The website I chose was Harlem Children's Zone. I have yet to receive a newsletter from this organization, but I did review the site and the latest news that they are discussing is that the founder and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone is named one of the top world's greatest leaders. Geoffrey Canada is listed as the number 12 greatest leader. Geoffrey Canada recently stepped down and passed his CEO position on to Anne Williams-Isom effective July 2014. George Canada decided to experiment and reach all the kids in a 24 block zone in New York City; he called it the Harlem Children's Zone. George Canada was disappointed with the results of many organizations that helped the urban poor, so he started his own. He provides education, social, and medical help for children starting at birth. Because of his success the organization now service 100 blocks and over 12,000 children, with 95% of high school seniors going away to college. He has done a remarkable job as a leader.
After reading about George Canada achievements and goals for urban children as a leader, it inspires me to become a better leader. Being a successful leader is part of my professional development because I would like to open my own early learning center one day. I can not do that without being a good leader. A good leader is what makes a successful business. I have seen some bad leadership including the place where I am employed at now. Because of poor leadership the organization is failing and again another early learning center has to close its doors.
Harlem Children's Zone
http://www.hcz.org/
http://www.waldenu.edu
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Getting to Know Your International Contacts (Alternative)
Unfortunately I have not heard from either of the professionals I chose to communicate with from other countries. It would have been nice to communicate with other early education professionals from other parts of the world to hear their insight about early education and to hear about their experiences in early childhood. I was not able to access the podcast website either because the link could not be found, so I had to choose a website to research. I decided to further research the Global Fund for Children website. There are many children who are struggling around the world every day. Some are born free and some are born into slavery. Some have to struggle with the decision to go to school, be enslaved, work, or a soldier in the army. The global fund for children transform the lives of children on the edge of society; children who are in trafficking, refugees, and child laborers to help them regain their rights and pursue their dreams (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Since 1997 they have reached over 9 million children (Global Fund for Children, 2014).
The Global Fund for Children find and invest in grassroots organizations that enable the most vulnerable children in their communities to thrive (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Their strategic support helps our grantees achieve their vision, become sustainable, and reach even more children in need (Global Fund for Children, 2014). They do not only focus on just providing money; they also focus on strengthening organizations around the world to have a lasting effect.
The Global Fund for Children have touched the lives of millions of children. Their impact means thousands of children are going to school instead of to work (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Thousands more are protecting themselves from HIV, escaping the bonds of slavery, and getting the childhood they deserve (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Spreading the word and letting others know about the devastating situations of children around the world may help reduce or even eliminate poverty.
The Global Fund for Children: An organization which provides capital to communities worldwide to improve the lives of children.
http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/
http://www.waldenu.edu
The Global Fund for Children find and invest in grassroots organizations that enable the most vulnerable children in their communities to thrive (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Their strategic support helps our grantees achieve their vision, become sustainable, and reach even more children in need (Global Fund for Children, 2014). They do not only focus on just providing money; they also focus on strengthening organizations around the world to have a lasting effect.
The Global Fund for Children have touched the lives of millions of children. Their impact means thousands of children are going to school instead of to work (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Thousands more are protecting themselves from HIV, escaping the bonds of slavery, and getting the childhood they deserve (Global Fund for Children, 2014). Spreading the word and letting others know about the devastating situations of children around the world may help reduce or even eliminate poverty.
The Global Fund for Children: An organization which provides capital to communities worldwide to improve the lives of children.
http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/
http://www.waldenu.edu
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sharing Web Resources
The organization I chose is the Harlem Children's Zone (http://www.hcz.org/). The Harlem Children's Zone began in the 1970's as a truancy-prevention program. Due to the drug epidemic that took place in Harlem in the 1980's and 1990's many residents gave up hope. The staff of HCZ did not and thought that there should be new approaches. HCZ opened a public school that was shut down for after-school and weekend activities and services for the young children in the neighborhood. In the 90's the goal was to keep schools safe, so they placed AmeriCorps participants in the classrooms known as the Peacemakers programs. HCZ supported disadvantaged families facing crumbling apartments to failing schools, from violent crime to chronic health problems (http://www.hcz.org/). The HCZ serves over 8,000 children and 6,000 adults. In the 2000's the HCZ has opened more programs called Baby College (parenting workshops), Harlem Gems (pre-school program), HCZ Asthma Initiative (teaches the parents and children to better manage the disease), Promise Academy (a high-quality charter school), and Obesity Program (to help children stay healthy). All the programs are free to children and their families who reside in Harlem.
