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The
Cornel West Academy of Excellence
(CWAE) is a small grass roots non-profit organization named after
the renowned Princeton University Professor Dr. Cornel
West. The organization was started to address many of the
needs of minority male students in the 2nd - 6th grade. The academy
works to address various issues affecting young boys. Academics, Self-Esteem, Strategic and Critical Thinking,
and Philanthropy are key areas that
will be addressed. The
academy currently provides its services to 35 young minority male
students ranging from
the 2nd thru 6th grade from Wake
County. The program is open to young men from surrounding
counties.
The academy will use innovative programs and curriculums to challenge
the young men and to raise their academic achievements. To improve the students' comprehension and writing skills, the
Hip
Hop Educational Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.) is a literacy program
that uses Hip-Hop music lyrics to capture and hold the attentions of
students. The program meets
all the standards of the National Education Association. To improve critical thinking, self-esteem, and cognitive skills,
the academy will form the Sankofa Chess Club. The
club will serve as the foundation for the students to learn and compete
at the game of chess. Studies
have shown that chess increases student achievement and thinking skills. The club will work towards participating in local and statewide
chess tournaments. The Dare
To Be King Mentoring program will be used to help the young men deal
with violence and other emotional issues affecting them. The mentoring program will serve as an anti-gang, anti-gun, and
anti-violence prevention tool. The Self-Esteem
Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence (SETCLAE)
curriculum will be used to teach the boys the positive aspects of their
cultural heritage and simultaneously increase their self-esteem and
their desire to excel.
*Dr.
West endorses the use of his name and likeness.
Become a Volunteer
Contact info@cornelwestacademy.org
or call 919-210-3516. |
