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Teacher Learning & Technology: Implementing Change

Barry Fishman is an Associate Professor of Learning Technologies in the University of Michigan School of Education and School of Information. His research focuses on the use of technology to support teacher learning, standards-based systemic school reform, and the role of educational leaders in fostering classroom-level reform involving technology. He is a principal investigator in the Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education (http://www.hi-ce.org/), currently serves as an Associate Editor of The Journal of the Learning Sciences and was a co-author of the Obama Administration’s 2010 U.S. National Educational Technology Plan. Dr. Fishman is the 2010 recipient of the Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize and the 2003 Pattishall Junior Faculty Research Award from the University of Michigan, the 2001 recipient of the Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Research and Scholarship in Learning Technologies, and his work with the Center for Learning Technologies in Urban Schools… Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Larsen G08. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: NA. Contact Phone: 617.495.3957. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Larsen G08.

Teacher Learning & Technology: Implementing Change

Student Events Barry Fishman Associate Professor, University of Michigan Teacher Learning & Technology: Implementing Change Barry Fishman is an Associate Professor of Learning Technologies in the University of Michigan School of Education and School of Information. His research focuses on the use of technology to support teacher learning, standards-based systemic school reform, and the role of educational leaders in fostering classroom-level reform involving technology. He is a principal investigator in the Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education (http://www.hi-ce.org/), currently serves as an Associate Editor of The Journal of the Learning Sciences and was a co-author of the Obama Administration's 2010 U.S. National Educational Technology Plan. Dr. Fishman is the 2010 recipient of the Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize and the 2003 Pattishall Junior Faculty Research Award from the University of Michigan, the 2001 recipient of the Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Res… Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Larsen G08. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Department. Contact Email: academic@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Department. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Larsen G08.

Youth Development Panel

Career Services Come to this CSO sponsored event to learn how to get a job in Youth Development! Type of Event: Panel. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Debra Breyan. Contact Email: debra_breyan@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3427. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. TBD.

Cap Cana Heritage Information Session

Career Services We invite Harvard students and alumni, who are interested in teaching at Cap Cana Heritage School (www.cchs.edu.do), a PreK-12 grade international school in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, to come to this info session. We will be talking about what makes CCHS unique and a great place to live and teach. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. TBD.

Admissions Careers Panel

Public Events Join us on Thursday, February 9 for a discussion about Admissions and Admissions-related careers. No higher education experience (or course enrollment) required! Panelists include Admissions representatives of varying levels from varying institutional types, from former Deans to current Directors. Type of Event: Panel. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Julie Vultaggio. Contact Email: julie_vultaggio@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617.496.3572. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE Admissions and the Higher Education Student Association (HESA). Registration Required: No. RSVP Required: No. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Askwith Hall.

Last day for faculty to file permission slips to drop a student from the Spring half of a full course and receive credit for the Fall half of the course.

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012.

Last day for non-HGSE students to cross-register for HGSE courses

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012.

Last day to add, drop, change grade preferences for HGSE spring courses or submit late course enrollment drafts (5pm)

Academic Calendar Courses dropped after this date will appear on transcripts. Exception: modules must be dropped before the third class period. Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012.

Winter Session Grades Due

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Judy Reilly. Contact Email: judy_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012.

American Community School of Athens Interviews

Career Services http://www.acs.gr/ Interested in International education? ACS Athens will be here February 10th conducting interviews! ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values. Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially and ethically--to thrive as responsible global citizens. See Hired for more details! Type of Event: Interview. Building/Room: Longfellow 016 (Private Conference Room). Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Longfellow Hall.

Cal/West Interviews

Career Services Cal/West Educators Placement helps qualified K-12 educators find positions as elementary, middle, and high school teachers, administrators, and senior leaders in independent, private, and charter schools throughout California and other western states. Positions include elementary classroom, computer technology, English, foreign language, history, humanities, learning specialist, math, music, performing and visual arts, physical education, robotics, science, social studies, Head of School, Associate Head, Principal, Dean, College Counselor, Director of Admissions, Director of Development, Chief Financial Officer, Business Manager, and many others. Qualifications Relevant, recent experience in the position for which you are applying, as well as: • Bachelor's degree • Credentials for specialized positions • Graduate degree (beneficial and sometimes required) • Experience with students and young people • Independent or private school experience (beneficial but not required) Please Note: • Candid… Type of Event: Interview. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 025.

