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On 8/2/07 8:37 AM, "Kovach, Russell" <Russell.Kovach@hcps.org> wrote:<BR>
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Russell & others,<BR>
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First, although a very large portion of the students take it, ES as a separate course is not required in NY. I explained this is an earlier post. The person who spearheaded the NC program (which I think may be a required course, but not necessarily on a par with the other high school sciences) is Bill Tucci. Bill taught ES many years in New York prior to moving to NC. I think Bill has now moved to another position in NC.<BR>
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AGI may have the statistics you seek.<BR>
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Steve Kluge at Fox lane HS in Bedford NY is distinguished by the number of his former students who went on in the geosciences. Steve has even hosted reunions of his students at GSA meetings. Steve is an excellent example of how a dedicated teacher can influence the professional choices of his students.<BR>
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