I learned a lot through the Achiever’s Academy project. Seeing everyone’s videos gave me an opportunity to “meet” all the students. I realized the impact one organization can make. Watching the videos I was able to recognize and see all the changes the students had made, especially in those that went and recorded in the Achiever’s Academy more than once. You were able to see their progression, and how dedicated they were to make the change. It was obvious that some students had more of a journey left than others, however, seeing the students that were fully dedicated, it was comforting to know that the organization was making a difference. I learned how important support is for success. For the majority of the students all these students needed was a little push, that they were not getting either in the classroom or in their homes. Most of the students thanked the Pastor and the teachers involved for caring, and they in turn looked up to them for doing so. However, I also realized how important support can be when I heard all the drama that was going on in Concord High School. I could only imagine the frustration the school was facing when the drama arose. I think it is sad that the faculty could not just let the kids have their moment in the spotlight. These students worked so hard, and deserved to be rewarded. Most of these kids were so excited that we were making a movie out of them, and it was sad that they were misinformed that the moving viewing in Willard Hall was cancelled. The students would have really enjoyed seeing the videos because I think we all did an excellent job. I hope that they still would be able to see them, and that through watching themselves and their peers they will see the progress each and every one of them has made, and will strive for more.
Education Class Week 10
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