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Hey Jen!
Yes. I watched 60 minutes last night and also saw the episode with him from 3 years ago. LOVE that story so much.
It was pretty eye opening when he compared the cost of sending a kid to school there versus the cost of keeping someone in prison. Geez. If we could just shift where all of our money goes….
Thanks for acknowledging him!
I agree. I first heard about him on “This American Life” and was really impressed. He’s so dedicated to making a change and it is really working. What a great person.
hi jennifer…
i happened to see the segment on geoffrey canada last night. so inspiring and admirable that he has had such a hand in making the lives of so many harlem youngsters better. the really heartwrenching part for me was seeing the disappointment in the faces of the parents at the lottery when their children’s names weren’t called (for those of you who haven’t seen it, children are accepted to attend the school via a lottery). they knew the chance to give their child a better life had just been lost. It’s wonderful to know that they may try similar programs around the country.
If you notice, he holds the teachers and staff responsible for the students’ success, something unions will not allow public schools to do. Canada has a small school with a high adult to student ratio, that is a no brainer that public schools refuse to apply. This charter school is awesome, most charter schools work better because they don’t have to deal with all the governmental buracracy. This is why the voucher program that President Bush established was the best thing to happen to low income families.
You could spend limitless money on education (we almost do as it is – some of the worst performing schools in the country spend upwards of $10k per student per year) and it wouldn’t change the incarceration rate. The problem rests in that community’s 75% illegitimacy rate and lack of parenting, not the quality of its education nor its poverty (other poor populations perform just fine in the very same school systems). The State is no substitution for family, and the more we try to make it, the more those students will fail.
I saw that segment and it was wonderful. I don’t know Oprah couldn’t do that in the States also. What a guy Canada is and he also opened my eyes that it’s better to educate our kids than pay for their incararation(sp). I’m not rich but I’m going to send as much as I’m able.
The Teachers’ Union is to blame for the failure of the American public school system. Abolish it and give the money to families in the form of vouchers and let them pick where and how they want their children educated. Obama is against this, even though he sends his own children to one of the most exclusive and expensive private schools in the country. Why can’t we all have the choice to do the same?
Too bad about their endowment shrinking, and losing 4 million dollars to Madoff the swindler. Jennifer, why don’t you and your family write them a check?
I too found the 60 minutes piece inspiring. I live in Canada but would love to see a school like this is my city. I wish that we would fund the foundation of a child’s life. I think it is simplistic to “blame the union”. Imagine only having 6 students. When you have the ability to really connect with sa small group you can really make a difference. It must be inspirational to the teachers as well as the students to be in such a small group. Bravo Geoffrey Cnada
How many of you posters have eve–r I mean ever stepped foot into a local school to volunteer? How many of you ever volunteered to assist in a grade level that was not of your child. How many of you continue to volunteer at the local school long after your children have graduated. Even if you don’t have kids why not consider helping a child learn to read. It takes a village to raise a child so many of these kids are bussed to schools that are not in their ” neighborhood” it would be a wonder to them that the neighborhood is visiting the school to help out maybe that would change everyone’s attitude about things about their city about themselves
What rock have you been living under….all that you ask about happens much more often than your questions insinuate. Ever heard of Junior League? And there are scores of small community groups and college philanthropies that do all that you suggest. Got any other original thoughts?
Funny my husband and I were the only people who raised our kids and they turned out just fine. It doesn’t “take a village to raise a child” – it takes two involved parents. In fact, its the “village’s” fault that most of these children are failing. The more we try to replace parents with government, the worse off children will be.
Vouchers are a horrible way to go – it only makes sense to people that can already afford to pay for private shcools to get extra money toward that private school. If everyone gets a voucher and there are only a limited amount of seats in the better schools –
the cost goes up OVER the amonnt of the voucher and only the people with money get in and the money from the vouchers gets pulled out of the public system…
your postings are just effing boring and very pathetic you want fans and then you post nothing of interest EVER!! not that you care but I have also unfriended you on facebook kids in your bed who gives a shit your stupid neurotic movie scarf big surprise that your a neurotic long island JAP good luck to you jennifer but luck is just one of the many things you need
Thanks for the post Jennifer. This article reminded me that there’s hope for this screwed up society we live in.
Hey Jen!
Yes. I watched 60 minutes last night and also saw the episode with him from 3 years ago. LOVE that story so much.
It was pretty eye opening when he compared the cost of sending a kid to school there versus the cost of keeping someone in prison. Geez. If we could just shift where all of our money goes….