Cap Cana Interviews

Career Services Cap Cana Heritage School has many job openings! They will be here interviewing for an Early Childhood Principal, Elementary School Teacher, Middle and High School Social Studies Teacher, Middle and High School Counselor, and Recruitment and Admissions Manager. Check Hired for application details! Type of Event: Interview. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 025.

Memorial for Vito Perrone

Public Events A special memorial event in honor of former HGSE faculty member Vito Perrone, who passed away in August of 2011. We will celebrate Vito’s legacy with tributes from his colleagues from across the education sector. Speakers will include Debbie Meier, Linda Nathan, Joseph Featherstone, Susan Fleming, George Hein, Peter Kiang, and more. A reception will follow. All are welcome. Type of Event: Meeting. Reception. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A1. Contact Name: Eleanor Duckworth. Contact Email: eleanor_duckworth@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 6-5683. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Dean's Office. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 10, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Gutman Conference Center.

Social Justice Workshops: Education for Equity and Democracy Retreat

Student Events You are invited to join your peers for the HGSE Social Justice Workshops 2012 Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 (breakfast at 9:30am) Gutman Conference Center HGSE students have come together for a day of community learning, personal and professional development through sharing ideas and strategies on promoting equity and democracy as educators. We welcome your participation and ask that you register by February 9. Your RSVP will help with our catering for breakfast and lunch. There is no cost to attend. The Office of Student Affairs, the Multicultural Advisory Council and the Student Government Association are co-sponsoring this year's workshops. REGISTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS BY FEB. 9 To register, please go to this link and RSVP by Thursday morning, February 9: http://www.doodle.com/96uxf3hnvvsrpbx8 Workshop topics will include: Military Deployment and the Impact on Family/Children** Intellectual Swag: Decoding code-switching** Reframing Disability: From Stigma to Social… Type of Event: Diversity & Equity. Workshop. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Laura Arena. Contact Email: laura_arena@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-8035. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Office of Student Affairs. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Saturday, February 11, 2012. Gutman Conference Center. For more info visit www.doodle.com.

HGSE Be Mine Party

The HGSE Be Mine Party will feature: 1. chocolate tasting 2. movie marathon 3. card creation 4. nails design by Lady Fancy Nails 5. HUGZ for HGSE (part of the class giving campaign). Type of Event: Social Activity. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A3. Contact Name: Jessica Ellis. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Recreation and Wellness, Student Government. Registration Required: No. RSVP Required: No. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Gutman Conference Center Areas 2&3.

Somerville Public Schools Information Session

Career Services We will be talking about initiatives in the Somerville Public Schools along with potential career opportunities (teaching, coaching, leadership) for Harvard students. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Making the Grade in a Harvard Classroom

Student Events Making the Grade in a Harvard Classroom with Aurora Sanfeliz and SungLim Shin One session: Monday, Feb. 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m. This informal conversation is an opportunity for International Students to reflect on their classroom experiences and discuss strategies to enhance their learning and adjustment. To register, email asanfeliz@bsc.harvard.edu or slshin@bsc.harvard.edu. Type of Event: Workshop. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Aurora Sanfeliz or SungLim Shin. Contact Email: asanfeliz@bsc.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-2581. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Bureau of Study Council. Registration Required: Yes. Admission Fee: No. RSVP Required: Yes. Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Bureau of Study Counsel Harvard University 5 Linden Street Cambridge, MA 02138.

Arts Organizations Panel

Career Services Come to this CSO sponsored panel to learn how you can get a job in Arts Organizations! Type of Event: Panel. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Debra Breyan. Contact Email: debra.breyan@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3427. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. TBD.

