Comments on: THE HEART: 12 FOR LIFE

By: britt

britt — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:56:59 +0000

sorry. this really has nothing to do with your post but i just heard this song and thought…

well it seemed like something you would like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBlpfXLQLvU

By: Kim Bennett

Kim Bennett — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:19:57 +0000

What a wonderful program. I believe the school system loses so many kids because they can not make the connection between what they are taught in school and what they need in the real world. Programs like this show a child the connection between learning English and holding a job, how math really matters and on and on.
Every child deserves an education. Every child is teachable. It is our job to find the best way for each child to be successful.
Bravo to 12 For Life and Alabamachanin.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:52:08 +0000

What a great idea and program. Our public schools need our support. If the people in the community just spent a few hours a month in their local school our children would be much better off. Just helping read to the young kids, helping with math, there are many volunteer jobs that can be done.

I started a program in my local elementary school doing hands-on engineering and science activities 5 or 6 times a year for each K-5 grade. The kids love it, and they are now developing a love for science and an interest in engineering. We are always looking for volunteers. See our projects at easier-as-pi.blogspot.com.

Good luck with your work, and thanks for getting involved in public schools. They are not nearly as bad as their reputation, and with community help and involvement could be better!