China Indicative of the transformation of this world into a global village, three Hunter students received the Fulbright-Hays scholarships to study in China.....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Dyslexia: Advantage or Disability or Both By John Russell, Ed.D. John Russell, head of te Windward School discusses the implications that arise from the evidence that dyslexia sometimes actually helps those who have it....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Luncheon Honors Women of Distinction By Patricia Lavelle Patricia Lavelle gives us an overview of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s 21st annual Women of Distinction Awards.....READ MORE Fifth Grader Surmounts the Odds By Alan & Sharon Lubin Alan and Sharon Lubin speak about their granddaughter’s fight with Type I Diabetes....READ MORE Matilda Cuomo Gives Award to Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman at Mental Health Foundation By Danielle M. Bennett Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is honored with an award for his contribution to the mental health community....READ MORE DISTINGUISHED LEADERS IN EDUCATION 2014 Joyce B. Cowin,Rolls Royce of Financial LiteracyEducation Update Honors Joyce B. Cowin for her long list of acheivements....READ MORE President Kimberly Cline,Long Island UniversityEducation Update features LIU President Kimberly Cline, one of this years Outstanding Educators....READ MORE Dean Jerrold Ross,St. John’s UniversityA brief biography of Dr. Jerrold Ross, Dean of the School of Education at St. John’s University....READ MORE   Outstanding Educators of the Year 2014 Keynote Speaker President Ernest A. Logan,Council of School Supervisors and AdministratorsErnest A. Logan is the president of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators. This article gives us a short biography of this man of acheivement....READ MORE    SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Steven Spielberg Celebrates Lincoln with the Gilder-Lehrman Institute By Danielle M. BennettThe Lincoln Prize, awarded by Gettysburg College the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, went to professors Dr. Martin C. Guelzo and Dr. Martin J. Johnson, along with a Special Achievment Award which went to Steven Spielber....READ MORE Sixty Years After Brown:Is This the Education System for Which They Fought?By Dr. Shelia Evans-TranumnDr. Shelia Evans-Tranumn discusses the problem that the American School System has not done enough to uphold the policy of integration that was put into law sixty years ago in the Brown V. Board of Education case....READ MORE        The Windward School Features Dr. Gordon Sherman, Authority on Brain Research By Yehuda BaymeDr. John Russell and Dr. Gordon F. Sherman give lecture headed by The Windward School on diversity of ways that different brains function....READ MORE           U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Teaches Teachers By Dorothy Davis Dorothy Davis reports on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s address on educating constitutional topics to students at the New York Historical Society....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Stevenson School Informs LD Students of Best College Choices By Sybil Maimin Sybil Maimin reviews a panel discussion at the Robert Louis Stevenson School about helping students with LD find colleges suitable for them....READ MORE   Hearing Lost - but not the Sound of Music By Karen Kraskow, M.A., M.S.W. Karen Kraskow discusses the film “Lost and Sound”, a documentary about the lives of three unique individuals with hearing loss....READ MORE    BOOKS Review of Smart But Stuck: Emotions In Teens And Adults With ADHD Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Merri Rosenburg reviews a book that discusses effects of ADHD on adults and children in all aspects of their life....READ MORE Review of Dear Diana: Diana’s Guide To Independent Living Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Merri Rosenberg reviews a new detailed how-to book on Special Needs by Diana Bilezikian...READ MORE SPORTS St. John's Tops Butler, 58-55 in Big East Clash By Richard Kagan Richard Kagan reviews the close women's basketball game between St. John's Red Storm and Butler University's Bulldogs....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS MERCY COLLEGE - THE DEAN S COLUMN Discovering Mathematical Relationships By Alfred PosamentierMercy College Mathematics professor Alfred Posamentier demonstrates an interesting pattern regarding adding consecutive integers....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION New Frontiers in Learning: The Next Generation of High School & College SupportsNew Frontiers in Learning provides academic and social support services for high school and college students in The New York City Area....READ MORE CAREERS Careers for the 21st Century By Dr. Pola Rosen Dr. Pola Rosen talks with Diandra Garcia, executive assistant to the vice president of Facilities at HBO Studios, about her career in media....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS MAD Magazine’s Al Jaffee Donates Work to Columbia U: Predecessor of the Graphic Novel By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Dr. Joan Baum relates the honor given to Al Jaffee, longtime cartoonist and satirist for MAD Magazine,as he donated his life work to the Columbia Library Rare Books and manuscripts Collection....READ MORE  Commentary: An Elite Liberal University By Leonard QuartCinema studies professor Leonard Quart discusses the documentary about Berkeley done by Frederick Wiseman. The film highlights the activities going on at the college despite national budget cuts in higher education....READ MORE Entrepreneurship Is Booming At Long Island University: Student-Run Business Ventures Transform Academic Studies Long Island University now overseas a handful of student run businesses on campus in an effort to teach real-world business values....READ MORE Baruch College Discusses P-TECH By Jasmine Bager Baruch College hosted Stan Litow, President of IBM International as keynote speaker at a higher education forum. He talked about a new six year model for high school and how it could benefit students in the STEM specializations....READ MORE NYU Education Series on Testing By Patricia Lavelle Patricia Lavelle reviews part two of the annual Education Policy Breakfast at New York Univerity.  This sessions topic was about testing....READ MORE    Call Him Doctor: Professor Krakowski Receives PhD from Poland Film Director and writer Andrzej Krakowski recieves a PhD degree from the Polish National Film School....READ MORE Seven Sisters Conference: Student Leaders in Our Nation By Julia Qian Julia Qian writes about the fifth annual Student Leadership Conference for the seven Sister Schools.  The conference focused on collaboration amongst the schools to make more opportunities available to women....READ MORE Usdan Center Premieres At Skirball Center/NYU Usdan Center For The Creative and Performing Arts is performing, under the direction of Maurice Brandon Curry two nights of dance at the Skirball Center at NYU....READ MORE CAREERS Careers for the 21st Century By Dr. Pola Rosen Dr. Pola Rosen talks with Diandra Garcia, executive assistant to the vice president of Facilities at HBO Studios, about her career in media....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Partnership for After School Education Raises $700,000 at Gala Partnership for After School Education held its annual PASEsetter awards honoring individuals who head after school educational programs.  The event was also a fundraiser and it raised $700,000....READ MORE POET LAUREATES OF THE UNITED STATES April is National Poetry Month, a time when all can celebrate and appreciate the history of poetry and the work of poets. In honor of this celebration, we asked three Poet Laureates of the United States to share their experiences as poets and writers. We asked each of them to answer the following questions:• At what age did you start writing? • Can you share some of the inspirations for your writing? • What are some of the challenges you’ve faced? • Describe turning points in your career as a writer. • Who were/are some of your mentors? • List some of your favorite books/poems. • What is your advice to young writers today? Sydney Lea: Vermont Poet Laureate Education Update interviews Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea about his career....READ MORE  Joyce Sutphen:Minnesota Poet Laureate Education Update Interviews American poet laureate Joyce Sutphen about her career....READ MORE  Marjory Heath Wentworth: South Carolina Poet Laureate Education Update interviews South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Heath Wentworth about her career....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION LAW EDUCATION Vergara, et al. vs. State of California By Arthur Katz, J.D. Arthur Katz discusses the legal battle in California over the current rule of allowing tenure to teachers who have only worked 18 months....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE THE ETHICS COLUMN Brain Death: Can Families Opt Out? By Jacob M. Appel, MD JD An overview into the issues surrounding brain death as highlighted in recent events. Dr. Appel discusses whether it should be the right of the family to choose whether or not to keep a brain dead relative on life support or not....