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Today's NY Times on the American Promise...(and we have $15k to go!)

Update #8 · Mar 6, 2012 · comment

Today the New York Times reports that Black students, especially boys, face much harsher discipline in public schools than other students.  Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is quoted as saying "The undeniable truth is that the everyday education experience for too many students of color violates the principle of equity at the heart of the AMERICAN PROMISE."  

This is why we are making our film.  To understand what this American Promise is, and what forces our sons are battling against to achieve it. 

We have one week and $15k to go.  Please share this "one week to go" video with your friends. 
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    Mommy & Me level: A half-day of singing songs with mom, crawling practice AND a one-of-a-kind original piece of artwork by our very own Miles (the kid in the video).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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