Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Mentoring: The New Activism in America - THE DAILY RIFF - Be Smarter. About Education.


Mentoring: The New Activism in America - THE DAILY RIFF - Be Smarter. About Education.



Newark Mayor Cory Booker is on the move with a call for action in the
 "education movement" in this 1:23 video below.

He is a participant in the upcoming movie "The Lottery" coming this Spring.


Booker should know.  He is a member of numerous boards and advisory committees that are committed to education including: Democrats for Education Reform, Columbia University Teachers' College Board of Trustees, and the Black Alliance for Educational Options.

"Everyone should be involved . . . in some way to help out."   Here are four ways to make a difference:

  • Be a mentor only requires four hours a month.  "Everyone should be a involved in the life a child that is not your own or some way to help out".
  • There are also "e-mentors" - mentoring by e-mail.
  • Get involved in the local scene.  Put political pressure on changing local schools.
  • Check out the organizations in every state that are fighting for change, innovation and choice.