Is Anybody Listening? A testament by Village Academy High School students on the economic crisis
A Dream Comes True! Students meet President Obama on March 19, 2009! In addition, see President Obama’s reference to Village Academy in his first speech to the nation about education. www.msnbc.msn.com Follow up with KCET.org/socal beautiful tribute to this project! This project sprang from discussions held in our Advanced Placement Literature and Composition class during the reading of F. Scott Fitzgeralds novel The Great Gatsby, says Mr. Steinman, AP Lit. teacher at Village Academy High School (Pomona Unified School District). They opened up, shared deeply touching details of their current travails, and felt compelled to share their sentiments with those who were in a position to not only listen to them, but implement policies in order to make things better for them and the country they love dearly. The sentiments expressed in this project are true, heartfelt and totally unscripted. Students sat themselves down, the camera began to roll, and the resulting footage is as true as it gets. Spoken with innocence, directly, and with the courage rarely seen by teenagers today, the video was totally edited by students and is meant as a means of expression by which positive action will hopefully be inspired to evolve.
i was impresed..
and obama commented on this vidio…
i heard it on speaches.
and presintations
you guys really made your voice be hear.
all around the world..
i was impresed..
and obama commented on this vidio…
i heard it on speaches.
and presintations
you guys really made your voice be hear.
all around the world..
Young people: Stay in school. Don’t just get by with average grades. Excell. Gain additional skills. The more educated and skilled you are, the less likely you will suffer in trying times like these. Eventually, another economic crash will occur…and you’ll be the head of the family. Plan ahead now. Plan for success. Don’t start a family until you have set your life on track. I’m glad these kids are AP students because it shows that they are already aware of what I’m saying here.
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I Just watched It On T.V In New Zealand.
My Heart Reallly Does Go Out You..
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<3 From NZ
just saw it here in new zealand about 3min ago lol good luck guys and good luck america
this has just aired on 20/20 in new zealand and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. when the bro said that the sun shines after the storm is testament to the human spirit, i wish all your dreams and aspirations come true. living so far away we’re on really exposed to a glamourized america, one you see on tv and the e channel but never the truth. Much love coming out to you all,
aidan morrell
1b duke place
new plymouth 4310
taranaki
new zealand, aotearoa
Omg after watching this vid, it makes me feel so priveledged to live in New Zealand. After it had just aired on 20/20 minutes ago my heart just raced….Can’t believe this is actually happening in a continent like the U.S.God bless those children and good on you Barrack for giving them hope..so far so good as a president..
The wealthy people;actors/celebrities should get togeather and form an alliance to help their nation out instead of being stuck up .
Love from NZ!
I know that things are much worst in america than things are here in new zealand, I admire all the strength and dignity all of you are showing, and i hope that things get better for you all over there, These words might not be much comfort to you, but keep in mind that things will get better, hang in there
Saw this in New Zealand.. and made me cry
Good luck with everything xx
Hey, I just saw this video on 20/20 here in New Zealand. I just thought you guys were so brave to do this, to let people see how you really feel, to stand up and be the voice for the people.
I was homeless for about two years, and the reality of it is scary, but you can get through these tough times and come out on top, a stronger person.
Hold on. People ARE listening.
Omg after seeng this on 20/20 I feel so priveledged to live here in NZ.
I also feel for the families who’s had to lose their homes because of the down fall of the U.S economy.
Celebrities and the wealthy folks should form an alliance to help their people rather than being stuck up and selfish.
Good on Barrack for making a move and doing something good .. good start for being president lol
Love from New Zealand !
xx
just aired in New Zealand via 20/20.. this video made me cry.. i hope it gets better..good luck
You guys are so brave for saying this and putting it up on the internet. Now everyone else in a simillar situation to you wont feel alone or abondoned by the government. Congratulations. You should feel really proud of yourselves.
Very moving
I’m sure this will touch many people.
I saw a story about this video on BBC World News. I live in New Zealand, a perfect little country but we are being effected by this world recession also. So many redundancies are going through, everyone’s losing their jobs including myself and I know that people all over the world are listening to you, I certainly am. God bless you and your families and I wish everyone the best through this terribly difficult time.
very sad i live in nz we havent realy felt the crunch yet but i hope things clear up fou you guys
Whoopi Goldberg visited Village academy today, I was so excited Village Academy Rules!! Class of 2012
I watched this video in my Child Development class in college and wow it totally touched me.
WOW! So moving…right in my backyard as I live in LA County. We need to keep the voice of Village Academy alive! I hope our President keeps listening…I hope he gets congress and the senate to listen…Prayers to you VAH…
I am Jose Lopez’s brother and i think u guyz r right my name is pablo
im listening.
yea same thank god i live in new zealand but its sad to see things like this happen i hope this ends soon
I saw you guys first on 20/20 and I was really moved. I’m 24 and I just lost my job and my home 2 months ago and I’m incredibly depressed but it helps knowing the president hears our crys.
WE ARE LISTENING KIDS! LUNAFAM1