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# Monthly Archives: November 2011

## Educating for Democracy: How to Educate, not Just Test

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

Educating for Democracy: How to Educate, not Just Test by Joel Shatsky, Huffington Post (www.huffingtonpost.com) April 12, 2011 “…I would like to present several examples in which good teaching and, more important, good learning can take place without emphasizing testing… ” … Continue reading →

## WISE program helps students pick careers with hands-on experience

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

WISE program helps students pick careers with hands-on experience By Lynn Taylor Rick, Rapid City Journal November 20, 2010 The first time Jenn Wold saw a surgical technologist at work, she knew that was the career for her. “I fell … Continue reading →

## A Potential Vaccination for ‘Senioritis’

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

A Potential Vaccination for ‘Senioritis’ By Dave Marcus, The New York Times October 10, 2010 Halfway through his senior year of high school, Ralph Vasami stopped going to most classes. He spent a lot of time gazing at the sky. … Continue reading →

## Rondout Valley High School

Posted on November 6, 2011 by admin

Rondout Valley High School By Beth Croughan, Orange/Dutchess/Ulster/Sullivan YNN May 11, 2010 It’s an alternative to routine classroom education. High school seniors across the country are given the chance to head out and put their skills to ‘real world’ use. … Continue reading →

## How to Combat Senioritis

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

How to Combat Senioritis Time Magazine Monday, May 08, 2006 Early symptoms of the disease—lethargy, lack of focus, difficulty making decisions—often appear in the fall. By spring the average, healthy high school senior may have completely succumbed. Senioritis attacks high-achieving, … Continue reading →

## Getting Credit for That Copter Flight

Posted on November 4, 2011 by admin

IN BUSINESS; Getting Credit for That Copter Flight By Jeff Grossman, The New York Times April 24, 2005 Jordan Franklin, a high school senior in Hartsdale, is getting a head start on his career plans, by flying with the emergency … Continue reading →

## Student’s film winning awards, changing minds

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

ORINDA Student’s film winning awards, changing minds Documentary on S.F.’s gay weddings has helped break down stereotypes By Janine DeFao, San Francisco Chronicle staff writer July 14, 2004 Zach Landman had planned to do a documentary for his high school … Continue reading →

## FOR THE RECORD: Sharing the Power At an Athletics Apex

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

FOR THE RECORD; Sharing the Power At an Athletics Apex By Marek Fuchs, The New York Times, June 13, 2004 EASTCHESTER—From the cataloging of worn baseball jerseys to heated discussions about the cancellation of the lacrosse season, Cassie Forcello’s introduction … Continue reading →

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