Helping Urban Schoos and Communities
New Jersey Parents Caucus Presents
Closing the Achievement Gap in Urban School Districts
An Evening Workshop With Author & Educator,
Bernard Gassaway
When: April 15, 2009, 6PM -- 9PM
Trinitas Hospital (Grassman Hall)
655 E. Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Bernard Gassaway, author of Reflections of an Urban High School Principal &
Education Denied: Children, Challenges & Choices will discuss the purpose
of education and address the need for a new paradigm in urban communities. The
workshop will explore strategies for closing the achievement gap in urban school
systems and the role of families and community stakeholders. Mr. Gassaway
completed his undergraduate work at LeMoyne College. In 1984, he earned his
first Master's degree from the University of New York in public
administration and in 1996 he earned his second Master's degree from Baruch
College in educational supervision and administration. In April 1997, Bernard
was assigned and later appointed the first African-American principal at Beach
Channel High School. After his first year, he was the recipient of the New
York State Title I Distinguished Educator Award and soon thereafter, he was
selected as Queens Educator of the Year by .the Queens Borough President's
African-American Advisory Council. In July 2003, he became the Senior
Superintendent for New York City Alternative Schools and Programs and one year
later, he was selected as a Revson Fellow by Columbia University. In June 2005,
after 18 years with the New York City school system, Bernard resigned to
"continue to fight the good fight for children." He is currently a
Doctoral Student at Columbia University, an author, child advocate, and
educator. He resides in Jamaica, New York. Flyer is attached for your review.
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
Workshop Fee: Participants are asked to make a donation to the NJPC Union
County Chapter
To register, please call Jessica at 973-989-8866 or email
jessicaa@njparentcaucus.org
www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org
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Closing the Achievement Gap in Urban School Districts
An Evening Workshop With Author & Educator,
Bernard Gassaway
When: April 15, 2009, 6PM -- 9PM
Trinitas Hospital (Grassman Hall)
655 E. Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Bernard Gassaway, author of Reflections of an Urban High School Principal &
Education Denied: Children, Challenges & Choices will discuss the purpose
of education and address the need for a new paradigm in urban communities. The
workshop will explore strategies for closing the achievement gap in urban school
systems and the role of families and community stakeholders. Mr. Gassaway
completed his undergraduate work at LeMoyne College. In 1984, he earned his
first Master's degree from the University of New York in public
administration and in 1996 he earned his second Master's degree from Baruch
College in educational supervision and administration. In April 1997, Bernard
was assigned and later appointed the first African-American principal at Beach
Channel High School. After his first year, he was the recipient of the New
York State Title I Distinguished Educator Award and soon thereafter, he was
selected as Queens Educator of the Year by .the Queens Borough President's
African-American Advisory Council. In July 2003, he became the Senior
Superintendent for New York City Alternative Schools and Programs and one year
later, he was selected as a Revson Fellow by Columbia University. In June 2005,
after 18 years with the New York City school system, Bernard resigned to
"continue to fight the good fight for children." He is currently a
Doctoral Student at Columbia University, an author, child advocate, and
educator. He resides in Jamaica, New York. Flyer is attached for your review.
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
Workshop Fee: Participants are asked to make a donation to the NJPC Union
County Chapter
To register, please call Jessica at 973-989-8866 or email
jessicaa@njparentcaucus.org
www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org
Attachments:
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http://app.expressemailmarketing.com/Campa...
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