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Last year I described former Merokean Jessica Sussman’s plans to travel to Cameroon, where she would use her expertise as a social worker to help in AIDS prevention. She has now returned— and in the two-part series that begins with this column, she details her experiences in Africa.
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By Steve Kussin
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1/20/12
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Part one of five.
We’re about to begin an extended series about a topic that’s often in the news –– charter schools. I must admit that researching the topic became an education for me. I recently ran a series of broadcasts about charters on WCBS Newsradio 880. There was so much I didn’t know. In the next few columns, I will share what I learned.
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By Steve Kussin
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11/14/11
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As explained last time, it’s a fall ritual: my annual “trifecta,” three features I traditionally run at this time of the year. Not only has the “Study tips, tricks, and techniques” column been tweaked this year, but also there is so much to add that I have divided it into two installments, this being the second. My “college checklist” for seniors and parents will follow next time. And then my “anniversary” column as the Principal’s Office begins its seventh year.
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By Steve Kussin
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9/23/11
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I hope that you weathered Irene. Floods, an earthquake, a hurricane –– what a summer! I’ll bet you’re ready for September and the beautiful autumn that is fast approaching.
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By Steve Kussin
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9/14/11
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Kennedy High School graduate Joshua Gelb of Merrick joined the Israeli Defense Forces last year. As of this writing, he had nearly completed his military stint. I recently interviewed Gelb about what led to his life-changing decision to join the IDF and his experiences in the Israeli army. This week and next, I will share his enlightening answers.
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7/1/11
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“Yikes!” said Little Orphan Annie in excitement.
“Yikes!” says the Principal’s Office.
My recent column “Beating three common writing errors” drew more feedback than usual. It’s a pleasant surprise; as I’ve said repeatedly over the past six years, the value of writing good English has declined, but readers seem intrigued by the “writing quiz” feature that I sprinkle in several times a year. As a matter of fact, I have now added the “grammar policeman” to the rotation of features on my WCBS 880 spot “Eye on Education.”
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By Steve Kussin
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5/19/11
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We’ll return to the mini-series about the ups and downs of the teacher job market next week. But first, a preview of an upcoming program that is of interest to all this week: “Suicide is preventable.”
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.Therefore, the leading cause of death among children and teens is preventable. That’s a fact—and yet we’re losing an increasing number of young people.
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By Steve Kussin
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5/12/11
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Second of two parts.
Last time I introduced the ups and downs in the teacher job market. Not long ago, I warned that a dangerous teacher shortage was on the horizon; now, we’re talking about cutbacks, layoffs, and the difficulty of getting a teaching job. What’s the story?
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By Steve Kussin
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5/6/11
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Randi Weingarten, former president of the United Federation of Teachers, now head of the American Federation of Teachers, recently delivered a speech titled, “Towards a True Development and Evaluation System.” She was being proactive by presenting her own plan in response to recent calls for revamping teacher assessment and tenure.
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By Steve Kussin
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3/17/11
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On April 19, 1969, members of Cornell University’s Afro-American Society occupied Willard Straight Hall on the Ithaca campus to protest a litany of perceived racial injustices after a cross was burned outside Wari House, a cooperative for African-American female students. During the occupation, AAS members smuggled in rifles and bandoliers of ammunition.
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By Scott Brinton
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3/2/11
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