Harlem Childrens Zone

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Geoffrey Canada
February 17, 2020

OPINION: Michael Bloomberg has best plan to close the achievement gap in our schools

Geoffrey Canada is endorsing Michael Bloomberg for president because he is best candidate to close the educational achievement gap
Harlem Children's Zone thegrio.com
January 7, 2019

Outrage after report claims children were exposed to toxic levels of lead in Harlem Children Zone’s building due to city neglect

There's outrage in a Harlem community after a report was released showing that area children were exposed to toxic levels…
February 13, 2014

Geoffrey Canada to step down from Harlem Children’s Zone

theGRIO REPORT - An educator, social activist and charter school advocate, Canada, 62, has been known for his work on…
March 7, 2013

Creating 'ladders of opportunity' in Harlem and communities across the country

OPINION - A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime…
May 20, 2011

Why Prince deserves props for his political activism

OPINION - While better known as a musical genius for pioneering the Minneapolis Sound, Prince's social consciousness has been a…
December 21, 2010

UN Security Council solicits youth for some advice

theGRIO REPORT - The most powerful governing body in the world invited young people from all around the globe, including…
July 8, 2010

Harlem Children's Zone sparks $10 million contest

theGRIO REPORT - The Zone, which covers 97 square blocks of Harlem is a neighborhood legendary for black culture and…