Education Policy Video Podcast http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/podcast/ed_policy The NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Breakfast Series brings together policy leaders, legislators, business people, heads of corporations, foundations and advocacy organizations, university faculty, and school superintendents. For more than a decade, our goal has been to illuminate contemporary educational issues and foster discussion among the many constituencies concerned with education at both the local and national levels. Feeder 2.2.5(1573); Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 (Build 10K549) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:13:28 -0400 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:13:28 -0400 NYU Steinhardt clean E. James Ford steinhardt.webmaster@nyu.edu no Defining, Developing, and Assessing Policies and Practices Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:13:19 -0400 C13B2812-BA0D-4050-A87F-C84F0BDA426A NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Breakfast The second in our three-part series on teacher quality and effectiveness will explore how to develop it in today's teachers. At our first breakfast in the Fall, we were joined by New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Wolcott and researcher Hamp Lankford, Ph.D. for a spirited discussion about the definition of teacher quality/effectiveness. To further that conversation, we will convene two noted scholars to hear about their work and ideas. What are the current methods for developing teacher quality/effectiveness? Do incentives to encourage and promote effective teaching work? What is current research telling us about the process of preparing teachers to innovate and excel? Are schools of education, as well as alternative routes to the traditional teacher training, producing the kind of valid and reliable evidence that will ultimately enable new teachers to improve their students' performance? Seating is limited. Guest speakers are: Mary Diez Dean and Professor of Education Alverno College Andrew Porter Dean and George & Diane Weiss Professor of Education Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania Moderator: Mark Alter Professor of Educational Psychology NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development no 1:44:01 Defining and Identifying Teacher Quality The speakers at the first talk of our three-part series on teacher quality and effectiveness will begin with the challenge of defining what it means to be an effective teacher and how we identify quality teaching. Future breakfasts will look at how to develop and cultivate effective, quality teachers and how to set policies and practices around teacher quality/effectiveness. But first we will explore what it means to be a quality teacher. In our current climate of assessment and evaluation, how are we measuring teacher performance? Does our current definition of teacher quality/effectiveness adequately describe the work that teachers should be doing? What are the consequences of current measurement and assessment practices?

We are pleased to launch this year's series with special guest speaker Dennis Walcott, the new chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. Chancellor Walcott recently delivered a policy address at NYU and we are honored to welcome him back for this special discussion and to hear from him about teacher quality and effectiveness. Chancellor Walcott will be joined by Dr. Hamp Lankford from University at Albany, SUNY, who will speak about his research on teacher preparation and assessment.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:12:45 -0500 2B1211DB-0D2F-48CD-B5D1-1625F69DA2C2 NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Breakfast The speakers at the first talk of our three-part series on teacher quality and effectiveness will begin with the challenge of defining what it means to be an effective teacher and how we identify quality teaching. Future breakfasts will look at how to develop and cultivate effective, quality teachers and how to set policies and practices around teacher quality/effectiveness. But first we will explore what it means to be a quality teacher. In our current climate of assessment and evaluation, how are we measuring teacher performance? Does our current definition of teacher quality/effectiveness adequately describe the work that teachers should be doing? What are the consequences of current measurement and assessment practices? We are pleased to launch this year's series with special guest speaker Dennis Walcott, the new chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. Chancellor Walcott recently delivered a policy address at NYU and we are honored to welcome him back for this special discussion and to hear from him about teacher quality and effectiveness. Chancellor Walcott will be joined by Dr. Hamp Lankford from University at Albany, SUNY, who will speak about his research on teacher preparation and assessment. no 1:28:43 The Pipeline for STEM Education This year's three-part series focuses on the connections between education and the broader economy, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The goal of the series is to stimulate a conversation among academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners about the extent to which human capital can really drive economic growth in the developed world, the state of STEM education today, challenges for STEM education in the future, and the promise of reform efforts. We will consider the role of K-12 and post secondary educational institutions, as well as not-for-profit science, cultural, and government institutions.

In this third and final talk of the series, our presenters take a look at pathways to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, especially for women.

What factors might explain the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields, most notably in higher education? How can we improve opportunities for women and others who are underrepresented in these fields? What are the implications for public policy?

