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Turning On the Switch: ASCEND School

When parents and educators pulled together to start this East Oakland school, their mission wasn't just to reinvigorate education; it was to change lives. More to this story.

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Release Date:11/5/2003
Running Time: 13 min.

Written, Produced, and Directed by Ken Ellis Associate Producers: Leigh Iacobucci Miwa Yokoyama Researcher: Roberta Furger Editor: Karen Sutherland Camera Crew: Brian Cardello Ken Ellis Leigh Iacobucci Miwa Yokoyama Sound: Jerry Neuman Lewis Block Narrator: Kris Welch Music: Ed Bogas Additional Footage Courtesy of: KGO-TV / ABC7 KRON-TV Oakland Community Organizations Keiko Suda Copyright © 2003 The George Lucas Educational Foundation All rights reserved

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Wow! Great teachers open hearts and minds!

Submitted by Maryann Bennett (not verified) on July 7, 2007 - 14:13.

What a wonderful school!!!! All the teachers are so brave to open up the world to your students. I
envy you and the role you have played in the lives of children. You have created true thinkers and people who truly care about their world. GREAT JOB!!

What an inspiring story. A

Submitted by Carrie (not verified) on June 4, 2007 - 23:22.

What an inspiring story. A Wonderful school making a difference in the lives of the children in their community.

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