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Reply #30 posted 10/03/04 10:26am

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Thats very generous. I remember when Emancipation was released he said he wanted to establish his own school. That would be cool also
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Reply #31 posted 10/03/04 10:58am

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Assless pants for everyone!


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That would be some uniform.


I hope they will fund the music program. thumbs up!
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Reply #32 posted 10/03/04 11:37am

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Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!
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Reply #33 posted 10/03/04 11:58am

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!
Maybe the Governor Terminator should donate the $300k. He makes more $$ than P and he lives in Cali!
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Reply #34 posted 10/03/04 12:56pm

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


Why would P donate 2 that school when u have all these other billionaires and millionaires living right here in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hill, etc. He’s from Minneapolis, that’s his home and its more appropriate 4 him 2 help others in his hometown that needs help then 2 come here and help someone with the same problems. I’m sure the school he donated the money 2 needs the help. I know about the L.A. schools. The majority of schools here need help but u do have extremely wealthy people that live here that should be doing something not P. LOL can he be given credit 4 the good he does instead of people finding something 2 complain about all the time? neutral
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Reply #35 posted 10/03/04 1:00pm

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Why would P donate 2 that school when u have all these other billionaires and millionaires living right here in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hill, etc. He’s from Minneapolis, that’s his home and its more appropriate 4 him 2 help others in his hometown that needs help then 2 come here and help someone with the same problems. I’m sure the school he donated the money 2 needs the help. I know about the L.A. schools. The majority of schools here need help but u do have extremely wealthy people that live here that should be doing something not P. LOL can he be given credit 4 the good he does instead of people finding something 2 complain about all the time? neutral


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Reply #36 posted 10/03/04 1:28pm

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Prince gives so much to kids. I wish more people knew how much.

Thanks Prince & Paisley Park.[/quote]

With that monster ego of his, and his machiavellian business ways, people have always overlooked what he has done for the disadvantaged, going way back. I recall a quote from Duke Ellingtons, doctors wife, "He was the most selfish person I've ever known, he was also the most generous."
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Reply #37 posted 10/03/04 1:50pm

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


you are an idiot. Prince HAS given to MANY underprivlided kids. So he give to the community he has lived in for years. Why don't ou get pissed about the people who LIVE in L.A.? Why don't the million of millioniares there give to those schools? Blam those people NOT Prince
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Reply #38 posted 10/03/04 1:54pm

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chookalana said:

lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


you are an idiot. Prince HAS given to MANY underprivlided kids. So he give to the community he has lived in for years. Why don't ou get pissed about the people who LIVE in L.A.? Why don't the million of millioniares there give to those schools? Blam those people NOT Prince


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Reply #39 posted 10/03/04 1:58pm

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THIS generous contibution is NOT the ONLY charity prince supports. He indeed cares 4 education and our future little peoples who shall carry it on...I'm sure this is just one of his MANY contributions 2 society. it feels great 2 give, right Prince? And God blesses u as well. cool .
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Reply #40 posted 10/03/04 3:38pm

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paisleypark4 said:

GOOD GOIN Prince!! clapping that was very cool.



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Reply #41 posted 10/03/04 3:46pm

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


Sounds like one would be better off giving money to many of the students and have them go to some charter school. It's gonna take a lot more than just money to fix the LAUSD. Hopefully some of your people over there get to crackin' on those problems. Organized education definitely has it flaws, don't it?
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Reply #42 posted 10/03/04 4:17pm

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!



Why are you mad at Prince? Don't hate, congratulate! HE has done his part for schools in his area, Minnesota. Don't you remember what he did a few years back for Princeville, the small southern town that needed funds for some kind of nature disaster? Anyhoo, he made a donation ($37,000) to them and no one was praising him for that...Why don't you crack on the California Lottery instead of Prince? Remember, when the Lottery initiative was voted on by voters here in California (about 17 years ago), monies were supposed to be earmarked for schools...if LAUSD is in the bad shape that it is in, it is because parents aren't holding parties responsible for monies that should have been allotted to schools and books...Please put down the glass of haterade and pick up a pen and send Arnold a message that LAUSD should be getting Lottery monies and Indian Gaming monies and you will feel better! thumbs up!
"A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1
People can slam their door, disagree and fight it
But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son?
United States of Division"
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Reply #43 posted 10/03/04 9:37pm

