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SUPPORT "AFRICAN-CENTERED EDUCATION"
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO
THE JOSEPH LITTLES-NGUZO SABA CHARTER SCHOOL
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA.
The Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School, in West Palm Beach Florida, is helping children reach new heights from the bottom rung of the educational ladder. The children that populate this school are those whom the Public Schools System has labeled as unable to learn, and allegedly didn't want to teach. Negative labeling and low expectations led to frustrated parents. They have turned to the Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School to provide a better future for their children.
 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 to celebrate their 10th Anniversary on January 20, 2009, the date on which this country inaugurated its first President of African ancestry!
President Barack Obama declared that failing to improve classroom instruction is "morally unacceptable for our children." Among the initiatives supported by the President 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," says Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education.
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. |
| Our only failure in response to this appeal would be to do nothing. Any contribution is acceptable - even as small as $25.00. |
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DONATE NOW!
If contributing by check, your tax deductible contribution should be made payable to:
Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School
Mail to:
Regent Bank
1527 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 6
ATTN: Nancy Kianos
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Your contribution will help achieve several goals:
- Your contribution, however small or large, will help ensure that this school reaches its 10th Anniversary celebration on January 20, 2009, the date on which this country will inaugurate its first President of African ancestry!
- Your contribution will supplement the commitment made by 100% of the families, who have given all they can to support the growth of the school.
- Your contribution will help to make this a model for other African Centered Schools.
- Your contribution will underscore the effort of the leaders of this school in their appeal to the Obama Administration to keep its commitment to Charter Schools.
- Your contribution will provide hope for the children in one of the poorest communities in the nation.
The early days of the school included holding classes in numerous places -- a church, public library, and even in a public park. However, the early teachers, parents, and supporters knew that the future of the school was really in their hearts. After seeing their children labeled learning disabled, the parents finally found someone believed in their children, and they were not about to let go. They viewed learning by school bus, and moving from place to place a mere inconvenience. The curriculum includes year-long studies that include Black history, not just the profiles that appear during Black History Month.
The school is making progress with technology and other learning activities, but there is a shortage of funds to provide for extracurricular activities, such as sports and cultural arts, that mitigates against the children achieving a holistic educational experience. The educators are striving for an "A" rating for the school.
 "Sit Yo' Mama Down."
"I want to sit my mama down, so that she doesn't have to work unless she wants to." Eighth Grade Student at JL-NSCS
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 on their behalf.
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 "I have become much more involved in the school since sending my children to JL-NSCS." Angela Walker, Parent Liaison
"I will put all my babies here. Mr. Geuka is so caring about my babies. He loves my babies. He loves me. If I have any problems, any troubles, I go talk to him." Martide Bienvenue, Parent, JL-NSCS
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 "When are the Public School officials going to see that we are making significant progress on a shoe-string budget, and provide increased funding?"
Rev. Richard Scott, Board Member.
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 “The most African Centered thing that we can do is to be excellent every day.”
Dr. P. Kamara Collins, Ph.D., former Assistant Headmaster, now living in Atlanta.
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 "I would like to see beyond this "Nguzo Saba School," and see this concept become the model. I hope to see Nguzo Sabas all over the country." Jenice Reddick, former Social Studies Teacher, now living in Philadelphia.
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The commitment to educating the most at-risk of our children has never been more important. Black students represent those on the lowest rung of achievement in our school system, with urban students suffering the most – poverty, broken families, and crumbling neighborhoods.
Amidst this 21st century backdrop, there are some bright examples emerging that are tackling the unique issues facing our children. African Centered Education has tackled the chronic failure of the education system, and is achieving better educational results and opportunities for many African American students. |
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