What Can We Do About The Violence In Our Communities??

Here's what we're doing!

Senseless Violence is ruining our families!

Philip Jackson of the Black Star Project is doing something about it.
I stopped complaining to my friends and family about our kids killing each other,
and started a project to do something about it.

We now we have options. Higher Learning Network,NFP
works with The Link & Option Center providing Behind-The-Scenes
Radio/TV/Print Production.

We've had the honor of working with some darling young ladies
who live in the south suburbs.
Programs are now available in the city of Chicago.
Join The Link & Option Center, Inc. for their
Downtown Chicago Location Grand Opening

Friday November 20th 6-8pm
2 Prudential Plaza
180 N. Stetson Street Suite 3500
Visit the site for more info:
www.Link-Option.com

for non profits only!

FREE Virtual Seminars for NON-PROFITS ONLY!

Have an idea/program/project that you're thinking about or already
doing in the community and could use some funding, then you need to
join us for FREE Online Seminar that could help you get the funding
you need and stop paying for expenses/supplies/transportation out
of your pocket!

Upcoming Titles include, but not limited to the following:

-How To Start A Non-Profit!
- How/Where to file your papers
-Costs
-How To Get FREE Grant Money!
-Where to go online! (You don't even have to leave home!)
Email us for details: HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
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SCHOLARSHIPS for School
I am so tired of parents telling me they can't find funding for their children to go to college. There is sooooooo much free money out here, YOU NEVER HAVE TO TAKE OUT A LOAN!
You simply need the info on where to go ONLINE!
I put myself through 8 yeas of college (and No I don't have a Doctoral Degree! I was too busy playing Bid Whist 101!)
and can show you how to do the same.
Email us for details: HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com

www.HigherLearningNetwork.org

Youth Behind-The Scenes Media Training

Student Producer Jade Mitchell writes the
rules and regulations for student class before
production begins.

This class was so much fun! Now I understand
why Bill Cosby included kids in his career.
They are truly the fountain of youth and will
keep you on your toes, if not your belly, laughing!

So looking forward to more of the same!

Free Grant Money Manual with MEMBERSHIP!

First Come First Serve when you become a member of Higher Learning Network.
email us for details
at HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com

N'Spirational Conversations Volume 2 Coming Soon!

Thank you for all your support of N'Spirational Conversations!
Volume 2 is right around the corner.

You love them so much, and I sincerely appreciate all the comments and
suggestions, so I'm revamping the book (Yes, that's what's taking so long)
so you can understand the story behind the inspiration.

Please, be patient with me! God is not through with me yet!
Sometime soon in the first of 2010 there will be the release party and yes,
I will send you the date. Will keep you posted!

Until then, keep reading volume 1 and visit the site
www.InspirationalConversations.com

Stay on purpose, stay empowered!
Until the

Principal For A Day!

This year Zelda Robinson of The Higher Learning Network,NFP
Celebrates Year 4 with
Elaine O. Goodlow Elementary School
2040 W. 62nd Street, Chicago

Principal Patricia Lewis greeted me with a great goodie bag upon arrival.






















Principal Lewis reads
N'Spirational Conversations too!













Vision Statement for Goodlow Elementary School!
What's your Vision Statement?



What a great experience! It's year 4 for Zelda Robinson as Principal For A Day!
This year it's Goodlow Elementary Magnet School.
Principal Patricia Lewis greeted us at the front door.
We were grateful to have been hosted by this school.











Principal Patricia Lewis and Security Ms. Cooper.












Ms. Kim Russell, Principal Lewis, Zelda and Ms. Diane Jefferson

Principal Lewis started the day with
special awards for Outstanding Teachers of the Month!
who received a Goodie Bag for their classes.

Ms. Russell and Ms. Jefferson are to be applauded for
their extra efforts!

Kindergarden teachers.
No wonder they got awards.
Kindergarden teachers have all the fun!
Maybe I chose the wrong profession!
I knew I should have been a K-teacher!












