Success! The Marva Collins Approach (1981)

A documentary on the teaching methods used by Marva Collins in her West Side Preparatory School in Chicago, Illinois, where phonics, classical literature, and a sincere love of children are emphasized. From Archive.org Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
Marva Delores Collins (née Knight; August 31, 1936 - June 24, 2015) was an American educator who started Westside Preparatory School in the impoverished Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago in 1975.
Dismayed at the low levels of learning that she felt some students were experiencing in particular areas, Collins took $5,000 (a large sum of money at that time) from her own teacher's retirement fund and started a private school in the top floors of the brownstone in the West Garfield Park neighborhood where she lived in 1975.
The school she started was called Westside Preparatory School. Westside Prep became an educational and commercial success.[6] Collins created her low-cost private school specifically for the purpose of teaching low income black children whom Collins felt that the Chicago Public School System had labeled as being learning disabled.Collins said she had the data to prove that students were teachable and were able to overcome obstacles of learning via her teaching methods, which she said eliminated behavioral issues and allowed students to flourish.
The one-room schoolhouse of her education influenced her methods. At home her father gave her assignments she believed built her confidence and gave her a sense of responsibility. She felt time spent with students was more valuable than distance-creating audio visual information.
Collins and her daughter ran the school for more than 30 years until it closed in 2008 due to lack of sufficient enrollment and funding. - Wikipedia
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[@englishconceptswithtrish]

When I was 12 years old, after reading "Marva Collin's Way" I wrote her a letter saying that I would like to work with her one day. I was so nervous writing that letter - didn't want to make any spelling or grammar mistakes. She ANSWERED me. Told me to work hard, prepare myself and call her when I'm older and it "would be a pleasure" to have me work with her. This letter was a driver! That reinforcement! I am so thankful for that letter - a true teacher and leader and inspirer.

[@englishconceptswithtrish]

Thank you reelblack

[@trevinhickman9022]

Wow an amazing comment. Thank you for sharing your story. Marva Collins was special

[@0555pink]

WOWWWWWW Congratulations 🎁 How did you go Champ?? Do you Know if Miss Marva believes in God ??

[@adrina911]

Did you ever work with her?

[@Tamunett]

​@@adrina911I would like to know that

[@sherronmadison-jones2173]

Marva Collins is the epitome of what excellent teaching is. I am so grateful that I had an opportunity to meet her. She is the reason why I teach. When I was 7 years old, I saw the movie, The Marva Collins Story, played by Cicely Tyson, I knew immediately that I wanted to become a teacher. Years later, after graduating from college, I flew out to Chicago to meet Mrs. Collins, and to sit in on many of her staff development meetings. What I learned from her in one summer, did not compare to the staff development workshops that I've attended in all my years of teaching in a public school setting. Its been over 20 years. When Mrs. Collins taught and mentored me , I walked away with an overflowed feeling of empowerment, a wealth of ideas, and NEW INFORMATION that would draw kids to you like a magnet. I eventually started my own school, which is modeled after Marva Collins' Method, and it is very successful. May her legacy live on.

[@Kevin-oq5bt]

I sincerely wish you much continued success!

[@mj34]

Hi Sherron I live in the UK what is the name of your school do you have a website I also want to learn these skills you have learnt from Marva. Thank you in advance

[@madelinegrudens]

She was amazing 🤩 I just finished her book Marva Collins Way and it was fantastic. What an inspiration she was and to see your story makes me so happy to find out how influential she was. I would love to hear more about your experiences!

[@carlaford4932]

Very uplifting!

[@EducationOptions]

Wait until you read John Taylor Gatto!

[@G514NonProfitMinistry]

This is a prime example of being anointed within your job. You don’t have to be a preacher to do God’s work.

[@npursuit]

Amen!

[@vynesha333]

Amen!

[@africansister]

Yep to work in school and do well u need God anointing most of kids in schools r demonised

[@vashtikelly6837]

PREACH!!!!!!!!!

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

Wonder how these 55 year olds are doing today? 🤔

[@TheSlimkitten]

WE NEED AN ARMY OF MARVAS!!!

[@wandawhigham7576]

Definitely!

