Alain L. Locke Elementary School - P.S. 208 » Alain L. Locke In The News http://alainllocke.org Alain L. Locke Elementary School-PS. 208, Harlem New York Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 PS 208 on Wikipedia http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/ps-208-on-wikipedia/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/ps-208-on-wikipedia/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:14:46 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=959 Alain L. Locke Elementary School is featured on Wikipedia!  After reading all about Alain L. Locke, check out the “Legacy” section for information on our school and others that are named after this important man.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/06/ps-208-on-wikipedia/feed/ 1 PS 208 on NY1 http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-on-ny1/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-on-ny1/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:41:16 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=766 Alain L. Locke Elementary School was featured on NY1 this weekend! 

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In celebration of their NYer of the Week, Andrea Wenner founder of the non-profit Out 2 Play, NY 1 visited PS 208.  Alain L. Locke Elementary was the recipient of a brand-new playground from Out 2 Play last year.   Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer also visited PS 208 as part of this celebration of NY1’s NYer of the Week!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-on-ny1/feed/ 0 PS 208 Featured in Brazilian Newspaper http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-featured-in-brazilian-newspaper/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-featured-in-brazilian-newspaper/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:03:51 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=746 Alain L. Locke Elementary received an international visitor last week! 

Working on a special article about New York City’s reforms in public education, Brazilian reporter Antonio Gois made a stop at PS 208.  As an education correspondent for Brazil’s largest newspaper, Folha de S. Paulo, Mr. Gois interviewed administrators, teachers, parents and students to learn about Alain L. Locke Elementary. 

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/ps-208-featured-in-brazilian-newspaper/feed/ 0 Alain L. Locke and City Readers http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/alain-l-locke-and-city-readers/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/alain-l-locke-and-city-readers/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:58:58 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=728 Alain L. Locke Elementary School has been named the first partner school of City Readers!

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City Readers is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in New York founded on three principal goals:

1) Promoting the appreciation of literature and reading amongst New Yorkers.
2) Raising books and/or funds for books for public and charter school students in New York City.
3) Promoting literary appreciation and literacy amongst public and charter school students in New York City.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/04/alain-l-locke-and-city-readers/feed/ 0 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Commitment to Community Outreach Is In the New York Times http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:26:43 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=563 As the number of Charter Schools in Harlem grows, Principal Susan Green and the teachers of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208 continue to be committed to providing the highest quality education possible 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at our school.

Alain L. Locke P.S 208 is keeping the community informed of the children’s accomplishments and upcoming events with frequent blog posts on this blog, on Facebook and on Twitter.

Read the New York Times Article

Pressed by Charters, Public Schools Try Marketing

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It is important to note that our marketing efforts are being provided to us at no cost by our committed business partners, and in no way infringe upon the benefits we provide our students.

Please connect and stay tuned with us here and comment often!

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2010/03/alain-l-locke-p-s-208%e2%80%99s-commitment-to-community-outreach-is-in-the-new-york-times/feed/ 0 Fox 5’s Brett Larson Launches PENCIL’s 2009-2010 School Year With “Principal for A Day” at Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208 http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:29:13 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=456 Brett Larson of Fox-5 New York covered PENCIL’s “Principal For A Day” kick-off  at Alain L. Locke Elementary School on October 16, 2009

Kara Smith of Karasma Media visited Alaine L. Locke Elementary School-P.S. 208 in Harlem to serve as principal for the day in partnership with PENCIL, and Principal Susan Green talks about how bringing leaders like Kara, into our school helps open kids eyes to opportunities.

PENCIL’s President, Michael Haverman, said PENCIL is a non-profit trying to improve public education in New York City and other large cities by engaging the private sector.

