The Greatness Academy
Closing the Achievement Gap for Young Men of Color: Connecting a Quality Education to Their Future Financial Well-Being
Greatness academy elective course |
Principal, Cara Riggs upgrades the Greatness Academy from "Pilot Program," to an "Elective Course." Click below to review support letter.
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About
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Mr. Wes Hall is an Author, Educational Consultant, and CEO of the National Young Men of Color Leadership Initiative Foundation.
His books include "You Are the Money," "Jack and the Sly Fox," "I Raise My Hand: Leadership for Little People," and his recent release, "The Academic Equivalency Handbook." His transformative work with young men of color earned him an invitation to the White House. The Los Angeles Clippers Basketball Organization awarded him their coveted "Community Heroes Award." He was recently honored with the prestigious "Presidential Award" by Dr. Keith Whitfield, President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). |
How can we expect our young men to vigorously participate in a process they do not understand, nor value? The, "Greatness Academy," helps students connect a quality education to their future financial and overall well-being.
Course Introduction
Copyright 2010
Wesley F. Hall
Wesley F. Hall
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Course Textbook
The Greatness Academy is curriculum-Driven and uses tests and quizzes to measure retention, along with the need for remedial training.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Unit 1: What is the Academic Equivalency
1.1 Understanding the Academic Equivalency Framework / The Game and Its Rules 1.2 Defining Educational Equity / Informational Currency 1.3 The Link Between Education and Economic Opportunity 1.4 Identifying Barriers to Educational Success / Making the Critical Connection / Critical Thinking – Problem Solving Unit 2: Money, Information / How Do You See It 2.1 What is Money / Identifying Your Personal Understanding of Money 2.2 What is the Information and Technology Era 2.3 Turning Education and Information Into Their Monetary Equivalents 2.4 Rappers / Information / Money / Wealth 2.5 Education As a Commodity Unit 3: The Formula 3.1 Crafting the Blueprint for Attracting Wealth 3.2 Building a Solid Foundation: The Power of Habits 3.3 Character Matters: Integrity and Trustworthiness 3.4 Sharpening Your Focus: Channeling Your Efforts 3.5 Cognitively Reshaping Your Academic Perspective 3.6 Cultivating Wealth: Becoming an Attraction Magnet Unit 4: The Power of An End-Game 4.1 Navigating Life's Challenges: Your Personal Pressure to Perform 4.2 Unlocking Your Infinite Potential: Beginning With the End in Mind 4.3 Embracing Your Unique Gifts and Talents 4.4 Measuring Growth and Fostering Academic Achievement 4.5 Unraveling Cause and Effect in Your Educational Journey 4.6 Mastering Time Management for Scholarly Success |
Unit 5: Visualization and Academic Success
5.1 Starting with a Vision: Charting Success 5.2 Broadening Your Horizons: Expanding Knowledge 5.3 Venturing Beyond Comfort Zones: Growth through Challenge 5.4 The Mentorship Advantage: Finding the Right Guide 5.5 From Imagination to Reality: Vision Creation Unit 6: Networking Currency 6.1 What Is Networking 6.2 Venturing Beyond Comfort Zones: Growth through Challenge 6.3 Forging Meaningful Peer Relationships: The Power of Connection 6.4 Noncognitive Variables 6.5 Conquering Social Fears: Adept Interaction Skills 6.6 Content Development: Increasing Your Reach Unit 7: Cultivating Leadership and Responsibility 7.1 Leading by Example: Self-Leadership 7.2 The Championship Mindset 7.3 Giving Back: The Value of Volunteering 7.4 Persistence Pays Off: Navigating Pursuits 7.5 Resisting Negative Peer Influence: The Road to Success 7.6 Education's role in fostering confidence and communication skills 7.7 Practical leadership experiences and exercises 7.8 Self-assessment of personal growth and leadership development Unit 8: Harnessing the Power of Your Name 8.1 Your Name, Your Success: Leveraging Identity 8.2 Reputation Management: Shaping a Positive Brand 8.3 Social Media and Its Impact on Your Future Success 8.4 You Are Your Name 8.5 Building Blocks to A Powerful and Market-Impacting Name Unit 9: The Power of Action 9.1 Taking the Initiative: The Key to Achievement 9.2 The Follow-Up Factor: Importance of Consistency 9.3 Tackling Procrastination: A Barrier to Success 9.4 Action and Energy 9.5 Action and Risk Taking Unit 10: Developing Emotional Intelligence 10.1 Managing Emotions: The Art of Anger Management 10.2 Combating the Kneejerk: Overcoming Impulsive Behavior 10.3 Cultivating Empathy: Respecting Others 10.4 Conflict Resolution: Strategies for Harmonious Relationships 10.5 Breaking Generational Curses: Identifying and Overcoming Transgenerational Trauma Unit 11: Putting It All Together: Self-Development Equals Wealth-Development 11.1 Integrating Key Concepts: Creating a Holistic Understanding 11.2 Crafting Your Personal Success Plan 11.3 Creating Your Personal and Professional Expertise 11.4 Third Party Validation 11.5 Moving Forward with Confidence and Purpose |
Since 2007, the Institute for Student Empowerment has conducted one of the nation's longest and most in-depth ongoing independent research projects measuring the attitudes and behaviors among students who grow up in impoverished environments. We identified recurring patterns of behavior that contributed to tune-out, disengagement, tardiness, absenteeism, and dropout. We designed our curriculum to strengthen the critical thinking/problem-solving skills requisite to make the connection between a quality education and future financial independence.
We needed Empirical Data to Support Our Early Hypothesis So We Surveyed Students To Find Out How They Processed Education And Its Impact On Their Future Financial Well-Being.
In 2012, we relocated to Los Angeles, and through a partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District's, "Student Unit," co-created the Young Men of Color Initiative - which is comprised of the "Conference Series, Village Mentoring Movement, and the Gathering of Great Minds."
Greatness Academy
young men at
Locke High School, Watts, California
CEO, Wes Hall, Co-Authored, the "My Brother's Keeper," Implementation Plan, for the Los Angeles Unified School DistrictThe Los Angeles Unified School District, through a commitment to the Council of Great City Schools, drafted a district-wide "My Brother's Keeper," Implementation Plan.
The plan coordinates departments throughout the district toward the development and implementation of resources, designed to specifically increase the academic proficiency among young men of color. |
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An Invite to the White HouseA small cohort from LAUSD, were invited to the White House, to share best-practices and hear from national mentoring providers.
As the co-creator of the Village Mentoring Movement, Mr. Hall, was invited to share his views and ideas about the powerful impact mentoring has on students. Other invitees included, Dr. Earl Perkins, Dr. Brenda Manuel, Erica Torres, and Alicia Garoupa. |
CEO, Wes Hall, at the
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Greatness Academy Graduation - Omaha, NE 2010
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