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| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| ISBN 13 | 9781442226098 |
| ISBN 10 | 1442226099 |
| Author | Naomi Schaefer Riley |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | Transforming Children's Lives Through Scholarships |
| Book Description | In Opportunity and Hope, prominent journalist Naomi Schaefer Riley chronicles the lives of 10 representative stories of how Children's Scholarship Fund alumni who-because of the educational opportunities afforded them-were able to turn less than perfect childhood circumstances into successful lives and careers. The stories of these children, now grown, and their families are nothing less than inspirational. They are proof that all any of America's children need to achieve their dreams is a chance, and someone to believe in them. They are also a testament to the power of private schools, including many inner-city faith-based schools, and they are proof that given the chance for the right kind of education, anyone can achieve the American dream no matter what or where they come from. |
| Editorial Review | Naomi Schaefer Riley has an ear for stories that make a difference and the accounts of young people who have used their proceeds from the Children's Scholarship Fund to improve their lives are inspirational and instructive: a little help can go a long way in transforming prospects for students who are trapped in schools that don't work. Giving kids a chance and parents a choice makes Opportunity and Hope a great read. -- Mike McCurry, White House Press Secretary. "Naomi Riley demonstrates a pure understanding of what works for all of our children - programs like Children's Scholarship Fund which allow parents to choose schools that best serve their children's needs. At Trey Whitfield School, I've seen first-hand that when students benefit from a strong educational foundation, college can become a reality, not just a dream." -- A.B. Whitfield, Co-Founder and COO of Trey Whitfield School, Brooklyn, NY |
| About the Author | Naomi Schaefer Riley is a weekly columnist for the New York Post and a former Wall Street Journal editor and writer whose work focuses on higher education, religion, philanthropy and culture. She is the author of €œThe New Trail of Tears: How Washington Is Destroying American Indians" (Encounter, 2016). |
| Publication Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Number of Pages | 156 |
Opportunity And Hope: Transforming Children's Lives Through Scholarships Hardcover English by Naomi Schaefer Riley - May 1, 2014
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