The following are my suggestions for mobilizing individuals to aid in educating our youth:1) Increase corporate recruitment efforts for individuals who mentor. If students are aware that corporations value volunteerism, they will be more likely to seek those opportunities out.2) Reduce the stigma associated with low income and blighted areas. This action will help by diminishing the fears associated with challenging public schools. 3) Potentially tie assistance funds to a requirement for public actions. Instead of being viewed as purely a "hand out", opportunities for ownership may be shifted towards compensation. This may not necessarily translate into more than just education programs or seeking additional training. However, it is likely that some individuals may have more vigilance as a result.
4) Have elected officials volunteer some of their leadership through the media by setting examples for others. This could extend to professional athletes, doctors, lawyers and others. (The NFL sponsors many volunteer efforts, like the Big Boys/Big Girls clubs and others. However, more could be done.)5) Encourage national advertising through the tv and other media sources. I would suggest that we try to make volunteering, and reading, more popular by focusing attention on it through popular sources.
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William Pointer
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