Ms. Logan's 6th grade class
were so busy with their work they almost
didn't even notice we were then, until we left!
Wow! Glad my feelings don't hurt easily!
What a smart group! I need to go back
there, real soon!











Group photo of the teachers/leaders
Not in order of photos, but we wanted to
recognize them all.


K. Quinlan, K. Russell, D. Jeffereson, K. Clements,
B. Hauch, M. Keith, A. Buie, E. Scott, s. Wenta, J. Frazier,
A. Selvie, F. Jochum, J. Logan, J. Herman, A. McMurray,
s. Morrow, C. Widman, D. Barney,

Special Education
B. White, B. Mendez,
J. O'neal, N. Ferst

Math Co-ordinator D. Moore
Phys. Ed. M. Walsh
Computer Lab R. Tobin
Libary/Media Center C. Moore,
Music Mr. Sims
Office Y. Eskridge
B. Cuello

School Assistants
W. Butler, S. Gavin, V. Rooks, I. Nobles, F. Jarrell

Lunchroom Manager - Ms. Gill,
Staff - T. Davis, P. Stewart, C. Smith

In case we missed someone, we APPRECIATE YOU TOO!

Below are photos from the experience.
Enjoy!










Ms. Kim Russell, Principal Lewis and Ms. Diane Jefferson
Outstanding Teachers of the Month!










Another Group photo with Ms. Davis
included. Wouldn't have it any other way!










Ms. Keith and 2nd grade class
having so much fun this early in the morning.
I need to go to elementary school a little more
often! I never had this much fun as a kid, and
if I need, I surely don't remember it.

Oh well, I don't remember a lot of things, but that's ok too!

Librarian and Students work together / Student Paintings

Everything worth reading is
suggested by Librarian
Ms. C. Moore

Thanks for all your help!

Thanks to all the students who made our day!













6-8th Grade Art Students
Summer Program Oil Paintings










Indian Painting 1996


This is the work of ELEMENTARY
students from
Elaine O. Goodlow Magnet School

If they are painting this well in
such young grades, just imagine
what they will do as they get older.

We often criticize our children when they do
something wrong. By any means necessary
PLEASE say something positive to them when
they do something good! It goes much farther
than you'll ever know.

I am so glad I had teachers who cared!
Pray for our teachers.
They are the real leaders of the world!










This one reminded me of my days in the South,
in Mississippi, in the hot sweltering
cotton fields.

If you look close, you'll probably see me there
sweating! :)











These photos in the hall of those
who came before us to make our way
easier, was too good to pass up.

Can you guess who they are?












This last one says it all.
Make friends with Kool-Aid?
Who cares?
Make friends with a good book!
Friendships with books last
4EVER!

Community Leaders

All the work we do at The Higher Learning Network,NFP is made possible by those in the community who believe and support the work we do. Nothing is done without believers.

It is a priviledge and an honor to award those who support the work we do.
I am simply honored to have such a team that believes, not only in our mission,
but their own personal mission.

Those believers and hard workers are listed below.
Visit their websites, blogs, and links and congratulate them on the wonderful work
they do, and the difference they make in the community.

Remember, karma is always in effect!
What goes out, must come back!

Stay on purpose, stay empowered!

The Link & Option Center Awardees for Outstanding Performance

Twin Green - CEO/Founder
The Link & Option Center, Inc.
Awarded for Outstanding Leadership
www.link-option.com











Annie Wallace, Entrepreneur
Wallace Enterprises
Outstanding Award for Business

Http://ppl.blastoffnetwork.com/anniewallace86












Tony Hogues -Videographer for
Higher Learning Network for
Outstanding Video Services
Host/Producer
MEN on Higher Learning
http://MenOnHigherLearning










Groups 1 and 2 of
The Link & Option Center, Inc.
Behind-The-Scenes
Media Training!










Group 2 Students working on
their assignments











Group 2 Working on their
assignments.