This Principal Figured Out How To Get Kids Excited For School (HBO)

[@kerrylaverty2950]

This is the kinda thing that paves the way for rising education standards and more opportunities to do well in our mess of a society

[@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res]

That last bit, say it louder for the ones in the back

[@czarii2422]

@@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY

[@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res]

Czar Никола́й II MESS of a society*

[@czarii2422]

@@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res Dont worry its a meme I agree with you

[@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res]

Czar Никола́й II lol aight cool

[@freeduckie]

I love the last lines. "Most students just don't want to disappoint the Principle" That's what happens when you have dedication and it shows.

[@momovaryacting8798]

She has definitely gained their respect👏🏼

[@whatisthisbusiness4681]

*principal

[@DavidAWA]

Even the students who relished giving teachers a hard time, there were a couple really kind and gentle teachers who no one would mess with. They were just too pure.

[@lisaleidy344]

I like that she calls the students “scholars”.

[@bonitaohyea9258]

They need to have involved parents to not disappoint. Hopefully this principal can motivate these parents.

[@myriamkay]

She calls them scholars.. that’s what’s up.. laundry? A barber shop? This school is perfect. 🙌🏻

[@eeterp32]

perfect? Very likely they lack teaching materials including books. Have dilapidated buildings. Have over crowded classrooms with under trained teachers. Unfortunately, all if these problems cost money.

[@matthewbeat]

How is the reading going?

[@theduke6174]

No its not perfect, its under funded, forcing kids to attend a school that lacks government support and a struggling neighborhood is a huge struggle.

[@2KGrind09]

that was a nice touch

[@maryluvsmusic9298]

Myriam Nichols, Not perfect by a long shot! But definitely excellent steps in the right direction! Its only so much the principal can do. The condition of the school needs an upgrade ASAP! Im sure their curriculum needs updating as well. 👍🏽 to the principal!

[@albertol9654]

If only all principals cared about the students like this lady. Bless this lady, she's doing great work.

[@Shjmkhs]

A lot of principals actually care. I don't know where you got this idea.

[@dieterlove9827]

I know many principals who care about everything BUT children. They care about their outfit, their salary, and never about teacher satisfaction.

[@dieterlove9827]

@@Shjmkhs many are irresponsible selfish principals with greedy personalities. Everything BUT students and education. Wake up. This is a problem all over the world, not just schools in socially/ economically disadvantaged America.

[@ColleiJanuary]

​@@Shjmkhsnot nowadays...

[@GoggleGum]

⁠@@ColleiJanuaryYes, they absolutely do care

[@fquint6468]

This is a great idea, you can tell how much she really wants these kids to succeed.

[@rasheeda1303]

Loving the Parent/Student/Teacher/Princpal SUPPORT

[@alberteinstein7231]

@4:12 "It is a family oriental school"

[@fquint6468]

​@mike sixx Please take you triggered ignorance elsewhere.

[@JPLEYONKO4]

@mike sixx and for the record mike, you're all high school carreer should not be summarized around a standardized test like the SATs. You can have the biggest GPA in your school and be a bad test taker. What I'm trying to say is that we don't need to go to elite schools, we don't need to have high test scores. The most important thing is learning stuff and what you're going to do with what you learned. Michelle obama, with her knowledge and values became one of the most active first ladies of America and millions of people are inspired by her. We black people are smart and we can go far but our situation and marginalization hinder us from our goals. GET EDUCATED!!!

[@daeviongardner2441]

@mike sixx How would YOU know what her SAt scores were? You in on the bra size, too? Oh, right ....you are a 'know it all'. A 'stable genius', like the one in the white house, who obviously got in on his own merits, like you.

[@OjaysReel]

"Thank you for being here." Thank YOU principal.

[@rosetta7036]

I teared up.

[@IngleseconAnna]

@@rosetta7036 Me too.