Aspire Public Schools Information Session

Career Services We invite you to come and learn about opportunities at Aspire Public Schools, one of California's largest K-12 charter school systems. We will be hosting a webinar on February 13, 2012 for Harvard students only. Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,000 students in underserved communities across California. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous “College for Certain” education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010 and 2011. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Building Educated Leaders for Life Information Session

Career Services Our vision is for all children to excel. BELL exists to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced, urban communities. Because we believe in the tremendous potential of all children to excel, we recognize them as scholars. We pursue our mission through two educational programs, BELL Summer and BELL After School. Through these learning experiences, students benefit from small-group academic instruction, mentorship, a wide range of enrichment activities, and community engagement. BELL serves scholars throughout the United States. To learn more about BELL and how you can become involved, come to our information session! Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Traveling between worlds: Stories in the classroom

Student Events Molly Andrews, Professor of Political Psychology at the University of East London and and Co-director of the Centre for Narrative Research Elizabeth Dawes-Duraisingh (D6),Discussant This presentation will assess what kinds of insights are made available to us when we listen to stories, and will expand on this to consider the pedagogical implications of ‘narrative knowing’. Stories about personal experience are never ‘just personal’ but rather provide us with a window into how problems in the social world are perceived, who has power, how it is exercised, and how the speaker constructs ‘the other’ – both known and unknown- all questions which inform an implicit theory of social justice. Critical to this discussion are questions of standpoint: where does the speaker place themselves within the story they tell – in the centre? On the margins? Both inside and outside? – and how are they positioned by others? After considering these questions, the paper will explore a narrative approach to learning, d… Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Anita Wadwha. Contact Email: anitawadhwa@gmail.com. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: CMEI, Experiental Ed Student Group. Registration Required: No. RSVP Required: No. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM. Eliiot Lyman, 2nd floor Longfellow Hall.

Media/Technology Panel

Career Services Come to this CSO sponsored panel to learn how you can get a job in Media/Technology Industry! Type of Event: Panel. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Debra Breyan. Contact Email: debra.breyan@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3427. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Ivy Bound Information Session

Career Services Information Session on Ivy Bound International School in Bangkok, THAILAND. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Last day to change or confirm March degree information via the MyGraduation Information link on the HGSE Student Portal

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. For more info visit my.gse.harvard.edu.

Lexington Interviews

Career Services We are excited to conduct on-campus interviews on February 15, 2012, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with Harvard masters’ degree candidates for anticipated teaching vacancies in the Lexington Public Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. At present, we anticipate an opening for a High School Latin Teacher for the fall of 2012. Interviews will be approximately 20 minutes long, and we welcome applicants from all subject areas and grade levels. So that I can review your materials prior to interviews, please complete our online application process on or before February 8, 2012. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by your Career Services Office and invited to pick a time slot for February 15th via the Harvard Career Services system ‘Hired.’ I look forward to reviewing your completed application and meeting with you this coming February. Robert Harris Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Lexington Public Schools Please apply online at http://lps.lexingtonma.org/hr. App… Type of Event: Interview. Building/Room: Longfellow 016 (Private Conference Room). Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 016 and 025.

Repurposing Technology: How Collaboration Reveals Strategic Learning

Nancy Songer Professor and Director of the Center of Essential Science, University of Michigan Repurposing Technology: How Collaboration Reveals Strategic Learning Nancy Butler Songer's research expertise is in fostering middle school students' complex reasoning in science, particularly through the use of emerging technologies; and in principles of the design of technology-enhanced learning environments. Songer is Principal Investigator of the BioKIDS/DeepThink research group, and has been recognized as a National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She received her PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: NA. Contact Phone: 617.495.3957. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Larsen 203.

Repurposing Technology: How Collaboration Reveals Strategic Learning

Student Events Nancy Songer Professor and Director of the Center of Essential Science, University of Michigan Repurposing Technology: How Collaboration Reveals Strategic Learning Nancy Butler Songer's research expertise is in fostering middle school students' complex reasoning in science, particularly through the use of emerging technologies; and in principles of the design of technology-enhanced learning environments. Songer is Principal Investigator of the BioKIDS/DeepThink research group, and has been recognized as a National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She received her PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: academic@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Larsen 203.

Speaking Up in Class

Student Events Speaking Up in Class with SungLim Shin and Diane Weinstein Three sessions: Wednesdays, Feb. 15, 22, & 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m. This group provides strategies for students who wish to have more of a voice in their classes. Through discussion in a supportive context, the group focuses on increasing self-confidence and managing anxiety in academic settings. Pre-group consultation required. Type of Event: Workshop. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Sung Lim Shin or Diane Weinstein. Contact Email: bsc@harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-2581. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Bureau of Study Counsel. Registration Required: Yes. Admission Fee: No. RSVP Required: Yes. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Bureau of Study Counsel Harvard University 5 Linden Street Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit bsc.harvard.edu.