An issue that I read about is that single mother's did not have the right support or education on the development of young children. This is the reason that HCZ developed Baby College. Baby college teaches young mother's the proper way to take care of their baby and how a baby develop into early childhood. For example, the program teaches the young mother's about comforting their baby. If a baby is crying how to softly speak to the baby to calm the baby down and/or cradle the baby in their arms. It is important for young mother's to know that they are their child first teacher and protector. The baby did not hear or see his mom and wanted to know that mom was nearby. HCZ helps train and teach young mothers so that they will have a positive and safe environment to raise their child/children in.
http://www.waldenu.edu
An issue that I read about is that single mother's did not have the right support or education on the development of young children. This is the reason that HCZ developed Baby College. Baby college teaches young mother's the proper way to take care of their baby and how a baby develop into early childhood. For example, the program teaches the young mother's about comforting their baby. If a baby is crying how to softly speak to the baby to calm the baby down and/or cradle the baby in their arms. It is important for young mother's to know that they are their child first teacher and protector. The baby did not hear or see his mom and wanted to know that mom was nearby. HCZ helps train and teach young mothers so that they will have a positive and safe environment to raise their child/children in.
http://www.waldenu.edu
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Establishing Professional Contacts and Expanding Resources
It is very interesting to learn about the issues and trends of different cultures in early childhood. I am excited about this course and I hope that the two professionals I contacted will respond soon. I chose to contact a professional from African and one from Canada. I emailed each professional and I explained why I was contacting them and what I expected from each of them. I posted the emails I sent below:
Mrs. Bimbo Are,
My name is Erica Smith, I am a Graduate Student at Walden University (online), I am currently in the Early Childhood Program. I am in course Educ 6162 (Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field), during this course for our blog assignment; the instructor asked us to establish contact with two early childhood professionals to discuss some of the issues and trends in early childhood in other parts of the world. I wanted to know if you could be one of my contact professionals? I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my email.
Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Erica Smith
Prospective Graduate of Early Childhood
Hello Yvonne Dionne,
My name is Erica Smith, I am a Graduate Student at Walden University (online), I am currently in the Early Childhood Program. I am in course Educ 6162 (Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field), during this course for our blog assignment; the instructor asked us to establish contact with two early childhood professionals to discuss some of the issues and trends in early childhood in other parts of the world. I wanted to know if you could be one of my contact professionals? I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my email.
Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Erica Smith
Prospective Graduate of Early Childhood
Since the email did not work for Yvonne Dionne, I had to choose another professional. I chose Dominique Hudicourt from Haiti. I have not heard from either of them as of today, but I hope to hear from them soon. I do not want to choose the alternate assignment for this part of the blog, but if I do not hear from the two I professionals I emailed I will do the alternate assignment.
http://www.waldenu.edu
Mrs. Bimbo Are,
My name is Erica Smith, I am a Graduate Student at Walden University (online), I am currently in the Early Childhood Program. I am in course Educ 6162 (Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field), during this course for our blog assignment; the instructor asked us to establish contact with two early childhood professionals to discuss some of the issues and trends in early childhood in other parts of the world. I wanted to know if you could be one of my contact professionals? I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my email.
Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Erica Smith
Prospective Graduate of Early Childhood
Hello Yvonne Dionne,
My name is Erica Smith, I am a Graduate Student at Walden University (online), I am currently in the Early Childhood Program. I am in course Educ 6162 (Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field), during this course for our blog assignment; the instructor asked us to establish contact with two early childhood professionals to discuss some of the issues and trends in early childhood in other parts of the world. I wanted to know if you could be one of my contact professionals? I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to read my email.
Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Erica Smith
Prospective Graduate of Early Childhood
Since the email did not work for Yvonne Dionne, I had to choose another professional. I chose Dominique Hudicourt from Haiti. I have not heard from either of them as of today, but I hope to hear from them soon. I do not want to choose the alternate assignment for this part of the blog, but if I do not hear from the two I professionals I emailed I will do the alternate assignment.
http://www.waldenu.edu
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