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NCCF "Tea with Heart" Combines Goodies with Good Deads
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Mike Hall took time out of his busy off season schedule to visit children attending summer camp at JC Nalle Community School, in the District's Ward 7. The Wizard's second year, forward spoke about the importance of studying hard at school, listening to and respecting adults, and most importantly having fun and following your dreams. The children asked questions about his family, his time at George Washington University, and of course about the NBA and the players on various teams. At the end Mike posed for photos and signed autographs for every child and even signed a basketball which will be auctioned off at NCCF's annual signature fundraising event, Art & Soul. This unique art auction is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Music Hall at Strathmore.
Youths Rate Adult Deeds Average
David C. Lipscomb
Washington Times
June 14, 2007
Local students don't have much faith in their government officials and think parents and teachers can do more to reach out to them, according to a report released yesterday.
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) released its ninth annual Uhlich Children's Advantage Network Adult Report Card, and adults received a C+ overall and no grade above a B.
"These results mean we're not working hard enough and listening to kids," acting CWLA Vice President Linda Spears said at a press conference. "We're not listening to kids when we need the answer."
In January and February, the CWLA polled 1,000 students ages 12 to 19 nationwide about how they think adults performed in 25 categories such as "teaching positive values" and "leading by example."
The nonprofit group also held multiple focus groups of students from in and around the District, as well as Chicago and New York City.
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