I am a college student who is very passionate about the educational system in America. I grew up in a middle-class family, and was privileged to have the opportunity to attend public schools with an abundant amount of resources that have aided in my success. However, there are many students who are not afforded these same opportunities due to the location of their schools, limited resources, and more. I wanted to provide students locally the opportunity to be able to expand their educational knowledge by providing students and teachers with some of the necessary resources they need.
Although Students Succeed is similar to many organizations that give back to the community, it adds a more inclusive apporach from many people within the community. Families, students, and teachers are unable to receive the resources and supplies they need to create a more efficient learning environment. By presenting a foundation that not only gives back to the community, but places each student, family, school, and teacher in an environment to want to succeed and exceed statitistics and personal doubts.
The demographic I am looking to target are people within the community, especially college students and high school students looking to volunteer time, families seeking to make a difference, and more. By targeting these people within the community and making them aware of the educational disaprities near them, they will want to take action to make some kind of difference. Every small contribution (time, supplies/resources, monetary donations, etc.) will lead to the improvement in education, happiness, health, and performance within schools and the community.
I believe the elements I have provided can bring a new wave of awareness and activism. Many people are more concerned with their local communtiy as it has more of an affect on them personally. Although there can be many challenges associated with this foundation down the road, by having a clear plan into place, many people can help make a difference in students, teachers, and families lives.
Hey Mya,
ReplyDeleteI think your idea is great and could benefit many students and teachers within the community. Many people do not know the struggles that both teachers and students in underprivileged communities go through. They do not receive all the materials they need for them to properly teach/learn. Your service provides a chance for people to give back to the community and to help others in a positive light.