Oh, also, as far as this initiative being a band-aid, and whether it will success in the long run (given the funding issues), a very idealistic and ambitious part of me thinks it can become a truly radical project, depending on the approach.
Have you ever heard of the Harlem Children's Zone and it's creator, Geoffrey Canada? While it's an American model, it's been quite a revolutionary project.
I uploaded a 2004 New York Times Magazine article about that particular school's model (PDF format). Do check it out. It addresses how and why the HCZ was created and how it overcame funding issues. Quite amazing. I tend to look to the HCZ as a source of possible inspiration.
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Have you ever heard of the Harlem Children's Zone and it's creator, Geoffrey Canada? While it's an American model, it's been quite a revolutionary project.
I uploaded a 2004 New York Times Magazine article about that particular school's model (PDF format). Do check it out. It addresses how and why the HCZ was created and how it overcame funding issues. Quite amazing. I tend to look to the HCZ as a source of possible inspiration.