Students from my 3D Studio, Body in Time class constructed a sculpture made from about one thousand used Styrofoam* (polystyrene) trays. The dirty compartmentalized trays were collected (and washed) from NYC Department of Education schools, including PS 41, in the West Village, NEST+m on the Lower East Side and PS 163 in the Bronx.
Celebration 2009
Celebremos! How Maya and Miguel celebrate El Día de los Niños
The annual celebration of El Día de los Niños originated from the Latino community and is now a special day for all children. On April 30th every year many nations throughout the world celebrate Día de los Niños to honor and celebrate the children who represent the future of each and every society.
Martha — Now Speaking @ The Library!
Learning to read is seldom a wholly intellectual issue -- the context in which a child learns to read is as important as the child's capacity. Numerous studies and our experiential knowledge inform us that struggling readers often feel nervous or stressed, both emotionally and physically, when asked to read in class.
Video 2009: Eric Schmidt, Interviewed by Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose’s interview with Eric Schmidt, March 6, 2009 (broadcast version).
An Insider’s Look at Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2009
Creativity and innovation in education were the resounding themes of this year's Celebration of Teaching and Learning Conference. Hosts Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 organized the event into content strands that reflect contemporary educational challenges: Technology, English Language Learners, Literacy, Math, Science, Global Awareness, and Autism.
Bringing Adventure into the Classroom
By Jon Bowermaster. -- It wasn't too many years ago that a children's book publisher, who shall rename nameless in order to protect her and her company, said to me in her office "kids today just aren't into adventure." To which I, having written a book for her for young adults about a very amazing adventure, took umbrage.
