Students and Teachers Attend Radio City Music Hall to Hear Former President Bill Clinton

On June 17, 2008, students and teachers from schools in New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and New York City had the unique opportunity to hear former President Bill Clinton speak in the last of a series entitled, "Minds that Move the World". 

President Clinton spoke about many of the current world issues, including: the inter-dependency of all of the countries, the energy situation, health care, aids, and poverty at home and around the world.  He was a most articulate and engaging speaker.  When asked who the most interesting person that he's met over the years was, his response was "Nelson Mandela".

Many thanks to the teachers and students from Horace Greeley High School, Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School, Bethpage High School, Lehman High School, Bayonne High School, Hoboken High School and White Plains High School. 

Please share your thoughts and comments with us.  We'd love to hear from you..

Students and Teachers Attend Lively Discussion at Radio City Music Hall with Former Mayor Giuliani and John Edwards

On May 28, 2008, students and teachers from schools in Brooklyn and Long Island had the unique opportunity to hear former Senator John Edwards and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani have a conversation about their recent experiences as candidates for President and the upcoming election in November.  Tim Russert, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderated the conversation at Radio City Music Hall as part of "The Minds that Move the World" speaker series.

Senator Edwards and Mayor Giuliani discussed a wide range of issues including the environment, the Iraq War and current presidential politics. There were several occasions when they became very passionate about their obviously differing points of view and they also were making clear the differences between the candidates that they have publicly endorsed - Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barak Obama.  There were also very relaxed moments and Tim Russert used his position to inject humor and also reflection on their upbringing and moral views to enhance the conversation.  There was some audience interruption - which seemed to surprise a lot of people - but the conversation continued and it was clear to everyone that the upcoming election is going to be very interesting and vocal!

For all students and teachers that attended, please share your comments, thoughts and impressions.

Thank you to Yeshivah of Flatbush-Joel Braverman HS Challenge team and advisor, Bishop Kearney High School, Bethpage High School and the All City Leadership Academy, for bringing students to share this special and unique learning opportunity. Also, thank you to the many teachers who attended.