Chancellor Klein and Rev. Al on Closing the Achievement Gap

Posted on January 15, 2009 - Filed Under Blogroll, achievement gap, al sharpton, education equality project, education reform, graduation rates, joel klein, quotes | Leave a Comment

Chancellor Klein joined Reverend Al Sharpton this week to discuss efforts to close the racial achievement gap separating black and Hispanic students from their white and Asian peers.
“We cannot continue to accept that barely half of the country’s black and Hispanic students are graduating from high school, or that white children can read at levels [...]

Upcoming Training: Saturday, 1/17

Posted on January 14, 2009 - Filed Under Blogroll, reload | Leave a Comment

UPDATE, 1/13/09: TODAY is the LAST DAY to pre-register online for only $20. Otherwise, on-site registration is $25.
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20/20 Vision is proud to partner with Reload, a one day training event by the nation’s premier Urban Youth Workers Institute (and the undeniable best value for your training dollar!) on Saturday, January 17. We are offering [...]

Findings and Recommendations: 20/20 Action Plan (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on December 12, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, action plan, research, resources | Leave a Comment

- Below is the second of three excerpts from the “Urgent Appeal to Engage a Generation at Risk” Summary Report and Action Plan. Download the entire document PDF here.

TABLE FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The heart of the Forum consisted of thirteen table discussions designed to surface collaborative strategies for education transformation. Facilitated by Frances Hesselbein, [...]

Enter the Matrix: The How To’s of School Adoption

Posted on November 4, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, Uncategorized, matrix | Leave a Comment

20/20 Vision for Schools is thrilled that more than 100 churches adopted schools in conjunction with our launch in September and 100 more have expressed interest in adopting. For those who wonder, “What next?” this workshop is for you. Come explore the practical next steps that will take your engagement strategy to the next level, [...]

20/20 Launch Event Audio

Posted on September 30, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, audio, launch, podcast | Leave a Comment

20/20 Vision for Schools & NYC Leadership Center Launch Event
September 20, 2008 @ Christian Cultural Center
Here’s the session that officially launched 20/20 Vision for Schools during the NYC Leadership Center Launch Event on Saturday, September 20, 2008: “The Power of Promise: Empowering Emerging Leaders.”
+ Part 1, Gary Frost (17:02 mins)
+ Part 2, Allan Houston (9:28 [...]

Reflections on the Beginning of a Movement

Posted on September 25, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, launch, news | Leave a Comment

The launch of 20/20 Vision for Schools may be over, but the work just begins.
Here are some initial thoughts and a synopsis of two launch events in three days.

1) The New York City Leadership Center’s Executive Forum
“An Urgent Appeal to Engage a Generation At-Risk: Helping Everyone Reach Their Highest Potential,” Thursday, September 18, 12-5 [...]

20/20 Launch Weekend Powerpoints

Posted on September 24, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, launch, powerpoints, presentations | Leave a Comment

Stay tuned for the report …
The New York City Leadership Center Executive Forum , 9/18/08
+ Hon W. Wilson Goode, “Children and Youth in Crisis in America” — Includes extensive statistical research and demographic data about the plight of young people in America, especially the urban poor.
+ Jeremy Del Rio, “An Urgent Appeal for a (ge)N(er)ation [...]

In Anticipation of the Launch

Posted on September 19, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, launch, resources, tony evans, videos | Leave a Comment

In anticipation of tomorrow’s 20/20 Vision for Schools launch event featuring Rick Warren and Dr. A. R. Bernard, here’s Dr. Tony Evans endorsing 20/20 Vision last May. (Full event video; Dr. Evans appears around 1:10 mark.)

Bonus Photo

How one church adopted a public school. More pics like this here.

Leadership Center Launching 20/20 Vision

Posted on August 14, 2008 - Filed Under Blogroll, launch | Leave a Comment

Join the Coalition and The New York City Leadership Center as we officially launch 20/20 Vision for Schools as part of this historic gathering on September 20, 2008. Thanks!
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Register Now & Bring Your Leadership Team!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
“Spiritual Leadership in the
Global City” Launch Event!
GROUP RATE:
Register a group of 25 or more for the [...]