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Hunter College Writing Center’s 4th Anniversary Bash Education Update recaps Hunter College Writing Center’s fourth anniversary party listing many literary luminaries and leaders in attendance....READ MORE BOOKS Book Review of The Breakfast Club Murder by Camilla T. Crespi Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Merri Rosenberg reviews this enthralling murder mystery....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Exclusive Interview:President George J. Hagerty, Beacon College By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Joan Baum interviews George J. Hagerty, president of Beacon College, a school for students with LD and ADHD.  His impressive career and activity as the new president is extensive....READ MORE NASA Astronaut Visits Teachers College Community School By Patricia Lavelle & Omoefe Ogbeide Education Update provides an in depth profile of a leader in human services, Mr. William Guarinello.  Mr. Guarinello has been the long time head of HeartShare, an organization that helps the at-risk community and provides advanced social services to greater New York City....READ MORE       Expert Speaks at MIT on Causes of Dyslexia By Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. & Solvegi Shmulsky, Ph.D.Drs. Manju Banerjee and Solvegi Shmulsky discuss new findings regarding the causes of dyslexia....READ MOREA Life Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Others: A Profile of William R. Guarinello Education Update provides an in depth profile of a leader in human services, Mr. William Guarinello.  Mr. Guarinello has been the long time head of HeartShare, an organization that helps the at-risk community and provides advanced social services to greater New York City....READ MORE     Join Local Learning Center for Open House and Overview on Learning Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes will be hosting events in Manhattan and Brooklyn to inform the public of the services they provide to those with learning difficulties such as ADD, autism, dyslexia and hyperlexia....READ MORE MUSIC, ART DANCE Beauty Comes in All Sizes By Omoefe Ogbeide Omoefe Ogbeide gives us a close look at Mr. Charles Stevenson, a master builder of miniature houses....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools This article recaps the awards gala in honor of the Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools that took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York....READ MORE     COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS St. John’s Graduates Earn High Scores in Department of Education Rankings By Andrew MillerThe New York City Department of Education has found thatstudents at The School of Education at St. John’s are proving to be excellent teachers and high in the overall rankings across the city....READ MORE  MEDICAL UPDATE ColumbiaDoctors Ophthalmology’s New Vision By Jasmine Bager Jasmine Bager talks about the new eye care facility open on the Upper West Side of Manhattan....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUEST EDITORIALWomen: The Movers and ShakersBy President Jennifer RaabHunter College President Jennifer Raab talks about the acheivements of women in society today....READ MORE Letters to the Editor - March/Aril 2014 ....Read this issue's Letters to the Editor WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2014 For the past sixteen years, Education Update has been honoring women who have achieved extraordinary things throughout their lives. They come from diverse backgrounds and a range of fields, but are unified in their shared value of education and the value of imparting knowledge to future generations. Their paths, careers and accomplishments are remarkable and inspirational. Dr. Linda Kaboolian:Harvard UniversityLinda Kaboolian gives us a look at how opportunities and corporate trends for women have changed over the years.....READ MORE   Ellen Baker, MD:Astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker tells Education Update about considering the hard to reach, as she did when she applied to become an astronaut and succeeded.....READ MORE Jo Ann Corkran:Golden SeedsEducation Update interviews Jo Ann Corkran, a leader in the investing world and specifically in supporting women in the field....READ MORE Jennifer Baumgardner:The Feminist PressPublisher of the Feminist Press Jennifer Baumgardner discusses her career path, challenges, accomplishments, mentors, turning points in her career and future goals.....READ MORE  Peggy A. Ogden:Brown UniversityPeggy A. Ogden discusses her path that led her to establish humanitarian programs at Brown University and other organizations.....READ MORE  Lauren Ruotolo: Director of Entertainment Promotion, Hearst Magazines Hearst Magazine director of entertainment promotion, Lauren Ruotolo discusses her struggles with a disease from childhood, her accension to her current position and her future goals.....READ MORE The Snarks, 103 Years Old and All Female Amateur all female theatre troupe The Snarks celebrates its 103rd year and is still going strong performing numerous times a year.....READ MORE Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. Dr. Magaret I. Cuomo discusses her initial interest in medicine, her mentors, her family, her book, and her future goals.....READ MORE Dean Laurie Glimcher: Weill Cornell Medical CollegeBy Joan Baum, Ph.D.Joan Baum discusses Dean Laurie Glimcher of Weill Cornell Medical College and the work she has done so far to better the school culture by addressing needs for students with small children, women at the school, and making aware to students the realities of health care in this day and age....READ MORE Dr. Mary Malewicz-Carter: Renal Research Institute Sustainable Kidney Care FoundationMary Malewicz-Carter discusses her work in Renal medicine, her accomplishments and goals....READ MORE Dean Terry Fulmer:Northeastern UniversityTerry Fulmer, Dean of Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University discusses her upbringing and current programs she overseas as well as her mentors and future goals....READ MORE Mariette DiChristina:Scientific AmericanAs part of the women shaping history issue, Education Update interviews Mariette DiChristina, editor-in-chief of Scientific American magazine about her inspiration, turning points in her career, and her goals....READ MORE Dr. Gertrud Lenzer:Founding Director, Children’s Studies Center at Brooklyn CollegeEducation Update interviews a leader in the advocacy of the rights of Children, Dr. Gertrud Lenzer....READ MORE Suzanne Wright:Co-Founder of Autism SpeaksSuzanne Wright discusses her new organization Autism Speaks, which helps fight for advocacy for autistic people. The organization helps autistic people get health coverage, scholarships, specia lsafety considerations and promotes awareness among the public....READ MORE Dean Donne Kampel:Touro CollegeDean of Touro College, Done kampel discusses her climb to her current position and the general advocacy she provides for all women....READ MORE Dr. Harriet Fields:Health Care Activist in AfricaDr. Harriet Fields discusses her life as a nurse educator from her days at Teachers College, her work in Rwanda and the influence of her grandfather W.C. Fields....READ MORE Cecelia McCarton, M.D.: The McCarton Center for Developmental PediatricsDr. Cecilia McCarton discusses her multifaceted career as a physician, educator and CEO of a nonprofit....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Exclusive Interview with Stevenson School Headmaster Douglas Herron, and Director of Outreach, Matthew Mandelbaum Dr. Pola Rosen talks with administrators of the Robert louis Stevenson School in Manhattan about their innovative and signature approach to handling students with social, emotional and learning issues....READ MORE Marine Science Program in Brooklyn John Dewey High School's (of Brooklyn) assistant principal Lane Rosen talks about the programs and opportunities the school offers in the field of marine science....READ MORE Grace Outreach Gives Women A Second Chance By Patricia Lavelle Grace Outreach, an organization that helps women from low-income backgrounds get college education is featured in this article....READ MORE Learning and the Brain Comes to NYC On May 8th a program called Learning & the Brain will be hosted in Manhattan to promote effective ways to get students to think critically and creatively to prepare them for the changing and intelligence based work force....