Thanks for acknowledging him!
I agree. I first heard about him on “This American Life” and was really impressed. He’s so dedicated to making a change and it is really working. What a great person.
hi jennifer…
i happened to see the segment on geoffrey canada last night. so inspiring and admirable that he has had such a hand in making the lives of so many harlem youngsters better. the really heartwrenching part for me was seeing the disappointment in the faces of the parents at the lottery when their children’s names weren’t called (for those of you who haven’t seen it, children are accepted to attend the school via a lottery). they knew the chance to give their child a better life had just been lost. It’s wonderful to know that they may try similar programs around the country.
If you notice, he holds the teachers and staff responsible for the students’ success, something unions will not allow public schools to do. Canada has a small school with a high adult to student ratio, that is a no brainer that public schools refuse to apply. This charter school is awesome, most charter schools work better because they don’t have to deal with all the governmental buracracy. This is why the voucher program that President Bush established was the best thing to happen to low income families.
You could spend limitless money on education (we almost do as it is – some of the worst performing schools in the country spend upwards of $10k per student per year) and it wouldn’t change the incarceration rate. The problem rests in that community’s 75% illegitimacy rate and lack of parenting, not the quality of its education nor its poverty (other poor populations perform just fine in the very same school systems). The State is no substitution for family, and the more we try to make it, the more those students will fail.
I saw that segment and it was wonderful. I don’t know Oprah couldn’t do that in the States also. What a guy Canada is and he also opened my eyes that it’s better to educate our kids than pay for their incararation(sp). I’m not rich but I’m going to send as much as I’m able.
Anyway, that story inspired the hell out of me!
Bravo! Great report that brings it to the surface. If a child fails – The village failed.
Thanks so much for posting Jennifer! I hadn’t heard of the program, and am so impressed. Exciting!
The Teachers’ Union is to blame for the failure of the American public school system. Abolish it and give the money to families in the form of vouchers and let them pick where and how they want their children educated. Obama is against this, even though he sends his own children to one of the most exclusive and expensive private schools in the country. Why can’t we all have the choice to do the same?
Too bad about their endowment shrinking, and losing 4 million dollars to Madoff the swindler. Jennifer, why don’t you and your family write them a check?
Maybe because I’m over 50 that I’m cynical. I remember seeing stories like this for the past 30/35 years and here I see another one.
I too found the 60 minutes piece inspiring. I live in Canada but would love to see a school like this is my city. I wish that we would fund the foundation of a child’s life. I think it is simplistic to “blame the union”. Imagine only having 6 students. When you have the ability to really connect with sa small group you can really make a difference. It must be inspirational to the teachers as well as the students to be in such a small group. Bravo Geoffrey Cnada
Me too. I told my husband that this man is going to heaven. He has made a small piece of the world a better place. I was humbled.
How many of you posters have eve–r I mean ever stepped foot into a local school to volunteer? How many of you ever volunteered to assist in a grade level that was not of your child. How many of you continue to volunteer at the local school long after your children have graduated. Even if you don’t have kids why not consider helping a child learn to read. It takes a village to raise a child so many of these kids are bussed to schools that are not in their ” neighborhood” it would be a wonder to them that the neighborhood is visiting the school to help out maybe that would change everyone’s attitude about things about their city about themselves
Don’t worry jenny
Be happy:)
What rock have you been living under….all that you ask about happens much more often than your questions insinuate. Ever heard of Junior League? And there are scores of small community groups and college philanthropies that do all that you suggest. Got any other original thoughts?
Funny my husband and I were the only people who raised our kids and they turned out just fine. It doesn’t “take a village to raise a child” – it takes two involved parents. In fact, its the “village’s” fault that most of these children are failing. The more we try to replace parents with government, the worse off children will be.
Jennifer, I was not aware of the man, his amazing leadership, vision and contribution to society. Thanks to your post.
I too, was moved and impressed by this wonderful, caring man who is making an impact and difference by caring.
Vouchers are a horrible way to go – it only makes sense to people that can already afford to pay for private shcools to get extra money toward that private school. If everyone gets a voucher and there are only a limited amount of seats in the better schools –
the cost goes up OVER the amonnt of the voucher and only the people with money get in and the money from the vouchers gets pulled out of the public system…
your postings are just effing boring and very pathetic you want fans and then you post nothing of interest EVER!! not that you care but I have also unfriended you on facebook kids in your bed who gives a shit your stupid neurotic movie scarf big surprise that your a neurotic long island JAP good luck to you jennifer but luck is just one of the many things you need