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		<title>SKYHOUSE &#124; official version</title>
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<p>A unique architectural vision comes to life in a turn-of-the-century New York City skyscraper.<br />
Producer-Director-Editor • Jonathan Robinson<br />
Director of Photography • Ben Wolf with the RED EPIC<br />
Original Music • CurioSound<br />
Choreographer &amp; Figure • Lily Baldwin</p>
<p>Architect • David Hotson<br />
Designer • Ghislaine Viñas<br />
Builder • SilverLining Interiors</p>
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		<title>COMMUTERS: 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>One year on the New York City Subway.<br />
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		<title>Junior&#8217;s Throwin Craze &#8211; Woolfy</title>
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Junior&#8217;s Throwin Craze<br />
Producer: Sue Kwon<br />
Editor: Anthony Mascorro<br />
Director: Shadi Perez<br />
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<p>April 04, 2013<br />
The new video for Woolfy&#8217;s &#8220;Junior&#8217;s Throwin Craze&#8221;, is a smooth moving hallucination, effortlessly meandering through the sinewy city that is New York. Director/ Producer/ Photographer Shadi Perez helmed this video as it catapults the viewer into a vivid adventure depicting the protagonist’s antics and reveries. Starting off with a nod to analog, we quickly meet the central figure “Junior”, appearing as a seemingly dry, young corporate guy, who dutifully works in a mundane office tower.</p>
<p>As Woolfy declares the insomniac’s anthem, “haven’t slept for days!”, the video develops into a journey that many a dazed partyer lays claim to. This is a step into Junior’s head as he weaves in and out of reality and altered states. When the haze lifts we&#8217;re left feeling wary of the shaky trail he&#8217;s lefts behind, as he systematically continues on to work to repeat yet another day.</p>
<p>“&#8230;not taking yourself too seriously. A lot of it is unserious music, unless you take partying seriously, which I do, so I can be serious about it. “ -Simon James aka Woolfy</p>
<p>available now on iTunes and other online retailers (digital and vinyl):<br />
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<p>Synopsis: While searching for isolation, an aimless young man named August moves to live aboard a sailboat on New York City&#8217;s East River.</p>
<p>Directed by Michael Tyburski<br />
Cinematography by Todd Banhazl<br />
Original Music by Keith Kenniff</p>
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<p>complete credits: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2065872/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">imdb.com/title/tt2065872/</a></p>
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		<title>New York City Top 20 Tourist Attractions Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7H0A0334-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="New York City Top 20 Tourist Attractions Tips" title="New York City Top 20 Tourist Attractions Tips" style="float:right;" />New York City is one of the most famous metropolitan areas all over the world. It is dubbed as a global power city where you can witness a great crowd and lively destinations. It is also an important center intended for international diplomacy and is characterized as the world’s cultural [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7H0A0334-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="New York City Top 20 Tourist Attractions Tips" title="New York City Top 20 Tourist Attractions Tips" style="float:right;" /><p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">New York City is one of the most famous metropolitan areas all over the world. It is dubbed as a global power city where you can witness a great crowd and lively destinations. It is also an important center intended for international diplomacy and is characterized as the world’s cultural capital.</span></p>
<p>In visiting New York, here are some of the top tourist attractions that you shouldn’t miss:</p>
<p><strong>• Times Square</strong></p>
<p>Times Square is dubbed as New York’s “Crossroads of the World” and “The Center of the Universe”. As reported, this particular tourist spot in New York has been hosting millions of visitors over the years. Times Square houses one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the world. It is a place where you can find lots of popular advertisements including neon, electronic, illuminated signs and zipper news crawls that catches all viewers’ attention. Get the first glimpse of this lively city by visiting Times Square. Google maps location: <a title="Times Square" href="http://goo.gl/maps/2NUvP" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/2NUvP</a></p>
<p><strong>• Central Park</strong></p>
