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Geoffrey Canada wins Brock Prize in education

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Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, was named the 2010 recipient of the Brock International Prize in Education Nov. 12. The award is given annually to recognize an individual for innovative and effective ideas in education resulting in a significant impact on the practice or understanding of the field of education.

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Pressed by Charters, Public Schools Try Marketing

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As charter schools have grown around the country, both in number and in popularity, public school principals are being forced to compete for bodies or risk having their schools closed.

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In Harlem, Epicenter for Charter Schools, a Senator Wars Against Them

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Over the last decade, as charter schools have multiplied, Mr. Perkins has undergone a dramatic shift and emerged as their most outspoken critic in the Legislature, writing guest columns in newspapers and delivering impassioned speeches criticizing the “privatization” of public schools.

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In Setbacks, Finding Motivation

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A cane-cutter’s son from Aguada, Puerto Rico, Antonio Pérez barely made it out of high school but went on to earn a doctorate and become a college dean by 29.

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Charters Offer More Choices in Harlem, but Stir Concern for Public Schools

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The Harlem Education Fair drew some 5,000 people, organizers said, reflecting just how significantly the area’s educational landscape has changed over the past decade.

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