The Education of Our Children Is Under Attack: We Apreicate Your Support
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Posted By: Samuel Burnham on February 16, 2009 The State of Florida legislature is taking steps that could endanger the future of the Joseph Littles - Nguzo Saba Charter School. iZania.com is leading a nationwide fundraising initiative to support the only African-Centered Charter School in the State of Florida. Our goal to raise $150,000.00 to sustain the growth and success of this school is now more important than ever. The Senate PreK-12 Committee, approved the proposal (SB 278). The bill makes a number of changes to current law. Among them, it: Allows school districts to terminate charters if charter schools are in dire financial straits. Gives the Florida Education Commissioner more authority to institute financial checks. The public school system has already discarded these students. Now they are threatening to close the school that is rescuing them from a life of poverty, crime, and despair. Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba Charter School has redirected the lives of students who are now graduating from high school and headed to college - a prospect that many of them never considered when they began their journey with Joseph Littles in the 2nd grade 10 years ago. This year alone, enrollment has incresased from 64 in September 2008, to 120 students at the beginning of February. That is nearly 100% growth in the past 5 months! We have already raised just over $5,000.00 from small contributions all across the country. If you have contributed, please share this information with your friends and colleagues. If you haven't contributed yet, make your contribution today. This school is the outgrowth of the vision of Amefika Geuka, its founder, first Head Master, and currently, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Grounded in the Nguzo Saba Principles, strong community values, and an unwavering belief in the potential of the children and families served, this school has survived against tremendous odds to celebrate their 10th Anniversary on January 20, 2009, the date on which this country inaugurated its first President of African ancestry! President-elect Barack Obama announced Arne Duncan, the head of the Chicago school system, as Education Secretary, and declared that failing to improve classroom instruction is "morally unacceptable for our children." Among the initiatives supported by the President-elect is a commitment to double the funding for Charter Schools. "No issue is more pressing than education. ... It is the civil rights issue of our generation," Duncan said in brief remarks. iZania.com is a proud sponsor of this fundraising drive to support the Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School, in West Palm Beach Florida. This school is a role model for succeeding against all odds to meet the needs of students and families that the Public School system gave up on. While billion dollar bailouts are being considered for Wall Street, your support is needed to keep the doors open for this school which is helping the least of us. Donate $25.00 and receive a copy of the book, Sit Yo' Mama Down! The Story of An African-Centered Public Charter School At the Joseph Littles-NGUZO SABA Charter School, the goal of every student is to achieve such a high level of success that they will be able to retire their "Mama" from the hard work that she has endured on their behalf. Donate $50.00 or more and receive the book AND the Joseph Littles-NGUZO SABA Charter School DVD. This documentary provides a unique insight into the story of parents, children, staff and board members of this school that has taken on the challenge of achieving excellence with children the Public School system rejected. Our only failure in response to this appeal would be to do nothing. Any contribution is acceptable - even as small as $5.00. CLICK HERE to make a secure online donation: http://www.izania.com/Support-African-Cent... Or, If contributing by check, your tax deductible contribution should be mailed to: Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School 5829 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407 ATTN: Amefika Geuka Email: jlnscs@yahoo.com Telephone: (561) 689-1536 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Samuel Burnham
Associate, Chosen Agency Florida A&M University class of 2003 Member Since February 2009 |
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