New Haven Reads will hold a fund-raising event on Sunday, June 27.
See http://www.newhavenreads.org
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Books by and about Geoffrey Canada
Last year, an August 31 post to this blog cited a book by Paul Tough, Whatever It Takes, that features Geoffrey Canada and the Harlem Children's Zone.
Paul Tough had visited New Haven in May 2009 to benefit All Our Kin. His book illuminates the promise, lessons, costs, and context of Geoffrey Canada's ambitious social and educational venture.
Among the researchers Tough discusses is Joseph K. Torgesen, whose findings on the value of early intervention with struggling readers merit wider attention. Some information on Torgesen's work appears here:
*http://www.fcrr.org/science/sciencePublicationsTorgesen.htm
*http://www.readingrockets.org/article/225
Years earlier, Canada himself wrote Fist Stick Knife Gun (1995), about his own youth and how it has shaped his efforts as an educator, nonprofit leader, and policy advocate.
Fist Stick Knife Gun includes the following passages in which Geoffrey Canada emphasizes the importance of reading in his own development, as well as the social pressures that led him -- outside of school -- to downplay his academic interests:
"I kept my rich school life and my love of books to myself. While others might know I was in the 'smart' class, they also knew that I didn't act like it (p. 34).... The year was 1964 and I was in the sixth grade at P.S. 99. I had learned my lessons well both in school and on the streets. I found school, though, to be the lesser challenge. I loved reading, and my mother, who read voraciously too, allowed me to have her novels after she finished them. My strong reading background meant an easy time of it in most of my classes. The streets were a different matter. I had fought enough to have gotten a reputation as one of the smart kids you'd better not mess with (p. 70)."
Paul Tough had visited New Haven in May 2009 to benefit All Our Kin. His book illuminates the promise, lessons, costs, and context of Geoffrey Canada's ambitious social and educational venture.
Among the researchers Tough discusses is Joseph K. Torgesen, whose findings on the value of early intervention with struggling readers merit wider attention. Some information on Torgesen's work appears here:
*http://www.fcrr.org/science/sciencePublicationsTorgesen.htm
*http://www.readingrockets.org/article/225
Years earlier, Canada himself wrote Fist Stick Knife Gun (1995), about his own youth and how it has shaped his efforts as an educator, nonprofit leader, and policy advocate.
Fist Stick Knife Gun includes the following passages in which Geoffrey Canada emphasizes the importance of reading in his own development, as well as the social pressures that led him -- outside of school -- to downplay his academic interests:
"I kept my rich school life and my love of books to myself. While others might know I was in the 'smart' class, they also knew that I didn't act like it (p. 34).... The year was 1964 and I was in the sixth grade at P.S. 99. I had learned my lessons well both in school and on the streets. I found school, though, to be the lesser challenge. I loved reading, and my mother, who read voraciously too, allowed me to have her novels after she finished them. My strong reading background meant an easy time of it in most of my classes. The streets were a different matter. I had fought enough to have gotten a reputation as one of the smart kids you'd better not mess with (p. 70)."
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Nonprofit Leader Curtis Hill a Finalist for Award
Curtis Hill, founding volunteer executive director of Concepts for Adaptive Learning, is a finalist for an award recognizing those "who go above and beyond for their community."
He is one of three finalists to represent the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball's and People Magazine's "All Stars Among Us" competition, with voting ending June 20:
http://www.mlb.com/peopleallstarsamongus/#
To vote for Curtis Hill, click on the Yankees, even if you are a Red Sox or Mets fan. You may return to vote more than once.
Concepts for Adaptive Learning aims to use technology "to help prepare today’s children for tomorrow" through free, refurbished computer equipment and training for parents and teachers. For information on this nonprofit organization and its founder Curtis Hill, see:
“Editorial: Digital Divide Closes in New Haven”
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/06/15/opinion/doc4a32d870abcbd604355598.txt
“950 Families Close Digital Divide”
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/06/this_mom_said_s.php
http://www.eachchildlearns.org
He is one of three finalists to represent the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball's and People Magazine's "All Stars Among Us" competition, with voting ending June 20:
http://www.mlb.com/peopleallstarsamongus/#
To vote for Curtis Hill, click on the Yankees, even if you are a Red Sox or Mets fan. You may return to vote more than once.
Concepts for Adaptive Learning aims to use technology "to help prepare today’s children for tomorrow" through free, refurbished computer equipment and training for parents and teachers. For information on this nonprofit organization and its founder Curtis Hill, see:
“Editorial: Digital Divide Closes in New Haven”
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/06/15/opinion/doc4a32d870abcbd604355598.txt
“950 Families Close Digital Divide”
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/06/this_mom_said_s.php
http://www.eachchildlearns.org
Friday, May 28, 2010
Family Literacy Club, PTO at New Haven School
The PTO at New Haven's Augusta Lewis Troup School, with support also from Title I, will be sponsoring a Family Literacy Club workshop on Thursday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. A light dinner will be served and materials provided.
Conducting the workshop will be Susan Monroe, who teaches writing at Southern Connecticut State University and Housatonic Community College.
