PARP- Parents as Reading Partners

Posted on December 30, 2012 by admin

Senator James H. Donovan served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee for 14 years, before he passed away in 1991. As part of his role, he instituted a program called Parents as Reading Partners, or PARP, to encourage children to read on a regular basis.

The program suggests that parents spend at least fifteen minutes each day reading with their child, taking turns reading aloud. In this way, children are less likely to become frustrated and discouraged, and will also form a stronger bond with their parents. The activity also opens a channel of communication, since children may be encouraged to share their feelings on the book, school, social lives and more.

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The Lasting Contributions of Senator James Donovan

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

When Senator James Donovan passed away in 1991, all of New York State mourned the “tremendous loss.” As he had hoped during his lifetime, Donovan left a significant impression on the state’s education. Ralph J. Marino said: “Jim Donovan’s most lasting contribution will be in the area of education, where he assured that quality and affordable education was the state’s top priority.”

In addition to his work in the education sector, Senator Donovan also served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. He also worked to reduce teenage pregnancy and illiteracy.

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Remembering Senator james Donovan

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Having served as chairman of the US Senate Education Committee for 14 years, Senator James Donovan’s other roles are often forgotten. In fact, he also served as the chairman for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, and the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

When he passed away in 1991, many institutions were named in his memory. They include the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Donovan Memorial Park, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, Senator James Donovan Room and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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PARP: Reading with Your Child

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Senator James Donovan, who served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York, worked to incorporate reading skills in children of all ages. As a means to achieve this goal, he developed a program called Parents as Reading Partners, or PARP.

The program encourages parents to have short reading sessions with their children every day. By taking turns, the task seems less daunting and discouraging for a child, and also reduces feelings of shyness or embarrassment. Reading together can also open up dialogue about the story, school and the child’s general thoughts, strengthening the bond between children and their parents and opening regular channels of communication.

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Senator James Donovan and New York State

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Senator James H. Donovan is known for his numerous contributions to the State of New York. He served for fourteen years as the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee, as well as chairman for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, and the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

Senator Donovan passed away in 1991 after battling cancer. Institutions throughout the region were named in his honor, including the Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Donovan Memorial Park, and many others.

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Technology and School Curriculums: Senator James Donovan

Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin

During his time as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, James H. Donovan recognized the importance of technology in a school curriculum.

He worked to incorporate such skills into school studies, and created programs including: “Writing to Write,” Technologies Network Ties (TNT), Graphocs Expression Reading Improvement System, Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activies, “Writing to Read,” and Starlab.

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Senator James Donovan and His Contributions to New York

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

Throughout his life, Senator James H. Donovan worked to improve education for children and teens. He also aimed to reduce teenage pregnancy. When he passed away in 1990, his death was described as a “tremendous loss” by Ralph J. Marino, the New York governor at the time.

Senator Donovan’s contributions to the state included being the chairman of the Senate Education Committee, chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control. Donovan also helped establish the  New York City School Construction Authority.

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In Honor of Senator James Donovan

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Senator James H. Donovan served as chairman of the U.S. Senate Education Committee for 14 years. He also filled the role of chairman for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, as well as the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

After his death in 1991, Jim Donovan was honored with numerous institutes named in his memory, such as: The Donovan Stadium at Murname Field, the James H. Donovan Science and Technology Building, Senator James Donovan Room, Donovan Memorial Park, Oneida County Republican Committee Headquarters, the James H. Donovan Education Resource Center, and the James H. Donovan Community Center Building.

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James H. Donovan’s Contribution to Education

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

It was clear that during his lifetime, Senator James H. Donovan made a substantial contribution in the field of education.  At the time of his passing more than 11 years ago, senate majority leader Ralph J. Marino said, “Jim Donovan’s most lasting contribution will be in the area of education, where he assured that quality and affordable education was this state’s top priority.”

So what was it exactly that the Senator did that was so noteworthy during his lifetime?  Donovan was chairman of the Senate Education Committee for 14 years, as well as the char for the Committee on Roads and Public Works, and the Committee on Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control.  One of his battles was to educate against teen illiteracy and pregnancy.  Clearly, Donovan did much for education and society at large.

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Senator James Donovan

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Senator James H. Donovan was known as a “man of the people,” having served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee of New York for fourteen years.

His death was described as a “tremendous loss,” and the governor of New York added that Donovan’s “courageous struggle to overcome his illness served as an inspiration to us all.”

Following his death, Senator Ralph J. Marino said: “Jim Donovan’s most lasting contribution will be in the area of education, where he assured that quality and affordable education was this state’s top priority.”

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