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

Exactly I saw this documentary in 1989 I'm 42 years old now and looking how American schools have changed so much today's schools are a hot mess

[@MissSelfrecoding]

I've developed benevolent models over the past 20 years. I just now came across Marva's Story. Where are teachers that are interested in making education humane again with love and integrity, encouragemnet and human values? Please, contact me! Sincerely, Daisy Papp

[@jamesking6697]

It's such a shame that I've never heard of this woman until today. We need people like her and to support people like her. Truly an unsung hero.

[@JerseyJD24]

Same... I wonder why

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

I learned of her from watching THE MARVA COLLINS STORY starring Cicely Tyson. She was righteous!

[@bunnydimples1283]

@@QueenBthatsMe777Yesss, same. I watched the movie when I was like 9/10years old. Her story inspired me to teach and work with children. I’ve been working and teaching with kids for over 30 yrs.💜💯🎉

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

@@bunnydimples1283 God bless you!!! I'm working towards my degree to become a professor, as well. Im grateful that I grew up during the era that I did! Teachers, elders, and communities were so much different! One of my favorite characters in the movie was Martin

[@bizhustle3741]

I know right... And I'm from Chicago

[@Tatiana-qp1gc]

“People predict; you determine” what a blessed being. Giving thanks for Marva Collins.

[@shannonswift2233]

I shedded a tear hearing that man

[@brandyyolidio4213]

The fact that I never heard of her while attending black dominated schools is very sad. Exceptional person ❤

[@thestudentat101]

Thank goodness for KZbin.

[@shaniom913]

Same. But look at us now! May we be eternal seekers & lifelong learners. Asè.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

@brandyyolidio4213 You must not have grown up in Chicago or "up north"... Black folks in Chicago prior to Millennials knew about Marva Collins.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

​ @thestudentat101 Absolutely do not give KZbin all the credit. If you're Black and want to learn more about Black TRUstories, then do your own research! Stop waiting for social media to teach you what you can look up/discover for yourself. I'm from Chicago and Marva Collins era. We had no social media or computers yet we learmed about ourselves because we took our own initiatives as Black people. There's no reason for Black today people to not know more of our Black TRUstories with all the technologies we have. Don't wait for an invisible entity that does not have our best interests and advancement as their agenda.

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

My teacher showed us this documentary back in 1989 I'm 42 years old now time flies

[@Riogi]

Marva Delores Collins, 1936-2015. May this amazing woman rest in peace.

[@missshannon9790]

I didn't know she died recently.

[@joshsway840]

2016*

[@c.s.jackson7214]

And Cicely Tyson.

[@shareenwilliams4847]

❤ Amen and Amen 🙏

[@MsMoneyonMyMind]

In everlasting peace … amen ❤

[@LRayWilliams]

I was honored to be able to interview her at her school in Chicago. It was early 1993.

[@veewilson6164]

What an honor. Im curious to know how many of her students became teachers and / or the success rate of these students' success.

[@danielgibson1507]

Pay attention black family we must educate our own

[@beealert911]

I pulled mines out of school and never looked back.

[@asetkemetnu538]

AH-SHAY you did the right thing👍thinking for yourself😒

[@marshascott4220]

Yes, most difinitely

[@TheReasonWeLearn]

This white woman agrees. If that's what it takes, do it! Each child is precious, and a parent knows best! If your teacher doesn't respect and love their mind, their potential, the way Marva did, RUN, don't walk away!

[@danielE.muhammad7622]

I remember back in September 1980 I first attended there till June 1983 and came back to finish my last year c/o1987 I,m very thankful to attend Westside Preparatory School out of all the grade schools this was the best one I attended.

[@Petitedelight87K]

Great, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@tracywalker244]

@@Petitedelight87KIs the school still open?

[@Petitedelight87K]

@@tracywalker244 the school closed in 2008 due to low enrollments and lack of funds. Marva Collins wrote several book. You may be interested in reading them.

[@tabithajones108]

This woman is what EVERY student needs especially nowadays !!!!!!! She's really genuine 😍

[@sln777]

This should be required viewing in every school district inservice. Thank you for posting this video. Mrs. Marva Collins was a master teacher. This footage is priceless.

[@zenztoob]

This is what Black excellence looks like- both teachers and children. What’s more, this is what a restorative, culturally responsive classroom looks like. Collins’ affirmations and high expectations for students are exemplary of teaching children with love.

[@LatanyaWright-l6e]

I actually attended Marva Collins school the artist formerly known as Prince and Mr T paid for 60 kids from Cabrini Green to attend her school I was in the 5 th grade to 6th and it was an honor to have her as an principal so taught us so much from college courses to life choices and I’m grateful for her sharing her talents and all the teachers there 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shaniom913]

Wow, Prince & Mr. T.... What a blessing!

