Archive for the ‘Beyond Tech’ Category

Twitter: Connecting the World

Twitter: Connecting the World
It is not a surprise students use their Facebooks and MySpaces to connect with their friends. But have we grown dependent on them to get news? During the snow storm of March, students depended on their Facebooks to get alerts whether school was closed the next day. Even though Brooklyn Tech had posted...
May 4th, 2009 | Beyond Tech | Read More

Budget Cuts Rally on March 5

Budget Cuts Rally on March 5
Are you in a club, that applied for funding, that received nothing? As many of you know, there is more talk about budget cuts. Our schools are being deprived of money that is truly needed.This isn’t the first time it’s happened, and we can’t assume that it will be the last. Taking a...
May 3rd, 2009 | Beyond Tech | Read More

Congratulations! You Are Nominated. It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.)

Congratulations! You Are Nominated. It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.)
NY Times Article on National Leadership Forums/Conferences Published: April 13, 2009 The offer that arrived in Emily Wharton’s mailbox looked and sounded more like an Academy Award than a sales pitch. In fancy script, on weighty card stock adorned by a giant gold seal, the letter congratulated...
April 27th, 2009 | Beyond Tech | Read More
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