Category Archives: Uncategorized

Klingenstein Heads Program, February 5, 2013 School Visit: iSchoolNYC

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Visiting the iSchool in New York City, down in Soho, was impressive for a number of reasons. The high school within a school has a very customized program, originally modeled after HIgh Tech High in San Diego, where teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Head’s Program, February 4, 2013, school visit, AVENUES, The World School

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

A visit to AVENUES, The World School, in Chelsea, provided fodder for our conversations about 21st Century Schools. I spent my time in the Early Childhood Center and thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the language immersion programs. Watching some very … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Poetry in Motion

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

One of my all time favorite poets, Billy Collins, popped up on the subway last night as the Klingenstein Heads went to see Wicked on Broadway!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

George Washington by Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827). Portrait of George Washington, 1780. The painting that used to hang in TPS’ home, Blairhame.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Heads Program, MET private museum tour

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Friday evening’s tour of the MET was memorable. And yes, I did find the painting of George Washington, done by Poole, that used to hang in the TPS building!  

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Heads Program, February 1; school visit: Kipp Infinity Charter School

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Friday, February 1, was our fullest day yet. We met the principal and COO of KIPP Infinity Charter School in West Harlem, http://www.kipp.org/school-content/kipp-infinity-charter-school, then visited classes and saw the program in action first hand. Back at Columbia we discussed our … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Heads Program: Yards After the Catch!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The Dean of Admission of Columbia College, Peter Johnson, addressed our heads group at the end of the day. He and colleague, Alec Milton, discussed admissions at Columbia and gave us a window from the inside to their college admissions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Head’s Fellowship, Day 3 January 30, 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  In our 21st century skills class, we discussed Pat Bassett’s 5Cs +1. Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cosmopolitanism (cross-cultutral competency) We also discussed (in small groups), how we would create our ideal 21st Century School. So who are we? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Klingenstein Head’s Fellowship, Day 2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Philosophy of Education; Research Skills; 21st Century Skills So Montaigne would have loved Sugata Mitra.   Sugata Mitra discusses minimally-invasive education.  On this day we debated how we judge what makes a teacher qualified to teach his/her subject matter: in domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Heads Of School Against Gun Violence

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Heads Of School Against Gun Violence The dawning of a new era? Maybe. Feeling the need to do something? Then do it. Our children are depending on us to keep them safe.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment