By Medard Gabel. -- Globalization is a verb, not a noun. Global education should be the same. The world is definitely round- I've seen the picture-and nothing you or the equally brilliant Tom Friedman says is going to make it flat.
“Scientist in the house!” That’s what you’ll hear from a curious 5-year-old named Sid when his grandmother brings him home from preschool each day. You’ll also hear questions. Big questions like “Why are my shoes shrinking?” and “Why do bananas get mushy?” But then that’s what scientists do, and that’s why in many respects children are born scientists.
By Shirley Cohen. -- A few weeks ago Dorothy Siegel, who is a member of the panel on Autism Intervention for the Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference, as am I, described the ASD Nest program on this blog site. That program was developed in response to a need for a better option within the public school system for higher functioning children on the autism spectrum.
By Mikki Monkolchayut. --I am very happy to announce that the updated and expanded WIDE ANGLE: Window into Global History web site is now live! You can find it at http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/wideangle.
By Jayson Sargent. --My eight-year-old son loves computer games. Eli's first question upon entering my apartment is always, "Can we play video games?!" While we enjoy playing board games, there is always a special excitement when we get to sit down at the computer and check what's new online.
Here's an event you won't want to miss: The first annual World Science Festival will take place in New York City from May 28 - June 1, 2008.
By Mikki Monkolchayut. --The next SAT test will next be held on June 7, so I am sure all students are studying hard, trying to achieve the highest score possible. Let PBS help, by using content from PBS’s Now program and web site.
By David Reisman. --I was recently a chaperon on my son's overnight fifth-grade school trip to Gettysburg. It was a chance to go on a road trip, spend some quality time with William, and see his teachers in action, but I also had a more professional interest in the traveling with Mr. K’s class.
By Laura Gallagher. --On May 6th, a Thirteen colleague and I had the pleasure of attending a Manhattan Producers Alliance event at the NYC NATAS space. The focus of the presentation was on “kid created” media, and highlights included Soundbites (a wonderfully fun music technology and songwriting program) and BYkids (important international documentary films, created by children who are paired up with professional producers), in addition to a lively informational session on the technology program at JFK High School (http://wearekennedy.com).
By David Reisman. --New York City's school system can be maze-like, and helping your children navigate it can feel like a part-time job, especially in the transitional years of pre-school, fifth grade, and eighth grade.