Where I’m From: An Interdisciplinary Study of Boston Neighborhoods in the Second Grade

Student Events Heidi Fessenden (Ed.M. 2012) and Annie Shah, Second Grade Teachers from the Young Achievers School, will share the continuing evolution of our yearlong, experiential study of Boston Neighborhoods. We will share the ways we get our students out into their communities, the roles activism and social justice have to play in the curriculum, how we integrate the work into literacy, our use of technology, and how we teach students to go through a process of multiple revisions and peer feedback to produce high-quality work for a final exhibition. Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Anita Wadwha. Contact Email: anitawadhwa@gmail.com. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: CMEI, Experiental Ed Student Group. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Larsen Hall, Room 214.

Ascend Learning Information Session

Career Services Ascend Learning’s mission is to develop a scalable solution to the underachievement of economically disadvantaged children—a network of urban, college-preparatory, K-12 charter schools, operating with widely available human and financial resources, and posting achievement levels equal or superior to suburban schools educating students from middle-class families. The mission of our schools is to equip every student with the knowledge, confidence, and character to succeed in college and beyond. Our students will, from the earliest grades, steadily build a strong foundation of learning habits, critical thinking skills, and knowledge; excel academically in the middle and high schools; and graduate as confident young adults, prepared to succeed as college students, citizens, and leaders in their chosen fields. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Eliot Lyman.

Film screening: Bully and Forum Discussion

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Introduction: Kathleen McCartney, dean and Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development, HGSE Moderator: Richard Weissbourd, Ed.D.’87, director, Human Development and Psychology Program, HGSE Panel participants include: • Lee Hirsch, director and documentary filmmaker • Stephanie Jones, assistant professor of education, HGSE • Jennifer Clark, associate program director, Facing History and Ourselves, New England 5:00 - 6:30PM - Film screening of Bully documentary 6:30 - 7:15PM - Panel discussion regarding the film and The Bully Project Directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, Bully follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. As teachers, administrators, kids and parents struggle to find answers, Bully examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth. Through the power of their stories, the film aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers,… Type of Event: Film. Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Urban Teacher Center Information Session

Career Services Come learn about the Urban Teacher Center and the opportunity to learn to be an effective teacher in Washington, DC and Baltimore (and soon additional cities). Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Eliot Lyman.

PreK12 Expo

Career Services 65 Schools and Organizations will be on campus recruiting you! Come professionally dressed with copies of your resume to make connections and schedule interviews! The Expo is one of the top three strategies HGSE employers use to find candidates for their positions! You don't want to miss this! Type of Event: Open House. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A1. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Gutman.

Student Pizza Party

Student Events The Office of Student Affairs invites you to join your fellow classmates and their children, spouses, partners, or significant others on Thursday, February 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm in Eliot Lyman for pizza and fun! Come enjoy meeting other parents, their children and families. Please RSVP through the following link: isites.harvard.edu/hgse_student_parents Please make sure you are signed into MYGSE when you click on the link. If you are not signed in the rsvp section will not appear. Type of Event: Social Activity. Building/Room: Eliot Lyman. Contact Name: Office of Student Affairs. Contact Email: osa@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-8035. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Office of Student Affairs. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Eliot Lyman. For more info visit isites.harvard.edu.

Time Management Workshop at the Bureau of Study Counsel

Student Events Time Management Workshop at the Bureau of Study Counsel, 5 Linden Street One session: Friday, February 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m. This workshop offers students an opportunity to develop and strengthen time management strategies. Students are encouraged to identify their priorities and to puzzle through the difficulty of making time for all they hope and need to do. To register, email Claire Shindler (cshindler@bsc.harvard.edu). Type of Event: Workshop. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Claire Shindler. Contact Email: cshindler@bsc.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: (617) 495-2581. Sponsoring Organization/Department: The Bureau of Study Counsel. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. 5 Linden Street Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit http.

