School founder on a mission
Dr. Nadia Lopez is a woman on a mission. And it is a simple one: To give every child the same opportunity when it comes to education. Lopez is the principal and founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, which opened in 2010 with only 39 students in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city, the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.
Dr. Nadia Lopez is a woman on a mission. And it is a simple one: To give every child the same opportunity when it comes to education. Lopez is the principal and founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, which opened in 2010 with only 39 students in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city, the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.
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Schools Chancellor Carranza [INTERVIEW]
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza spoke to Fox 5 about segregation, early education, bilingual programs, and more.
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza spoke to Fox 5 about segregation, early education, bilingual programs, and more.
Coaching on and off the field
Darrin Davis knows what it's like to be a really talented football player who was sought after by colleges across the country. But he also knows something far more important: that if one doesn't have the grades, all those skills mean nothing. When Darrin was graduating from high school, his low SAT scores denied him entry from one college after another. He now drills that lesson into his student players at Kipp High School In Newark, New Jersey.
Darrin Davis knows what it's like to be a really talented football player who was sought after by colleges across the country. But he also knows something far more important: that if one doesn't have the grades, all those skills mean nothing. When Darrin was graduating from high school, his low SAT scores denied him entry from one college after another. He now drills that lesson into his student players at Kipp High School In Newark, New Jersey.
NJ educator teaches 'adventure'
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month. One physical education teacher at Millburn High School in New Jersey deserves special recognition. Mark Friedrich spends most of his day with ropes and harnesses teaching students how to climb high. The health and phys ed teacher started working at Milburn High in 2004. In 2005, he began teaching an elective course called Adventure Education.
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month. One physical education teacher at Millburn High School in New Jersey deserves special recognition. Mark Friedrich spends most of his day with ropes and harnesses teaching students how to climb high. The health and phys ed teacher started working at Milburn High in 2004. In 2005, he began teaching an elective course called Adventure Education.
College student creates puppetry major
Sebastiano Ricci plans to pursue a profession as a puppeteer. So when the sophomore learned Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, didn't have puppetry classes, Ricci decided to take matters into his own hands by making a major out of Muppets. Ricci was always fascinated by the mechanics of puppetry. The 19-year-old was also on the shy side, so hiding behind the art gave him a voice.
Sebastiano Ricci plans to pursue a profession as a puppeteer. So when the sophomore learned Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, didn't have puppetry classes, Ricci decided to take matters into his own hands by making a major out of Muppets. Ricci was always fascinated by the mechanics of puppetry. The 19-year-old was also on the shy side, so hiding behind the art gave him a voice.
School segregation in New York
Economic and racial segregation is nothing new in New York City public schools. It is actually one of the most divisive problems. The city's system is the third-most-segregated in the country, according to Molloy College Professor Allison Roda.
Economic and racial segregation is nothing new in New York City public schools. It is actually one of the most divisive problems. The city's system is the third-most-segregated in the country, according to Molloy College Professor Allison Roda.
Publicolor annual gala
Some students don't respond well to traditional textbook teaching. That is where an organization called Publicolor comes in. It connects with students through art and design. Publicolor has been brightening up the community and changing lives for more than 20 years. Its gateway program Paint Club aims to improve education in youth by promoting an imaginative use of color in school buildings. It's easy to understand see why students get involved.
Some students don't respond well to traditional textbook teaching. That is where an organization called Publicolor comes in. It connects with students through art and design. Publicolor has been brightening up the community and changing lives for more than 20 years. Its gateway program Paint Club aims to improve education in youth by promoting an imaginative use of color in school buildings. It's easy to understand see why students get involved.
New medical school in New Jersey
New Jersey faces a physician shortage expected to grow to 3,000 in the next two years. Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University hope to help stem that deficit with the launch of the state's first private med school in more than 60 years. Seton Hall President Mary Meehan said she imagines how her university's alumni who went on to or aspired to become doctors might've thrived at this Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall, which plans to pair every med student with a couple of families in the community to meet with and counsel throughout their years as a student.