Guest speakers are:

Cordelia Reimers, Professor Emerita of Economics, Hunter College and Graduate Center of the City University of New York

Andresse St. Rose, Senior Researcher, American Association of University Women

Moderator
Amy Ellen Schwartz, Professor of Public Policy, and Education and Economics, NYU Steinhardt and NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service

]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 10:40:09 -0400 6E85F1DA-F0F2-48FC-BAE5-4809FDF68002 Education Policy Breakfast This year's three-part series focuses on the connections between education and the broader economy, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The goal of the series is to stimulate a conversation among academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners about the extent to which human capital can really drive economic growth in the developed world, the state of STEM education today, challenges for STEM education in the future, and the promise of reform efforts. We will consider the role of K-12 and post secondary educational institutions, as well as not-for-profit science, cultural, and government institutions. In this third and final talk of the series, our presenters take a look at pathways to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, especially for women. What factors might explain the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields, most notably in higher education? How can we improve opportunities for women and others who are underrepresented in these fields? What are the implications for public policy? Guest speakers are: Cordelia Reimers, Professor Emerita of Economics, Hunter College and Graduate Center of the City University of New York Andresse St. Rose, Senior Researcher, American Association of University Women Moderator Amy Ellen Schwartz, Professor of Public Policy, and Education and Economics, NYU Steinhardt and NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service no 1:31:42 The Urban Advantage of Learning Science in New York City In this second talk of our series on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, our presenters take a look at the role of science institutions in supporting science learning.

As education policy increases its focus on science education, science-rich cultural institutions offer a unique opportunity to support and complement science instruction, learning, and professional development. What can we learn about innovative approaches to science education from programs at two New York City science museums?

Guest speakers are:

Lisa Gugenheim, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Strategic Planning, and Education at the American Museum of Natural History

Preeti Gupta, Senior Vice President for Education and Family Programs, New York Hall of Science

Catherine Milne, Associate Professor of Science Education at NYU Steinhardt

Moderator
Mary Driscoll, Associate Professor of Educational Administration at NYU Steinhardt

]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 10:38:03 -0400 A06B632F-7C56-4C15-8753-346136964373 The Role of Science-Rich Cultural Institutions In this second talk of our series on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, our presenters take a look at the role of science institutions in supporting science learning. As education policy increases its focus on science education, science-rich cultural institutions offer a unique opportunity to support and complement science instruction, learning, and professional development. What can we learn about innovative approaches to science education from programs at two New York City science museums? Guest speakers are: Lisa Gugenheim, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Strategic Planning, and Education at the American Museum of Natural History Preeti Gupta, Senior Vice President for Education and Family Programs, New York Hall of Science Catherine Milne, Associate Professor of Science Education at NYU Steinhardt Moderator Mary Driscoll, Associate Professor of Educational Administration at NYU Steinhardt no 1:41:03 Exploring the Links between Education and Economic Growth: Limits of the Emerging Consensus In this first talk of our series on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, our presenters take a critical look at the common belief that education is a vital component of economic growth. Reports by international groups such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development routinely link levels of educational attainment or countries' performance on international mathematics, science, and reading assessments to GDP and productivity growth.

What are the consequences of the failure of the international assessments to measure non-cognitive aspects of schooling such as persistence, effort, and interpersonal relations? Is increased spending on education in industrialized nations the right prescription for improving international competitiveness and escaping the current economic downturn?

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:46:27 -0500 exploring-the-links-between-education-and-economic Challenges and Promises of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education In this first talk of our series on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, our presenters take a critical look at the common belief that education is a vital component of economic growth. Reports by international groups such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development routinely link levels of educational attainment or countries' performance on international mathematics, science, and reading assessments to GDP and productivity growth. What are the consequences of the failure of the international assessments to measure non-cognitive aspects of schooling such as persistence, effort, and interpersonal relations? Is increased spending on education in industrialized nations the right prescription for improving international competitiveness and escaping the current economic downturn? no 1:21:32 Transitions to Post-Secondary Education and Employment Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:42:40 -0500 transitions-to-postsecondary-education-and-employ Educational Transitions from Childhood to Adulthood Federal, state and local education policy seem to be aligning behind the goal of "college for all." This session will examine a range of questions about the nature, efficacy, and feasibility of this goal. What types of post-secondary credentials are most useful for productive participation in today’s economic, civic, and cultural institutions? How can we ensure that high school students have access to and then attain these credentials? Does the school-to-work transition need to lead through college? Is there a role for career and technical education in the preparation for transitions to post-secondary education and work? To what extent and how should high schools be held accountable for student outcomes after graduation? Featuring the following speakers: * Melissa Roderick Hermon Dunlap Smith Professor School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago Co-Director, Consortium on Chicago School Research * James R. Stone III Director, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education Professor, College of Education and Human Development University of Louisville * James Kemple, Moderator no 1:12:21 Educational Transitions from Childhood to Adulthood http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_3-4-2010.mp4 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:16:02 -0400 educational-transitions-from-childhood-to-adulthoo NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series Early adolescence is a time of increasing risk for school failure and unsafe behavior. Research shows that access to particular school contexts and programs increases the likelihood that youth will navigate their early adolescence successfully. How can schools help diverse students navigate these potentially precarious years? How can research inform policy and practice to make a difference in the lives of more youth in our increasingly diverse schools? no 1:42:14 Strengthening Children's Chances of School Success before Kindergarten: Integrating New Evidence from Research and Practice http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_11-6-2009.mp4 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:54:24 -0400 strengthening-childrens-chances-of-school-success NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series Recent studies are revealing new ways to support young children’s academic, social, and emotional development as they transition into school. How might classroom interactions support positive development? How can we place these findings within different social and cultural contexts? This first session examines research on and policies that address the challenges young children face as they move from the family into the early years of school. no 1:40:38 Promising Practices http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_4-24-2009.mov Students bring with them myriad challenges as they enter the classroom. In this session, three master practitioners serving vulnerable student populations discuss their innovative and promising models of practice.

