Thousands of people braved the cold rain today to rally against the budget cuts outside City Hall. Tomorrow we'll all have pneumonia but today we can relish the thought of parents, students, teachers, and principals united to call for sustained support for the city's schools and their children. I didn't pay much attention to the various firebrand speakers — with their presence and creative signs, members of the crowd made the strongest statements.Blogged with the Flock Browser
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Insideschools.org Blog: Thousands turn out for Keep the Promises rally
A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly - New York Times
All lank and bone, the boy stands at the corner with his younger sister, waiting for the yellow bus that takes them to their respective schools. He is Billy Wolfe, high school sophomore, struggling.Moments earlier he left the sanctuary that is his home, passing those framed photographs of himself as a carefree child, back when he was 5. And now he is at the bus stop, wearing a baseball cap, vulnerable at 15.A Boy the Bullies Love to Beat Up, Repeatedly - New York Times
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
City streamlines pre-K application
Ten years ago, New York state offered the first universally-funded pre-kindergarten classes. But the problematic registration procedure - which often left new parents in the dark - will finally be a thing of the past.
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Restore After-School Funding in New York State
Advocates around the state are calling for an additional $30 million in the state budget to support after-school. This $30 million increase in funding to after-school is necessary to maintain the state's commitment to after-school programs, and ensure that all kids have a safe and supervised place to go once the school day ends.
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Telling Kids the Whole Truth
How much do you tell your kids about drugs, death or sex? Martha Leathe believes in being honest with her children, even when it makes her uncomfortable. Being honest with them, Leathe says, leads them to be more open and truthful with her.
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Teachers' Good Deeds Punished By Dept. of Ed
Under a new DOE program, those who teach lower-performing students likely will earn poor marks themselves. One Jamaica High School teacher asks: What kind of incentive is that?
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Harvard Promotes Public Service WithTuition Break
Harvard Law, Hoping Students Will Consider Public Service, Offers Tuition Break - New York Times
Concerned by the low numbers of law students choosing careers in public service, Harvard Law School plans to waive tuition for third-year students who pledge to spend five yearsWednesday, February 20, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
City Wide Council on High School -- Opposes School Based Budget Cuts
Passed Unanimously, Meeting of January 13, 2008
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO SCHOOL-BASED BUDGET CUTS AND TO JOIN THE “KEEP THE PROMISES COALITION” FIGHTING TO OPPOSE BUDGET CUTS
WHEREAS the Citywide Council on High Schools is a body of 10 elected parent members and one appointed student member created by Chancellor’s Regulation D-160 to “advise and comment on educational and instructional policy involving high schools;”
WHEREAS
WHEREAS a $100 million, mid-year cut will disrupt schools’ programs, schedules and staffing;
WHEREAS even if mid-year cuts were a last resort, opening the NYC Department of Education books would demonstrate whether the Central Administration could take these cuts, rather than imposing them on the schools;
WHEREAS the Mayor’s 2009 budget proposal cuts NYC education by $324 million;
WHEREAS the state budget proposes to give city schools nearly $200 million less than was expected in the Contract for Excellence, stalling progress in class size reduction, full-day Pre-K expansion, improving middle schools, programs for English language learners and other programs and services; and
WHEREAS the state is also proposing to cap building aid, which will slow school construction; thus be it
RESOLVED that the Citywide Council on High Schools opposes mid-year budget cuts to
RESOLVED that the Citywide Council on High Schools opposes school-based budget cuts already planned for next school year; and be it
RESOLVED that the Citywide Council on High Schools joins with other parents, community organizations, advocates, clergy, and labor in the “Keep the Promises Coalition,” in order to fight city and state education budget cuts now and in the foreseeable future.
Parent Views on School Conditions and Public School System
Yesterday Class Size Matters released a report that shares the results of "..an independent parent driven-survey..," of school conditions and school system. Click image to download report.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Strycker's Bay/LACASA Vision for Schools
The vision for an ideal school would first and foremost promote a sense of community and collaboration among school administrators, teachers, parents, children and community partners.
Cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders will promote a stimulating learning environment for students, staff, parents and community resulting in:
Teachers and Administrators working in partnership to develop and deliver stimulating and meaningful curriculum
Parents will trust school educators, administrators and community partners, insuring their cooperation and support
Community Partners will provide and coordinate year round extended and out of school learning and enrichment programs for all students
The school, as a community will work on setting high goals and expectations for children. This will help build confidence in their abilities, develop their work ethic, and fuel academic and personal growth. Furthermore, activities will be designed to help students achieve their academic potential regardless of their learning abilities. This will insure a sense of accomplishment for all students. To achieve this:
Curriculum would promote the discovery of student’s individual strengths, skills and interests
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to express themselves freely and without concern for criticism.
Finally our vision for the ideal school setting is…
A SCHOOL WHERE LEARNING IS ULTIMATE FUN!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Black History Month Music and Stories
Sunday, Feb 17, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Manhattan
Celebrate the African-American family experience with famed storyteller Christine Campbell and the Central Park Conservancy. This special musical storytelling performance will not only wrap you up in exciting and educational tales, it is quite interactive too! Be prepared to get up off your feet and move to live guitar music and sing-a-long songs.
This is part of the Central Park Conservancy's Black History Month programs. FREE.
ALL AGES. Pre-registration not required. For more information, please call (212) 794-4064.
Location: Central Park, Chess & Checkers House located mid-park at 65th Street.
Phone number: (212) 794-4064
Friday, January 25, 2008
Manhattan School for Children's Open House
According to a post on the district3parents listserve ....
Manhattan School for Children's Open House is January 30th at 6pm in
the auditorium for the Upper Grades (6-8). We encourage families to
bring their children.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King
I Have A Dream
Posted Jan 11, 2007Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s powerful oratory skills are just as impressive today as when he gave his seminal civil rights speech.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Commission on School Government
New York City's Public Advocate, Betsy Gotbaum has, at the request of the State Assembly, created the Commission on School Government.
Visit The Site
VOICE YOUR OPINION
GET INFORMED
ITS YOUR CITY, YOUR SCHOOLS, YOUR CHILDREN!
VOICE YOUR OPINION
GET INFORMED
ITS YOUR CITY, YOUR SCHOOLS, YOUR CHILDREN!
From the website:
Mission StatementThe Commissioners are:
Anticipating the expiration of the existing school governance law for New York City in 2009 and in response to a request from the Chair of Education Committee for the State Assembly, the Public Advocate for New York City has appointed a Commission on School Governance to independently study and make recommendations pertaining to the matter at hand. The Commission will carry out its charge by gathering pertinent information and soliciting advice from a wide and diverse group of citizens, organizations, educators, and experts. A report will be presented to the Public Advocate in a timely manner in order to help inform the State Legislature in its deliberations on this important question before the people of New York City and State.
Stephen R. Aiello Chair
Lilliam Barrios-Paoli Co-Chair
David R. Jones Co-Chair
Vivian Cassaberry-Furby Commissioner
Clara Hemphill Commissioner
Joan McKeever-Thomas Commissioner
Jeany Persaud Commissioner
Bertrand B. Pogrebin Commissioner
Kim Sweet Commissioner
Jacqueline Wayans Commissioner
Joseph P. Viteritti Executive Director
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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