[@Rahbinah]

I first saw Marva Collins in Prince's video The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. I didn't know who she was before that which is a shame.

[@Pho909]

This woman was the epitome of teaching, the fact that her teachers didn't have a desk or chair speaks volumes. I'm ashamed to say that I have never heard of this woman until today. When I was going through the education system, we had to learn about kings and queens of England and great wars, nothing about our own history. History seems to have pushed her to the back row. Miss Marva Collins we salute you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@victoriab439]

Hello, I use to go to her school as well. I was looking for some old classmates. From 1981 to 1984. My last teacher was Mrs. McCoy. We had other amazing teachers too. I wish they had show them in the video. Also Prince did not show up. But he sent us Concert tickets. Also his group The Revolution showed up. I remember that day very clearly. Also Mr.T was in our 8th grade classroom. Sitting in a chair quietly. While we was working on assignment in the classroom. We cannot forget First Lady Barbara Bush. who came to visit the school. Also had a famous Basketball player who went to our school temporary. Due to his English. Mrs. Collins was a amazing Principle. Her staff was amazing as well.

[@petroglyph79]

Stuff like this needs to shown to our kids in the black communities.

[@duchess56me-tf7fx]

It's so painful to know that her magnificent work isn't being spread across the country by black people. Because she didn't conform to the government's form she was ignored and neglected. Such a beautiful model of what a teacher of children should do to free the mind. I hope this model catches fire and spreads across the Black nation. We are highly intelligent people. Thank you for reminding me and Welcome to Success.

[@MadAngel209]

Actually, there is a high school, in Columbus, Ohio, called Africentric. Being a teacher himself, Charles Tennant wasn't satisfied with The Columbus Public School System. So in 1999, the brother started Africentric in his garage. Now, 90% of Africentric's graduates are going to college. The Africentric Lady Nubians, their girls' basketball team, have won their 7th state championship in 5 different divisions. Which is the most in the history of Ohio Girls' High School Basketball. Even though Marva Collins and Charles Tennant had never crossed paths, her legacy still lives on.

[@reelblack]

Agreed. Too many of our institutions die when the founders of them pass on or move on. I am sure a great deal of sacrifice came along with her dream, that others were unwilling to do. It’s nice to know she left an indelible mark on the young people she encouraged. Many went on to become teachers themselves.

[@MadAngel209]

@CQB RAPTOR so, we were just farm equipment, huh? Well, let's see, shall we? Lewis Lattimer invented the carbon filament for the light bulb. Garrett Morgan invented not just the stop light, but also invented the gas mask. Elijah McCoy invented the steem engine for the locomotive. Frederick McKinley not only invented the refrigeration systems for trucks, but he was the founder of Thermo-King. OH, WAIT!! I AM NOT THROUGH!! Charles Drew the invented the blood transfusion. Otis Boykin invented the pacemaker. The next time you play your favorite video game, Jerry Lawson invented the first video game console. Next time you want to spray cold water on your friends (I doubt if you have any) Lonnie Johnson invented The Supersoaker. and the next time you visit DC, (your ignorant ass probably never been anywhere) Benjamin Banneker not only drew out the plans for Washington DC, but he invented The Almanac, and The Grandfather Clock. Why do you think that the clock, in Downtown London, is called Big Ben?(Oh, my bad. You need a brain to think) So my racist and imbredded friend, I know that you are not going to do any research. So, do everybody a favor. Continue to be a good bigot, continue to go to family reunions to meet women, wear your KKK robe with pride, and drop dead.

[@MadAngel209]

@@humblebrother3990 don't waste your time with this coward.

[@MadAngel209]

@CQB RAPTOR , yoos right. Yoos positutely right. Yoos so soopeeyah to us po' cullud folk. Since dats tru, wood you pleez help us unnastan dis? Now, y'all caint surbibe the sun here in Nawth Ame'ica. In fak, y'all git sunburn, an' yet, da faroz in Ejip wuz white? But it's much hotta in Ejip, wich iz in Afica by da way, than it iz in Nawth Ame'ica. Since our skulls our too thick ta unnastan, an' yoo iz so soopeeyah ta us, wood ya pleez explain dat, Massa CQB RAPTOR? Ya ev'n said dat Charles Drew had a low IQ, but he went ta dat college called Columbia University, an' graduated wit honors. Oh, dats an Iby Leeg Skoo, by da way. Now, yoos gotta be smart az hell ta go ta dat skoo. So, explain dat, too.