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE National Cancer Prevention Panel in Washington, DC Moderated by Dr. Margaret Cuomo Anticipating National Cancer Prevention Day on February 4th, Dr. Margarent Cuomo, venerated radiologist will moderate the event at the Rayburn Building in Washington DC....READ MORE Medicare Rights Center s Annual Awards Dinner The Medical Rights Center held their annual dinner awarding Elizabeth Fowler, Janella Hinds, and Steven Safyer....READ MORE THE ETHICS COLUMN Genetics 2.0: Revoking The Right Not To Know By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JD Jacob Appel discusses new laws allowing the right of geneticists to disclose important information to those tested whether they want to hear it or not....READ MORE Better Food Choices For Better Heart Health The October 2013 Harvard Heart Letter addressed better ways to be healthy by tweaking one's diet....READ MORE METROBEAT Park Avenue Synagogue Hosts Good Deeds Fair By Yehuda Bayme Park Avenue Synagogue demonstrates the value of doing a good deed by hosting the Vicki K. Wimpfheimer Mitzvah Day....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION The President’s Message – National Character Counts Week By Arthur Katz, J.D.Arthur Katz discusses how the moral fiber in the school system needs to be set to a higher standard, reiterating the the meaning behind president Obama's call to observe National Character Counts Week....READ MORE TECHNOLOGY Useful Apps for Everyone Education Update shares its list of favorite apps for smartphones and handheld devices....READ MORE CHILDREN'S CORNER YOUNG WRITERS Trust WalkBy Jamie LandisJamie Landis talks about his adventure in school trying to perform regular functions blindfolded....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Columbia University Brain Awareness Week Calendar Columbia University presents three free events which are open to the public, inculding Brain-Gazing, Community Brain Expo, and Autism: Human Social Behavior and Communication....READ MORE CAREERS Careers for the 21st Century By Dr. Pola Rosen Education Update investigates the aspirations of young talented people in the work world. Daphne Pinkerson, documentary producer, Kasia Nikhamina, small business owner, and Aleksandr Akulov, financial manager are interviewed....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL NEWS Exclusive Interview with Father Patrick Devine: Creating Peace in Africa By Patricia LavellePatricia Lavelle interviews Father Patrick Devine to find out about his peace seeking vision for Africa....READ MORE MUSIC, ART DANCE A Conversation with Artist Linda Sirow By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Joan Baum discusses Linda Sirow's work exhibited at the Richard D'Amato Gallery in Sag Harbor to support women and children in need. She discusses Sirow's many influences and styles....READ MOREHunter College Launches New MFA & BFA Studios Congratulations to Hunter College on the opening of its new MFA and BFA studios in Tribeca....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS MERCY COLLEGE - THE DEAN’S COLUMNOn TestingBy Alfred Posamentier & Gene MaeroffThe authors examine the downsides of too much testing in the national school system. This article points out the state of affairs in testing and offers some progressive thoughts on the matter....READ MORE Fausto Pinto Graduates Education Update wishes congratulations to former employee Fausto Pinto on his recent graduation from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS The Struggle of Teacher Unemployment By Danielle M. BennettDanielle Bennett looks at the case of Vassar Greene, a school principal turned house-husband, turned teacher, turned tutor. His case represents the dificulties sustained in education by global economic factors....READ MORE MOVIES THEATER MOVIE REVIEW Saving Mr. Banks By Jan AaronJan Aaron reviews the movie "Saving Mr. Banks", a piece about Hollywood and the making of a Mary poppins movie in the 1960s....READ REVIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION Learning with Results: A Process-Based Approach Lindamood-Bell offers clinical help for those with learning differences. This article talks about this company and what it offers....READ MORE TECHNOLOGY Taking Notes on Student Debt: Do MOOCs Threaten Higher Education? By Adam SugermanEducation Update editor Adam Sugerman discusses the problems were MOOCs to replace remedial courses such as writing. He believes that some of the basic courses require small accessible classes and colleges should lower tuition to steer students away from the cheaper but less dependable option of MOOCs....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLSDr. Herman Rosen at Landmark College: Allied Health is a Growth Industry By Yehuda BaymeDr. Herman Rosen spoke at Landmark college about the growing field of allied health professionals (medical professionals who are not doctors or nurses)....READ MORE100 SUNY Students Receive $1 Million in Scholarships This article discusses a new scholarship program founded by JFEW to be awarded to a handful of SUNY students each year. The program is not just a monetary grant, but also an in-depth content based program with internships and seminars....READ MORE A Barnard College Professor Breaks Tradition: Let Your Body Take the Lead By Julia QianA Barnard Dance professor teaches her students to be aware of the natural instincts of the body while in her class....READ MORENY Architects Design Vanderbilt University’s Historic Peabody College for Teachers This article explores the history of the George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt university....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS Poison at the American Museum of Natural History By Jan AaronJan Aaron discusses the exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History about the dangerous and positive powers of poisons in nature....READ MORE 7 Painters, 7 Stories:Seeking A Synthesis Between Abstraction And RepresentationIn See it Loud, a new exhibit at the National Academy Museum art experts are seeking a dialectical synthesis between the seemingly polar two post WW2 schools of artistry:abstractionism and representation....READ MORE Chagall at the Jewish Museum By Jan AaronJan Aaron reviews the Chagall exhibit at The Jewish Museum. Of particularinterest is Chagall's emphasis on Jesus in his paintings and the historical context of his work....READ MORE CAREERS Strategically Ladder Your Legal Skills By Vera Sullivan, M.A. Vera Sullivan writes on how, as a lawyer, one must follow specific steps to keep him/herself on track to success....READ MORE CROSSWORD 100th Anniversary of the Crossword By Patricia LavelleIt has been a hundred years since the crossword puzzle was invented. This article gives us a quick look back at the original form of the game and its development....READ MORE Anniversary Guessing Game Compiled By Omoefe OgbeideThis article has you guessing famous anniversarys with clues....READ MORE COVER STORIES Nelson Mandela:His Legacy Lives On By Omoefe Ogbeide, Lisa Young & Jasmine BagerEducation Update remembers former South African president Nelson Mandela. The leader passed away recently at the age of 95....READ MORE The History of Dr. King Comes Alive in Atlanta By Omoefe OgbeideCommemorating Martin Luther King Jr., this article explores Atlanta, Georgia, the home of this great civil rights leader....READ MORE Interview:Professor Christine King Farris, Sister of MLK By Joan Baum, Ph.D.Education Update reviews the 2005 interview with Professor Christine King Farris, the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....READ MORE I Don’t Hear America Singing in the South Bronx By Gisela Rodriquez-MontalvoBronx teacher Gisela Rodriguez Montalvo's 1979 poem about the hardships of the people of the South Bronx and the hope of its revitalization is reprinted here....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Hunter Autism Research, Practice, & Policy Center: Exclusive Interview with  Dr. Michael Siller Interviewed By Patricia Lavelle & Dr. Pola RosenTranscription By Yehuda Bayme & Valentina CorderoEducation Update interviews Dr. Michael Siller, an expert on treating people with autism....READ MORE Exclusive Interview:Dr. Donald Vogel, Director, Hunter College Center Communication Disorders By Patricia LavelleEducation Update reporter Patricia Lavelle speaks with Dr. Donald Vogel, head of audiology at Hunter about the growing concerns that his profession must encounter....READ MOREOvercoming Poverty and Prison: Helping Teens Write By Jasmine BagerYouth Communication, an organization that helps troubled youth, hosted an event that showed how the power of expression in writing manifests itself. Teens in prison and other difficult situations are gaining more self confidence when they write because they see that people are willing to listen....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Landmark College: Learning Disabilities Innovation Symposium By Yehuda BaymeThe 2013 Learning Disabilities Innovation Symposium at Landmark College covered multiple topics including dyslexia tools research, uses of Adobe Acrobat, future outlooks for ease of use technologies in the education field....READ MORETeachers College Celebrates 125 Years By Yehuda Bayme Teachers College celebrated its 125th anniversary with a gala at the Apollo Theater. There were prestigious awardees and lively performances....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Did You Know That Walt Whitman Taught School in Queens & Suffolk Counties? Walt Whitman, Teacher in 9 School DistrictsThis short article discusses Walt Whitman's early career as a school teacher....READ MORE METROBEAT Italian American Women Garner Awards Education Update reports on the Awards given at this year's Epiphany Celebration, which honors Italian American women....