Legacy 2014 South Florida: Education Issue | Page 2

2BB AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE MIAMI HERALD | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014 An independent supplement by MIA Media & Communications Group Inc. Contact: [email protected] Jacqueline Hampton Clenance, MS Ed, Kervin L. Clenance Co-Publisher, Legacy South Florida C. Ron Allen Executive Editor Toni Marshall Copy Chief Everett Hamilton Layout and Design Zach R. Rinkins Senior Editor Erica V. Knowles-Nelson Project Manager TeeKey Photographer Joycelyn Brown General Counsel Legacy Miami | Legacy Palm Beach | Legacy Orlando | Legacy Broward MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC. Dexter A. Bridgman CEO & Founder “Providing News/Information and Connecting Florida’s Black Affluencers Publisher’s Note I have heard it time and time again. In fact, rarely does a conversation among intellectuals not turn to the topic of education, more specifically the quality of education. In most American communities the concept of quality education is the issue over which political campaigns are won or lost. The education system, as a whole, is constantly scrutinized for its “reported” short comings and failures. As an educator, I myself, have often reminisced about the “good old days” of education. A mythical time in education when children “wanted” to be educated. A time when everything about education seemed perfect (from the rear view mirror), or at least better than it is now. In fact, many people still widely believe that the introduction of standardized testing is to blame for many challenges plaguing education at this very moment. However, with all of the conversation about the challenges of education, we have forgotten what education was to our past, is to our present and most likely, will be to our future. Education is still the most frequently travelled road to success. Education is still the most frequently traveled road to success that this country has ever seen. Education is responsible for the financial success of more individuals than major sports and movie star status combined. Few, if any will argue that education, through the knowledge it provides, is single-handedly responsible for the biggest economic and technology boom in American, and possibly, world history. Whether former slaves, such as Frederick Douglass, or heirs to a throne, such as Prince Charles and Princess Kate, education has played a vital role in their priceless contributions to society. As Legacy magazine continues to educate our communities about the success of African Americans, and other underrepresented groups, it simultaneously becomes a tool that showcases the outcomes and benefits of a strong educational foundation through the success of those members of our community who are recognized for their achievements, most of which can be attributed to education. Jacqueline Hampton Clenance, MS Ed Co-Publisher, Legacy South Florida Join the conversation @thelegacy_grp and like us on Facebook/TheLegacy.Grp #legacy2014Education SOLV E PROBLEMS FA R GRE AT ER T H A N PAYING FOR SCHOOL . You’ve got a mind to be challenged, and we’ve got the ultimate proving ground. The Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program offers qualifying students up to $168,300* while finishing school. What’s next? A lead role in one of the top nuclear programs on earth. Where you’ll use cutting-edge technology to better your world. Enjoy great benefits. And quickly gain the kind of respect and experience that can set you up for life. NOVEMBER 15 Au-Rene Theater TICKETS at BrowardCenter.org • Ticketmaster | 800.745.3000 Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office • Group Sales | 954.660.6307 *Contact a Navy Offi cer Recruiter for details. ©2010. Paid for by the U.S. Navy. All rights reserved. 404DADGOF10 WANT TO LEARN MORE? CONTACT YOUR NAVY OFFICER RECRUITER TODAY. XXX-XXX-XXXX [email protected] [phone] | [email protected]