The James Logan Courier

By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Public Information Officer

The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a report on its Ivy League partnership to improve literacy, Writing Workshop.

A research-based approach to writing instruction being implemented in association with Columbia University, Writing Workshop is a proven means of improving student achievement not only in English/language arts but also by building literacy skills that help in math and science. Built around daily teaching of writing, the program focuses on “authentic” writing and emphasizes the writing process. Published pieces are celebrated, and rubrics are used to promote consistency across grade levels and throughout the District.

By Jessica Rosales, Courier Staff Writer

The second meeting of the new club , the Female Aid Organization (FAO), started by an ambitious freshman, Jivata Raja, is tomorrow.

Raja, inspired by her Ethnic Women’s class led by Megan Safford, founded the club earlier this year. The first meeting was Feb. 8.

Raja originally did not want a club with a female theme, though males are welcome anyway, but there were already clubs such as the Youth Humane Society. Though these clubs offered her membership, Raja wanted a more active position. With support from her friends, who also hold positions in FAO, and Safford acting as supervisor, FAO was created.