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Epstein, who chairs the Department of Health Policy and Management, described Berwick as having tremendous experience and said that he believes that Berwick will be very effective. Berwick is “a visionary leader in health policy, a compelling thinker and a wonderful teacher and lecturer,” he said...
...three years ago here in New York City, where we give schools an A-to-F grade based on how well they're helping their students acquire skills. The grades help focus schools on a clear set of expectations and are one way we hold them accountable. Principals and teachers in schools with high grades are eligible for performance bonuses. Schools with failing grades face leadership change or, in some cases, closure. The results are undeniable. New York State recently released graduation rates for the class of 2009, and they show a record number of city students receiving diplomas, including...
Large classes and limited teacher-student interaction have long beleaguered Harvard’s largest concentration, and bringing back seminars is clearly a step in the right direction. Ideally, students will have greater opportunities to substantively connect with their peers and instructors, in a more intimate class environment. However, the number of seminars—which decreased relative to years past—and their relatively large size limit the benefits students can derive from such courses. Offering more seminars with smaller class sizes within the department should be a priority for the College...
...Silva promptly dismisses. “There was this simple routine that our whole group did together, and then Christine and I transferred off into our wheel routine. She’s a phenomenal teacher. She made it really fun in an acrobatic sort...
This constantly running motor hasn’t just helped in college; it may have been the key to building O’Connor’s interest in wrestling from the outset—when the grappler’s 3rd-grade PE teacher noted the future star’s potential...