Education and Civic Engagement: Seth Andrew at TEDxHarlem

[@DeuceDropper]

Seth’s LEGACY “ "I am truly sorry for what I have done," said Seth Andrew before Judge John P. Cronan. "What I did was wrong and I deeply regret my actions. And, as I stand before you today, I have tremendous remorse for the impact it has had on the schools, the alumni and my own family" Like most criminals he's only sorry that he got caught.

[@cassandramoodley1250]

Nearly a decade later and this still rings true! More than that, we're seeing the effects of not acting urgently when it comes to addressing civic disengagement.

[@CarlosDangerTheThird]

“I build public schools”….and embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars

[@NewYorkNYKer]

I like this system on african american neighborhod. These kids can grow up and make difference for community.. Sometimes it is difficult to share same common sense with some minority. It may has to do with education, family value, discipline..

[@BenTarleton18]

The real life Scotts Tots

[@cheryldelorfano9530]

For these kids to pass school they must pass their coriculum first! Not just pass through w/ o read, math,write!

[@cheryldelorfano9530]

That drum u speak of is the same as the Lottery to give ur kids a choice in school!

[@johnmora676]

I counted only nine steps to fix democracy in the talk. 1. Learn 2. Engage 3. Debate 4. Vote 5. Lead 6. Lobby 7. Testify 8. Create 9. Teach Which did I miss?

[@DeuceDropper]

10. STEAL

[@ctwatcher]

Have him on again! $200,000 theft, doubtful as that was just for Ubama. Make him tell the truth TeddyX.

[@Gtazoe]

Should I have assumed Seth? I mean you are white and on TED.

[@Andy-je4uz]

Yikes😂

[@heavenhaven7254]

This school system only helps for certain neighborhood which doesn't give equal opportunity to other neighborhood who are in low income family children who are immigrants that are struggling to have opportunity as the Harlem students which is African-American and Hispanic neighborhood BUT WHAT ABOUT MINORITIES SUCH AS ASIAN ? ASIAN DOESN'T GET ANY HELP THOSE ASIAN IMMIGRANTS ARE STRUGGLING TO LIVE WITH EVERY DIRECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION...........?

[@NewYorkNYKer]

I understand what you are saying but Asians know basic concept of importance of education, discipline, and respect.. But these kids from Harlem can make big difference for neighborhood and role model for some youngsters.