Rudy Crew joins U.S. Education Secretary for Discussion at NAACP Convention

July 13, 2010, NEW YORK — At this week’s 101st National Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Global Partnership Schools president and University of Southern California professor, Rudy Crew, will join a distinguished panel of education experts to discuss critical issues surrounding federal education policies impacting communities of color.

Crew, who served as chancellor of the New York City Public Schools and as superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, will be joined by Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; Will Jawando, White House Office of Public Engagement; George Khaldun, chief administration officer of the Harlem Children’s Zone; Tiffany Anderson, superintendent of the University Academy Charter School; and Ken Surratt, assistant director of CREDO. Adora Obi Nweze, chair of the National Board’s Education Committee, will moderate the panel exploring such issues as: (more…)

Global Partnership Schools and AirTran Airways celebrate
Successful tutoring program in Connecticut

June 11, 2010 — NEW HAVEN, Conn. — This year, more than 300 eligible students in New Haven, Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford participated in a free after school tutoring program provided by Global Partnership Schools. The students’ efforts resulted in academic gains during the year—in one New Haven school, students gained at least 10 levels on the Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA)—which will be celebrated this weekend during a special day of fun for students and their families.

On Saturday, June 12, Global Partnership Schools will host a Family Fun Day Celebration to recognize the achievements of students participating in the program in New Haven. Students and their families will enjoy a range of fun and educational games, activities, an obstacle course, food, and exciting door prizes including four round trip, business class tickets for one lucky family, provided by AirTran Airways. The event will be held at Fair Haven School from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. (more…)

April 30, 2010 — NEW YORK — Global Partnership Schools has been selected by Baltimore City Public Schools to work with Garrison Middle School as a school improvement partner. Global Partnership Schools, in collaboration with CORE, will help improve academic achievement, enhance parental engagement, and elevate the expectations of the entire school community.

Led by two nationally recognized former superintendents with proven records of success in urban school districts, Global Partnership Schools’ approach is focused on helping schools develop leadership, improve professional capacity, strengthen parent-community ties, enhance student-centered learning, and support a culture of ambitious instruction.

“This partnership represents a terrific opportunity for our team to bring successful strategies, effective tools and our depth of experience to support the dedicated teachers and administrators at the Garrison School,” said Global Partnership Schools CEO Manny Rivera. Together, we will go to great depths on behalf of these children, and we are very excited about the future we can help build.” (more…)

Global Partnership Schools Celebrates Student Achievement at Family Fun Night

HARTFORD, CT— More than 300 students, parents, and representatives from 23 Hartford Public Schools will join Global Partnership Schools for a fun-filled, family evening celebrating the achievement and growth of the students who were enrolled in Global Partnership Schools’ free tutoring program. The event will feature The Brain Show, an interactive educational trivia game, prizes, and an atmosphere of support and camaraderie. (more…)