Kirk Franklin is more than an amazing voice. He’s an advocate for justice and an incredible person. Hope for Students is excited to announce that in the coming months we’ll be partnering with Kirk to shine a light on education inequality, starting with this awesome shirt, which he designed to advance the message that every students should receive an amazing …
Every year, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting hosts American Graduate Day in an effort to raise awareness of the work being done around the country to help keep children in school. Our Indianapolis Regional Director, Dr. Jeffry Woods, was featured on this year’s Broadcast in October. We’re excited to share his interview with Shannon Cagle which originally aired on October …
This past month, our organization was represented at the Christian Community Development Association National Conference by our very own Zakiya Jackson. We were blessed to have the chance to share the Hope For Students story with the conference attendees. Many conference attendees also took the #HopeForStudents pledge to shine a light on education inequality. See more highlights from the conference below… Our …
Our founder, Nicole Baker Fulgham, recently sat down with Leith Anderson of the National Association of Evangelicals to discuss The Expectations Project and how we are working to combat educational inequality. In this podcast, produced by NAE, you’ll learn about the inequality that is currently present in our nation’s school system. Nicole discusses the “two school systems” present in most …
Yesterday thousands of people in 80 cities across the country and around the world gathered for Q Commons. The event has been described as “TED for culturally engaged Christians”. It features important conversations aimed at promoting the connections between faith and the common good at a local and national level. As one of the local speakers at Q Commons DC, …
“The real safety of our nation is preparing this next generation so that they can take our place and be the leaders of the world.” Geoffrey Canada, Founder of Harlem Children’s Zone Why are we still clinging to an education system that has barely changed in 50 years and is still failing millions of our nation’s children? One of our …
“I’m excited about the opportunity to give all our teachers the support they want and deserve.” – Bill Gates Great teachers make a huge difference in the lives of their students. Hope for Students believes every child in America should have access to the best teachers on the planet. Unfortunately, our system is falling short of this promise. Our country …
“I open the doors to a building dedicated to building, yet only breaks me down.” – Malcolm London Food for thought and fuel for a movement. Don’t miss this amazing performance by young spoken-word poet Malcolm London. His feisty, passionate performance takes on the Chicago education system in which he grew up. “High School Training Ground” lifts the curtain on …
“Anybody who’s ever worked with me will tell you I am known for my slogans. So today, I am going to use three that have been paramount in our quest for change.” – Linda Cliatt-Wayman, Principal at Strawberry Mansion School What does it take to fix a broken school? When expectations for students and teachers have already hit rock bottom, …
“Every child deserves a champion.” – Rita Pierson Think about the people who have made the biggest difference in your life. What did they all have in common? How did they make you feel? Listen in as Rita Pierson, a veteran of America’s classrooms for 40 years, shares the secrets of unlocking young hearts and minds, and unleashing the purpose …