[@sandrao931]

I applaud Principle Patton, attendance is a life time skill even adults need to have. I can't tell you how true showing up if half the work. God bless and thank you.

[@Plague_Doc22]

Especially on time. Being on time shows you're dedicated to your job. I used to have a set time i'd have to be at my job and I'd show up 30 minutes early. Just in case of issues.

[@sandrao931]

@Thomas McGill yes, but attendance is a developing skill that transcends outside those classroom walls. Being present and aware how important being where you need to be because you want to be there and have that support is so important in kids and families.

[@FCj88bb]

That’s a very good point!!!👌🏾👌🏾

[@keerag4274]

Thomas McGill lmao but these are children. u know when they first lean the ability to poop in a toilet? thats a basic skill but it had to be learned and praising helps them have something to look forward too.

[@TheLuci915]

Principal*

[@nicoleobrien2053]

This made me cry because my school doesn’t care that I don’t come to school that often because I’m very sick. All they do is send warnings.

[@DrNadineOGarro]

You are the best most amazing very special gift to us all. Do what you can to get the knowledge you need during the times you feel strong enough. We are all rooting for you and praying for the full restoration of your health. Now, five years ago forever more.

[@rstroh5391]

Would definitely help if they supported you in your journey to good health!

[@phemoletsididi9666]

Hey. How are you? I hope you're alive and made it through school. May God bless and prosper you.

[@Khymeira]

This is really cool. I really liked when she thanked them at the end of the day.

[@EllicottCity1]

@@souluti0n ~ absolutely!

[@kawaiipusheenlovexoxo5352]

CarbonQuellist she is amazing 😉 I have never had any teacher thanks his or her students for coming to school!!

[@melindalynette]

yes ! as an educator and care giver i try to tell kids as often as i can "im glad to see them" in the morning or throughout the day, and it makes a difference

[@bellejolie2506]

Very cool of the barber to donate his time. Also the principle seems very devoted, and genuine about the care of her students.

[@autobotdiva9268]

More barbers shud do that. Basic fades & out the door

[@autobotdiva9268]

@MemesAreDreams lol

[@Plague_Doc22]

Teachers that care really stick with you. I still to this day talk to my teacher who havent been my teacher in over 10 years.

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

Definitely I still remember fondly my first school teachers

[@candydemon41]

Wow that is pretty rare. The teachers I had I have not talked to since I graduated. I did have one teacher that was going to have lunch with me in 10 years. He ended up dieing of cancer at age 35. I went to his funeral.

[@grilledcheesus]

This is very true. I had a gym teacher in high school that was extremely kind and actually cared. I kept coming in late to gym because my mom worked nights and the office women yelled at me and told it wasn’t an excuse. My teacher was really concerned why I was coming late and sat down and asked me about my home life. I told her about the office women and she told me to no longer to there when I’m late to just come straight to class. Always was asking what I’ve been eating, when I’ve been sleeping. I’ll probably never forget her. The only teacher I really liked and listened to intently.

[@sincerelysarai1]

My Mom’s 8th grade teacher is 92 and she visits her every year (my Mom is 48)

[@praisebeelohimtm5748]

True, I can't thank enough of my teacher back then, who had taught me stuff even if I'm abit of a troublemaker lol, thanks Ms. G you were still the real OG!

[@nunyabusiness7121]

“Thank you for being here.” If I’d heard that in school I wouldn’t have been absent so often, it’s the small things like being seen and appreciated that go a long way!

[@skynoceros_]

"But the kids say they just don't want to disappoint Ms Patton" Inclusion, foundation, access to everyday utilities, accountability, active supervision/instruction, incentive and drive. Ms. Terry Patton, you are on top of your shit in one of the toughest cities in the u.s., bravo. 1) it seems someone has misplaced Ms. Patton's bonus check, y'all might want to get on that quick. 2) why is Betsy Devos sitting as head of education when we have people with complete understanding, competence, resourcefulness, diligence, and determination as shown here? Bravo again Ms. Patton, don't give up the good fight.

[@robertmathurin2544]

That's the main idea... DON'T GIVE UP THE FIGHT...

[@ivanlouche5421]

I've said it multiple times the people that make most of the difference in our lives are our teachers and faculty members. They should be getting paid like doctors!!!!

[@Brien831]

Pls dont call it inclusion, that is not what it is, its attention on the right things

[@prairiehorse6168]

@@Brien831 it is inclusion though when they INCLUDE each student in their system and consider them equally important part of their school community.

[@hollydavis9683]

Agreed!

[@Ex0dus111]

God BLESS that woman. With her level of education, and over a decade experience, she could easily cash in, and get a job at a fancier school in a better neighborhood. She chose to stay.

[@benjoslin8]

Way to go Principal Patton. Thank you for being there.

[@godsamirnawrozada2166]

Im surprised there are no comments

[@selfanothermostlikely478]

Saying "thank you for being here" ALONE is incredible. I wish colleges/older schools practiced this kind of thing more.

[@godsamirnawrozada2166]

This is the only school thats like this

[@sawyerk19]

I will never forget an interaction I had with a professor that changed my life. I wasn't necessarily a bad student but I did struggle with severe adhd that made me very hard to keep in a classroom (not like, the overdiagnosed, ever-kid-who-doesn't-like-math adhd but the true biophysical adhd). I lacked direction in my life. I didn't care about what I was doing and I didn't see an education as a privilege, something that I could take advantage of. Like most of the kids like me, I had an extra study-hall where we were given a distraction-reduced environment to do our homework before going home and it was proctored by a man named Mr. West. Mr. West was THE cheerleader. Everyone, no matter who you were, were made to feel empowered by him. It was one of my first days in this study group and he pulled me aside and asked me to hold out my hand. In it, he placed a small geode. He said "You are like this geode. I little rough to anyone who doesn't know who you are. But in this geode and in you is something beautiful, something shining that deserves to be seen. Your potential is in you, you just need to find a way to crack the surface and show people what you're made of" It's because of him that I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from a top twenty school. It's because of him that I'm wearing a white coat at an Ivy League medical school. You better believe I still have that little geode and one day, I hope to pass it on. You can't change someones grades without first helping them see the barrier they put up themselves. You can't build on unsettled sand.

[@c_s_16]

Damn got me feeling all emotional and what not

[@MTbowl]

5 years late lol but this is such a wonderful story, I teared up a bit! I’m in the same boat as you were in before (lacking direction etc) but this gave me a tiny bit of motivation :)

[@pinkpuppykw13]

I’m from Baltimore and This is great. I love when teachers and principles actually care about their students. This is a REAL principal. Salute 💪🏿

[@peppermintzi]

Crownmeke Same and my niece goes to this school so proud

[@sassyantelope5622]

Crownmeke I thought you were poor Oh well no offence

[@TheLuci915]

Principal*

[@cris_here]

Crownmeke principal*

[@pinkpuppykw13]

Y’all don’t correct me cuz y’all knew what I meant 🤦🏾‍♀️ I’ll change it for y’all smh

[@pd4887]

This is a beautiful example of caring and doing her job 120%. So wonderful, thank you mrs Principal!

[@FLiPModeAriaO5]

Now this is what a community is supposed to like 😊

[@MafiaboysWorld]

We had this in my primary school in Australia in the 1980s. Why this doesn't continue today is a disgrace to our communities.

[@MrZoomah]

It still definitely happens. In 2011-2013 I taught at a disadvantaged school where the Aboriginal Education Officers did this. They drove around in a bus and picked kids up and helped the teachers to help the parents and visa versa. If the kids didn't have clothes they'd do the laundry and the elders would make lunches and do breakfast club. Because it was Aboriginal nannas doing it all there was little shame which was important.. It wasn't white people helping 'the poor black kids' but the school and community working together.

[@Demi.d3mi]

I feel like feminism in a way? Women in the house were homemakers which included being in contact with the school staff outside of school, the mothers would prepare the kids everyday for school, making sure they're groomed and fed and supplied and on the bus each morning. But kids slowly had to rely less on their moms because they work early and sometimes leave before the kids do and kids arent to be trusted with that responsibility since they can easily not know how to get motivated anymore. And if you didnt notice, the principal's feminine energy of nurture and care is what is motivating the kids. We lost touch of feminine energy, feminism is ironically about women being more masculine which isnt what we need.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

@@Demi.d3mi Wrong. My parents were both out of the house by 7am and had to get myself ready to be at school by 8.45am. As a reward, you would get a sticker to put on the chart like these kids. At the end of term, the best attendee's got certificates at assembly. It gives kids a motivation to go WITHOUT needing the parents to drag their kid to school.

[@namegirl12]

@@Demi.d3mi you're insane lmfao

[@namegirl12]

@Jessie Jay blaming feminism and women for failing schools is a great reason for feminism.

[@ronalddowdell9231]

That's what a school principal shoud be like. Bless her.

[@sandrahardison4918]

This should be a nationwide PSA. What an amazing principal and school staff. Who wouldn’t want to attend a school this supportive?

[@Gumbier_Than]

"Way to go scholars. Thank you for being here". This is what kids need. It's not coddling or making then entitled. It's uplifting, encourages them, and teaches the importance of showing up. Showing up is the first step, which many people seem to frown upon teaching to young people.

[@c0ntra605]

I wish they stopped cutting school budgets ;(

[@Whatsahandle4]

Dumping money onto black communities does nothing

[@bellejolie2506]

Public school funds are generated by property taxes. As you could tell by the boarded up buildings they get a very low revenue.

[@jarednovel]

Instead they choose to fund foreign wars

[@jacquelinele9170]

@@Whatsahandle4 but schools need money to hire positions like the attendance counselor, or to pay the utilities for the washers

[@09smartin1]

@@Whatsahandle4 stop spreading lies

[@Gh0stpip3r]

Beautiful work, glad VICE documented it. I hope this school gets more attention and others can learn from it.

[@scottg4441]

God bless you !!!!! I cried and I’m so blessed thank you you for being there

[@toohoney8674]

Edited and still has improper grammar. What was your attendance like?

[@atat4496]

Will Herb This is the Internet she’s not writing an essay, Will.

[@toohoney8674]

@@atat4496 only kidding. I mean nothing by it. Just messing around with someone

[@FLeXN]

Jeannette S crying for what ? Have you been outside lately?! You will be crying all day everyday. 😂

[@remyatempest6700]

Lol ok good to know i wasnt the only one getting emotional lol

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

What a wonderful principal. The school staff is trained not to judge but to show empathy and reach out to help parents.

[@TheRealPAX]

All schools need to do this

[@Gothicfriends23]

the way she ends the day with that lil message.. ''thanks for being here'' this is what a lot of schools need and what a lot of kids would like to hear

[@pugnuspopuli1311]

Man this principal is great

[@StahlFirearmsNo2]

I like the fact that she’s calling them scholars instead of students in my mind it boosts moral a bit because the term scholar is more prestigious than student

[@TheAGcollector101]

I love the idea of more community resources being powered through schools. The laundry, haircuts, etc. School is such a big part of life and I feel like many of the problems associated with living in poverty would have a better chance of be in solved if the structure of the school would support it.

[@Phudge]

Just saying "thank you for being here" is really heartwarming and probably a great motivator for kids who maybe feel unwanted

[@2timestwisted590]

When i was younger i got told just showing up to school is 90% of the battle

[@casy6203]

It's not, honestly I work in a school and being absent really affects children so much

[@blissfulconfections]

@Thomas McGill Homework and lectures are basically nonexistent to someone who's absent, and with enough truancies, they're definitely not there.

[@rainfalls.ribcage]

@@blissfulconfections True

[@adjappleton]

The principal's overhead message at the end mad me cry.

[@ItsAutoMatixx]

isn’t this so much better than ARRESTING THE PARENTS!?! (looks at harris)

[@MrWrightNowTV]

Auto Matixx Facts! Harris was proud to be “a Top Cop”

[@frankm.2850]

I really don’t understand the attitude of defaulting to punishment. I mean, why punish someone for not having an alarm clock? Just give them a clock! We need more administrators like principal Patton.

[@pabloplato]

Harris who? i haven't heard this, can you give some details or a link?

[@MrWrightNowTV]

pabloplato we’re referring to when Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was San Francisco’s district attorney she implemented a anti-truancy program that threatened parents with prosecution if their kids missed school. And she locked up some single mothers for their kids truancy. With out finding the root causes for the kids truancy problem she just was worried about be as she called it the states “Top Cop” smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@pabloplato]

@@MrWrightNowTV SERIOUSLY!? wow, thats fucked up. thanks for the deets.

[@BettyAlexandriaPride]

I literally cried like a baby. A lot of the services they're providing are things I want to do in my own school one day. I'm a high functioning physically and mentally disabled individual with an "invisible" injury. That alone scares me because it's another hurdle to reach my dream. However, I have been able to do many things and overcome so many challenges in light of my disabilities and limitations. When I have good days, they're great, and I almost feel like an able- bodied person. When I have bad days, I can't move much or remember things or even speak coherently. These challenges have allowed me to see another aspect of children that go without assistance, and to be able to walk parents through the process for their students because I've lived it. I will never reach my dream if I allow my disabilities to keep me from trying to be better. Thank you everyone who has ever helped me from friends, family, church members, my then significant other who was extremely patient while I realized the trauma of the accident would keep me from having a healthy relationship at that time, the many doctors and therapists as well as nurses and first responders that saved my life. To those who believed in me when I said I had deficits even when they couldn't see. Even to those who don't believe me, who misunderstand my actions and intentions, or who no longer wanted to be my friend after it took me too long to stop mourning my dad in their opinion. I thank my father for the conversation we had in the car before getting out to push it. Thank you for being alive as long as you were, and for meeting my mom. Thank you for loving everyone around you everywhere you went. It isn't the pain or the memory loss or the nightmares or hallucinations or slurred speech or muscle weakness or anything else that hurts me like the fact that I lost you. I can handle the pain: I expected to be in pain after realizing I was hit. Not being able to get up and help you when I saw your body face down several feet away from me... not getting answers from EMS or doctors where you were or what happened to you... so many nights in a personal hell without you... that's what hurts. And yet, God will never put more on us that we can bear. If we can no longer bear it, we will no longer breathe. I cannot imagine the pain you felt, but I am sooooo happy you don't have to feel pain anymore. I will continue to get better, run my business, get my degree, write songs and help my community until one day, I have the strength and resources to help the babies of Detroit become the future they deserve to be. Thank you for creating this video. It reminds me that I can't stop.

[@Raquel96]

“Way to go scholars, thank for being here” that on its own is so beautiful & powerful, what a wonderful, loving woman. I’m glad she’s there, truly making such a great amazing impact

[@fifihey]

So much respect for educators who really care about their jobs.

[@bharamas1]

We had a smilar principal and kind teachers - We used to love hearing our principal over the speakers every morning ! Her talk gave us so much joy to start the new day.

[@jessykapop]

This made me cry. Thank Miss Patton . You are making these kids feel wanted and love. We need this in every school.

[@gvenchy2476]

Teachers that genuinely care make such a difference. They’re changing these children’s lives.

[@toohoney8674]

They will want to go to school when the school has the necessities parents can't provide. Good on you Principal.

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

Love this innovative way of encouraging kids and their families to do what's best for their future. This is an example of MY America! People working hard and doing what is morally right to build our nation.

[@amaxo7165]

I still speak to my 6th grade teacher and I’m 22. She got me to like reading which really helped me to cope through tough times. Her and her family would visit me at work. She is an amazing woman! People like this are really appreciated!

[@9786oof]

At my HS they would do that same attendance percentage announcement and it really helped raise it. Something the kids took pride in is knowing how many people are there instead of focusing on how many ppl aren’t there

[@colecumoja]

I wish I was in a better situation in my life so that I can do more to help our children. This story inspired me.

[@rosemarycarrasquillo7111]

Way to go Principal. You are not only helping the children to succeed, you are not only concern about the children but also the parents. This should be happening in all schools that have a low attendance rate. You are a awesome Principal. Keep up the good work. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@annateixeira2897]

This woman is amazing. Bless her and all these kind people that take the time to help these kids.

[@musicaldoodles9615]

Thanking them at the end of the day that they were at school just makes me feel happy about her.

[@quaintleaf1208]

so touching to see people helping in a way that actually addresses the needs of the community.

[@Grandpanfun]

Great lady this is trickle down leadership that really works.

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Great job everyone! A school principal sets the tone for the whole school.

[@tuts351]

You can see she truly cares for each and every one of those kids. Bless her heart and the rest of the other people too

[@jamie3846]

Act of kindness and compassion helps humanity to heal

[@anonymoususer8465]

This genuinely makes me smile, I love the principals dedication

[@2010sinnamon]

What a wonderful principal and community volunteers! All kids deserve this type of attention and care, they are teaching these children they are valuable and deserve an education.

[@FOLIPE]

Actually made me cry.

[@alicebukasova8286]

This principal is so supoortive and caring

[@cspasm59]

It is my hope that the universe will bless Ms. Patton with health, joy, and all that she needs to continue to do what she is doing. Those children are really lucky to have such a loving and committed ambassador.

[@aalisonskye1]

Oh, I really really cried. I'm blown away by the effort and love she has for nurturing children. I hope that it leaves a deep impact on their lives!

[@wouldntyouliketoknowweathe8469]

4:23 Okay so I just want to take the time to appreciate that someone named their child dejeuner, which means lunch in French.

[@mareenajoseph6501]

She is just so kind, it’s really heartwarming to see issues like this being dealt with in a positive way

[@superbros1690]

Thats really a good environement. Barber, laundry. This gives them a home.

[@milescarr8524]

The people at that school are so amazing. Such a strong sense of community. I wish the whole world was like that! Amazing staff will leave a priceless impression on the kids that they will appreciate and remember for the rest of their lives and will make them better people!

[@isabellehoward9994]

when she thanked them for coming at the end of the day... almost made me cry

[@yomomo5382]

I love they she’s really caring and I love they they take so much responsibility for their students. It’s not just “it’s their loss that they aren’t here. It’s their grade not mine” and that’s the type of attitude we don’t need. It shows the students they they teachers don’t care.

[@heyheyhey40]

She really LOVES these children. This touched my heart so much.

[@booreed7813]

Love this principle and her incredible team! How fortunate for her students to know someone cares. Someone wants to help! Someone knows they are “good enough!” Every child needs someone to care! BRAVO!

[@mrtoast244]

The barber was like "some of these kids aren't coming to school looking fresh. I'm not letting that slide". Kid at 2:43 was feeling himself fr lmao. Imagine being on a field trip and you see a class from this school with like 80% fades.

[@theidiotzonexo]

when it said that the kids don't want to disappoint their principal, I felt that. It's so important to have someone in your corner throughout school, like even when I was at my worst points with mental health I'd try make it in for English class because my teacher was so lovely and helpful and put in so much work to help me.

[@MrGutsbsm]

An amazing effect by thinking out the box, to make a difference in kids lives. I love it

[@etvempressveressareign2396]

Those people are promoting such great things

[@kennethtorres9633]

To the principal and her staff. You guys are the best!!!!! Thank you very much for showing, and giving LOVE TO ALL THIS KIDS....

[@lailabaloch568]

Bless this Principle. She's working so hard to encourage her students to show up for classes every day. What a Hero she is along with her staff. Wish more schools had such a caring principle and staff. Bless all of them.

[@ariefraiser140]

Everyone supporting these kids are heros. I remember when I was young and we couldn't afford to go to the barber. My mom cut my hair and as you can imagine I got teased cause it wasn't the most professional looking cut. Something as simple as a nice haircut does a lot for a kid.

[@mimimosa259]

These are wonderful staff. Not blaming the family or children and looking at the root cause of the attendance issues

[@Blitznstitch2]

She calls her kids scholars. That matters. And this principal is an amazing leader.

[@rahrjiyanin8072]

It is so heartwarming to call these kids scholars! What a wonderful/inspirational principle! ❤ thank you!! 🙏

[@jb4469]

She’s being the person Mr Rogers knew she could me

[@KawaiiPinkPunkStar]

You're going to make me cry

[@kellyclark7517]

VERY WELL SAID!

[@Kristina-tm1hl]

We need more teachers like Principal Patton. That woman is a blessing!!

[@allysellsitall]

God bless this woman and her team! She is making history because nobody care before.

[@momovaryacting8798]

Schools need more principals like Mrs Patton. It shows that it’s not just a job for her, she genuinely cares about the future of these children ❣️

[@AaronHalliday]

I love this woman's commitment and dedication!!

[@kiana.nickhole5103]

Now this is what I call kind and genius, someone give this lady an award for best principle because she needs it and deserves it.

[@rrz6674]

This is so amazing! All these teachers really caring about the students!

[@dee468]

I hope the students succeed for that principal's sake. She is a wonderful lady.

[@k.tproductions5186]

Truly amazing members of staff who care about their students! Wishing them all the best (:

[@bryanflo4500]

Yo, I watched his video and I'm crying. I'm crying because of how beautiful this school and its efforts are in encouraging and supporting these young minds. This sort of community-driven schooling is remarkable, and having watched this short doc piece resonated with me. I'm not sure what it was exactly, but to see so much love is heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewkerr9438]

Hell of a school system right there.

[@hannahxx17]

Its clear the big difference here is their approach, not of 'get your butt to school' but rather 'what can we do to help you'

[@UnbelievableSeries]

Now that I would've loved to have in high school, that personalized attention & offers to fix whatever is preventing me to bringing my ass into the classroom. I think a lot of schools need to implement this type of system & receive so much more funding to keep these kids in school. And motivating them to do even better than the day before.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

What a wonderful caring staff. I always made it to school but when I was there I just felt like another body moving through the hallway. There wasn’t anyone to care whether I was there or not. It is so great to see all of these children attending school and actually happy to be there instead of showing up because there was nothing better to do. Like getting into trouble. I can easily see some of these youngsters going into education themselves!

[@unit333angel]

This is so beautiful and inspiring to see ! A huge Thank you to everyone involved for thinking of innovative and new solutions for these issues ~

[@jessellis1523]

It's nice to see how not only does this principal and all her staff treat the kids like as if they are there own kids but also treat there parents like as if they are there family you can tell by everything that this principal and her staff do for the kids and there parents that this is not just a job to them and that there pay packet at the end of each month isn't really important to them because the thing that is genuinely important to them is seeing all of the kids succeed and thats what they care about more than anything

[@hamzahalmajzoub2096]

YES! Someone is doing it right!

[@MegaSnail1]

As a retired teacher I love what this school is doing for their scholars. So great I almost cried.

[@groveroark8101]

Wow this is what it looks like when people work together and not against each other

[@carollamond9482]

This is such a positive environment for all children based on addressing basic needs without stigma…Principal Patton is wonderful