New Jersey faces a physician shortage expected to grow to 3,000 in the next two years. Hackensack Meridian Health and Seton Hall University hope to help stem that deficit with the launch of the state's first private med school in more than 60 years. Seton Hall President Mary Meehan said she imagines how her university's alumni who went on to or aspired to become doctors might've thrived at this Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall, which plans to pair every med student with a couple of families in the community to meet with and counsel throughout their years as a student.
Project Search
A program called Project Search recruits students with special needs, ages 18 to 21, from the school system and brings them to Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey to get on-the-job training in various internships.
A program called Project Search recruits students with special needs, ages 18 to 21, from the school system and brings them to Overlook Medical Center in New Jersey to get on-the-job training in various internships.
Armed guards in LI schools?
A fiery debate has captured the attention of the nation after 17 people were killed in the Parkland, Florida, shooting: Should teachers or school security guards be armed? School districts throughout Long Island are reevaluating security measures. As Fox 5 reported last week, a surveillance camera pilot program is underway in Huntington that captures an image of anyone who pulls a fire alarm. In Westbury, all visitors are required to sign in. But the buzz surrounds the Miller Place school district where four armed guards joined the security staff earlier this week.
A fiery debate has captured the attention of the nation after 17 people were killed in the Parkland, Florida, shooting: Should teachers or school security guards be armed? School districts throughout Long Island are reevaluating security measures. As Fox 5 reported last week, a surveillance camera pilot program is underway in Huntington that captures an image of anyone who pulls a fire alarm. In Westbury, all visitors are required to sign in. But the buzz surrounds the Miller Place school district where four armed guards joined the security staff earlier this week.
Schools chancellor pick bails on NYC
The person tapped to lead New York City's public schools has backed out of the job. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho of Miami-Dade County, Florida, told an emergency school board meeting Thursday that he had a change of heart so he can honor "an agreement and a pact I have with the children of Miami." It is an embarrassment for the de Blasio administration. Eric Phillips, the mayor's spokesman, blasted Carvalho. "Who would ever hire this guy again? Who would ever vote for him?" Phillips tweeted.
The person tapped to lead New York City's public schools has backed out of the job. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho of Miami-Dade County, Florida, told an emergency school board meeting Thursday that he had a change of heart so he can honor "an agreement and a pact I have with the children of Miami." It is an embarrassment for the de Blasio administration. Eric Phillips, the mayor's spokesman, blasted Carvalho. "Who would ever hire this guy again? Who would ever vote for him?" Phillips tweeted.
Protesting school closures
Parents, teachers, students and community leaders packed into a downtown Manhattan auditorium in an impassioned last-ditch effort to save their schools from closing. The Panel for Education Policy was considering the fate of 13 city schools slated for closure, including 8 schools that are part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's renewal program, which aims to get failing schools back on track with increased funding and resources.
Parents, teachers, students and community leaders packed into a downtown Manhattan auditorium in an impassioned last-ditch effort to save their schools from closing. The Panel for Education Policy was considering the fate of 13 city schools slated for closure, including 8 schools that are part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's renewal program, which aims to get failing schools back on track with increased funding and resources.
Suicide prevention training through avatars
An online simulation program uses role-play conversations with virtual humans, also known as avatars, to teach people how to identify signs of distress and then respond to those who might be at risk. Colleges throughout the country are using the program Kognito at Risk to help its students tackle anxiety, stress, thoughts of suicide, and depression. St. John's University is one of them. The university has been using Kognito at Risk for faculty and staff since 2011.
An online simulation program uses role-play conversations with virtual humans, also known as avatars, to teach people how to identify signs of distress and then respond to those who might be at risk. Colleges throughout the country are using the program Kognito at Risk to help its students tackle anxiety, stress, thoughts of suicide, and depression. St. John's University is one of them. The university has been using Kognito at Risk for faculty and staff since 2011.