<p>There are several great parks in New York City, but the greatest one is: Central park, a wonderful escape for visitors that want to relax after the busy Times Square. It is expected to have more visitors this year as it is adjacent to other popular tourist destination in NY. Visitors can enjoy the place by having a picnic, riding a horse carriage or taking a boat ride in Central Park. Google maps location: <a title="Central Park" href="http://goo.gl/maps/5UZYV" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/5UZYV</a></p>
<p><strong>• Brooklyn Bridge</strong></p>
<p>One of the renowned bridges in the United States that hold a great historical background is the Brooklyn Bridge. This city’s tourist attraction connects the districts of Brooklyn and Manhattan across the East River. It remains as New York’s most well known landmark that has been ranked as one of the fascinating engineering exploits of the 19th century. Brooklyn Bridge has a very noticeable feature such as its two masonry towers attached with many cables. The masonry towers make the bridge a spectacular view with its Gothic designed arches. The bridge holds a historical background as it became an official national monument during 1964. Google maps location: <a title="Brooklyn Bridge" href="http://goo.gl/maps/q4ZeL" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/q4ZeL</a></p>
<p><strong>• The Statue of Liberty</strong></p>
<p>One of the famous landmarks of the cultural capital of the world is the Statue of Liberty. This was a gift of the French people to the United States to honor their friendship. The Statue of Liberty’s official name is Liberty Enlightening the World. This is created with a structural framework and symbolizes America’s freedom. It also serves as a welcoming figure to immigrants of the USA who want to start a better life here. Google maps location: <a title="Statue of Liberty" href="http://goo.gl/maps/RQ1sm" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/RQ1sm</a></p>
<p><strong>• Rockefeller Center</strong></p>
<p>Rockefeller Center is located in the midtown of Manhattan. The place is very famous for its ice skating rink and huge Christmas tree. It also boasts the Radio City Music hall and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, which you really should visit! Thus, Rockefeller Center also offers visitors several dining and shopping destinations. This is a great place most especially during the holiday season. Google maps location: <a title="Rockefeller Center" href="http://goo.gl/maps/JYqGz" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/JYqGz</a></p>
<p><strong>• Grand Central Terminal</strong></p>
<p>See one of the world’s biggest terminals. This is not just a perfect hub for transportation as there are numerous shops, dining restaurants and an awesome market that can be found in the place. There are hundreds of thousands commuters that pass through the Grand Central Terminal every day, making it one of the busiest train stations in NY. Google maps location: <a title="Grand Central Terminal" href="http://goo.gl/maps/FnKS2" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/FnKS2</a></p>
<p><strong>• Flatiron Building</strong></p>
<p>One of the famous historic landmarks of New York is Flatiron Building, which is known as an iconic 21 story building. It is best known for its triangular shape, making it the first and groundbreaking skyscraper of New York City. There are many buildings erected in the different parts of the world that imitate the look of Flatiron building, but this tourist spot in New York catches the attention of many due to its spectacular architectural design. Its interior is made of strangely shaped offices that are coveted due to their amazing features. Google maps location: <a title="Flatiron Building" href="http://goo.gl/maps/dVOYO" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/dVOYO</a></p>
<p><strong>• Roosevelt Island Tramway</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy New York’s aerial tramway which can take you from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan. Roosevelt Island Tramway offers a nice view of New York City to visitors at a cheap subway fare. Visitors can have great photos of New York City by riding in this cable car. Google maps location: <a title="Roosevelt Island Tramway" href="http://goo.gl/maps/A8X6I" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/A8X6I</a></p>
<p><strong>• High Line</strong></p>
<p>Located in Manhattan’s West Side, New York City’s High Line is a public historic park designed for all visitors to enjoy. It is a good idea to visit this tourist spot in New York in April, as the park’s landscape is made up of fresh green shoots as well as early spring bulbs that are popping out on their planting beds. Google maps location: <a title="High Line" href="http://goo.gl/maps/Cnz8G" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/Cnz8G</a></p>
