Palms Premier League

I may have mentioned it. I may not have mentioned it. The Palms Premier League has been underway for a week and the play is competitive. We have three teams consisting of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders all vying for the glory of being a member of the greatest soccer team to hail from Palms Middle School. Many of these players have come through our program at the elementary level and will continue to serve their communities at the high school level. It is imperative that we (and by we, I mean the people who read this and care) continue to support those who have the greatest need for support. Fairness is not about everybody getting the same as everyone else. Fairness is about people getting what they need. And in the course of ten years, America Scores LA has spent every day trying to fulfill needs as they arise.

Big Thanks to the Eisner Foundation!!

To our loyal follower(s), we have something wonderful in the works. The Eisner Foundation, in their apparent generosity, is helping America Scores LA to make a micro-documentary meant to present the multiple depths of the program into one minute. Coming soon to a blog near you. As a reward for your loyalty, we do have some pics that should keep all your media desires at bay, featuring Coach David and the Alumni Coaching Team (sounds like an indie band). Enjoy.

Mayhem

Mayhem is the only word I can think of to describe the current turbulence in the school system. Suddenly, there is a severe lack of trust in our teachers because of the severe betrayals of a few. First, and most importantly, I do not have the answer. Mainly because I have no idea how deep the problem goes. Is it a national issue? State? Local? Should the Arne Duncan (the current Secretary of Education) completely raze the institutions that seem to be failing the children? Should only the individuals who corrupt our most precious resource be held accountable or should the blame reach higher? I dont have the answers. The only thing I can do is come to work every day and be better than I was yesterday, and hope. I hope that there all still enough good people out there who are not only capable of teaching, but are also willing.