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August 20th, 2008
By Larry Brown — President - -WAVE, Inc.
It seems to be inherent in human nature that when things go wrong, we look for people to blame. Yet, everyone desires to do a good job, have a fulfilling family and social life, be respected, and make a meaningful contribution to the world around them. The problem is almost always the system, rather than the people. Read the rest of this entry »
July 15th, 2008
WAVE has just released its newly revised WAVE In Schools - Level 1 curriculum, aimed at preventing students from dropping out and preparing them for success in school, careers, and life.
The 132 lessons in WAVE In Schools - Level 1 are designed to be delivered in a group setting of up to 25 students. Each lesson was written and reviewed by experts, including classroom teachers, and focuses on Read the rest of this entry »
April 30th, 2008
Most statistics show that I am destined to become a gang member, a high school drop out, or a criminal. But I am not any of those things. I am a great student, a leader in my community, a NAVY ROTC cadet, a son who provides financially for his family, a great employee, an intern, and a future educator.
I represent the small group of Latino students who will NOT be dropping out of school. Read the rest of this entry »
February 27th, 2008
Jose Rivera, an elementary school Principal, spoke to the Positive Deviants Network at an event in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Rivera was asked to talk about his experience as an educator and how schools should change to be more effective at educating students at risk of failing to graduate. His story and ideas should be required reading for anyone looking for answers to the nationwide education crisis, or for ideas about how to save just one young person from the harsh results of dropping out.
My Name is Jose Rivera and I’m the principal at Clarence McClure Elementary School in Grandview, Washington. McClure is a PreK-5th grade school with 600 students and 60 staff members. Our students are 88% Hispanic, 12% Caucasian, and most are from families living in poverty.
This is my eleventh year as an educator. I started as a Read the rest of this entry »