<p><strong>• Coney Island</strong></p>
<p>Have an ideal summer at New York’s Coney Island. The place is spectacular with its sandy beaches, rolling waves and sunny skies. Coney Island is also a great tourist escapade for visitors who want to break away with the steamy and hectic city of New York. The place offers visitors recreational activities that they will surely enjoy during their stay. Google maps location: <a title="Coney Island" href="http://goo.gl/maps/qNs9B" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/qNs9B</a></p>
<p><strong>• Empire State Building / New York SKYRIDE</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy the national historic landmark of NY by going to the Empire State Building. This tourist destination soars above Manhattan, known once as the tallest building that offers a magnificent panorama of the city. Located in the second floor of the building is the city’s only virtual aerial stimulator, the NY SKYRIDE. This is another nice attraction as it can take you on an aerial tour in NYC. Google maps location: <a title="Empire State Building" href="http://goo.gl/maps/DwRTp" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/DwRTp</a></p>
<p><strong>• American Museum of Natural History</strong></p>
<p>When it comes to discovering the historical artifacts and memorabilia of the United States and the whole world, American Museum of Natural History can be your best destination. The museum has grown and evolved over the years and holds temporary exhibits. This offers excitement to visitors as the museum always have something new to offer and is a very popular destination for kids. Google maps location: <a title="American Museum of National History" href="http://goo.gl/maps/zJ9JG" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/zJ9JG</a></p>
<p><strong>• Metropolitan Museum of Art</strong></p>
<p>If you are looking for contemporary art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the best choices. The museum showcases a great collection of architectural designs, paintings, sculpture and films. It houses hundreds of great masterpieces ranging from ancient to modern. You can spend many hours in this fascinating museum. Google maps location: <a title="Metropolitan Museum of Art" href="http://goo.gl/maps/BFrCQ" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/BFrCQ</a></p>
<p><strong>• Museum of Modern Art (MoMa)</strong></p>
<p>If you love any kind of modern art you should not miss it! Google maps location: <a title="MoMa" href="http://goo.gl/maps/1XKd2" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/1XKd2</a></p>
<p><strong>• Staten Island Ferry</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy a free ferry ride from Manhattan to Staten Island with Staten Island Ferry. It is one of the greatest places where you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of the Statue of Liberty and NY’s harbor. Google maps location: <a title="Staten Island Ferry" href="http://goo.gl/maps/arVra" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/arVra</a></p>
<p><strong>• Ellis Island</strong></p>
<p>The Ellis Island Immigration Museum features walking tours, interactive exhibits and movies that showcase the immigrants’ experience in NY. This is a great site for original immigration buildings. Google maps location: <a title="Ellis Island" href="http://goo.gl/maps/3ADJY" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/3ADJY</a></p>
<p><strong>• Rose Center for Earth and Space</strong></p>
<p>For those who want to have a glimpse of the galaxy, Rose Center for Earth and Space is a great place to visit. You can learn here about the universe, space, galaxies, planets, stars and other concepts of astronomy. It’s located right behind the American Museum of Natural History. Google maps location: <a title="Rose Center of Earth &amp; Space" href="http://goo.gl/maps/TeYMg" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/TeYMg</a></p>
<p><strong>• Guggenheim Museum</strong></p>
<p>Another iconic museum in New York. The shape of this museum is extraordinary and the various exhibitions are always worth a visit. Google maps location: <a title="Guggenheim Museum" href="http://goo.gl/maps/wvssu" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/wvssu</a> / web: <a title="Guggenheim Museum" href="http://www.guggenheim.org" target="_blank">http://www.guggenheim.org</a></p>
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<p><strong>If you want to explore the beauty of the world, go to New York!</strong></p>