The Title I Family Literacy Club aims to encourage parents and students to address issues related to their literacy, as well as that of others in their families and communities. The workshop will provide parents and students with the opportunity to enjoy literacy while building basic learning skills including, but not limited to:
1. Basic study skills and personal practices that promote academic success.
2. Ideas for creating a home environment conducive to learning.
3. Learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
AUGUSTA LEWIS TROUP SCHOOL, 259 EDGEWOOD AVENUE
RSVP: Troup.pto@new-haven.k12.ct.us or 203-691-3092
Conducting the workshop will be Susan Monroe, who teaches writing at Southern Connecticut State University and Housatonic Community College.
The Title I Family Literacy Club aims to encourage parents and students to address issues related to their literacy, as well as that of others in their families and communities. The workshop will provide parents and students with the opportunity to enjoy literacy while building basic learning skills including, but not limited to:
1. Basic study skills and personal practices that promote academic success.
2. Ideas for creating a home environment conducive to learning.
3. Learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
AUGUSTA LEWIS TROUP SCHOOL, 259 EDGEWOOD AVENUE
RSVP: Troup.pto@new-haven.k12.ct.us or 203-691-3092
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, May 19 Events
Next Wednesday evening, May 19, two local education organizations will be holding fund-raising events:
Concepts for Adaptive Learning will have its benefit at 6 p.m. at Anthony’s Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Road in New Haven.
http://www.eachchildlearns.org
Junta for Progressive Action will screen the documentary film "La Americana" at 6:30 p.m. at Criterion Cinema, 86 Temple Street.
http://www.juntainc.org/en
Concepts for Adaptive Learning will have its benefit at 6 p.m. at Anthony’s Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Road in New Haven.
http://www.eachchildlearns.org
Junta for Progressive Action will screen the documentary film "La Americana" at 6:30 p.m. at Criterion Cinema, 86 Temple Street.
http://www.juntainc.org/en
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday Reading Series
A January 3 post to this blog called attention to the New Haven Review:
http://www.newhavenreview.com
Now, here's word about a Tuesday evening reading series in which the New Haven Review (including publisher Bennett Lovett-Graff) is involved. Below is a slightly edited excerpt of a message from him.
Listen Here! Short Story Reading Series: 10th Week
Tuesday, May 11, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lulu, A European Coffeehouse (49 Cottage Street)
Listen Here! features local actors reading classic short stories by noted writers, past and present, in coffee houses throughout New Haven. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to order coffee and food ahead of time.
Tuesday, May 11 presents short stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Annie Proulx. This program is courtesy of the New Haven Review, the literary journal of the Elm City, in collaboration with the New Haven Theater Company and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.
The Long Read! will be at Bar (254 Crown Street) on Sunday, June 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. What will be read? You can help decide by picking the stories yourself. Go to the New Haven Theater Company's website:
http://newhaventheatercompany.com/vote
http://www.newhavenreview.com
Now, here's word about a Tuesday evening reading series in which the New Haven Review (including publisher Bennett Lovett-Graff) is involved. Below is a slightly edited excerpt of a message from him.
Listen Here! Short Story Reading Series: 10th Week
Tuesday, May 11, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lulu, A European Coffeehouse (49 Cottage Street)
Listen Here! features local actors reading classic short stories by noted writers, past and present, in coffee houses throughout New Haven. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to order coffee and food ahead of time.
Tuesday, May 11 presents short stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Annie Proulx. This program is courtesy of the New Haven Review, the literary journal of the Elm City, in collaboration with the New Haven Theater Company and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.
The Long Read! will be at Bar (254 Crown Street) on Sunday, June 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. What will be read? You can help decide by picking the stories yourself. Go to the New Haven Theater Company's website:
http://newhaventheatercompany.com/vote
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Reading Events with the NHPD, Anna Quindlen
This Thursday, April 29 from 4-5 p.m. at the Literacy Center, 4 Science Park, New Haven Police Lt. Rebecca Sweeney and other members of the NHPD will launch a campaign to provide books and promote reading across city neighborhoods. This effort is in collaboration with New Haven Reads.
Each participating child will receive a free book. Residents are invited to register for the event by contacting Lieutenant Sweeney at 203-946-7827. She is also seeking donations to support this cause.
. . .
Today's New Haven Register previews another event -- benefiting Read to Grow and mentioned in an April 6 post to this blog -- to be held tomorrow at Long Wharf Theatre with Anna Quindlen:
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/04/25/news/00425_anna042510.txt
That earlier, April 6 post also cited a Literacy Volunteers Scrabble benefit that has now been held (April 21), as well as a Concepts for Adaptive Learning event approaching on May 19.
Each participating child will receive a free book. Residents are invited to register for the event by contacting Lieutenant Sweeney at 203-946-7827. She is also seeking donations to support this cause.
. . .
Today's New Haven Register previews another event -- benefiting Read to Grow and mentioned in an April 6 post to this blog -- to be held tomorrow at Long Wharf Theatre with Anna Quindlen:
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/04/25/news/00425_anna042510.txt
That earlier, April 6 post also cited a Literacy Volunteers Scrabble benefit that has now been held (April 21), as well as a Concepts for Adaptive Learning event approaching on May 19.
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