MEC LCN Breakfast Series 2000 - 2001

NOVEMBER 2000
On Wednesday, November 1st, the first Network Breakfast for the 2000-2001 school year was held. Mr. Charles Majors, Principal of Middle College High School, served graciously as our host. He provided a brief history of his school, an overview of the present curriculum and programs, and a guided tour of the new building. All Network partners received Middle College HS memorabilia. During the meeting, other Network members shared information about their organizations. Medgar Evers College faculty gave an update and relevant information about new grants and initiatives, such as GEAR UP, College NOW, and Writing Across the Curriculum. The Network Update will be a regular feature in our monthly meetings. Network Members, who wish to disseminate information, should bring to the meeting materials in the amount of 40. An up to date Network Directory was distributed.
DECEMBER 2000
The Learning Community Network December Breakfast We ended our fall Learning Community Network Breakfast series with a very successful visit to Paul Robeson High School. Robeson's Principal, Ira Weston, assembled an impressive team, which included students, staff, and business and community partners, to present an overview of the school's program and provide insights about developing and sustaining successful partnerships. Our guest speaker, Eva Graham, Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Enrichment, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, presented highlights of the NACME program. In addition, Donald La Huffman, Manager, Community Outreach, Kings County Hospital shared materials about Child Health Plus.
FEBRUARY 2001
On February 28th, our Spring Learning Community Network Breakfast series began with an exciting and informative visit to The Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Sharon A. Myrie, Vice President of Education, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and her staff were our gracious hosts. They shared information about the Garden's wonderful educational programs and provided a tour of the Conservatory. The Garden was an elegant setting for a candid conversation with our guest speaker, Reverend Floyd Flake, President of Edison Schools Charter Division. Sean Devlin, Deputy Director of The Sojourn Project concluded the morning presentations with an overview of his exemplary program.