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Child Mind Institute Gala The Child Mind Institute held a gala award dinner raising millions of dollars to help children with psychiatric and learning disorders....READ MORE Lawyers, Parents Special Needs Students: Finding the Proper Placement By Danielle M. Bennett, M.A. A recent panel was held at the Robert Lewis Steveson School to discuss the rights of parents to obtain evaluations from the department of education to ascertain whether children have special needs or not and the due process involved....READ MORE BOOKS BOOK REVIEW Reforming A School System, Reviving A City: The Promise of Say Yes to Education in Syracuse Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg The City of Syracuse is the beneficiary of an experimental scholarship program meant to not just help the poor financially, but also to help with social programs designed to keep students enrolled....READ REVIEW MEMORIES OF OUR SCHOOL DAYS EDUCATION UPDATE STAFF REMEMBERS SCHOOL LESSONS As the New Year begins, the staff of Education Update reflects on memorable aspects of their education. Members of our staff come from varied educational backgrounds: parochial schools, charter schools, public and private universities, and schools abroad in several countries including China, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. Despite these diverse backgrounds, the common thread we have been fortunate to share is the passion and commitment of great teachers. Travel Is My Textbook By Jasmine Bager Jasmine Bager discusses how traveling often gives her a valuable education....READ MORE High School Uniforms By Patricia LavellePatricia Lavelle discusses how wearing school uniforms is a tradition that has positive long term benefits....READ MORE Growing Up with Choices By Yehuda BaymeYehuda Bayme discusses growing up going to Jewish Day Schools....READ MORE The ‘Mission’ of Being a Professor By Valentina Cordero Valentina Cordero talks about her favorite teachers and the lessons they taught her....READ MORE A Novel Approach By Omoefe Ogbeide Omoefe Ogbeide discusses how her favorite teacher conducted the classroom....READ MORE In China: Student’s Note Brings the Music By Julia Qian Julia Qian discusses how a person can make a difference by speaking up. We see from this article that arguments are not won with force, but with courtesy and respect....READ MORE Journalism Ambition: Writing the Right Way By Wagner Mendoza Wagner Mendoza discusses his aspirations to become a writer and the steps he has taken to fulfill his mission....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESKImprove School Culture, Improve School AchievementBy Mary Robinson CohenA superintendent of a New Jersey public school district discusses the need to build a positive school culture so that it can facilitate student acheivement....READ MORE Exclusive Interview with Sandra Priest Rose of the Reading Reform Foundation By Jasmine BagerJasmine Bager discusses the Reading Reform Foundation, whose goal is to better equip teachers to develop better reading skills amongst young students....READ MORE Youth Communication: Teen Journalists Promoting Reading By Lisa K. WinklerLisa Winkler calls to attention Youth Communication, an organization that encourages teen journalists to express themselves....READ MORE Building A Robot at John Dewey High School By Fil DispenzaJohn Dewey High School student Fil Dispenza talks about his teams efforts to build different types of robots....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS LETTERS GUEST EDITORIALRaising the Bar for Women Behind BarsBy Rev. Vivian NixonRev. Vivian Nixon discusses the importance of advocating for women who have been incarcerated and are trying to reintegrate in the free society. Her group the College and Community Fellowship works to provide services which help these women find schooling, and other social services....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALEducating the Whole StudentBy Matthew G. Mandelbaum, Ph.D.Matthew Mandelbaum, Director of Outreach at the Robert Lewis Stevenson School discusses the need to give education to the whole adolescent. He feels that teens benefit fromteachers being aware of their emotional, social and academic needs just as yong children do....READ MOREGUEST EDITORIALTeacher Education: Who s on First? By Mark Alter, Ph.D. Mark Alter discusses the importance of teacher education and informs us to be cautious in finding an education school for teachers....READ MORE Letters to the Editor January/February 2014 ....READ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR BOOKS BOOK REVIEWBarnard Alum/Stanford Professor Examines History of RapeReviewed By Merri RosenbergMerri 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 NCLD Honors The Windward School for Leadership Innovation The Windward School, noted for courses for learning disabled students, has garnered a prestigious award recognizing their outstanding work in the field of learning disability education. Dr. John Russell, head of school, has announced a new campus coming to Manhattan....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 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 Holland and Italy: Parenting a Special Needs Child Shared By Dr. Ulli KotankoDr. Ulli Kotanko discusses the fact that raising a child with special needs requires one to find different paths of education and upbringing, but the challenges pay off....READ MORE TECHNOLOGY Are You Ready To Partner With MOOCs? By Anita Reetz and Jim McGiffertAnita 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 SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS A New Model in Rural Haiti By Jacques Delli PaoliJacques Delli Rossi tells his trip to Haiti and its evident trasformative change....READ MORE SPORTS Stuyvesant Varsity Footballers Win Again By Richard KaganThe 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 COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS 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 Baruch College Honors Distinguished Alumni Baruch College honered alumni at the 2013 reunion. Awarded were high level businessmen in fields like accounting, the music industry and real estate as well as an olympic swimming champion, and alumni who are involved with Baruch to this day....READ MORE Exclusive Interview with President Biddy Martin, Amherst College Transcribed by Yehuda BaymeDr. 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 MORETips and Resources for the Transition to CollegeRecommendedBy the Jed FoundationTips and Recourses offered by the Jed Foundation to help students have a smooth transition to college....READ MORE CAREERS 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 MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS 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 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 Technology Strategies in Israel By Gadi Mador Gadi mador discusses his company, Technoda, a science and technology enrichment program in Israel which looks to bridge socio-economic problems within the country via studies in science....READ MORE COVER STORIES President Jimmy Carter Rebuilds Society with Habitat for Humanity By Jasmine BagerFormer 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 COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS 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 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 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 SPECIAL EDUCATION 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 COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS The New York Times Schoolsfor Tomorrow Conference 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 The New York Times Schoolsfor Tomorrow Conference 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 SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS 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 BaymeThe 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 MOREReforming Education: The National Summit on Education Reform in Boston By Lydia LiebmanThe 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 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 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 ETHICS COLUMN Do Prisoners Have a Right to Die? By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JDDr 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 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 My Cerebral Palsy and I Cannot Be Beat By Julia QianExclusive interview with a Barnard College Student who has cerebral palsy....READ MORE Letters to the Editor November/December 2013 ....READ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 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 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 MEDICAL UPDATE 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 SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dwight School Talks Film By Jasmine Bager Jasmine Bager interviews students and teachers of film at the Dwight School about the new class offering and its ability to empower women in the industry....