Comments - The big announcement: College promise in New Haven - GNH Community2024-03-28T13:53:25Zhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=3365802%3ABlogPost%3A5647&xn_auth=noJust read this article in the…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-11-15:3365802:Comment:57232010-11-15T21:09:20.000ZLee Cruzhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/LeeCruz
Just read this article in the Yale daily:<br />
<a href="http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2010/nov/15/ford-one-size-doesnt-fit-all/#c42948" target="_blank">http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2010/nov/15/ford-one-size-doesnt-fit-all/#c42948</a><br />
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This is what I think:<br />
One size certainly does not fit all. I went to a technical high school and loved it. What I learned in trade school has served me well over the years; however, as I got older, I decided to pursue a different line of work. My ability to do…
Just read this article in the Yale daily:<br />
<a href="http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2010/nov/15/ford-one-size-doesnt-fit-all/#c42948" target="_blank">http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2010/nov/15/ford-one-size-doesnt-fit-all/#c42948</a><br />
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This is what I think:<br />
One size certainly does not fit all. I went to a technical high school and loved it. What I learned in trade school has served me well over the years; however, as I got older, I decided to pursue a different line of work. My ability to do this is directly related to my parent’s commitment to education in spite of their limited formal education and to the work of my English teachers. Mr. Johnson, my 7th grade English teacher, exploited my love of science fiction and got me to read more. Ms. Brown, my 10th grade English teacher, insisted that her trade school students read and discuss A Tale of Two Cities. Dr. Logan, my college freshman English teacher, made me read a novel a week for 12 weeks starting with his personal favorite, Moby Dick. I would not be who I am today were it not for my parents, these teachers and many other people who taught me to love learn.<br />
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Thus while it is true that one size does not fit all, at the same time one does not know one's own potential at 8, 18 or even 88. It is in our collective interest to encourage people of all ages to aspire to greatness and master as many skills as possible. To aspire does not guarantee success; however, it does lead you down the right road. New Haven Promise will lead students down the road to pursue higher education. How far they go when the economic barriers are minimized is for each individual to decide for themselves.<br />
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What do you think? CWYC, post that in events - I…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-11-10:3365802:Comment:57022010-11-10T17:02:23.000ZRoger Senserrich - CAHShttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/RogerSenserrich
CWYC, post that in events - I am sure a ton of people want to know more.
CWYC, post that in events - I am sure a ton of people want to know more. Hi -
You can not criticize th…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-11-10:3365802:Comment:57002010-11-10T16:58:02.000ZLinda Chaffinhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/LindaChaffin
Hi -<br />
You can not criticize this program in any way for the residents of New Haven. There is no doubt that it will act as incentive and is providing hope for students whom don't believe they can get to college; regardless of their academic success.<br />
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Here are two issues I heard from high school students yesterday:<br />
1. What about me? I have been going to New Haven Schools all my life but I don't live in New Haven? I can't participate?" - senior whom doesn't now but did live in New Haven<br />
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2. "I am a…
Hi -<br />
You can not criticize this program in any way for the residents of New Haven. There is no doubt that it will act as incentive and is providing hope for students whom don't believe they can get to college; regardless of their academic success.<br />
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Here are two issues I heard from high school students yesterday:<br />
1. What about me? I have been going to New Haven Schools all my life but I don't live in New Haven? I can't participate?" - senior whom doesn't now but did live in New Haven<br />
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2. "I am a top level student - I meet all the requirements now and need money for school for next year - why couldn't they do more to help me then the 25% - not that I am unappreciative, but I could really use the money." - senior<br />
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The youth leadership group (high school students) that I advise; The Student Activists for Service-Learning is planning to facilitate a Community Dialogue in the spring focusing on reducing the drop out rate and helping peers succeed in school by asking high school students what they need to succeed. We are thinking that unless we bring the issue of succeeding in school into regular school dialogue - discussed by students themselves - and remove any stigma about people needing extra help to succeed; we may be letting some of the positive effects of this opportunity slip away from being embraced by students themselves. We know that we are a small group and that getting listened to is very difficult, but infusing this conversation with youth voice and ideas seems imperative to its success. Any thoughts or comments? We know what YRM is doing, we know what Higher Heights is doing, but we are not aware of any other youth groups working to get youth voice infused into the reform conversation?? Any information or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda - Student Activists for Service Learning; Youth Leadership Program, advisor 0 203 641-4875 Interested in the New Haven P…tag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2010-11-10:3365802:Comment:56952010-11-10T12:46:16.000ZCitywide Youth Coalitionhttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/CitywideYouthCoalition
Interested in the New Haven Promise Scholarships & want to talk more? Come to The Grove, 71 Orange St. on Wed 11/17 6-7 pm for Q&A and conversation.
Interested in the New Haven Promise Scholarships & want to talk more? Come to The Grove, 71 Orange St. on Wed 11/17 6-7 pm for Q&A and conversation.