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...homeless man was reported to be sleeping in a Pound Building classroom. The subject was gone upon the officer's arrival...
That's a jaded view of the commonly quoted phrase "most of the learning goes on outside of the classroom." But it's true in certain ways. Do you really want to know the criteria Harvard bases its acceptances on? In its unconsciously pretentious way, Harvard likes to say that it's betting on the future of its students. You may hear differently from your proctors, tutors and House Masters. But each member of the admissions committee will tell you that they care less about the grades you get here than about what you do with yourself after you graduate...
...says she is sure the Harvard name, like other high-prestige universities, will get you far in the boardroom and the classroom alike...
...David Robinette parks his patrol car conspicuously on the campus, and throughout the day he roves the grounds and buildings. During the two 40-min. lunch periods, he is in the cafeteria, eating with kids and talking to them. Several times a week, he is in front of a classroom, telling students about their legal rights and advising them on personal safety. Having a policeman in the school involves more than security, according to Curtis Lavarello, director of the 5,000-member National Association of School Resource Officers. "It is a pro-active program that builds a relationship between...
...SEPARATING "Having successful experiences, in the sense of getting through it O.K., even with tears, is really the only way to get used to separating," says George Burns, principal of Fieldston Lower School in New York City. Make play dates with kids in your child's class. Visit the classroom ahead of time to familiarize your child with new surroundings...