Featuring Claire E. Sylvan, Internationals Network for Public Schools; Glynda Hull, Digital Underground Storytelling for Youth; Mary Walsh, Boston Connects

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:09 -0400 promising-practices NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series Students bring with them myriad challenges as they enter the classroom. In this session, three master practitioners serving vulnerable student populations discuss their innovative and promising models of practice. Featuring Claire E. Sylvan, Internationals Network for Public Schools; Glynda Hull, Digital Underground Storytelling for Youth; Mary Walsh, Boston Connects no 1:45:02 The Crisis of Vulnerable Populations http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_4-10-2009.mov Our nation faces an enduring achievement gap. Too many black, Latino, immigrant origin, poor, and male students among others are vulnerable to threats to their academic well being. The speakers today will address the complex challenges facing these students and will make recommendations to better meet their educational needs.

Featuring Pedro Noguera and Carola Suarez-Orozco.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:51:57 -0400 the-crisis-of-vulnerable-populations NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series Our nation faces an enduring achievement gap. Too many black, Latino, immigrant origin, poor, and male students among others are vulnerable to threats to their academic well being. The speakers today will address the complex challenges facing these students and will make recommendations to better meet their educational needs. Featuring Pedro Noguera and Carola Suarez-Orozco. no 1:36:57 Facing Challenges From Outside the Classroom http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_11-14-2008.m4v Students bring with them myriad challenges as they enter the classroom. What does research tell us about these challenges? How do these realities frame children’s learning experiences and opportunities? What specific efforts and policy should be implemented to address these contributions to the achievement gap?

Featuring Michael Rebell, Professor of Law and Educational Practice and Executive Director of the Campaign for Educational Equity at Teachers College, and Clancy Blair, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt, with moderator Carola Suarez-Orozco, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:49:38 -0400 facing-challenges-from-outside-the-classroom NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series Students bring with them myriad challenges as they enter the classroom. What does research tell us about these challenges? How do these realities frame children’s learning experiences and opportunities? What specific efforts and policy should be implemented to address these contributions to the achievement gap? Featuring Michael Rebell, Professor of Law and Educational Practice and Executive Director of the Campaign for Educational Equity at Teachers College, and Clancy Blair, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt, with moderator Carola Suarez-Orozco, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt. no 1:31:21 Gender, Schooling, and New York City http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast_4-25-2008.m4v What has been the experience of those who are experimenting with schools for specific populations? How have practitioners applied the research on the needs of boys and girls in school and with what results? This session presents some of the strategies that New York City schools have implemented in response to the research on gender, particularly as it intersects with other aspects of students' lives, like race, ethnicity, class, parental status, and sexual orientation.

Featuring Kevin Jennings, founder and executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network; John King, managing director of the Excellence and Preparatory Networks of Uncommon Schools; Lisa M. Stulberg, assistant professor of educational sociology at NYU Steinhardt; Ann Rubenstein Tisch, the founder and creator of the Young Women's Leadership Schools

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:38:16 -0400 gender-schooling-and-new-york-city NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Series What has been the experience of those who are experimenting with schools for specific populations? How have practitioners applied the research on the needs of boys and girls in school and with what results? This session presents some of the strategies that New York City schools have implemented in response to the research on gender, particularly as it intersects with other aspects of students' lives, like race, ethnicity, class, parental status, and sexual orientation. Featuring Kevin Jennings, founder and executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network; John King, managing director of the Excellence and Preparatory Networks of Uncommon Schools; Lisa M. Stulberg, assistant professor of educational sociology at NYU Steinhardt; Ann Rubenstein Tisch, the founder and creator of the Young Women's Leadership Schools no 1:42:06 Do Gender Differences in Academic Achievement Really Exist? http://www.nyu.edu/steinhardt/v/nyu_steinhardt_education_policy_breakfast.m4v Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:33:51 -0400 do-gender-differences-in-academic-achievement-real NYU Steinhardt Education Policy Serires The role of gender in academic achievement is hotly contested. Are psychological gender differences large and widespread or small and diminishing? This talk will discuss evidence for the gender similarities hypothesis and consider the implications of contemporary findings. Featuring Marcia C. Linn Professor of Development and Cognition Graduate School of Education University of California, Berkeley and Joshua Aronson Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, NYU Steinhardt no 1:18:11