Sunday, November 13, 2011

An Inspiring Education Story's Social Side

60 Minutes continues to bring us stories that matter. Although the other two features Nov. 13 were significant, the one on the University of Maryland Baltimore County and its President, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, was truly inspiring.

To quote the lead-in:
"Freeman Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, has an unusual name - and an even more unusual approach to education. His "Meyerhoff Scholars," for instance, are expected to adhere to a rigorous schedule and strict rules designed to instill discipline and build community. As Byron Pitts reports, what was once a little known commuter school is now graduating outstanding scientists and engineers, many of whom are minorities."

The students are not only expected to work hard and set high expectations, but they learn to become each others' teachers. The form the best possible social networks right from the start, FTF.

Here is the link to read the transcript or watch the video. I think that you will be as impressed as I was. It's a model for success in America, and not just for the brilliant students.

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