Monday, May 2, 2011

Dave Eggers

Looks very nervous.  And relizes how nervous he actually is. Has no clear point right away. Very quick talking ahrd to follow and mumbles. Starts out shakey.
----Talks about how some students need 1 on 1 attention and don't recive.
He relizes how poorly he is speaking but does not slow down.
Good natured audiance however and laughs at his slight flustering.
----Takes is building attached to tutoring school.
----Awesome building for students who need help on english, but needed to sell something, so as a joke they sold pirate supplies to make a "store" that added a comfortable feel.
Store offers 1 on 1 attention that children need, also from real professional writers or publishers, there was no stigma, no "extra help" thing, so gifted children could come get help too.
1400 volenteers! He certainly is passionate about this, he loves that this is happening, and obviously wants it to spread.
----Very cool idea and it seems to work well.
----they are in many many schools, and seem tho be having a serious effect on childrens school performance, and seem to be almost exciting children in these schools about writing and reading.
----Their store works because of the tutoring and then more people became invested int he tutoring because of the store.
Talks passionatly if nervously and confusingly.
Stores popping up all over the USA.
Overall, not the best talk but an Awesome Idea and movement, However on a deeper level, there is not much. However, these stores are having an unexpected effect on the communities they are in. Families that would never have become invested in education are, kids who hate school now excel at it. He made a joke about homework making a happier community, but in reality, the fact that these kids are investing more than just their time in their education is creating a educated and potentially happy community.

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