Letters to the Editor (March 2006)
RE: The Incredible Maxine Greene
To the Editor:
Arts education owes much to Maxine Greene, Mark Schubert and LCI. I had the opportunity to be a part of the formation of Arts Unlimited, and spent several hours with Mr. Schubert and later interviewed him for my dissertation. I had the chance to be part of a Nashville Arts Institute that Maxine served as philosopher in resident. They changed the way I view, taught and even choreographed. Thank you for highlighting LCI and these two incredible contributors to the arts and society.
Ann Shea,
Chattanooga, TN
RE: An Immigrant Finds Success
at Seward Park High School
To the Editor:
June 2006 Seward Park High School will be closing down its offices, giving way to new schools. It is very sad to see that our library was closed at the beginning of this school year. Our Principal and staff members have been very supportive towards its students. I migrated from Latin America, and faced prejudice.
It would be special if someone famous would give a speech for the last graduating class.
Sarah Perez, New York, NY
RE: Bilingual Education for the 21st Century
To the Editor:
I agree with this article, but I’ve got to say that no one can understand what we Hispanics think when we meet someone that is interested and cares about our language.
Elizabeth Velazquez,
San German, Puerto Rico
Re: Rikers High: A Filmmaker’s
View of Prison Education
To the Editor:
It was said that Island Academy is an “official high school”, so why weren’t the kids awarded an official high school diploma?
It’s hard in society, and that’s the reason the kids are there. One adolescent in the class made a statement, “The GED isn’t enough anymore.” The honest truth is, Rikers Island Academy is a joke to these guys. Give them a high school diploma!
Jameela, Brooklyn, NY