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Touro College Prof Explains the ABC’s for Raising Children By Dr. Ann Mulvey Dr. Ann Mulvey of Touro College discusses many tips to raise children. Included are discipline, Empathy, humor, confidence, goals, love, and many others....READ MORE The Cowin Financial Literacy Project at Teachers College Earns Kudos Transcription By Danielle Bennett The Cowin Financial Literacy Project at Teachers College, Columbia University offers teachers and principals courses in teaching high school students financial literacy. Approved by Chancellor Walcott, NYC, and Commissioner King, NYS, this program will be replicated in Minnesota and several other states....READ MORE Giving Their Regards To TC Way By Joe LevineThe new school started off with a newly paved and renamed street at Teachers College....READ MORE Phyllis Kossoff Lecture: Helen Clark & Jonathan Fanton Speak Transcribed By Valentina Cordero Helen Clark was featured in the Phyllis Kossoff 2013 lecture presented by the Public Policy Institute at Hunter College where she discussed her childhood, accomplishments, and goals....READ MORE Queensborough Academies: Expanding the Mission of Holistic Education at the Community College Level By Dr. Diane B. CallIn order to boost student retention rates and transfer rates to four year colleges, Queensborough Community College is launching the Queensborough Academies, a program which gives students a holistic approach to learning.....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS W!SE Honors Top-Performing High Schools in Financial Literacy By Danielle M. Bennett W!SE (Working in Support of Education) program recognized high schools with top financial literacy programs at the New York Stock Exchange. Financial education is important to student in life after high school....READ ARTICLE WATCH VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Learning in the Digital Age: Scientific American Comes to Google Headquarters By Rachel Scheer Leaders from multiple fields gathered at the Scientific American and Macmillan Science and Education Executive STEM Summit in Google Headquarters in New York City....READ MORE The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science By Christine O’ConnellThe Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science works to make communication an essential part of scientific education at several levels through many programs, including the Flame Challenge....READ MORE SUNY and MOOCs A La Carte By Anita ReetzSUNY Schools talk about collaborating with Coursera, a leader in MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses....READ MORE Perspectives on the Tech Revolution By Bharanidharan RajakumarA leader in education technology reports about helping students learn, via an online webinar and offline events, changes in the common core math standards. Also discussed is the problem of a lack of good technological infrastructure at many schools....READ MOREFrom Israel to New York: Top Sci-Tech Students Share Inventions By Valentina Cordero Israeli high school students present their original science-technology inventions in NYC....READ MORE Google in Education By Jaime CasapThe debate over technology in schools has shifted from whether or not technology should be used in schools to how technology should be used in education....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Smartphones in the Classroom? 2013 Learning Disabilities Innovation Symposium at Landmark College The symposium at Landmark College brings to light innovation in technology to help teach students with Learning Disabilities. Some of the methods include solutions for dyslexia, “tinkerplots” for statistical reasoning, “pencasts”, and mobile apps for live feeds....READ MORE BOOKS The Biology Of Luck by Jacob M. Appel Reviewed By Merri Rosenberg Dr. Jacob Appel writes a new novel about the adventures that one man encounters in a day in New York City....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS A Brilliant Gathering of Outstanding Educators of the Year 2013 at the Harvard Club The Outstanding Educators of the Year 2013 from the Harvard Club in New York City on June 24, 2013, honoring Distinguished Leaders in Education, Dr. Mary Brabeck, Dr. Lisa S. Coico and Dr. Susan Fuhrman, as well as over 30 teachers and principals....READ ARTICLE WATCH VIDEO STUDENT JOURNALISTS A Summer Reading Connection By Tori SaltzAn 8th grader shares her thoughts about her studies of the Holocaust. She compares her reading of Anee Frank s diary with her recent visit to Berlin. An 8th grader shares her thoughts about her studies of the Holocaust. She compares her reading of Anee Frank’s diary with her recent visit to Berlin....READ MORE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONFrom Manhattan to the Mountains of NepalBy Julia QianA student goes to Nepal for a hiking trip and discovers how nature, though often overlooked, is very powerful....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIALS 2013: The Year of Children First By Ernest A. Logan This should be a school year when children first becomes more than a slogan but a movement that goes directly to the heart of the matter about children s health and safety. If our kids aren t healthy and safe, we can t expect them to attend school regularly and move up to the next level, to say nothing of meeting....READ MORE Tips for Teachers and Parents on the First Day of School By Harold S. Koplewicz, MDAs parents and teachers, we begin a new school year with fresh energy and enthusiasm.Parents look forward to new teachers and new learning opportunities for our children, and we hope that they’ll inspire our kids to learn and thrive. Perhaps most important, we hope....READ MORENew Standards To Prepare Educators By Mary Brabeck, Ph.D. Chair of The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation is adopting new standards for accreditation of primary and secondary schools across the nation. The council will be looking for higher levels of learning, specific recruiting of teachers who are for example....READ MORELooking Forward in Education By Ronald P. StewartThe fundamentals of a great educational system will not, and have not changed. Great teachers make great schools, and the interaction between the individual teacher and student will continue to prevail as the critical factor in a young person’s education. Of course technology will play an increasing role, and part of technology’s attraction is that it makes it cheaper to deliver....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Profiles in Education: Exclusive Interview with Dean Jerrold Ross, St. John’s University, School of Education By Dr. Pola Rosen, Transcribed By Yehuda Bayme Dean Jerrold Ross discusses his career at St. John’s, the faculty, the unique programs the school offers, and the problems that the administration must handle....WATCH VIDEO READ INTERVIEW MOVIES THEATER Koch Documentary: Conversation Between Barsky & Goodwin Provide Insights By Danielle M. Bennett Pulitzer prize winning Journalist Michael Goodwin talks with director Neir Barsky about his recent film documentary about former Mayor Ed Koch. The two discuss the portrayal in the film of the mayor handling race issues, him handling gay rights, the mayor’s own sexual orientation, New York City at that period in time, and other anecdotes about his life....READ MORE GUEST EDITORIAL A Glimpse into the Future By Dr. Matthew GoldsteinThis past June I ended my fourteen years as Chancellor of The City University of New York. In 1991, when I was appointed by the CUNY Board of Trustees, I had limited appreciation of the impact one might have on the future direction of this great university. But with the support of CUNY board chair and former Yale University President Benno Schmidt and the rest of the board....READ MORE TECHNOLOGY Technoda Began with 20 Children By Dr. Gadi MadorTechnoda, an Israeli scientific center that aims to bridge the gaps in its society through sciences and technology, has grown since its start in the 1980s....