For His Belief in Young People

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

While not totally education policy related, I wanted to acknowledge that Eli Segal, key founder of Americorps, passed away yesterday. Since so many of us served or will serve with Americorps, I thought it was appropriate to take a moment to remember the man who believed in the power and potential of all young people to change the world for the better.

Americorps has enabled more than 400,000 Americans to put their idealism to work in service to our country. True to Eli's vision, leadership and example, Americorps has demonstrated America at its best. Eli brought his singular humanity, leadership, grace, and humility to every single person he came into contact with. He inspired all of us to be the best that we can be and to keep reaching to realize the potential of the national service movement in America and around the world.
-Alan Khazei, CEO of City Year

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1 Comments:

I was in Americorps NCCC in 2000 Class 5 in Denver Colorado and it was th ebest time of my life and the most rewarding. It is a shame they are trying to pass the end of the NCCC program..
By Anonymous, at February 21, 2006 9:21 PM

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