[@sonyaethaniel]

Imagine getting a kiss and a pat on the back from your favorite teacher.🦋

[@pantonpam8024]

sonyaethaniel These days we cannot do that it can be classed as “sexual harassment or inappropriate touching.”

[@sonyaethaniel]

@@pantonpam8024 I feel you. But none the less it would be a great feeling. Especially if you're not getting attention at home.🦋

[@deanaspencer7390]

I feel honored and blessed to be working alongside her daughter-in-law Cheryl Collins where we provide black students educational excellence! The chance to break the cycles of poverty, inequities and injustices.

[@Radianty_Ella]

Where do you teach?

[@simplyzahra31]

Where do you teach?

[@pattycannon1804]

I suffer from a mild learning disability in math I needed a loving, empathetic teacher like this growing up.

[@BeInspired247]

I understand.

[@Heyu7her3]

She might not have been responsive to that, based on what I've read of her. Not totally sure though.

[@peaj6055]

@pattycannon1804 u didn’t have a learning disability. The school system had/has a teaching disability. Everyone knows something, that the next person doesn’t. I absolutely hated certain subjects bc the school(s) lacked the teaching abilities so i showed no interest & didn’t care to wrap my head around. I’ve learned a lot of things as an adult by many reg ppl & teachers through youtube & google, things that should’ve been successfully taught in school.

[@GabriellaGabrielle]

@@Heyu7her3if you are “not totally sure”, why did you believe it was appropriate for you to post a comment filled with an assumption?

[@GabriellaGabrielle]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@peaj6055” You didn’t have a learning disability, the school system had/has a teaching disability”. Wow, I love what you stated.

[@memeejefferson6835]

Damn, click if you are easily learning more now while watching this video than when we were in school !!!!!! And LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!

[@SamanthaSweetAnne]

I'm crying wanting my son to talk and learn to read. He is 7. The doctors caused vaccine injuries. This gives me faith that he will because of Marva.

[@stephanietravis4215]

He will in Jesus name❤❤❤

[@nolimits1010]

What a wonderful woman.

[@asmahamidullah9571]

I am from Trinidad and Tobago and now a retired teacher. I was inspired by Marva Collins, being determined to look up African teachers. I feel blessed. May God reward her. ❤

[@jayales3939]

Am from Trinidad, the Diego Martin area.

[@organicvbyz]

-Do You still live their , how is life out there ??

[@melanalexandria]

She is American, not from a country in the African continent.

[@graciehector]

I came across this video last night. Very encouraging. I am from Trinidad and Tobago as well.

[@humbletimez]

THIS is the curriculum we need for our black kids.

[@sharondavis3535]

She informed my approach: "A teacher's mouth is no prayer book" and children need to learn how to think (for themselves). Sometimes just to get to school is a great accomplishment deserving of our best efforts.

[@trevinhickman9022]

My mother was an teacher an educator. She said one of the best joys of teaching is empowering students and inspiring students to believe in themselves!!!!

[@tbbart6463]

THIS is the epitome of the GROWTH MINDSET! I'm here because of Dweck's book, Impact Theory, and homeschooling. So grateful for Marva and all the Marva Collins of the world.

[@MrG__2]

Be Legendary!

[@GoneBallistik658]

The one thing that I love about Marva Collins is that she didn't wait for The Chicago Public School System to have a change of heart, or educate these inner-city kids properly. She saw the problem, and went and did it on her own. I'm sure there were some haters along the way, but she persevered. I find Marva Collins' story very inspirational, and thank you, reelblack, for uploading it.

[@MadAngel209]

The documentaries, The Blackstar Film Festival, black filmmakers, the lectures, the throwback commercials, reelblack is definitely The Black PBS.

[@stonevillage2835]

Agreed! I certainly hope that a national television station or airtime is in their future.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Yes it is! It's what you think BET & TV ONE should be.

[@eddiepree9628]

Gone Ballistik and

[@Soul_Education]

I adore the late Marva Collins. Her utmost LOVE above ANYTHING else is what made her methods successful. Where is the LOVE in the educational system especially towards Black children? Thanks reelblack for sharing this amazing footage. I would love to see these children who are now adults.

