Feudal Future Podcast: Exploring the Impact of Catholic Schools on Underserved Communities

Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:41:14 -0500

Unlock the secrets of a holistic education that goes beyond academics as we engage with Stephannie Saroki de Garcia, Soledad Ursua, and Tony Lemus, dissecting the profound effects of Catholic school environments on underserved communities in California. Discover how these institutions foster discipline, character development, and purpose, equipping students with the tools to succeed in life. Our conversation with these insightful guests reveals personal success stories and the critical role of parental involvement, along with an educational approach that safeguards against the pitfalls that often undermine public schooling.

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Feudal Future Podcast — GateWay 2nd Chance: Why We Need Education & Life Skills for At-Risk Youth

Charlie Stephens — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:20:38 -0400

Hosts Marshall Toplansky and Joel Kotkin welcome you to today’s episode of Feudal Future!

On today’s episode, you will be introduced to Clarence Carter, also known as Nink. Nink Carter graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard. He grew up in inner-city Brooklyn and attended undergrad at Michigan State University where he also received his graduate degree. During his corporate career, Nink worked at Xerox, General Motors, Lear-Siegler, and Square D Corporations. Afterwards, he became the principal of a non-public K-12 school. He and his wife, Dr. Donna Carter founded GateWay Second Chance Foundation and GateWay Boarding Academy. Marshall shares that these organizations “are designed to minimize the risk of academically and behaviorally-deficient adolescent boys becoming ensnared in our inadequate criminal justice system, which is obviously marred by racism and classism…”

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