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School 2.0

By Daniel Rubenstein Member since 2/10/2008 2:43:36 PM

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21st Century Schools must be innovative institutions that teach students to become empowered global citizens.

In September 2009, a new grades 6-12 school plans to open its doors in Brooklyn, New York. In my Viewpoint, I hope to share much of what I learn as I embark on my journey to opening day as the school's founder and director.
   

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New Program in a New Buildingposted by Daniel RubensteinOn 4/6/2009 8:56:47 PM

We finally received our proposed placement this week from the NYC DOE.  We're planning on sharing space for the first 2 years in the new Sunset Park High School.  We're thrilled to be apart of the Sunset Park community and to have the opportunity to ...Read More

Is a little content knowledge too much to ask?posted by Daniel RubensteinOn 3/30/2009 5:11:20 PM

One of the 7 characteristics of a teacher that we look for is subject area expertise:   Let's say that means two things: The teacher has a more than basic knowledge of the subject.  That is, a math teacher who knows the quadr...Read More

Charter School Politicsposted by Daniel RubensteinOn 3/16/2009 3:50:55 PM

James Bernard, one of our founding board members, and I recently spent the day in Albany to advocate for charter schools in New York State.  The political landscape has progressed mightily since I was involved in my first charter school 10 ye...Read More

Back to School Night 1999posted by Daniel RubensteinOn 8/28/2008 11:06:20 AM

In 1999, it was my 8th and last year teaching math at Sidwell Friends School in DC. At Sidwell, we did the "Back to School Night" whirlwind  with 10 minutes classes where you meet the parents, tell them something about the course, and avoid discussin...Read More

Starting a private schoolposted by Daniel RubensteinOn 8/7/2008 11:00:18 AM

Recently one of our Board members let me know about a new private school coming to our neighborhood.  There have been many private school openings in NYC over the past several years, including the Blue Man Group School, Green Hills School in Brooklyn...Read More

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