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...teaching next year—TFA cannot guarantee that you will get your first or even second choice of regional location. Secondly, because they are locally based, these programs tend to offer summer training that is much more specific and related to the actual curriculum that you will begin teaching in the fall. But if you really want to get the best type of training, I encourage you to check out one of the more intensive teacher residency programs like the New Teachers Collaborative. These programs not only give you good upfront teacher training, but they also...

Author: By Henry Seton, | Title: Conditional Love | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

...says, “not being sure I wanted to pursue a music career. I am definitely very happy that the joint program has allowed me to pursue both options before committing unequivocally.”Novak hopes that, as the program continues to grow, students in it will begin to “have a little bit more of an identity [at NEC]”, and not feel for the first three years that they are just coming there for lessons. Getting involved with chamber music at NEC could be a good way of promoting a sense...

Author: By Ndidi N. Menkiti, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Could NEC Save Music Training at Harvard? | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

...comment on the details of Stampfer’s research, it sounded “fascinating.” “I’m aware that for low-risk, low frequency, low-quantity [alcohol consumption], there are some positive benefits. Students become warm and relaxed, and begin to de-stress and mellow out a bit,” he said. “In my opinion, those are some positive benefits.” But students should remember protective factors to reduce the risk of negative consequences if they choose to drink, Travia added. William P. Deringer...

Author: By Andrew E. Lai, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Prof Defends His Alcohol Research | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

...gotten three people from different perspectives—one who developed the Clinton social security plan, one who developed the McCain one, and one who developed the Bush one. That’s an enormously valuable thing.” Under current projections from the SSA, benefit payouts will begin exceeding Social Security tax revenues in 2017. Trust funds would then cover the difference until 2041, when they would be completely exhausted. The proposal fills in the funding gap with a mix of benefit reductions and revenue increases. The proposed benefit reductions include progressive benefit cuts—meaning that...

Author: By Alexander N. Li, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Social Security Reform Unveiled | 12/15/2005 | See Source »

...course, I would not be able to write this article in any light of truth if I did not note that there are apparent differences between Harvard today and Harvard 50 years ago. To begin with, the integration of women into the college has entirely altered the composition of both House, academic, and social life. No longer are women referred to as “Cliffies”, do they reside only in the Quad, or is Radcliffe written on their diplomas...

Author: By Jillian N. London | Title: The Ghost of Harvard Past | 12/14/2005 | See Source »

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