President's Day holiday

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Monday, February 20, 2012.

Cambridge Public Schools Information Session

Career Services Come learn about employment opportunities at Cambridge Public Schools! Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Gutman Conference Center.

Making Waves Information Session

Career Services Making Waves Academy (MWA) seeks to hire dedicated professionals with a passion to serve young people from historically underserved communities. MWA aims to create a personalized learning community built on rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum, powerful teaching, and meaningful parent and community partnerships. For more than 20 years, Making Waves Education Program (MWEP) has supported students from Richmond, CA in gaining admission to and graduating from college. Building on the extraordinary success of MWEP, Making Waves Academy opened the Middle School (grades 5-8) with a class of 100 5th grade students in 2007. The Middle School now serves 400 students. In September 2011, MWA’s Upper School opened to serve the 8th grade graduates from the Middle School. In 2012-13, the Upper School will serve about two hundred 9th and 10th grade students with between 16-20 faculty. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A3. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Gutman.

Boundary Objects: Intersections for Identification and Learning across Diverse Contexts and Media

Deborah Fields Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania Boundary Objects: Intersections for Identification and Learning across Diverse Contexts and Media Deborah A. Fields is a postdoctoral fellow in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the intersections of kids' lives: between personal and academic interests, identity and learning, and across different social settings. These interests have guided her studies in virtual worlds and STEM (science, math, engineering & math) education in and across classrooms, clubs, and digital social environments. In particular, she spent several years studying and writing about identity, avatar design, ethnicity, gender, and cheating in the virtual world of Whyville.net. She recently co-authored a critical review of children's participation in social networking sites for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. She is currently studying issues of aesthetics, learning, and gender in kids' designs with digital techno… Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A2. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: NA. Contact Phone: 617.495.3957. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Gutman Conference Center A2.

Boundary Objects: Intersections for Identification and Learning across Diverse Contexts and Media

Student Events Deborah Fields Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania Boundary Objects: Intersections for Identification and Learning across Diverse Contexts and Media Deborah A. Fields is a postdoctoral fellow in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the intersections of kids' lives: between personal and academic interests, identity and learning, and across different social settings. These interests have guided her studies in virtual worlds and STEM (science, math, engineering & math) education in and across classrooms, clubs, and digital social environments. In particular, she spent several years studying and writing about identity, avatar design, ethnicity, gender, and cheating in the virtual world of Whyville.net. She recently co-authored a critical review of children's participation in social networking sites for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. She is currently studying issues of aesthetics, learning, and gender in kids' designs with digital techno… Type of Event: Discussion. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A2. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: academic@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Gutman Conference Center A2.

Excel Academy Information Session

Career Services Excel Academy Charter Schools: Come learn about opportunities for highly qualified teachers, administrators and Network Team leaders to join our talented staff. Excel Academy is addressing the severe academic underperformance and low college matriculation rates of the student populations in East Boston, Chelsea and the surrounding communities. We are a free, public school alternative where all students are held to the highest academic and behavioral expectations in order to make college a realistic goal. Opportunities include: • Founding 6th grade team members for Excel-Chelsea-the second school in the emerging network--which opened fall 2011 • Key leadership and staff positions at both Excel Academy-East Boston and Excel Academy-Chelsea • Leaders for our Network Team which to build the Excel network. Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Gutman Conference Center A3. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael.mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Gutman Area 3.

1st Annual Harvard Graduate Student Trivia Tournament

Student Events - No entry fee - Cash bar - Up to 6 people on a team - All team members must be 21 years of age or older - Space is limited - sign up early! - Door prizes (must be present to win) To sign up for the event: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG1qS0xEbFRqaF8zWVNDRlJVbHRZLXc6MQ#gid=0 Sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Graduate Commons Program. Type of Event: Social Activity. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Kevin Boehme. Contact Email: 0sa@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-8035. Sponsoring Organization/Department: The Harvard Graduate School of Education and The Graduate Commons Program. Registration Required: No. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Upstair's Tommy Doyle's Harvard Square.

Last day to cancel registration (in writing) for a three-quarter tuition refund (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 24, 2012.

Last day to drop courses for a three-quarter refund for course dropped (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 24, 2012.