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS 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 American Farm School Succeeds in Greece By Yehuda BaymeThe American Farm School is an educational leader in agriculture, the environment and the life sciences. It serves Greece and the Americas from pre-K to college in English and Greek....READ MOREKids and Parents Clean up Historic Denyse Wharf By Dr. Merryl Kafka Under the direction of Thomas F. Greene, students are introduced to marine sciences using a neglected Wharf in the New York City Harbor as a “lab”....READ MORE Outstanding Educators of the Year Share Best Lessons & Gold Medals By Dr. Pola RosenHarvard Club was the venue for the 11th year of Education Update’s celebration of the Outstanding Educators of the Year. Amidst the rich, wood paneling of Harvard Hall on the main floor, with impressive paintings of former....READ MORERockefeller University Surf and Science Outreach Summer Session 2013 This video shows the 2013 participants of the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) and their projects. The program at Rockefeller University gives students an opportunity to conduct researches under a mentor at one of the world's premier biomedical research facilities....WATCH VIDEO Academic Excellence on the Upper East Side: Park East Day School - Barbara T. Etra Outstanding kindergarten to eighth grade education in Upper East Side private school including religion, state of the art science labs, NASA programs, unique art and music programs and award-winning teachers and award-winning students....WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW READ INTERVIEW MUSIC, ART DANCE Town Hall & PS 307, Bronx Form Inspiring Partnership in the Arts By Dr. Pola Rosen & Erica AndersonTown 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 LAW EDUCATION The Supreme Court Speaks:The Current Status of Affirmative Action in College AdmissionsBy Arthur Katz, J.D.Most colleges may determine that they should no longer explicitly consider race as a factor in their admissions policy due to the high threshold needed to justify the practice....READ MORE MOVIES THEATER Movie Review: Please Be Normal By Joan Baum, Phd Please Be Normal is a new movie that explores the relationships in life when an unmarried couple are having a baby, trying to foster a career, and the intricate and delicate nuances of a father-in-law, a woman in trouble, the humanity of man which can be misconstrued as infidelity and the complexities of life in general....READ REVIEW BOOKS Review of ‘Magnificent Mistakes in Mathematics’By Merri RosenbergA new book by Alfred Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann seeks to “entertain the reader with a collection of wrong conclusions” by famed mathematicians, and present mathematics as a delightful intellectual exercise that enhances critical thinking across all disciplines....READ REVIEW Review of ‘10 Lessons From New York City Schools: What Really Works to Improve Education’ By Merri Rosenberg In his new book, Eric Nadelstern shares practical advice for improving education culled from years of experience as a classroom teacher, principal, superintendent and deputy chancellor with the NYC Department of Education....READ REVEW Review of ‘Mission To Teach: The Life and Legacy of a Revolutionary Educator’ By Merri Rosenberg A father s tribute in this intimate biography/memoir is a vivid portrait of a dynamic, brave young woman who overcame personal challenges and held true to her vision of what education could be, and whose luminous spirit touched the lives of all who encountered her until her death at age 31....READ REVIEW Review of ‘Living Desert’ by Dana Buckley By Merri Rosenberg I’ve never seen the allure of the desert. One of my good friends spends weeks at a time in Arizona, rhapsodic about the beauty of the landscape, the climate, the entire experience. As for me, give me the Atlantic Ocean and a South Florida beach any day when I need an escape from New York’s biting winters....READ MORE The Journey from Vienna to Shanghai to Paris to NYC Ilie Wacs, Artist and Fashion Designer is interviewed by Education Update publisher Dr. Pola Rosen about his new book, An Uncommon Journey, co-authored with his sister, Deborah Strobin.....WATCH VIDEO Review of ‘The Community College Career Track: A Guide for High-Schoolers, Career-Changers, Parents and Advisors’ By Merri Rosenberg Community colleges have gotten a lot of attention recently. Not only has President Barack Obama cited them as a cornerstone of an efficient and effective means of training people for whatever new economy awaits, but more and more families are taking a new look at community colleges because of sticker shock from traditional four-year colleges....READ MORE MUSIC, ART DANCE Interview with Peace Garden Project Founders Scott Massarsky & Jennifer Levine By Dr. Pola Rosen And Valentina Cordero A peace garden grows in New Jersey: Jennifer Levine and Scott Massarsky work as artists-in-residence in schools to produce songs and murals that express childrens ideas about peace, beauty, creativity and their vision for the world....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS The Middle Project Develops Leaders for Today & Tomorrow By Mohammad IbrarThe Middle Project, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to developing leaders with sound moral and ethical values who can inspire change toward the betterment of humanity. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Executive Director, gives her perspective on the ins and outs of the organization....READ MORE SLIDESHOWOutstanding Educators of the Year 2013 PhotosA photo slideshow of the Outstanding Educators of the Year 2013 awards breakfast from the Harvard Club in New York City on June 24, 2013. The event honors Distinguished Leaders in Education and 30 Outstanding Teachers and Administrators in NYC. Photos are by Andr Beckles....WATCH SLIDESHOW CSA Celebrates New Headquarters, Historic Leaders By Valentina Cordero & Erica AndersonCouncil of School Supervisors and Administrators President Ernest Logan welcomed guests to their new Manhattan headquarters and dedicated rooms to the organization s visionary leaders, including former CSA President, Jill Levy....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE PROFILES IN MEDICINEDr. Richard Payne: Understanding Hospice CareBy Joan Baum, Ph.D. Hospice care is poorly understood by most Americans, says Dr. Richard Payne, an educator and medical expert who is at the center of this critical movement to meet the medical, emotional and spiritual needs for all patients....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Celebrating Graduates with Prison in Their Past By Mohammad IbrarThe College and Community Fellowship (CCF) is a nonprofit organization that works with incarcerated women to help them achieve their education and career goals. The CCF hosted their 13th annual graduation celebration recognizing a milestone in over 25 female college graduates who were formerly incarcerated....READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFILES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Sara Daum: Dir., Children’s Academy & Clinical Dir., McCarton CenterInterviewed By Dr. Pola Rosen. Transcribed By Valentina CorderoSara Daum, Director of the Children’s Academy and Clinical Director of the McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics discusses speech language development....READ INTERVIEWWindward School Hosts Panel on Dyslexia By Rich Monetti The Windward School in White Plains hosted a dyslexia panel before an audience of parents, teachers and students and screened the HBO documentary, “The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia”. Among the subjects featured were some very high-profile dyslexics such as Richard Branson....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dwight School Opens New Athletic Center and Launches Model Community Partnership By Sybil Maimin Dwight School opened its new athletic center, a product of a partnership with the East River Landing Cooperative and extensive renovations to the co-op’s sports facility, which will be used to expand Dwight’s athletics programs....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE THE ETHICS COLUMN: The Dean and the Dolphins By Jacob M. Appel, MD, JDPsychiatrists from Mount Sinai’s medical school provided the gravitas and Israeli dolphins the entertainment this past June as the UJA-Federation of New York’s Mental Health Professionals Division honored Dennis S. Charney, the Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine....READ MORE MOVIES THEATER ‘No Place On Earth’: Astonishing New Holocaust Survival Tale By Jan AaronFor educators looking for a new inspiring story when teaching about the Holocaust, a must see movie is Janet Tobias’ “No Place on Earth,” an amazing tale of two Jewish families which survived by living underground!....READ REVIEW COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS NYU Steinhardt Ed Policy Breakfast 2013 By Valentina CorderoNYU's The third and final meeting of the academic year focused on common core standard and educational issues.....READ MORECollege Commencement Speakers Around the Nation 2013 By Valentina Cordero All about commencement: Why some colleges chose particular graduation speakers, like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, plus the history and meaning behind academic regalia.....READ MOREUniversity Latin Mottos By Valentina CorderoSome of the most beautiful latin mottos representing colleges and universities throughout the U.S....