“I didn’t get the grasp of this until my thirties and I think it should be taught in school.”
-Parent of participant
“I think our school systems tend to teach the basics of Math and English, but it doesn’t teach kids how to use their money wisely I can’t think of anything that’s better for them at this point.
-Jacqueline Massey - Coordinator of the Business Program at West Philadelphia High School
“I learned that my ideas and my thoughts are my greatest asset. What I think is what I become.”
-Xianx Reavis, student at West Philly High School
“If they taught school liked they [NKJMPS staff] teach hip-hop, it would be much better. More kids would stay in school.”
-Josephine Nyame, student at Northeast High School