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OCTOBER 2004

Response to:
Higher Education: Time for Reflection and Action

To the Editor:
After reading the article by Regent Geraldine Chapey recently, I was moved to write to you, I’m in total agreement with Dr. Chapey on the statewide plan and Reauthorization of Federal Higher Education Act 2004. I was a college student majoring in Education at Boricua College and had to drop out because of a lack of funds. I’m in debt and could not continue. One of the things the government is overlooking is the resource that is here in our midst. Instead of building jails, let’s build our base. Those who would be paying tax instead of a tax burden. I am very active in my community and feel we could change New York City’s school system for the better.

Brenda Frazer, Founder & CEO
The Nana’s Place for the Bright & Articulate
Long Island City, NY


Response to:
Thoughts on Middle Level Education

To the Editor:
As a junior high school teacher for 17 years, I couldn’t agree more with the article on middle level education. But I must add, where would the funding come from to provide programs in the summer and weekends for the programs mentioned? Middle/junior high school teachers are being inundated with ways to improve standardized test scores and do almost everything else that grades 9-12 curricula need to attain and then some. I have taught both levels. We are continually being asked to find ways to improve student interest and achievement, involve parents more, help students transition to adolescence along with everything else that may effect their learning. I believe that teachers in “the middle” need to be applauded for all their efforts. I agree that 5th grade is too soon for the transition.

The important thing is to align the entire school district’s goals and needs for students K-12 to produce expected outcomes, avoiding fragmented curriculum alignment. Solutions to middle education are many faceted and dependent on the goals of the school district.

E. Dennis
New York, NY


Response to:
Sending Your Daughter Back to School

To the Editor:
I’ve had a chance to listen to this wonderful audio book  and as a first time father of a 6 month old daughter, it made me laugh, cringe, and look forward as Mr. Salter shared tremendous wit and wisdom. What a great listen!

Dave Lakhani
Boise, ID

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