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS From STEM to STE(A)M: A New Initiative at Dwight School Answering Rhode Island School of Design President John Maeda's clarion call to make the connection between STEM and the arts, Dwight School is doing just that and making that connection explicit through a new From STEM to STE(A)M initiative. To kick off this exciting program, Dwight School is hosting a signature event.....READ MORE Outward Bound & Harvard Grad Ed School Found Expeditionary Learning By Gillian GranoffExpeditionary Learning curricula empower their students to be their own leaders and to explore and preserve the foundation of traditional academics on a non-traditionaljourney....READ MORE12 Tips for Using Twitter in the Classroom By Starr Sackstein, NBCTThey're under desks. In hoodie front pouches. In giant purses, lurking in boots or even undercover in a binder.Phones are out. They aren't supposed to be, but students are covertly examining Facebook, Twitter and other personal "non-school" media on school time....READ MORECOLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS A Party of Historic Proportions: Teachers College Celebrates 125 Years Teachers College, Columbia University the nation s oldest and largest graduate school of education is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding throughout2013. TC, as it is known, has been home to some of the biggest names in education and a host of related fields....READ MORE Ike Reconsidered at Hunter College Symposium By Valentina Cordero The Roosevelt House Policy Institute at Hunter College recently held a conference called Ike Reconsidered: Lessons from The Eisenhower Legacy for the 21st Century . The project, organized in collaboration with the Eisenhower Foundation, not only focused on the current policy....READ MORE Higher Education, Museums, and Technology: the 21st Century Formula for Innovation By Mohammad Ibrar The Baruch College-Rubin Museum of Art Project hosted a conference on how art institutions and higher education can collaborate to help prepare students for 21st Century careers and encourage innovation and successful....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dwight Hosts Education Technology Conference By Mohammad Ibrar The fourth annual TEDxNYED Conference was organized around the theme of “Inside-Outside,” focusing on topics about education from inside and outside schools and the ramifications of technology in education.....READ MORE Pomp & Circumstance Reigns Supreme at the Time Warner Building Ann Tisch's CollegeBound Initiative makes college a reality for underserved NYC HS students....READ MORE COVER STORIES DISTINGUISHED LEADERS IN EDUCATION 2013 Dr. Lisa S. Coico: President, The City College of NY Dr. Lisa S. Coico, president of The City College of NY, is a nationally prominent educator and researcher in microbiology and immunology and former Provost and EVP of Academic Affairs at Temple University, is the 12th President of The City College of New York. A native of Brooklyn, President S. Coico earned a B.S.....READ MORE Dr. Mary M. Brabeck: Dean, NYU Steinhardt School Dr. Mary M. Brabeck is dean of NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and professor of Applied Psychology and has won numerous awards for her leadership in the field....READ MORE Dr. Susan H. Fuhrman: President, Teachers College Dr. Susan H. Fuhrman is president of Teachers College, Columbia University and founding director and chair of the Management Committee of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education and president of the National Academy of Education....READ MORE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR 2013 PRESENTERS Jay Hershenson: Sr. Vice Chancellor for University Relations & Secretary of the Board of Trustees, CUNY Jay Hershenson is Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York....READ MORE Jennifer Raab, J.D.: President, Hunter College Jennifer J. Raab is the 13th President of Hunter College, the largest college of the City University of New York....READ MORE CAREERS FOR THE FUTURE Emma Callie Frank, Future Teacher Emma Callie Frank is an anthropology major and education minor at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio who aspires to be an administrator at a therapeutic pre-school....READ MORE Matt Stern, Private Equity Investor Matt Stern's college years thinking about the pros and cons of capitalism led him to his current career as a private equity investor....READ MORE Ariana Salvatore, Future Businesswoman Ariana Salvatore is a junior at Marymount School of New York and already preparing for a career in finance with an internship at JP Morgan Bank and her involvement in student government....READ MOREWOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2013 Laurie M. Tisch:President, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund I’m very lucky to come from a strong family tradition of philanthropy. I was brought up in a house where philanthropy was part of the fabric and where my parents were incredibly generous, both financially and with their time. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t think about how....READ MORE Joyce Cowin: Philanthropist This is not a career, but rather a “calling” to make certain this great Country never suffers the effects of the 2008 financial debacle. In 2008, this fantastic country of ours was almost brought to its knees because of the Sub Prime Real Estate disaster!!!!!! When I read about the thousands upon thousands of good, honest, hard working people all across the country, more prominently on....READ MORE Dr. Christina Paxson:President, Brown UniversityLike many people, I drew inspiration from my family members. My grandfather was an agronomy professor at the University of Tennessee, who did research on soil quality, soybeans and cowpeas. One of my uncles was an early computer scientist and director of Penn’s school of engineering. And, my mother went back to graduate....READ MORE Kate Hathaway:Broadway ProducerWhile I loved my time as an actor, most recently in Steel Magnolias with Karen Ziemba, I felt that I wanted to get involved in theater in a broader way – to bring new projects to the stage. The best way to do that is to become a producer. First, while I had the desire to become a producer, I had to learn how to go about it. Fortunately, I was....READ MORE Judith S. Kaye: Former Chief Judge of the State of New York Maybe it’s what has driven me throughout my life: attaining the unattainable, not being negative, fierce determination to use my time and talents meaningfully.What else would explain coming from rural Sullivan County, age 15, to Barnard College in the wilds of New York City, convinced that in the shadow....READ MORE Jeanne Shaheen: U.S. Senator, NH I was inspired to pursue a career in public service because I had a desire to make a difference. Growing up in the 1960’s, during the heart of the civil rights movement, I saw firsthand the opportunity to effect meaningful change. One of my first jobs was as a teacher at a newly integrated school in Mississippi, and I saw....READ MORE Nan J. Morrison: President & CEO, Council for Economic Education Paying attention to deeper inclinations in myself and grace, or serendipity. I was a management consultant and senior partner at Accenture when I was asked by [former] NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein to partner with his team on....READ MORE Ellen Futter: President, American Museum of Natural History A combination of good fortune, passion for the extraordinary places I have been privileged to serve, and the great people in my life.I went from being an associate at a law firm to becoming Acting President of Barnard College when I was just shy of my 30th birthday. I am an alumna....READ MORE Dr. Judith Hochman: Author, Educator, Lecturer My son had learning disabilities and, at the time, no one knew how to effectively remediate or even diagnose them. I had been a mainstream classroom teacher but decided to go to graduate school in an attempt to master my own anxiety by finding out more about his difficulties. I enrolled in Teachers College in the 1980’s and I was....READ MORE Elizabeth Shwal: WAVES '44, Barnard '51 Transcribed by Valentina Cordero I went to Barnard on the GI Bill because I was out of the Navy after WWII. My rank was aviation machinist mate, AMM, 2C (second class). I was in for 33 months. I went in as soon as I was 20 - I had to be 20 to get in - and I came out when the president said it was time for the volunteers to get out. WAVES stands fo....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dwight School Baseball Team Preps in Dominican Republic By Richard KaganIt’s baseball season again. While Major League Baseball clubs are “in the dog days” of spring training in Florida and Arizona, the present epicenter of the diamond is the Dominican Republic with the Quisqueyans sweeping their way to the 2013 World Baseball Classic championship....READ MORE Donated Computers Turn After Schoolers into Bloggers with a Cause By Rich MonettiThrough the generosity of one very community-minded individual, the Mt. Kisco Childcare After School Program found itself the recipient of five brand new PCs. As the computers appeared, excitement emerged....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS New Media Art Showcase in NYC By Sybil Maimin We have all seen 24-hour video installations in department store windows, been mesmerized by bright dancing snowflakes on building facades and experienced surround-sound and four-wall film projections in dark rooms in museums....READ MORE Stuart W. Pyhrr Becomes Distinguished Research Curator at Metropolitan Museum Pierre Terjanian Named Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Curator in Charge of the Department of Arms and Armor Thomas P. Campbell, Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, announced two new appointments within its Department of Arms and Armor....