pneurople
September 3, 2010
I would like make more friends here & talk something interestings.
The 110 Institute: Comments...
Dr. Beverley R. Taylor
July 17, 2010
I am very impress with your accomplishments and the work that who are trying to do. After our conversation Friday I found an article that I have been saving. It was entitled "What if they had 'Surge' for schools, no one came?" A picture of you (Tony Nichelson) was next to the article. This took place at Cypress Middle School. I am very excited and thankful for the interview.
Tony Nichelson
April 28, 2010
If it takes a "Village" to raise a child, then surely the men in the "Village" should protect the women and girls from predators and abusers. It actually takes a "healthy" village, and we all have a role to play in the positive development of our neighborhoods and communities. Note: Please "Google": Tony Nichelson, and "Man-ters"...
Jim Summers
February 23, 2010
Parental involvement is the key...
Tony Nichelson is to be applauded for his efforts to improve parental involvement in Memphis' public schools, so it was extremely disheartening to learn that not one parent showed up for his parent-student assembly at Cypress Middle School (Feb. 6 article, "What if they had 'Surge' for schools, no one came?").
Worse was the admission by Memphis City Schools that few parents ever attend student-teacher conferences, and those who do are not the ones who need to be there.
My children attended MCS optional programs at Grahamwood and White Station, and my wife and I witnessed firsthand the involvement of the majority of parents in PTA within the optional program. We also noted the lack of parental involvement in the traditional school within the same building.
Shelby County Schools, Catholic schools and charter schools manage to turn out success stories even though many of their students are economically disadvantaged. So do MCS optional schools. According to the Tennessee Department of Education 2009 Report Card, 33 percent of county students are within that classification. How is that? How is it that Shelby County Schools spends less per pupil ($8,198 versus $10,394) than MCS, has a higher pupil/teacher ratio than MCS (15.6 versus 14.4,), has a higher student population per school than MCS (907 versus 526) and has one administrator for every 257 students versus 1 for every 238 for MCS? Does parental involvement enter into this equation? It certainly is not money.
The Shelby County Schools Web site prominently features a PTA link with e-mail addresses for the organization. The MCS Web site has no visible link to any PTA. On the individual school Web sites, no information is displayed to allow a parent to join a PTA, even if one existed. How is that?
Sadly, political speeches, funding fights, Gates Foundation money, corporate involvement, new buildings, teacher initiatives and school board policy changes will not bring about student/school success without first ensuring that a parent or some caring family member is invested in the education of that family's child. That means showing up at school at times other than when violence is reported or the child is disciplined.
Jim Summers
Memphis
Supporters of The 110...
January 12, 2010
The following comments have been received by the Tri-State Defender Newspaper (tristatedefender.com)
The Tri-State Defender is an historic weekly newspaper, focusing on the African-American experience in the Memphis community for nearly six decades. The paper has sponsored the "Urban Youth Literacy" initiative in its editions for the past two years, and continues to support the 110 Institute by including the complete list of "110 Tasks Every Young Man Should know How to Do… Before Ninth Grade". The list of 110 Tasks can be found on the Tri-State Defender website. We sincerely appreciate the commitment of this publication to the future growth and progress of students throughout the Memphis metropolitan area.
COMMENTS ABOUT "THE 110", FROM THE TRI-STATE DEFENDER NEWSPAPER's website
(Posted by Tony)
Thanks to the Tri-State Defender, for bringing such a valuable tool to single moms & students in Memphis, and across the nation. Just a little time spent reviewing this list of "110 Tasks" will help parents and teachers deliver real skills and new confidence to our children. Thanks for sharing.
(Posted by Freddie Alan)
Glad to see the press grab on to a much needed action for the people. It is obvious that literacy is key to help overcome the social battles in the inner city. It seems simple but it takes teachers, leaders, and most importantly, parents to keep young kids on track. It will never happen from watching celebrities and athletes. This list is long but don't let it intimidate you. One step at a time. Peace
(Posted by Sherry J)
It is about time that our community realize that teaching starts at home. We need more men involved in the lives of our youth. We need fathers to step up their game and train our future leaders.
(Posted by jackie)
This is a great tool not only for single moms, but for families in general. We all need a little guidance, rearing our children in this day and time. This list is a guideline to aid and assist parents to get back to the basics. Glad to see that there are still people out there that care.
(Posted by carlos jones)
I see how you came up with 110. If you learn to read period you can do several of the things on your list. I noticed put God first in your life was not on your list. You know an atlas could also be a map. I can understand trying to teach self sufficiently but I think we need more showing them how than just telling them how. How many of you are willing to take these boys in and to show them this that you are preaching? We can all look and tell what to do but can we practice what we preach!
(Posted by Albany A Townsend)
I agree that a male child should be able to perform these simple 110 tasks. My child is in the sixth grade and have not done half of the things on this list. And then there are some that I have not done myself. But, these tasks will be implemented into his every day schedule. I know that we miss the boat with my older son on many of these tasks. I am willing to step up to the challenge with my younger son there are things we both can learn.
(Posted by LAURA WILSON)
I agree with 110 task everyman should know this need to be in our Juvenile Justice center along with our YDC= Youth Detention Center's
(Posted by Tommie Williams)
I just finished reading the 110 tasks article and it was great, plus every young man should own a copy to hang on the wall in his room. It also tested me as well. I plan to use it here in Seattle, WA where I now live plus I'm working as a mentor with a 16 year old man child. Thank you Tri-State Defender for keeping me on top with my home town and what's goin' on.
Anner J. Echols
May 16, 2009
Tony, you are a real mentor! In this world we need REAL men like you to have a lasting impact on our youth today. Much effort is put on material things...things that fad and are not lasting; but when parents put time and effort into spending time teaching and mentoring...this is when a parent can reach the heart;because the heart is the seat of motivation. So to the parents, leaders and preachers let's not just teach it. We MUST enforce it. Parents, guardians, and teachers, Mr. Nichelson needs your help and support! Youth, Choose 10 of the 110 TASK, and I guarantee you that when you master those 10 it will be easier to come back and take hold of the 100! May God Bless you.
Anner J. Echols
May 16, 2009
Tony, you are a real mentor! In this world we need REAL men like you to
dennis hawkins
March 29, 2009
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Tony
January 16, 2009
It's really good to see new websites that offer realistic content to mothers and children from urban and single-parent households.
Fred Alan
January 15, 2009
Looking good. Glad to see the 110 out here in web land!