Some of the projects she’s helped bring to the school:  a new logo;  an environmental club and a partnership with a green school in Maryland.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/fox-5s-brett-larson-launches-pencils-2009-2010-school-year-with-principal-for-a-day-at-alain-l-locke-p-s-208/feed/ 0 Alain L. Locke-P.S. 208’s Principal Susan Green – On 10/10 WINS with Alice Stockton-Rossini http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/10/alain-l-locke-p-s-208s-principal-susan-green-on-1010-wins-with-alice-stockton/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:59:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=405 On Thursday, October 15th, Principal Green was on the air during morning drive time from 6-10, with 10/10 – WINS’ Alice Stockton-Rossini discussing PENCIL’s Principal For A Day Kick-off.

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Principal Susan Green, Alain L. Locke students Jashira Johnson and Mariama Seck, and our PENCIL partner Kara Smith of Karasma Media discuss the activities of our partnership and the  benefits our students feel they’re gaining from it.

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Mariama Seck, Principal Susan Green, Jashira Johnson and PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media

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She stressed how the program positively impacts our children’s ability to have what they need in order to perform at their best.

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]]> http://alainllocke.org/2009/08/principal-susan-green-of-alain-l-locke-elementary-school-on-wall-street-journal-com/feed/ 2 Principal Susan Green and Karasma Media Receive PENCIL’s 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/ http://alainllocke.org/2009/06/principal-susan-green-and-karasma-media-receive-pencils-2008-2009-emerging-partnership-award/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:10:30 +0000 Kara http://alainllocke.org/?p=285 Principal Susan Green was the recipient of PENCIL’S 2008-2009 Emerging Partnership Award last night along with her PENCIL Partner, Kara Smith of Karasma Media.

Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke - P.S. 208
Kara Smith of Karasma Media and Principal Susan Green of Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208

Ms. Green requested that PENCIL couple her with a business partner who could create a new identity for her school, and Kara responded to that request. Together, they garnered a wide variety of media coverage , developed a new school logo and social marketing platform. The platform includes this blog and twitter, and will increase communication between teachers, parents and students, as well as businesses, elected officials and other members of the local community.

PENCIL, the nonprofit organization that develops innovative solutions to the challenges confronting public schools by creating partnerships between business leaders and principals, today held its 2008-2009 Year-end Partnership Celebration. Sponsored by long-time supporter JPMorgan Chase, the event marked the accomplishments of more than 450 PENCIL Partnerships during the school year, and honored several standout partners with three inaugural awards for “Emerging,” “Innovative,” and “Veteran” PENCIL Partnerships.

The other two awards given:

The 2008-2009 Innovative Partnership of the Year Award was given to Principal Christopher Ogno of PS 247, The New York City College Partnership Elementary School in Brooklyn and Partner Ivy Cohen, President of Ivy Cohen Corporate Communications.

The 2008-09 Veteran Partnership Award was given to Principal Rima Ritholtz of PS 176X in the Bronx and Justin Israel of Channel 13 WNET/21 WLIW. With a student body of more than 570 autistic pre-K to 12th graders, PS 176X in the Bronx called upon the veteran experience of PENCIL Partners Rima Ritholtz, Principal of PS176X and business partner Justin Israel, Senior Patron Advisor at Channel 13 WNET/21, to develop programs that would offer critical support to the students’ parents.

Congratulations to my fellow Principals and their PENCIL Partners for their achievements this year and our commitment to the children of New York City!

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See Alain L. Locke – P.S 208 In the News Below

April 2009

Principal Susan Green talks to Harlem Torch Magazine about motivating children toward excellence and the importance of parental involvement.

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February 16, 2009

Reporter Mike Gilliam of Fox – My 9 News spoke with our students and Principal Green about how Alain L. Locke P.S. 208 is making an impact in closing the academic achievement gap.

January 16, 2009

Our students had the privilege of reading letters they wrote to newly elected president, Barack Obama, for Newsweek’s Online TV Magazine.

December 3, 2008

Twelve-year old Riley Hoffer, a young environmentally conscious entrepreneur flew more than a thousand miles to start a special club at our school.  CBS 2’s Cindy Hsu spent the morning covering our story.

Click here to see the video

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Media inquiries, please contact:

Kara Smith of Karasma Media PR

15 West 120th Street, NY NY, 10027

917-856-5410

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