Shameless promotion

Bill told me I should put this link up, and apparently, I listen to everything Bill says... :o)

But really, here's an article I wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It's on the public education system in Philly. Basically I noted that whereas schools can definitely use more resources, better paid teachers, more security, and less testing, the real problem is a lack of hope. Many of the kids have no expectations of going to college or even of graduating, oftentimes because no one else expects it of them. This article, for me, highlights one of the themes I've been documenting in my research this summer-- that caring adults who affirm, support, and encourage young people are extremely important to the successful development of at-risk youth! Please read... and hopefully it will give you moment to pause and think about ways we can support our schools and young people.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080630_Students_need_to_see_there_s_hope_for_them_once_they_finish_school.html