+Education: Edu Fall 2011
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FALL 2011 CHICAGO HOPE QC'S BRIZARD GETS TO WORK AS SCHOOL SYSTEM'S CEO .edu Queens College Division of Education Inside | Documenting trends in youth suicide—and how to prevent it | Rethinking the curricula for history and social studies | Meeting the educational needs of diverse communities WE ...
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“ Re-making American History Classes” (page 4)
Re-making American History Classes By Burton Bollag Clad in diaphanous robes, a white woman floats above the continental United States, carrying a schoolbook in her right hand, while uncoiling a slender telegraph wire from her left. Below her, the farmers of the east gradu- ally give way to pione...
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“ Reading into Things that Matter” (page 5)
Myra Zarnowski (second from left) helps teachers and future teachers share volumes of knowledge through children's nonfiction. Reading into Things that Matter By David McKay Wilson Scientists, historians, and mathematicians create knowledge through inquiry. Myra Zarnowski (Elementary & Early Chil...
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“ Trying to Replicate Success” (page 6)
Trying to Replicate Success Soribel Genao researches strategies for reversing the educational disparities faced by children in poor neighborhoods—like the one in which she grew up By Burton Bollag Soribel Genao (Educational & Community Programs) grew up on the rough streets of New York's Lower Ea...
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“ Jean-Claude Brizard Takes the Helm in the Windy City” (page 7)
Jean-Claude Brizard Takes the Helm in the Windy City By Donna Shoemaker On May 26, Jean-Claude Brizard '85, '90 MSEd, the controver- sial choice for CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, spent his first morning back in the classroom. The former science teacher bent his 6-foot-5 frame down to observe...
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“ An Unflinching Look at Youth Suicide” (page 9)
An Unflinching Look at Youth Suicide By Bruce Felton Whatever you may think you know about suicide, says Jennifer Kyle, think again. Much of it is likely to be misleading. Over the past decade, Kyle, an assistant professor in QC's Department of Educational & Community Programs, has studied suicid...
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“ Addressing Multicultural Needs” (page 11)
Addressing Multicultural Needs Emilia Lopez prepares school psychologists to work with students from diverse backgrounds By Sarah Stern Emilia Lopez (Educational & Community Pro- grams) came to the United States from Cuba when she was 12 years old. Her first school experience in this country was ...
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“ An Advocate for Change in the Classroom” (page 12)
An Advocate for Change in the Classroom Nathalis Wamba encourages teachers and administrators to listen, think outside the box, and see what happens next By David McKay Wilson A teacher can be an all-powerful figure in the classroom, the sage on the stage imparting knowledge from behind a po- diu...
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“ Changing the Course of Her Life” (page 13)
Changing the Course of Her Life Motherhood inspired Jessica Sanchez to earn a GED, go to college, and pursue a graduate degree in secondary education while holding a full-time job By Sarah Stern "What distinguishes Jessica Sanchez '11 from her peers is her effort, her enthusiasm, and her eagernes...
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