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS CCNY Poetry Festival Features Hunter’s Tom Sleigh Tom Sleigh, senior poet and director of Hunter College's creative writing MFA program, will be the featured guest poet for City College's 41st annual Poetry Festival, Friday, May 10....READ MORE MEDICAL UPDATE Swedish Medical Center is First in State to Perform Cutting-Edge Robotic Liver Procedure Liver cancer patients in Colorado now have a highly specialized alternative when it comes to surgery. The Center for Diseases of Liver and Pancreas at Swedish Medical Center is the first in Colorado to offer patients the option of robotic liver resections....READ MORE WOMEN SHAPING HISTORY 2013 Dr. Rainu Kaushal: Director, Health Informatics Master of Science at Weill Cornell Medical College Inspiration for career path: I have wanted to be a physician and a scientist since I was a young child. As young as age 3, I would run around with a stethoscope around my neck....READ MORE COLLEGES GRAD SCHOOLS Eminent String-Theorist Edward Witten Comes to Hunter College By Dr. Pola RosenThe Hunter College Writing Center CE was honored the other evening to host Edward Witten perhaps the world’s greatest string theorist as part of its “Great Thinkers Of Our Time,” series which will also feature Nobel laureate Sheldon Glashow....READ MORE Touro College of Pharmacy Students Travel to India to Run Health Camps in Poor Urban Communities The women who had come to the makeshift “health camps” to see the student pharmacists from Harlem had ongoing pain in their bones. Some were so thin that their gaunt arms would not hold a...READ MORE SPECIAL EDUCATION Dr. Christopher Rosa2013 Unsung Hero Award“Don’t worry Chris. Someday you’ll meet someone who’ll look past the wheelchair and see the real you.”...READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Dwight School Forges Innovative Community Partnership, Rejuvenating East Harlem Athletic Facility By late spring this year, the East Harlem community and students at Dwight School will have a newly rejuvenated state-of-the-art sports facility, thanks to the school s renovations and its new partnership with 1199 HousingCorporation....READ MORE Columbia University Summer High School Programs: A Taste of College for High School Students From digital filmmaking to string theory, courses offered through the School of Continuing Education drew high school students from around the U.S. and the world to Columbia over the summer....READ MORE EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUEST EDITORIALTragic Shooting in ConnecticutBy Harold Koplewicz, MDWeeks after the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we still have no idea what might motivate a young man to open fire on first graders and the teachers trying desperately to save their students. We will probably never know. But as details slowly emerge about Adam Lanza and his family, we are getting glimpses....READ MORE Letters to the Editor ...READ LETTERS COVER STORIES - SPECIAL EDUCATION The World of the Sightless:Dr. James KutschBy Joan Baum, Ph.D.Arguably the grandest epic poem in the history of the English language, “Paradise Lost” (1651), was written when John Milton was blind. But the celestial light emanating from this iconic work only proves the deep truth that Milton expressed two years later in the essay....READ MOREPROFILES IN MEDICINEDr. Sally Shaywitz,Yale U School of MedicineBy Joan Baum, Ph.D.“It’s time to call things what they really are,” declares neuroscientist Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University School of Medicine, and co-director....READ MOREEducation Update Interviews Patrick Anderson, Gold Medal Paralympic Winner Interview by Dr. Pola RosenTranscription By Erica AndersonPatrick Anderson, a Canadian, went to the University of Illinois on a basketball scholarship and is a current Hunter student majoring in music.He demonstrates....READ MORE A Proposal for Deaf Science Education By Derek C. Braun, Ph.D.We’ve seen a sudden increase and remarkable success in deaf scientists and physicians since 1980, including a MacArthur genius. This cannot be due to cochlear implants, because implantation in children was not widespread until the 1990s; most of the successful....READ MORE Hunter College Provides Accessibility for All Students By Valentina Cordero A philosophy that promotes self-determination, self-advocacy and self-awareness exists for students with disabilities in New York City in a comprehensive accessible environment.....READ MORE MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS New-York Historical Society Embarks on a New Era Dr. Louise Mirrer, President and CEO of the New-York Historical Society, along with Dr. Sharon Dunn, Vice President of Education for the New-York Historical Society is interviewed by Education Update publisher Dr. Pola Rosen....WATCH VIDEO READ ARTICLE MEDICAL UPDATE ColumbiaDoctors in the Heart of Midtown By Mohammad IbrarLate January marked the official opening of ColumbiaDoctors Midtown, a state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties ranging from Neurology and Dentistry to Cardiology and Orthopedics....READ MORE SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS National History Teacher of the Year 2012 - Joshua Bill National History Teacher of the Year 2012 (Joshua Bill), selected by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, held at the Frederick Douglas Academy in NYC. Featuring Caroline Kennedy, Dr. James Basker-President, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and students of Joshua Bill (Eduardo Cruz and Maria Pettis)....WATCH VIDEO MUSEUMS AS EDUCATORS A Visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on the Hudson River in NYC Susan Marenoff-Zausner, President of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum & Dr. Nicole Vartanian, Director of Education at the Intrepid are interviewed by Education Update publisher Dr. Pola Rosen....WATCH VIDEO SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Education Leaders Joe and Carol Reich Honored by Sy Fliegel and CEI-PEA By Joan Baum, Ph.D.The occasion was a book party luncheon for philanthropists Joe and Carol Reich, the authors of the just-released “Getting to Bartlett Street: Our 25-year Quest to Level the Playing Field in Education” (February Books), but the....READ MORE Ann Tisch & YWLN Celebrate 6th Anniversary In 1996, Ann and Andrew Tisch partnered with the New York City Board of Education to open The Young Women’s Leadership School (YWLS) of East Harlem — the first public all-girls school to open in the United States in 30 years. Their vision was to provide economically disadvantaged girls with a high-quality college preparatory....READ MOREHEAF Turns Underserved NYC Students Into College Grads with Dr. Fern Khan at Helm The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), a supplemental education nonprofit that provides afterschool, summer and weekend programs to empower underserved New York City students to pursue and obtain....READ MORE Award-Winning Teachers Share Insights: The Technology Project By Starr Sackstein Producing a student-run publication is the perfect juggling act of direct, individuated instruction, leadership mentoring and technology usage...READ MORE McGann-Mercy HS Student Fights Bigotry & Hatred The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County recognized a McGann-Mercy North High School student who has used his leadership position to encourage other students to treat everyone with dignity and respect....READ MORE LAW EDUCATION Cheating in School Should Not Be Tolerated By Arthur Katz, Esq. Recently, The New York Times printed a front-page article entitled Stuyvesant Students Describe the How and the Why of Cheating. Although it appears that large-scale cheating on important tests, such as Regents exams, are rare, the students interviewed for the article....READ MORE EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUEST EDITORIAL Achieving Student Success in Community Colleges By Jay HershensonIn today’s highly competitive global economy, community college students must earn valued degrees as quickly and assuredly as possible.  Through academic advisement and financial aid support, block class and summer bridge programs, and greater emphasis on....READ MORELetters to the Editor ...READ LETTERSSPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS Nobel Laureates, Activists Mobilize to End Rape and Gender Violence By Mohammad IbrarThe Women’s Media Center (WMC) and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) hosted a conference at the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict....READ MORE Robert Kennedy School Holds Classes at Metropolitan Hospital Transcribed By Erica AndersonMost of the kids that come to this hospital are runaways, kids with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and they just came to the hospital because the parents brought them in or they went to the precinct and the police brought them in....READ MORE Peter Yarrow Shares Vision With Operation Respect Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul & Mary fame, shared his vision for safe school environments, as well as his songs, at an event hosted by the Women’s League of Sutton Place Synagogue....READ MORE

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