Continuity with innovation
Greetings to my esteemed friends and colleagues.
First of all, I thank you all for trusting me and electing me as President of the ISPN. I was very proud to receive the Poncho from my dear friend Wolfgang Wagner during the 47th Annual Meeting in Birmingham and I intend to wear it with the due reverence. When I look back and behold my predecessors, I feel myself as a dwarf amidst giants. This reminds me of an old aphorism about giants and dwarves attributed to Bernard de Chartres in which the latter can see further, not because of their knowledge or acuity, but for being well supported by the shoulders of the first. In this sense I wish to honor all who preceded me and built this Society.
The mission of the ISPN is to improve the well-being, health and welfare of children requiring neurosurgical care. ISPN is an organized and consolidated Society whose activities of its various committees are quite eloquent. ISPN’s values are mainly focused on education and this is recognized by our membership. ISPN courses and other scientific and educational activities such as Visiting Fellowships and International Fellowships are aimed at improving the worldwide health of children. In a great number of low and middle-income countries (LMIC), pediatric neurosurgeons are scarce and thus, general neurosurgeons and even pediatric surgeons perform most procedures. Consequently there is a need to concentrate educational activity in the so-called Bellwether Procedures without however neglecting more complex practices. For this, our Course’s Faculty should be expanded and diversified. One has to consider that neurosurgeons of LMICs have an unique experience in dealing with some diseases and that a bulk of these cases are mostly unfamiliar to those living in more developed countries. This should be considered as a valuable material for teaching.
Education and communication should walk together and the advances in Internet have made long distance education a reality. In recent years, we have witnessed a growing importance of mobile applications that are becoming an indispensable tool in our meetings and courses, and their use should be encouraged and expanded. ISPN should also expand its existing platforms and invest in web-based seminars (Webinars) and video platforms. Therefore, a proper logistic has to be defined.
It is known that ISPN is engaged in efforts to improve pediatric neurosurgical care around the world. Our Liaison Committee is expected to build and maintain connections with international organizations such as Intersurgeon and the G4 alliance. An active lobby is needed to act on prevention and treatment of diseases such as infections, trauma and CNS malformations.
ISPN’s membership increased since 2013 and is now stabilized with a higher annual renewal rate, when compared to 2018. The suggestion is to grow our membership by attracting young neurosurgeons, including those from LMIC. To achieve this goal, a more effective adherence to the aforementioned online media could play an important strategic role.
In summary, my vision of ISPN for 2019-2020 is to add to the many things that have already been done over consecutive successful administrations. One has to look to the future without forgetting the past and do not lose, along the way, what we have built. This means continuity of the good initiatives associated with the improved use of modern tools. I look forward to meeting you all in Singapore next year, with Wan Tew Seow as the Chairperson of the 48th ISPN Annual Meeting.
With warmest regards,
José Francisco M. Salomão
ISPN President 2019-2021
Below is an extract from a web page. Evaluate whether the page has a high educational value and could be useful in an educational setting for teaching from primary school to grade school levels using the additive 5-point scoring system described below. Points are accumulated based on the satisfaction of each criterion:

- Add 1 point if the extract provides some basic information relevant to educational topics, even if it includes some irrelevant or non-academic content like advertisements and promotional material.
- Add another point if the extract addresses certain elements pertinent to education but does not align closely with educational standards. It might mix educational content with non-educational material, offering a superficial overview of potentially useful topics, or presenting information in a disorganized manner and incoherent writing style.
- Award a third point if the extract is appropriate for educational use and introduces key concepts relevant to school curricula. It is coherent though it may not be comprehensive or could include some extraneous information. It may resemble an introductory section of a textbook or a basic tutorial that is suitable for learning but has notable limitations like treating concepts that are too complex for grade school students. 
- Grant a fourth point if the extract highly relevant and beneficial for educational purposes for a level not higher than grade school, exhibiting a clear and consistent writing style. It could be similar to a chapter from a textbook or a tutorial, offering substantial educational content, including exercises and solutions, with minimal irrelevant information, and the concepts aren't too advanced for grade school students. The content is coherent, focused, and valuable for structured learning.
- Bestow a fifth point if the extract is outstanding in its educational value, perfectly suited for teaching either at primary school or grade school. It follows detailed reasoning, the writing style is easy to follow and offers profound and thorough insights into the subject matter, devoid of any non-educational or complex content.

The extract:
Continuity with innovation
Greetings to my esteemed friends and colleagues.
First of all, I thank you all for trusting me and electing me as President of the ISPN. I was very proud to receive the Poncho from my dear friend Wolfgang Wagner during the 47th Annual Meeting in Birmingham and I intend to wear it with the due reverence. When I look back and behold my predecessors, I feel myself as a dwarf amidst giants. This reminds me of an old aphorism about giants and dwarves attributed to Bernard de Chartres in which the latter can see further, not because of their knowledge or acuity, but for being well supported by the shoulders of the first. In this sense I wish to honor all who preceded me and built this Society.
The mission of the ISPN is to improve the well-being, health and welfare of children requiring neurosurgical care. ISPN is an organized and consolidated Society whose activities of its various committees are quite eloquent. ISPN’s values are mainly focused on education and this is recognized by our membership. ISPN courses and other scientific and educational activities such as Visiting Fellowships and International Fellowships are aimed at improving the worldwide health of children. In a great number of low and middle-income countries (LMIC), pediatric neurosurgeons are scarce and thus, general neurosurgeons and even pediatric surgeons perform most procedures. Consequently there is a need to concentrate educational activity in the so-called Bellwether Procedures wi.

After examining the extract: 
- Briefly justify your total score, up to 100 words.
- Conclude with the score using the format: “Educational score:  <total points>”

Remember to assess from the AI Assistant perspective, utilizing web search knowledge as necessary. To evaluate the response in alignment with this additive scoring model, we’ll systematically attribute points based on the outlined criteria.