Roses in the concrete

People have been saying for years all it takes is a committed teacher to teach our youth. Jeff Duncan Andrade embodies committed. When lots of teachers were fleeing the Oakland public schools he was busy embracing it and the kids needed him. I’m amazed at this man’s dedication to education when so many others are out to collect a check. Studies have often shown students can thrive if they are introduced to a program and have someone to mentor them. I’m encouraged by this man and his dedication to his students. I wish for my children to have a dedicated teacher like him when they get to high school. William Arthur Ward said “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Our youth today need inspiration and encouragement to grow out of the concrete. It has been done others need to just follow his lead

Questions:

1    What is being done to counsel the kids who see all the violence in their community?

       How could parents help to enrich the lives of the urban youth?

    Why is Piedmont exempt from all the violence in Oakland ?