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<p>This list is only a short excerpt of the many attractions in New York City. So this list has to be continued pretty soon… <img src='http://big-apple.tv/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Living in New York City</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7H0A0184-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Living in New York City" title="Living in New York City" style="float:right;" />New York City’s (NYC) unique mix of energy, creativity, internationalism, influence, and street smarts makes for one of the great world cities. There are a lot of beautiful places around the world, but one thing I’d like to bring up is the beautiful city of New York. New York, the state, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7H0A0184-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Living in New York City" title="Living in New York City" style="float:right;" /><p>New York City’s (NYC) unique mix of energy, creativity, internationalism, influence, and street smarts makes for one of the great world cities. There are a lot of beautiful places around the world, but one thing I’d like to bring up is the beautiful city of New York.</p>
<p>New York, the state, is located in the Northeastern region of the United States of America. New York, the city, apparently is the most populated city in America with over 8.1 million people, which makes New York as a state rank 3rd in being the most populated state in the United States of America. It also is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States.</p>
<h2>Arts, Culture and Fashion</h2>
<p>New York City is well known for its world-class fashion and design industries and for having several museums that focus on both classic and modern art. An inspiring center of creative expression, New York City draws aspiring and established artists and their admirers to create and experience a rich array of cultural offerings. For those looking to experience New York’s internationally renowned cultural institutions, the city’s impressive roster of world class venues includes: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, the Guggenheim Museum and Radio City Music Hall.</p>
<h2>Education</h2>
<p>New York University’s (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts and Columbia University’s Journalism School are highly regarded training grounds for the next generation of digital media makers and storytellers. Famous graduates of the prestigious Parsons the New School for Design nearby Union Square includes Marc Jacobs and Norman Rockwell. Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute is known for its high-ranking schools of interior, industrial, and graphic design and architecture program.</p>
<h2>Land of Adventure and Opportunity</h2>
<p>Never meant to be experienced from the confines of a cramped apartment, life in New York City always seems to offer up something interesting to see or do, many of which don’t even come with a cost of admission. A trip to the East Village, Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, Union Square, Central Park, or any number of other spots is almost sure to come with a healthy dose of entertainment and inspiration.</p>
<h2>Smoking free area</h2>
<p>New York City has consistently been at the vanguard of taking measures aimed at improving health and well-being. The city was one of the first to ban smoking in public places, including all bars and restaurants, as early as 2003.</p>
<h2>Food, Hotels and Restaurants</h2>
<p>The city of New York is home to the world’s best pizzas and fast food establishments. In 2006, the New York City Board of Health voted to adopt the country’s first major municipal ban on artificial trans-fats in restaurant cooking. Since July 2008, NYC restaurants and coffee chains have been required to display calorie counts on their menus. Hotels of different ratings are found everywhere in New York. Two of which are the Hilton Hotel and Trump International Hotel and Tower.</p>
<h2>Business</h2>
<p>New York is known to be one of the busiest cities in the world. In terms of Business, New York could probably be labeled as one of the corporal yet influential cities due to several business successes in its background. Thus explains the expensiveness.  The city is a long-time leader in a host of creative industries; New York is home to many of the most influential corporations and personalities in old and new media, design, advertising and fashion.</p>
<h2>Native Attitude</h2>
<p>If New Yorkers are really healthy and maybe even happy, why aren’t they nicer? Visitors to New York can come away feeling the natives are a bit gruff or even rude. On the other hand, many residents would beg to differ that this impression is merely an unfortunate misconception of the natives’ inclination to be direct and relatively unreserved and visitors not enjoying enough quality interaction time to appreciate the endearing upside of New Yorkers’ unabashed frankness.</p>
<p>New York City is called many things from Gotham, The City that Never Sleeps, The Big Apple, and the Empire City, but is best known for being the biggest entertainment and tourist attraction location in the world. From ice-skating at Rockefeller Center to stellar Broadway shows, New York City has something to see and do for all age groups.</p>
