http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/20/journey-for-change-notebook-november-through-january/ The story behind the story Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:42:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/20/journey-for-change-notebook-november-through-january/#comment-3183 Juan Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:52:39 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=602#comment-3183 Journey for Change is a wonderful program. However, there is an important component missing. I watched the students reaction to their journey to Africa and they were truly touched as am I. When they returned home and went back to school, they were to experience a great increase in their grades. If a student does not get passing grades during their 10/11 years in school, a trip is not going to cause a significant change in their academics. What some of the students needed in their schooling was a consistent tutor to show them how to study, to identify his/her learning style and show they how to organize them self. This is a much needed part that needs to be added to the Journey for Change program. If anyone involved with the program is interested, I would be happy to assist in establishing/developing this much needed addition. Juan Journey for Change is a wonderful program. However, there is an important component missing. I watched the students reaction to their journey to Africa and they were truly touched as am I. When they returned home and went back to school, they were to experience a great increase in their grades. If a student does not get passing grades during their 10/11 years in school, a trip is not going to cause a significant change in their academics. What some of the students needed in their schooling was a consistent tutor to show them how to study, to identify his/her learning style and show they how to organize them self. This is a much needed part that needs to be added to the Journey for Change program. If anyone involved with the program is interested, I would be happy to assist in establishing/developing this much needed addition.
Juan

]]> http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/20/journey-for-change-notebook-november-through-january/#comment-3145 Erica Newman Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:45:24 +0000 http://siu.blogs.cnn.com/?p=602#comment-3145 I want to get involved in Journey for Change...I am a student in Architecture at LSU...starting a non-profit to influence kids is something that I have a calling and a passion to do, but how can I?? I want to get involved in Journey for Change...I am a student in Architecture at LSU...starting a non-profit to influence kids is something that I have a calling and a passion to do, but how can I??

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