[@medusabrown420]

Open up a school for black boys in Chicago. Many graduate every year and accepted in to many to colleges in the US.

[@darrylmartin2987]

KZbin 60 minutes Marva Collins part 1 and part 2 And 60 minutes Marva Collins students 10 years & later 20 years later . You see her students as adults.

[@missshannon9790]

Some no MOST of today's black children are too disrespectful and ignorant to love. It's a shame for a Black adult to say but it's the truth. There is such a thing as TOUGH LOVE and that is what our children need today.

[@medusabrown420]

Miss Shannon Children know true love within. It is YOU who have lost what love is!!

[@Soul_Education]

@@darrylmartin2987 Thank you. I will look these episodes up.

[@psyourauntie]

Brilliant 🥲🥲🥲🥲 thank you Marva Collins...job well done.

[@memeejefferson6835]

A REAL WOMAN.....A phenomenonal WOMAN.....AND I THOUGHT OPRAH WAS MY #1 .....UNTIL TODAY!!!!! MRS. MARVA COLLINS JUST SET FIRE TO MY MIND SOUL AND BODY!!!!! THANKS, LOVE!!!!!!!!!

[@carlabelisle9399]

Now, go do something with this new found fire in your soul!

[@TessLoveBoutique]

We need to bring her teaching back to the classrooms.

[@v.c.webster9250]

I'm re-reading a letter that my grandfather sent me in 1981 tonight and finally doing things he asked me to do in it, such as look at this marvelous educator because I myself was a colossal Chicago private school snob at the time, and he was just dismayed and so, wrote me quite a screed. This is the most inspiring vision of education I've seen in a long time. Marva Collins' pedagogy was so enthralling her kids didn't even want to leave at the end of the day despite not breaking for gym or recess! The one-room schoolhouse age-mixing, interdisciplinarian, spiritual, and philisophical approach, can, as she says, only result in excellence. By golly, 6 graders were testing at college level and could point out the Greek, French & English 'ch' sounds. The other teacher is a strong, inspiring lady, too. I remember my dad, who was a school principal, raving about phonics, and boring me to tears. God bless her; may she RIP. I'm sure she has tons of students who will always cherish her for what she did for them. I promise that this day will be used, not lost.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

I just want to say a huge thank you to the woman who started the school and the other teachers who aided her in teaching the children. Imagine 5 days a week 8-9 hours a day for weeks and years being encouraged, inspired, loved and taught things of this world and education for all the school years!! I feel very strongly that all of those children did exceedingly well in or out of school over the years. This was the one of the most beautiful programs I’ve ever seen. And to build not only the child’s self esteem but to continue to build the teachers self esteem also on a daily basis for weeks and for years, just wow! Thank you thank you thank you! 😢

[@rf4341]

You can educate a child and not make the child. Let them be who they were meant to be. Guide their minds not change them. What a wonderful woman. Never heard of her until I started looking up black history.

[@npursuit]

Watching this brought me to tears. 20 years as a school psychologist in public schools, and i cannot recall at this time seeing all the love that was exhibited in that classroom. The affirmations, the positive touch, the positive tone and warmth in the way they speak to the children. I sit here and imagine how many fewer special education identifications we would have if this were the norm. The part where she said that she would care more about their success than them, if need be, broke me because today's children hear "i got mine, idc if you do get yours. If you dont care, i dont care". This right here is why i retired myself and have no desire to go back to public schools.

[@OG364U]

Same here. When she said, "Lord Jesus, Hallelujah he's reading" you can tell she really loved those kids. I imagine he was struggling and she was so happy to see a breakthrough. Very touching.

[@beesworld04]

I’ve never heard of this woman. I want to highlight her work in my community, this is amazing.

[@talandamcclure8942]

The late Great Artist Formally Know As "PRINCE" also adored this wonderful WOMAN Ms. Marva Collins. He spoke of her often. Marva was a force here in CHICAGO! We here in CHICAGO loved her so much and appreciated ALL the gifts of her education.