<h4>This is a guest article from <b style="font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://fiverr.com/jackson999">jackson999</a>.<br />
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		<title>New York Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/418450669_640-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="New York Day" title="New York Day" style="float:right;" />from motionkicker Please go to the Kickstarter project page and help support a longer version of this short film http://kickstarter.com/projects/motionkicker/new-york-year I shot this film over 4 trips to NYC 2011-2012. The time-lapse sequences you see here were made (mostly) from hundreds of thousands of still images. A Canon 7D and [...]]]></description>
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Please go to the Kickstarter project page and help support a longer version of this short film</p>
<p><a href="http://kickstarter.com/projects/motionkicker/new-york-year" title="http://kickstarter.com/projects/motionkicker/new-york-year" target="_blank">http://kickstarter.com/projects/motionkicker/new-york-year</a><br />
I shot this film over 4 trips to NYC 2011-2012. The time-lapse sequences you see here were made (mostly) from hundreds of thousands of still images. A Canon 7D and T3i were the main cameras, with backup from a couple of older Nikon Coolpix 5000 point and shooters. A few clips are sped-up video.<br />
Many thanks to the generosity of the musician/composer who allowed his great celtic track &#8220;Sawjig&#8221; to be used;<br />
Ben Rusch aka Jasmine Brunch<br />
benrusch.com<br />
jasminebrunch.com<br />
For more info on this and other projects;<br />
motionkicker.com<br />
twitter.com/motionkicker</p>
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		<title>GERMAN: Schul-Erfahrung in New York</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/860975_10200257847882527_447645911_o-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="GERMAN: Schul-Erfahrung in New York" title="GERMAN: Schul-Erfahrung in New York" style="float:right;" />Ein wichtiger Grund warum wir Deutschland verlassen haben, war das immer wieder auftauchende Problem &#8220;inkompetenter Lehrer&#8221;. Als Eltern von drei Kindern kommt man damit leider regelmäßig in Berührung. Natürlich kann man in gar keinem Fall sagen, dass deutsche Lehrer generell inkompetent sind. Ganz im Gegenteil ist die Ausbildung der Pädagogen [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="http://big-apple.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/860975_10200257847882527_447645911_o-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="GERMAN: Schul-Erfahrung in New York" title="GERMAN: Schul-Erfahrung in New York" style="float:right;" /><p>Ein wichtiger Grund warum wir Deutschland verlassen haben, war das immer wieder auftauchende Problem &#8220;inkompetenter Lehrer&#8221;.<br />
Als Eltern von drei Kindern kommt man damit leider regelmäßig in Berührung.<br />
Natürlich kann man in gar keinem Fall sagen, dass deutsche Lehrer generell inkompetent sind. Ganz im Gegenteil ist die Ausbildung der Pädagogen in Deutschland weltweit gesehen sicherlich auf einem sehr hohen Standard, aber&#8230;<br />
Manchen deutschen Lehrern fehlt unserer Meinung nach das notwendige Einfühlungsvermögen dafür, dass Kinder unterschiedlich sind und nicht alle gleich behandelt werden können.</p>
<p>Wir haben außerdem drei sehr unterschiedliche Kinder, die sich tatsächlich in Ihren Vorlieben und Stärken/Schwächen deutlich unterscheiden.</p>
<p>So hatte unsere Tochter auf dem Gymnasium eine Mathematik-Lehrerin, die nicht nur pädagogisch unfähig war. Unsere Tochter hatte ununterbrochen Bauchschmerzen und jeden zweiten Tag vergoss sie Tränen, u.a. wegen dieser unfreundlichen Mathe-Lehrerin.<br />
Ich bin kein Mensch, der ohne zu hinterfragen, ein Urteil über andere Menschen fällt, aber in diesem Fall kann ich nur sagen, dass diese Lehrerin in meinen Augen keine Berechtigung hat Schulkinder zu &#8220;unterrichten&#8221; und ihnen den Zugang zur Mathematik vollkommen verdirbt.</p>
<p>Ein anderes Problem, dass wir nach wie vor für unmenschlich halten, ist die Unterteilung von Kindern in Haupt-, Realschule und Gymnasium.<br />
Es wird dabei viel zu wenig berücksichtigt, dass z.B. ein Kind mit Schwächen in Mathematik, durchaus sehr gut in anderen Fächern sein kann.<br />
Dabei möchte ich noch erwähnen, dass ich selbst u.a. Mathematik studiert habe und mich ganz gut damit auskenne ob Mathematik auch Spaß machen kann.</p>
<p>In den USA wird in jedem Fall ein ganz anderer Ansatz als in Deutschland bei der schulischen Ausbildung vermittelt: Lernen soll Spaß machen!</p>
