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Project Success Alumna shines at Generation Next Event
August 20, 2014
Yesterday was an exciting day for Project Success! Generation Next, a broad partnership of organizations and leaders from across Minneapolis and St. Paul dedicated to educational excellence and narrowing the achievement and opportunity gap, held an Action Agenda announcement at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. The audience included more than 500 corporate, school and foundation leaders/policy makers in the Twin Cities.
Project Success was invited to select a student to speak and we chose Husna Ibrahim, a Project Success alumna and Patrick Henry graduate. She had the crowd on their feet with her inspiring story of “dream building.” Following the event, every major local TV and print media outlet interviewed her. We are so proud of her!
“Project Success said you’re a kid, you have a dream, let’s talk!” – Husna Ibrahim
The purpose of this event was to introduce three key strategies the Generation Next coalition will pursue to attack the Achievement Gap. Husna’s remarks shared how support from Project Success helped her achieve her dreams and how all students need this support. She received a standing ovation and was included in multiple follow-up stories on the Generation Next action plan. A few links included below:
We are honored to be part of the Generation Next coalition dedicated to this important work of ensuring every student has access to the support and tools they need to help them pursue their dreams and find success.
Husna Ibrahim of Project Success fired up a crowd as Generation Next announced its plan to tackle the achievement gap during a presentation to community leaders at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Monday, August 18, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN.