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Oh my goodness! If I had to choose one word to describe my feelings after reading this article, it would have to be overwhelmed; and not overwhelmed in a bad way. I am just astonished and overwhelmed with how incredible this innovative “program” they put into place truly is. It is so amazing to me that such a program was, not only generated, but actually executed. The results of such a magnificent agenda are tremendous and reading about this great reality brings much hope for the future. It inspires me to keep the aspirations I have as an educator, that some may imply are unrealistic or out of reach, alive and continue to push towards making such changes happen for the sake of our children. However, due to the realities of little funding and resources in many areas of the country, it is hard not to get a little discouraged when realizing how much funding it takes to actually enact such a program. It generates a different kind of “overwhelmed” feeling than the previous one discussed. It brings about a sort of doubt and a disheartened feel when reflecting upon how to make this type of change happen. As educators, we are left to feel like it’s just not possible; almost like it would be a waste of time to even begin to try. It should not be this way. Hope for a better future should never be lost. It is for that reason that I have made the promise to myself and to all of my future students that I will never give up on the cause for a brighter future, nor will I ever give up on them. Our children deserve every opportunity that can possibly be offered to them and I pledge to always do my best to make that happen.
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