[@johneta7665]

This brings me to tears for many reasons. Firstly, The unconditional love that this woman had for our children. Secondly, visual proof that black women are brilliant, eloquent, and educated self- starters. Thirdly, the lineage of greatness that our women come from. Where are these black women today? I pray to the almighty creator that these type of black woman are still present in America today, and he sends me a wife in their likeness. Ase’

[@tanyasmith4380]

DID U OR SOMEONE U KNOW ASK OPRAH YOUR FELLOW CHICAGOAN RICH BLACK SISTER WHAT SHE WAS DOING TO HELP MARVAS SCHOOL FINANCIALLY? ? 61819 MN

[@carlabelisle9399]

Why didn't the Chicago school system keep her program?

[@lamesamilligan43]

YES Prince Sure Did Adore This Lady Marva. Rip 2 You Both.

[@msgwwf8579]

Ms. Collins was in the video, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World".

[@heathertea2704]

She is an INSPIRATION FOR EVERYONE.

[@fredmcelroy2839]

As a future teacher I admire her standards. There is a dedication required of GREAT teachers. I dont remember being taught in that manner as a kid. I think her methods of teaching actually make a lasting impression on young children.

[@Kwameking1]

❤️Love Marva Collins.Thank you.America was privileged to have you.RIP.Mrs.Collins.What an inspiration to us all.

[@fredfoster9326]

I needed her in my younger life...

[@tan_ya_]

i've seen the Cicely Tyson movie and wow. Cicely did an excellent job portraying her. Marva was so classy and dignified. Truly a queen.

[@ramelmilton4496]

I just watched the movie with C. Tyson...I loved the movie so much! I really didn't want the movie to end! I had to come to KZbin to see if I could see the real life Ms.Collins. What a woman she was!!! Every teacher needs to see this!!! Thank you Reel Black!!!

[@AcidRant1]

This channel is underrated. Thanks for existing

[@michaelsherron7815]

Thank God for sending us Marva Collins, but the sad thing is that the Public School System is in such a condition that we needed a "Marva Collins" to begin with. Her paradigm of teaching and her labor of love should be the norm in public school systems, not the exception.

[@shareenwilliams4847]

I remember this movie about Mrs. Collins. It moved me so much 😞 , I started to motivate myself to read. I love 💕 reading cartoons books and doing 🎨 artwork. Thank you 🙏 Mrs. Collins.

[@laritagaskins394]

We need this model of teaching everywhere. What an awesome teacher!! She cares about the students and they care about their ability to succeed!

[@neeuqamilam1170]

Awesomesauce Marva Collins! Folks tried to stop her process, but she successfully made it happened! 🤗🙂☺😊❤✌🏾👊🏾👏🏾👸🏾

[@kreativeforce532]

She has a great ideology. think for yourself and the teacher doesn't have an infallible mind. I wish more teachers had this mentality!

[@lucrecialetbetter9343]

That's right tell how you are going to knock that head off their shoulders, telling them they have choices, and they are loved. Encourage them to used the brains positively. This woman is Amazing.

[@mathewowens767]

Marvin Collins your skill in teaching was super good. R.I.P...

[@brajames1]

I'm definitely going to use Marva's method for my grandchild. She was AWESOME!!! She's from Atmore, AL. I went to school in Atmore, AL and she was never mentioned.

[@sabrinanunn3285]

The late GREAT Mrs. Marva Collins! What an extraordinary woman!! 💕🤩

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

I open my jr and charter School thanks to you Mrs. Collins.

[@blakksonni]

2019 AND WE STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH EDUCATION!!

[@carlabelisle9399]

You're right because we still have the same mindset in the various Departments of Education. I've worked in education since 2001 and early on, I learned that the education system is set up to cause children to fail. The more they fail, the more people are hired and programs are purchased, which requires more money to be give to the NEA which uses it for political and social purposes rather than for teaching. The city where I live gets Ds and Fs EACH year from the testing, and yet they require more money. It's a shame! Kindergarten children are told to memorize 100 sight words rather than be taught Phonics. No wonder they can't read in third grade - it's because they only know the words they've memorized from K-2nd grade. So very sad. I am a Phonics tutor. Was taught whole words; Dick and Jane back in the 60s. Oh, how I wish I'd been taught phonics!!

[@justinaragland3025]

AMAZING AND SO TURE !!!!!❤ AMAZING PURPOSE!!!!! SHE WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF OUR GREAT!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@felinefokus]

Watching this altered my environment from my home into Ms. Marva's classrooms as one of her pupils. When she asked questions I found myself answering back. And really engaged into her realm. Gr8 watch and very inspiring. 🙏💙

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

All teachers should be students of Marva Collins teaching.

[@Jay_Rell]

I need an update on how her students turned out in life, because this is beautiful

[@rogerdat37]

That would be nice indeed, that's the only way to measure her success.

[@Ericechild1979]

@@rogerdat37that’s not the only way infact her presence her passion her desire to educate is far beyond her measure of success this lady surpassed any metric “system”

[@nabilbousabir4019]

Really precious. An angelic life force. A masterful display of artful humanity. Art is a marvelous manifestation of one's highest calling.

[@ambitiousjamie1563]

I am honored and Blessed to attend one of her schools as a child. I was part of the first graduating class; the school was new in 1992 ❤ she hired my mom as an teacher’s assistant 😊 A unique one of a kind experience 🥰🥰🥰

[@yumiko0017]

Cicely Tyson actually portrayed her in the movie named after her, “Marva Collins”. Great Movie and inspiration.

[@1969deena]

I love this Beautiful Woman.............................. She was THE Game Changer in Educating our Children! Prince supporter her so much, he added her to his video "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World"

[@septiawoman2911]

God bless this sista for all that she did. I have always been an advocate for independent black schools. "Free schools and free education." In minority (a catch all term) or heavily black areas, these areas have been reduced to third rate schools. A small percentage of black students are successful in academia, but what of the students that fall by the outside? Ms. Collins did have a vision. Unfortunately, not many shared it. I salute her.

[@alennaschofield6493]

I remember watching her story when I was a kid. Today, I’d like to start my own school.

[@consciousbeing912]

Wow, I’m in awe. Ms. Collins and her approach, are a true testament to teaching...allowing the child to form a love of learning, and in turn loving themselves and becoming “lifters”. God Bless her and her crusade for humanity🕊

[@brandycoke713]

I wish I had Mrs Collins as a teacher when I was a kid

[@mlayton1904]

"The moral of the story is that if you don't work you don't eat....School should be a minute society where children learn to function in a larger society" 14:50 mark. Very insightful and thought provoking.

[@msnewmind328]

Miss Collins was a light worker as an angel for those kids that was blessed to be taught at her school ❤️ I hope this sparks other teachers to be patient and continue this method to teach with love.

[@alennaschofield6493]

“Genius is Common” - Bruce George

[@gorgeouslady5612]

Why aren't teachers in 2019 this caring and enthusiastic about Their Black students!.

[@andreeedwards9582]

A teacher with a difference. GOD bless you mrs Collins

[@glenniamilonich5996]

She was an amazing woman God bless her. Her Legacy goes on. Love the movie with Cicely Tyson

[@TSquared2001]

What movie was/is that.

[@eulylagrey9496]

I wish they would return to teaching kids like this. Not to disparage teachers of today but having to work a full time job and then come home and have to teach your kids like they never went to school all day is ridiculous.

[@memeejefferson6835]

I haven't been moved like this since the day I heard THE VOICE OF Ms. QUEEN OF SOUL, HERSELF SINGING, AS I WAS A THEN TEENAGER 1976 AND THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE DIANA ROSS special SHOW IN 1979 ......MRS. MARVA COLLINS JUST SET ME FREE FROM MY YESTERDAY DREAMS OF WHAT I COULD HAVE BEEN TO WHAT I HAVE THE DETERMINATION TO STILL BECOME NOW!!!!! I STILL AM, SO THEREFORE, I STILL HOLD MY SELF-DETERMINATION AND SUCCESS KEY'S IN MY OWN HANDS , TO STILL BE USED, EVEN, NOW!!!! THANKS, A BILLION MRS. COLLINS. SWEET , WONDERFUL AMAZING, EVERLASTING LIFE-GIVING TEACHER OF PASSING ON THE TRUE GIFT OF LIFE......SELF-LOVE.

[@MissAblue676792]

We need this in all schools including universities and colleges!

[@1wtre]

@2:50 because the teachers mouth is no prayer book the students brain is just as good as the teachers.🥰💖

[@pantonpam8024]

Oh, how beautiful and fantastic... This reminds me of my primary school in Jamaica. I need to find her books, purchase and read. May her soul rest in the arms of CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD.

[@sandrajacobs7357]

Long before there were computers, children of my generation learnt Spelling, Dictation, Composition, Comprehension, Penmanship, Poetry & Choral Speaking in Primary School. Teachers used a blackboard and chalk...and those children grew up to become highly literate adults. Imagine, I never knew about this great teacher until saw a documentary about Cicely Tyson's movie about her. This is the type of teacher I would have liked to become but in the NYC public school system, the bureaucracy and standards-test curriculum would have meant I'd have been fired....EARLY!

[@shaniom913]

Absolutely. Everything you've said. John Taylor Gatto provides an excellent critique of this very thing... also a former NYC teacher.

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

Exactly 💯

[@yoyomorena]

Phenomenal woman. Would love to see a follow up on the teachers she recruited.

[@memeejefferson6835]

GOD.....SHE'S killing ME SOFTLY WITH HER TEACHINGS FROM PURE LOVE, AND to ANYONE UNDER THE SOUND OF HER VOICE THEN OR NOW ON KZbin.

[@tanya4534]

I wish I had a teacher like this growing up. I literally once had a teacher that used to join in when I used to get bullied in middle school. He used to fall asleep during class, I disliked going to his class.

[@edwardjones7399]

😡

[@mrsgretson6069]

😢

[@jamesmiller3816]

There was another dynamic, Black, Sister, Warrior, Educator, I believe she was from Chicago, her name was Barbara Sizemore.

[@missshannon9790]

And she lived in Pittsburgh Pa also. She was a stellar educator and Black Woman.

[@Thepoweshow123]

Never heard of her but I'm gonna look her up!!!

[@Radianty_Ella]

Thank you!

[@RealEyes.Realize.RealLies]

I would love to see how those students in her class are doing today

[@sewahsewah2044]

SOUL POWERFUL!!!😎👊🏾💕 . . . Never Knew Nor Was Taught About This Dynamic, Awesome, Powerful, Human Soul!!! A True Phenomenal Educator, Innovator And An ORIGINATOR!!! 😎👊🏾💕 Thank You For Sharing!!! 🙏🏾 Blessings

[@princess_ama]

I’ve been inspired by Mrs. Collins ever since I watched the Cicely Tyson movie about her. I definitely recommend reading her books and learning more about her methods.

[@tanyatremble583]

People can only predict we determine our lives. I grew up in Chicago and very few and far between was I ever taught like this. It's not too late for our children and grandchildren if we would remain teachable of what really works for our children who are our future.

[@scheenafarmer3979]

This woman is definitely in me cause I see what she see this is why I try to be as lovable as I can so that I could give information that could be used and starting with, I love those shoes, do you think that they have my size? I want a pair of those. I love that hair, those afro puffs are cool, you are awesome for being a big brother to your sister. I love giving compliments to people especially the kids. "find something good to say to the children everyday"

[@scheenafarmer3979]

"People consider what I do a miracle when it is just hard work and preparation" we all can do this, it was and is still just a choice.

[@npursuit]

Yes! I PBIS attempted to capture this. It failed because the teachers (en masse) didn't seem to appreciate this concept. It seemed they felt the onus was on the child to do better while they could continue to be sarcastic, ornery, and downright mean.

[@roundtrip385]

She was my teacher for 2 years when I was a kid and then for a summer program right before high school. In kindergarten this lady had us memorizing 3 page long poems. Will forever love her and hold her teaching dear to my heart.

[@SteveSmith-hy6ee]

Hell im 42 where can i enroll shit this was great

[@POTSOJ]

Lol.

[@angelathomas8171]

Steve Smith was thinking the same😊

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

FOR REAL. These students were taught far better than I was in public school..

[@jinlanandtara]

Welcome to our school, her son Patrick Collins will teach you!

[@rayvonsoutherland123]

I’m just seeing this as a grown man. Smh we have to do better, this is so great for our youth to see. Thanks for this 🏁

[@shophenna4591]

Fantastic Teacher. Thanks for the upload 🎉

[@g.y.u3649]

Thank you for posting this. I remember watching "The Marva Collins Story" on TV and was very inspired. I wanted to become a teacher after watching the film but at the time, there was a surplus of teachers so students were discouraged from going into education.

[@SkylerDees]

Thanks for this upload!

[@eatplaydecorate]

The people we never talk about during black history month. Smh. Thanks I'll be passing this on.

[@c.s.jackson7214]

RIP Marva Collins and Cicely Tyson.

[@Petitedelight87K]

Beautiful! Teaching is a underrated gift.

[@wandawhigham7576]

She is one of my inspirations!