Teach for All Information Session

Career Services During this information session, members of Teach For All’s staff will give an overview of how the organization’s teams provide support to the expanding network of partner organizations, describe in detail the types of opportunities available on staff, and host a question and answer session with special guest speaker and HKS alum, Ben Clark our Director of Organizational Development Support. The Teach For All (www.teachforall.org) network is comprised of independent social enterprises that promote educational opportunity by enlisting their nations’ future leaders to teach for two years in their highest-need communities and become lifelong leaders for educational excellence and equity. The mission of Teach For All, the central organization, is to increase and accelerate the impact of the partnering social enterprises in our network. We achieve this by providing direct support services and fostering a powerful network among the enterprises and their participants, with the goal of maximizing the organization… Type of Event: Information Session. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Rachael McDermott. Contact Email: rachael_mcdermott@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-495-3428. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Career Services. Registration Required: No. Friday, February 24, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. TBD.

Acappellooza!

Public Events Acappellooza! is a FREE concert featuring performances by four of Harvard's graduate school a cappella groups: Class Notes (HGSE) Heard on the Street (HBS) Scales of Justice (HLS) VoiceLab (GSAS) We will be collecting canned food donations for the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry --- please bring a can of food to donate! Type of Event: Performance. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Dora Lubin. Contact Email: dora_lubin@mail.harvard.edu. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE Class Notes. Registration Required: No. Admission Fee: free. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:30 PM. Askwith Hall (in Longfellow Hall) 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA.

Digital Writing and Diversity: Districtwide Outcomes and Classroom Interactions

Mark Warschauer Professor, University of California, Irvine Digital Writing and Diversity: Districtwide Outcomes and Classroom Interactions Mark Warschauer is a Professor in the Department of Education and the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, director of UCI's Ph.D. in Education program, and founding director of UCI's Digital Learning Lab. He has previously taught and conducted research at the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Hawaii, Moscow Linguistics University, Charles University in Prague, and Waseda University in Tokyo. Dr. Warschauer's research focuses on the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in schools and community centers; the impact of ICT on language and literacy practices; and the relationship of ICT to institutional reform, democracy, and social development. His most recent book, Learning in the Cloud: How (and Why) to Transform Schools with Digital Media, was published by Teachers College Press in… Type of Event: Discussion. Diversity & Equity. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Academic Affairs Office. Contact Email: NA. Contact Phone: 617.495.3957. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Academic Affairs Office. Registration Required: No. Thursday, March 1, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. TBD.

10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference

Student Events Registration is NOW OPEN for the 10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) Disrupting the Discourse: Discussing the "Undiscussable" For 10 years, students, educators, practitioners, scholars, and advocates have gathered to discuss issues of educational equity at the Alumni of Color Conference. This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of AOCC, a testament of the work that began a decade ago by students right here at HGSE. We invite you to celebrate this 10-year milestone and engage in dialogue about the "undiscussable" issues around race and class in order to bring about change for future generations. The 10th Anniversary AOCC will feature keynotes addresses from: John H. Jackson, Ed.M.'98, Ed.D.'01 President and CEO, The Schott Foundation for Public Education (Sponsored by Askwith Forums) Lee Mun Wah, M.A. M.S. Filmmaker and Diversity Trainer, Founder of StirFry Seminars & Consulting Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, Ed.D.'72 Emily Hargroves Fisher Professor of Education, Harvard… Type of Event: Conference / Symposium. Diversity & Equity. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: AOCC. Contact Email: aocc2012@gmail.com. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Office of Student Affairs. Registration Required: No. Friday, March 2, 2012, 2:00 PM – Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7:00 PM. Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Disrupting the Discourse: Discussing the 'Undiscussable'

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Speaker: John H. Jackson, Ed.M.’98, Ed.D.’01, president and CEO, The Schott Foundation for Public Education John H. Jackson will present the opening keynote for The 10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC). The AOCC seeks to inspire and impact the improvement of the education sector by annually convening Harvard Graduate School of Education alumni, students, and friends concerned with issues of race, class and education as they pertain to all people, and in particular to communities of color. This year’s conference theme is Disrupting the Discourse: Discussing the ‘Undiscussable’. The opening keynote for The 10th Annual Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) is sponsored by the Askwith Forums. , Want to win a reserved seat for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (www.facebook.com/harvardeducation) and watch for a posting about this event. Connect with Us: Tweeting at an Askwith Forum? Use the #Askwith hashtag. Attending a Forum? Check in on Foursquare… Type of Event: Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Admission Fee: This event is free and open to the public. Friday, March 2, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Examining the Use of Video to Develop Mathematics Teachers' Professional Vision

