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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Your Ron Clark Moment
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Did you catch “The Ron Clark Story” on TNT? It’s the true-life story of Ron Clark, a teacher who went to Harlem to teach the kids he thought needed him the most. He finally found a principal who would give him a chance and he turned a class of misfits into academic stars. Here’s Rodney Ho’s story about how the TV movie came about.
I met Ron and liked him a lot. He has bought a property near Carver High - now known as the New Schools of Carver - and is building a private school. He plans to find sponsors to cover tuition, and he wants to take the kids on trips around the world.
Anyway, Get Schooled reader Kentria suggested I solicit stories of other Ron Clark moments. How did you inspire a child to turn things around?
