There's an interesting article in today's New York Times about how the city's efforts to increase diversity in G&T programs have had the opposite result.
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June 19th, 2008
Gifted and Talented Report in the NY Times
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WIDE ANGLE to Teach Global and World History
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.
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June 4th, 2008
Kids and Video Games
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.
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World Science Festival May 28 - June 1
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.
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Using PBS to help raise SAT scores
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.
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May 12th, 2008
Fifth Grade Class Trip to Gettysburg
I was recently a chaperone 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.
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May 9th, 2008
A “Kid-Created” Media Event
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).
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April 15th, 2008
Gifted and Talented
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.
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CYBERCHASE and Mets Baseball Fans Unite at Shea Stadium
Come spend an exciting day at Shea Stadium with CYBERCHASE stars Harry and Digit when the New York Mets take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harry and Digit will take their star power onto the baseball diamond to kick things off with a spectacular Math & Sports pre-game show.
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Kernel Panic
Last week, I picked up my 15-year-old daughter's four-and-a-half-year-old laptop from Tekserve -- I had to get it a new hard drive, since it was experiencing kernel panic, among other things.
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