Category Archives: Education 2010

LEAP’S R.A.V.E. turns around most violent school in Bronx NYC

LEAP’s R.A.V.E. (Radical Arts Venue & Education Center) is an award-winning after school program housed in the Jordan L. Mott Middle School in Bronx, NY. R.A.V.E. places master teaching artists and youth educators in year-long residencies. Their staff expertise ranges

LEAP’S R.A.V.E. turns around most violent school in Bronx NYC

LEAP’s R.A.V.E. (Radical Arts Venue & Education Center) is an award-winning after school program housed in the Jordan L. Mott Middle School in Bronx, NY. R.A.V.E. places master teaching artists and youth educators in year-long residencies. Their staff expertise ranges

Pres. Obama Visits Miami Central High where Ed. is Winning the Future

Imagine having the nation’s President visit your high school! Students at Miami, Florida’s Central High got that chance on Friday, March 4th when President Obama toured Central High together with former Florida governor, Jeb Bush and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Pres. Obama Visits Miami Central High where Ed. is Winning the Future

Imagine having the nation’s President visit your high school! Students at Miami, Florida’s Central High got that chance on Friday, March 4th when President Obama toured Central High together with former Florida governor, Jeb Bush and Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

McConnell and Boehner Cannot Afford to Compromise

I watched the above video and I have to say that I disagree that both sides are polarized.The American people have watched and listened as President Obama has stated – ad nauseam — his intentions to work together with the GOP.

McConnell and Boehner Cannot Afford to Compromise

I watched the above video and I have to say that I disagree that both sides are polarized.The American people have watched and listened as President Obama has stated – ad nauseam — his intentions to work together with the GOP.

Made in America

    We are facing a time when our middle class is in danger of extinction. Growing up, there was a phrase that I heard often, “an honest day’s work in exchange for an honest day’s wage.” One took pride

Made in America

    We are facing a time when our middle class is in danger of extinction. Growing up, there was a phrase that I heard often, “an honest day’s work in exchange for an honest day’s wage.” One took pride

Join Half in Ten Campaign’s Fight to Reduce Poverty.

Take Action Now: Pledge to join the Half in Ten Campaign’s fight to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for all working families. On September 21, many of you joined the Half in Ten Campaign and Coalition on Human

Join Half in Ten Campaign’s Fight to Reduce Poverty.

Take Action Now: Pledge to join the Half in Ten Campaign’s fight to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for all working families. On September 21, many of you joined the Half in Ten Campaign and Coalition on Human

ConnCAN Press Release Applauds Passage of SB438 Race to the Top

ConnCAN Applauds Passage of Race to the Top BILL SB438 represents breakthrough for Connecticut Education Reform Movement Hartford, Conn. –ConnCAN applauds Connecticut legislators for passing SB 438 to make Connecticut more competitive in the federal Race to the Top and

ConnCAN Press Release Applauds Passage of SB438 Race to the Top

ConnCAN Applauds Passage of Race to the Top BILL SB438 represents breakthrough for Connecticut Education Reform Movement Hartford, Conn. –ConnCAN applauds Connecticut legislators for passing SB 438 to make Connecticut more competitive in the federal Race to the Top and

When is it Time to Give Up?

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers’ songs is The Gambler.  The chorus echos true, “You got to know when to hold them … know when to fold them … know when to walk away … know when to run …” 

When is it Time to Give Up?

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers’ songs is The Gambler.  The chorus echos true, “You got to know when to hold them … know when to fold them … know when to walk away … know when to run …” 

Are Our Students Employable?

In speaking with one of Education 2010′s panelists about the public school system’s graduation rate, I learned, much to my horror, that the Department of Correction graduates as many — and in some towns more than — as the public

Are Our Students Employable?

In speaking with one of Education 2010′s panelists about the public school system’s graduation rate, I learned, much to my horror, that the Department of Correction graduates as many — and in some towns more than — as the public

Does Race Matter? A Dialogue on Education.

I had been trying to reach Norma for a bit.  I knew that she wanted to participate in Education 2010′s third dialogue, “Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century,” but somehow, we kept missing each other. Finally, I opened my

Does Race Matter? A Dialogue on Education.

I had been trying to reach Norma for a bit.  I knew that she wanted to participate in Education 2010′s third dialogue, “Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century,” but somehow, we kept missing each other. Finally, I opened my

Fix the Economy … Fix Our Broken Schools

We sent President Obama to Washington because we longed for real change — especially in our economy — and we knew that he is the one who can achieve the lofty goals he set and we need.  We got the

Fix the Economy … Fix Our Broken Schools

We sent President Obama to Washington because we longed for real change — especially in our economy — and we knew that he is the one who can achieve the lofty goals he set and we need.  We got the

Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century. A Conversation with Panelist Clifford Thornton.

One of the ingredients to Education 2010‘s success in our three-part dialogue series is our ability to bring together a diverse panel of distinguished individuals who deal with education on a multitude of levels and areas.  This kind of diversity allows

Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century. A Conversation with Panelist Clifford Thornton.

One of the ingredients to Education 2010‘s success in our three-part dialogue series is our ability to bring together a diverse panel of distinguished individuals who deal with education on a multitude of levels and areas.  This kind of diversity allows

Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century – First Report

Education 2010′s third dialogue of its three-part series is well underway.  The title says it all, “Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century.” The dialogue, co-sponsored by Hartford City council Majority Leader rJo Winch and The Scheff Movement, will take

Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century – First Report

Education 2010′s third dialogue of its three-part series is well underway.  The title says it all, “Successful Students Ready for the 21st Century.” The dialogue, co-sponsored by Hartford City council Majority Leader rJo Winch and The Scheff Movement, will take

The Road to Parent/Guardian Involvement. Education 2010

The first of Education 2010′s series was an incredible success. Over 120 people, including students, parents, teachers, administrators, elected officials and community leaders and religious leaders — the village came out — converged on the Hartford Public Library last Wednesday

The Road to Parent/Guardian Involvement. Education 2010

The first of Education 2010′s series was an incredible success. Over 120 people, including students, parents, teachers, administrators, elected officials and community leaders and religious leaders — the village came out — converged on the Hartford Public Library last Wednesday

EDU2010 Comes to the Hartford Public Library January 20th

Education 2010 (EDU2010) is a three part dialog that seeks to address the needs and concerns of students from birth to twelfth grade in preparing them for the global society of the 21st century. EDU2010 began as a dialog.  The

EDU2010 Comes to the Hartford Public Library January 20th

Education 2010 (EDU2010) is a three part dialog that seeks to address the needs and concerns of students from birth to twelfth grade in preparing them for the global society of the 21st century. EDU2010 began as a dialog.  The

The Power is Still in the Hands of the People

Can Democrats keep control of the House and the Senate during the mid-term elections coming up this fall? CQ Politics is keeping a running tab and shows a toss-up of 7 seats in the senate and 14 in the house. 

The Power is Still in the Hands of the People

Can Democrats keep control of the House and the Senate during the mid-term elections coming up this fall? CQ Politics is keeping a running tab and shows a toss-up of 7 seats in the senate and 14 in the house.