Dr. Martin Haberman 1932 - 2012 Greetings! Several years ago, I had the pleasure and honor to attend a Haberman Educational Foundation meeting attended by Dr. Haberman. I was anxious to finally meet him after reading his books and working with Delia Stafford on different projects. Right before the meeting, I was introduced to him and he was friendly and cordial. It was only during the course of the meeting that I witnessed the fierceness and passion that motivated him. He sat and listened to the different presentations and people calmly. Someone mentioned something about children and poverty and teaching and his response was delivered in a voice full of passion, belief and love for children. It allowed me to see the man behind the books and interviews. Sadly, far too rarely do we possess that kind of courage and strength of will. I did not know him except for that meeting and through his work, but his presence will still be missed.   Sincerely, Doug Blancero Senior Vice President   Great Leaders. Great Teachers. Great Future. JP Remembers Dr. Martin Haberman Education Hero for Children of Poverty   Distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Education, Martin Haberman was a champion for children of poverty and nationally recognized for his preparation of teachers of children of poverty. Mr. Haberman passed away Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at the age of 79.  The author of seven books and more than 200 articles and chapters, the creator of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Teacher Education Program and one of three founders of the SOE Urban Doctoral Program, it was his own foundation, The Haberman Education Foundation, grew from his passion for education. He has developed more programs to prepare teachers than anyone in American education, and his interview for selecting urban teachers is used in 150 cities. The Haberman Education Foundation's national training staff travel the nation to provide training to school leaders in the foundation's research-based Haberman Star Teacher/Principal Selection protocols. The protocols help school leaders select teachers and principals who will most be able to work effectively with diverse students from poverty backgrounds. Dr. Haberman's enthusiasm for teacher education grew from his own experience standing in a draft line in New York City during the Korean War. He saw many African-American, Puerto Rican and poor white men who couldn't pass the necessary test, and that experience changed his life. He said he realized, "the fundamental inequities in the American public education system are life-threatening." His life-goal became to change the education system for children in poverty stricken urban schools.   Haberman Education Foundation's President and CEO, Delia Stafford-Johnson, said, "without question he has had a major impact on teacher education nationally and internationally. One of the last things he said to me was, 'if we don't step up as educators in this country where 15 million children are living in poverty, America will be the next Third World Country. You cannot live without an educated society.'" Following years of research and experiences, Dr. Haberman learned, "the surest and best way to improve the schooling and the lives of the approximately 15 million children and youth in poverty is to get them better teachers." The legacy of this belief will live on through his foundation.   To view the work of the Haberman Educational Foundation, click here to visit their website.