Student Events Examining the Use of Video to Develop Mathematics Teachers' Professional Vision Miriam Sherin Professor in Learning Sciences Northwestern University http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/profile/?p=84. Type of Event: Workshop. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Lori Jackson. Contact Email: lori.jackson@tufts.edu. Contact Phone: 617-627-3244. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) and the Tufts Department of Education. Registration Required: No. Monday, March 5, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Tufts, Anderson Hall in Nelson Auditorium.

March Degrees Voted

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Askwith Forum with Wendy Kopp

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Speaker: Wendy Kopp, CEO and founder, Teach For America Please check back for further information. This forum will be live streamed. Please check back the day of the forum for the link. Listen to the Harvard EdCast with Wendy Kopp on iTunes U , Want to win a reserved seat for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (www.facebook.com/harvardeducation) and watch for a posting about this event. Connect with Us: Tweeting at an Askwith Forum? Use the #Askwith hashtag. Attending a Forum? Check in on Foursquare (www.foursquare.com/hgse) For more information on Askwith Forums, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Type of Event: Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Admission Fee: This event is free and open to the public. Thursday, March 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Spring recess

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Last day to cancel registration (in writing) for a half-tuition refund (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, March 16, 2012.

Last day to drop courses for a half-refund for courses dropped (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, March 16, 2012.

Last day to change or confirm May degree information via the MyGraduation Information link on the HGSE Student Portal

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, March 23, 2012. For more info visit my.gse.harvard.edu.

Community Organizing and School Reform

Student Events The Community Organizing and School Reform Conference will bring community organizers, education researchers, youth, educators, funders, and other stakeholders together to discuss the contributions of community organizing to school improvement and equitable education policy. The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the role of community organizing in the current policy context, learn about new research and practice in the field, build relationships within and across stakeholder groups, and build capacity to advance the work of community organizing and school reform. Register here to attend. Youth (18 and younger) attend free: contact registration: registration@matchondrygrass.org Presenters Include Shawn Ginwright, San Francisco State University Kathy Hoover-Dempsey, Vanderbilt University Leroy Johnson, Southern Echo Alberto Retana, Los Angeles Community Coalition Marshall Ganz, Harvard Kennedy School of Government Maisie Chin, Community Asset Development Re-defining Education… Type of Event: Conference / Symposium. Diversity & Equity. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: matchondrygrass.org. Contact Email: NA. Contact Phone: NA. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Ford Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and Communities for Public Education Reform. Registration Required: Yes. Admission Fee: $50/$65. RSVP Required: Yes. Friday, March 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2:30 PM. Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Harvard Graduate School of Education Medal for Education Impact

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Recipient: Geoffrey Canada, Ed.M.’75, president and CEO, Harlem Children’s Zone Harvard Graduate School of Education Medal for Education Impact, the highest honor given by the Ed School, is awarded to a person who is making a lasting difference in the field of education and on the lives of learners across the nation and beyond. The Medal for Education Impact honors practitioners, policymakers, and researchers who work across their individual spheres of influence and whose careers are dedicated to education opportunity, achievement, and success for all children. It recognizes those who have a transformative effect on the sector through their entrepreneurial spirit, innovative strategies, collaborative work, and superior leadership. This will be a ticketed event. Please check back for further information. This forum will be live streamed. Please check back the day of the forum for the link. , Want to win a ticket for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (… Type of Event: Ceremony. Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Admission Fee: This event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Justice Older Than Law

Student Events National magazine award winner, Katie McCabe will discuss her book, Justice Older than Law, co-authored with pioneering civil rights lawyer, Dovey Johnson Roundtree. She will be speaking about Dovey Johnson Roundtree's career and legacy as a lawyer. For more information about the book: www.justiceolderthanlaw.com This event is sponsored by the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice. Type of Event: Discussion. Diversity & Equity. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice. Contact Email: houstoninst@law.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617.495.8285. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice 125 Mt. Auburn St. 3rd Fl.