<p>Und ob man das Nachfolgende nun glaubt oder nicht &#8211; unsere drei Kinder gehen lediglich auf eine öffentliche Schule in Manhattan. In einem guten Bezirk, aber eben auf eine normale öffentliche, englischsprachige Schule.</p>
<p>Schon der erste Schultag war wie ein unglaubliches Geschenk für uns. Die Kinder wurden nicht nur sehr freundlich aufgenommen, sie wurden außerdem auch noch persönlich betreut um die Sprachbarriere zu überwinden.<br />
Die Kinder kamen deshalb nach dem ersten Schultag so freudig und gut gelaunt nach Hause, dass wir das erstmal nur für einen vorläufigen Effekt gehalten haben.</p>
<p>Mittlerweile gehen sie jedoch über ein halbes Jahr auf diese Schule und sind immer noch begeistert!</p>
<p>Die Lehrer sind in der Summe deutlich freundlicher und bemühter, als man sich das als Deutscher überhaupt vorstellen kann.<br />
So bedanken sich Lehrer bei den Kindern sie unterrichten zu dürfen &#8211; und auch wenn man am Anfang glaubt , dass das nur eine Floskel ist, stellt man schon nach kurzer Zeit fest, dass das im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes ernst gemeint ist.</p>
<p>Wir erleben hier tagtäglich wie unsere Kinder (12, 5 und 5 Jahre alt), jedes nach seinen Stärken und Schwächen, gefördert und gefordert werden &#8211; ohne sie dabei zu überfordern.<br />
Dazu sollte man dann noch kurz erwähnen, dass wir, wenn man so will, das gesamte Spektrum schulischer Leistungsfähigkeit abdecken, d.h. von sehr intelligent bis sehr verträumt &#8211; und trotzdem hat man bei allen drei Kindern, die in drei unterschiedliche Klassen gehen, das unbedingte Gefühl, dass sie genau richtig &#8220;unterrichtet&#8221; werden.</p>
<p>Unsere beiden 5 jährigen Jungs sprechen jetzt schon fast so gut Englisch, wie unsere 12 jährige Tochter und können beide schon Englisch lesen und schreiben, obwohl man mit 5 auch hier in eine Art Kindergarten in der Schule geht.</p>
<p>Auch die Zeugnisse kann man mit deutschen Zeugnissen nicht vergleichen. Es handelt sich dabei um eine sehr ausführliche Einschätzung (4 eng bedruckte Seiten) der Stärken und Schwächen und nicht um eine einfache Einteilung in Noten von 1-6.<br />
Natürlich gibt es auch hier Noten, die aber viel individueller unterteilt sind und z.B. auch die Leistungsfähigkeit des einzelnen Kindes berücksichtigen.<br />
Ist ein Kind in Mathematik z.B. nicht so leistungsfähig, hat es nicht einfach eine 4, sondern bekommt in der Gruppe der Normalbegabten 75%. Das ist nicht nur für das Kind viel angenehmer, sondern auch für die Eltern, die dann eben in anderen Fächern feststellen können, dass das Kind hier über dem Durchschnitt liegt.</p>
<p>Festgestellt haben wir auch, dass Kinder hier, durch die tägliche positive Ermunterung durch die Lehrer, fast schon extrem oft bereit sind, sich für besondere Aufgaben zu melden. Unsere drei Kinder haben wir jetzt in verschiedenen schulischen Situationen erlebt und waren am Anfang verwundert darüber wie freiwillig sie die Hände heben, wenn es darum geht etwas vor der ganzen Klasse oder allen Eltern vorzuführen. Aber der Unterschied zur deutschen Schule besteht einfach darin, dass kein Kind, egal wie gut es im jeweiligen Fach ist, Angst haben muss vor der Klasse &#8220;herunter geputzt&#8221; zu werden.</p>
<p>Eine andere sehr schöne Sache ist z.B. auch, dass selbst behinderte Kinder dort auf den normalen Schulen unterrichtet und nicht ausgegrenzt werden, d.h. integrative/inklusive Ausbildung ist hier vollkommen normal.<br />
Das ist zwar auch in Deutschland schon seit Jahren Gesetz, wird aber durch die Bildungshoheit der Bundesländer untergraben.<br />
Obwohl es von der Bundesregierung einen Leitfaden hierzu gibt, der eindeutig aufzeigt, dass die sogenannte integrative Erziehung für alle besser ist &#8211; aber bis zur Umsetzung der integrativen/inklusiven Ausbidlung ist es in Deutschland eindeutig noch ein weiter Weg.<br />
(z.B. <a href="http://www.schwbv.de/pdf/NAP-der-Bundesregierung.pdf" taget=_blank>Unser Weg in eine inklusive Gesellschaft</a>)<br />
Hier funktioniert das alles wirklich sehr gut. Es ist völlig normal, dass z.B. auch Kinder im Rollstuhl in der Schule unterwegs sind.<br />
Neulich hat unser Sohn in diesem Zusammenhang den Satz, den er in der Schule gelernt und verinnerlicht hatte, von sich gegeben: &#8220;It&#8217;s okay to be different!&#8221;. Was einem (nicht nur) als Eltern richtig gute Gefühle macht&#8230; <img src='http://big-apple.tv/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Wenn ich länger darüber nachdenke, könnte ich über dieses Thema schon einen ganzen Roman schreiben &#8211; und es würden dabei noch einige positive Dinge mehr zur Sprache kommen, aber es ist schon so für die meisten deutschen Freunde von uns, kaum vermittelbar, dass das alles hier so toll sein soll.</p>
<p>Aber es ist so!</p>
<p>Natürlich wird das in den USA nicht überall so sein, aber hier in Manhattan ist es in jedem Fall positiver als wir uns das jemals vorgestellt haben.</p>
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