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DECEMBER 2003

CCNY Receives Record Grant from Petrie Foundation to Boost Math Education
by Adam W. Sugerman

The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation has donated nearly $3.7 million to The City College of New York for the advancement of mathematics education. It is the largest foundation grant ever received by the College in its 156-year history, said Rachelle Butler, Vice President for Development and Institutional Advancement at CCNY.

The grant will be used by The City College School of Education to train all of the math assistant principals in New York City public high schools, who will then concentrate on the instructional program in their respective schools. In this way, each math teacher will have the benefit of instructional support from a trained supervisor.

This model uses a multiplier effect to reach all the math teachers in the City of New York, which would otherwise not be possible. Alfred S. Posamentier, Dean of the CCNY School of Education and an international leader in the field of mathematics education, developed the concept for the program and will serve as its director at The City College of New York.

Chancellor Joel Klein of the New York City Department of Education, who will provide the release time for the training of assistant principals, said, "I am delighted with the continued support of the private sector for our school system and want to thank the Petrie Foundation for this generous contribution. We look forward to working with City College to assure that this program is effectively implemented."

CCNY President Gregory H. Williams said the Petrie Foundation's generosity has helped maintain the College at the forefront of mathematics education in New York.

"Clearly, we have reached a crisis point in the way math is taught, not only in New York but around the nation," added President Williams. "Any real reform must include not only math teachers, but also those who are responsible for instructional leadership. This allows us to address that crucial area in the most comprehensive fashion."

Recently, CCNY received a $2 million donation from Stanley H. Kaplan to train the assistant principals in New York City public middle schools who supervise mathematics instruction in their respective schools. Mr. Kaplan, a 1939 graduate of City College, is the founder of the Kaplan test preparation program and provides funding assistance in the bio-medical research program at City College.

The funding from the Petrie Foundation grant and Mr. Kaplan's gift together fund a comprehensive, $5.7 million program that will enable CCNY to assume a prominent role in the training of all public school officials who supervise math teachers. The $3.7 million grant is the latest Petrie Foundation support to benefit CCNY. The Foundation also funds the Petrie Scholars Program for outstanding students in CCNY's Honors Programs.#

The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation is a private, independent grant making foundation that began active operation in 2002. The Foundation's mission arises from the belief that education is the key to realizing an individual's potential and his or her ability to become an active, productive and engaged participant in a democratic society. Therefore, the Foundation's primary focus is on education.

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