What the NFL Can Teach Teachers

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Moderator: Andy Rotherham, co-founder & partner, Bellwether Education Partners, and columnist, The New York Times Speakers: Tim Daly, president, New Teacher Project; and Brendan Daly, defensive line coach, St. Louis Rams Does the culture of The National Football League and how NFL teams use data and evaluate performance evaluation hold lessons for classrooms? Football often implores consistent and constant methods of evaluation in practice and in the games, as opposed to schools where most often reflections are made at the end of a term. And in the NFL what success looks like is clear, unambiguous, and rigorously enforced. An NFL coach and national teacher quality expert will discuss what the teaching profession can learn from the National Football League. , Want to win a reserved seat for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (www.facebook.com/harvardeducation) and watch for a posting about this event. Connect with Us: Tweeting at an Askwith Forum? Use the #Askwith… Type of Event: Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Admission Fee: This event is free and open to the public. Monday, April 2, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Last day to cancel registration (in writing) for one-quarter tuition refund (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, April 6, 2012.

Last day to drop courses for a one-quarter refund for courses dropped (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, April 6, 2012.

HGSE Student Research Conference

Student Events The HGSE Student Research Conference leadership team is pleased to invite proposals for the April 6, 2012 conference. This is a great opportunity for graduate students at different stages of their careers to share and receive feedback on their work, from discussing initial ideas about a research project to fine-tuning their presentations for national conferences. FURTHER INFORMATION Please visit the SRC website at isites.harvard.edu/hgse_src_2012 for further information and additional guidance regarding proposal development. You can also contact the Proposal Review Board at src2012@gse.harvard.edu. Please note that students from non-Harvard institutions will be charged a registration fee of $30 to participate in the conference. Type of Event: Conference / Symposium. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: SRC Conference Committee. Contact Email: src2012@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: N/A. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Student Research Conference, Office of Student Affairs. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Friday, April 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. TBA.

New Orleans: Pass or Fail?

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Moderator: Andy Rotherham, co-founder/partner, Bellwether Education Partners and columnist, Time.com Speakers: Kristen Buras, assistant professor of urban educational policy, Georgia State University; and Sarah Newell Usdin, founder and CEO, New Schools for New Orleans Please check back for further information , Want to win a reserved seat for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (www.facebook.com/harvardeducation) and watch for a posting about this event. Connect with Us: Tweeting at an Askwith Forum? Use the #Askwith hashtag. Attending a Forum? Check in on Foursquare (www.foursquare.com/hgse) For more information on Askwith Forums, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Type of Event: Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Last day of Spring semester classes

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Last possible day to withdraw from HGSE without receiving spring semester or yearlong grades (5pm)

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Spring Reading Period Begins

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Last day for name, program, and privacy changes for May Commencement

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, April 27, 2012.

Spring Reading Period Ends

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Thursday, May 3, 2012.

Chocolate Me! with Taye Diggs and Shane Evans

Askwith Forums and Public Lecture Series Moderator: Pamela A. Mason, M.A.T.'70, Ed.D.'75, lecturer on education; and director, Language and Literacy Program; HGSE Speakers: Taye Diggs, actor/author; and Shane Evans, illustrator Children’s book author and illustrator discuss their collaboration on Chocolate Me! a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. , Want to win a reserved seat for this forum? Become a fan of the Ed School on Facebook (www.facebook.com/harvardeducation) and watch for a posting about this event. Connect with Us: Tweeting at an Askwith Forum? Use the #Askwith hashtag. Attending a Forum? Check in on Foursquare (www.foursquare.com/hgse) For more information on Askwith Forums, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Type of Event: Forum. Lecture. Question & Answer Session. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Amber DiNatale. Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617-384-9968. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Registration Required: No. Thursday, May 3, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138.

Spring course examinations begin

Academic Calendar Type of Event: Academic Schedule. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Katie Reilly. Contact Email: katherine_reilly@gse.harvard.edu. Contact Phone: 617 495-3419. Sponsoring Organization/Department: HGSE. Registration Required: No. Friday, May 4, 2012.