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Archive for February, 2011
PS 102 Mural Project Updates
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Momentum on the PS 102 mural project is moving full steam ahead. After principal Theresa Dovi announced the project officially in January, the Department of Education translated the announcement into Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Urdu for parents who do not read English. Several parents, including me, made classroom announcements for the Valentine’s Contest, which more [...]
Remembering a Giant Slayer
Monday, February 21st, 2011Missing my friend Cub. Today would have been his 16th birthday. Instead we celebrate the ten-year legacy of a life well lived. Prayers with Matt and Katy Stevens today, and their sons Josh, Micah, and Jacob who carry Cub’s legacy with them everyday. Love you guys! RELATED Caleb’s Promise: A Father’s Day Tribute and a [...]
Podcast: The God Who Sees Me
Friday, February 18th, 2011On February 6, I had the honor of preaching at Metro Hope Church at the National Black Theater in Harlem. In light of the Egyptian political unrest — still unsettled at the time — I changed topics at the last minute. Metro was kind enough to post the message on its church podcast. Enjoy. “The [...]
My Forever Valentine
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011After our first weekend without kids in more than a decade, I got all goofy inside preparing this one of a kind homage to my principesa for her surprise Valentine’s gift yesterday. For those who didn’t know, she inspired the Bruno Mars anthem, “Just the Way you Are.”
Reflections on the TFA20 Summit
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011Featured Panel If the issues of education reform are new to you, watch this panel of rockstar reformers to catch up on progress from the last 20 years. Geoffrey Canada Founder and CEO, Harlem Children’s Zone John Deasy Superintendent Elect, Los Angeles Unified School District Joel Klein CEO, Educational Division and Executive Vice President, Office [...]
Faith in Action @ Teach For America’s 20th Anniversary Summit
Friday, February 11th, 2011Coming: Saturday February 12, 2011 Humbling… see why below. Faith in Action: The role of faith communities in expanding educational opportunities Day and Time Saturday, 01:15 PM – 02:30 PM. Description Faith leaders have played a critical role in many social change movements in our nation’s history. Panelists will discuss the role that faith communities [...]
PS 102 Mural
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Since Journalism Stars continues this year as an official fifth grade club under the capable of leadership of teacher Michael Silverman, PS 102‘s fearless parent coordinator Ms. Sheri and I decided to give the budding journalists a story to cover this spring: the installation of a public art mural celebrating the school’s diversity in the [...]
Can Veggies Really Taste Good? Twenty Simple Tips
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” Genesis 1:29 Soggy. Bland. Rubbery. Tasteless. Typical descriptors for diner-style vegetable dishes. Frozen peas and carrots boiled to death: disgusting. Spineless broccoli: gross. [...]