Augmented reality in classrooms
Gina Divito's fourth graders at P.S. 4 in Linden, New Jersey, are seeing sharks very clearly. Augmented reality technology is taking her class to the depths of the ocean. The technology allows a computer-generated image to be superimposed on a user's view of the real world.
Gina Divito's fourth graders at P.S. 4 in Linden, New Jersey, are seeing sharks very clearly. Augmented reality technology is taking her class to the depths of the ocean. The technology allows a computer-generated image to be superimposed on a user's view of the real world.
NYC schools to close
More than a dozen struggling New York City schools will be closed, including one where a student was fatally stabbed in September. Many of the schools were part of a renewal program to help underperforming schools improve, which, apparently, is not working out.
More than a dozen struggling New York City schools will be closed, including one where a student was fatally stabbed in September. Many of the schools were part of a renewal program to help underperforming schools improve, which, apparently, is not working out.
Fighting gang recruitment
Nearly two dozen killings on Long Island last year are linked to MS-13. The brutal gang often targets children ages 11 to 15 for recruitment. Now Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to target those kids with educational programs. On Sunday, Cuomo announced an $11.5 million plan to enroll at-risk kids in social and educational programs.
Nearly two dozen killings on Long Island last year are linked to MS-13. The brutal gang often targets children ages 11 to 15 for recruitment. Now Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to target those kids with educational programs. On Sunday, Cuomo announced an $11.5 million plan to enroll at-risk kids in social and educational programs.
Good Day Street Talk: Dec. 16, 2017
Developmental psychologist Dr. Nava Silton created a family musical called "Addy and Uno" that inspires audiences and raises awareness about disability. Karen Geer of InterSchool Orchestras of New York talks about getting NYC kids access to instruments and lessons. Micaela Martegani of More Art and artists Dread Scott and Shimon Attie talk about the organization's impact.
Developmental psychologist Dr. Nava Silton created a family musical called "Addy and Uno" that inspires audiences and raises awareness about disability. Karen Geer of InterSchool Orchestras of New York talks about getting NYC kids access to instruments and lessons. Micaela Martegani of More Art and artists Dread Scott and Shimon Attie talk about the organization's impact.
Learning in a simulated hospital
At Long Island University Post, both undergrad and graduate students use a simulation center that mimics a hospital to learn proper techniques and gain real-life experience. Eight mannequins simulate different scenarios. A maternity ward simulation has a mannequin programmed to give birth.
At Long Island University Post, both undergrad and graduate students use a simulation center that mimics a hospital to learn proper techniques and gain real-life experience. Eight mannequins simulate different scenarios. A maternity ward simulation has a mannequin programmed to give birth.
Homeschooled New Yorkers
Just over 4,600 students are homeschooled in New York City, according to the city Department of Education. Fox 5 met with two of those students. Willow Doldan, 5, is enthusiastic about going to school every day, but it's not your typical school setting. She attends class while sitting in her Hell's Kitchen living room.
Just over 4,600 students are homeschooled in New York City, according to the city Department of Education. Fox 5 met with two of those students. Willow Doldan, 5, is enthusiastic about going to school every day, but it's not your typical school setting. She attends class while sitting in her Hell's Kitchen living room.
Free school lunches
New York City public schools will offer free lunch to all students, regardless of family income. Chancellor Carmen Farina said the free lunch for all program is about equity, treating every child fairly, and helping families. The program also provides free breakfast to all New York City public school students. Advocates say healthy breakfast and lunch ensure that students are receiving nutritious meals so they can succeed in the classroom.
New York City public schools will offer free lunch to all students, regardless of family income. Chancellor Carmen Farina said the free lunch for all program is about equity, treating every child fairly, and helping families. The program also provides free breakfast to all New York City public school students. Advocates say healthy breakfast and lunch ensure that students are receiving nutritious meals so they can succeed in the classroom.