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That's all great and everything. But Chanhassen is in one of the more richer school districts in minnesota. In fact the city of Chanhassen is one of the richest in the metro area. An inner city school in minneapolis could have used the money more, such as South High school. Prince can do whatever he wants with his money, but this donation is like donating to someone driving a BMW.
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Reply #44 posted 10/03/04 9:38pm

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sthoudek said:

That's all great and everything. But Chanhassen is in one of the more richer school districts in minnesota. In fact the city of Chanhassen is one of the richest in the metro area. An inner city school in minneapolis could have used the money more, such as South High school. Prince can do whatever he wants with his money, but this donation is like donating to someone driving a BMW.


Maybe he donated to other schools too. We don't know. WTF? neutral
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Reply #45 posted 10/03/04 9:49pm

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If he would have donated to a public school in Minneapolis it would have been a big deal and and it would have been in the news. The Minneapolis public schools are in serious trouble after 3 years of budget cuts. A $30, 000 donation would have made the news.
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Reply #46 posted 10/03/04 11:06pm

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God Bless Prince....Thank you so much....your gift will assist many children to better educate themselves, and have hope for a brighter 2morrow. Not only will their lives be enriched, but indirectly this act of love will assist many future generations in a positive manner.

I only wish I knew more of Prince's activities regarding assisting others in a humanitary and spiritual manner. Some mention tax write offs....who cares....people will always jump to the negative aspects of others intentions....again, who cares....we all have to pay taxes...if some of that tax money can be allocated for a "better" purpose, so be it! He made a lot of folks happy, including those who just read this article! And, that is what really counts, no matter the location....making others happy!

Kudo's to Prince, and Paisley Park!
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Reply #47 posted 10/03/04 11:47pm

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sthoudek said:

If he would have donated to a public school in Minneapolis it would have been a big deal and and it would have been in the news. The Minneapolis public schools are in serious trouble after 3 years of budget cuts. A $30, 000 donation would have made the news.


Prince did donate to a school in the inner city of Minnie City just a couple of months back. It was listed right here on the org. The school was an artistic school for inner city kids....go back in the org threads and see if you can't find it...or maybe I read it on the NPGMC website...well, anyhoo, I believe that contribution was made during the Minnie City concert dates in June.....
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United States of Division"
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Reply #48 posted 10/04/04 2:53am

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You know you can vote well the 2d november !



lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!
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Reply #49 posted 10/04/04 3:44am

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Reply #50 posted 10/04/04 5:19am

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sthoudek said:

That's all great and everything. But Chanhassen is in one of the more richer school districts in minnesota. In fact the city of Chanhassen is one of the richest in the metro area. An inner city school in minneapolis could have used the money more, such as South High school. Prince can do whatever he wants with his money, but this donation is like donating to someone driving a BMW.


Actually Chanhassen does not have it's own school district. Chanhassen is part of District 112 which is located mainly in Chaska. Disctrict 112 includes the cities Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Carver, East Union. Being a teacher, I know the HUGE budget cuts District 112 have been hit with the last three years. Two years ago District 112 had to cut almost $4 Million dollars. It hit these communities hard. To say we did not need this is ignorant. I for one, am NOT rich. Most people are NOT wealthy that live in these communities.

So please, the next time you say that this gift that Prince gave our school, and my son, think. We needed this. In all the years that Prince has lived in Chanhassen, Prince has not given a gift like this ever. And it is much appreciated.

Thank you Prince, and F-you sthoudek.

Peace.
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Reply #51 posted 10/04/04 6:54am

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sthoudek said:

That's all great and everything. But Chanhassen is in one of the more richer school districts in minnesota. In fact the city of Chanhassen is one of the richest in the metro area. An inner city school in minneapolis could have used the money more, such as South High school. Prince can do whatever he wants with his money, but this donation is like donating to someone driving a BMW.

my sentiments exactly.
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Reply #52 posted 10/04/04 6:58am

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Assless pants for everyone!


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Reply #53 posted 10/04/04 10:13am

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the man just can't win with you mofos, can he? disbelief
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Reply #54 posted 10/04/04 12:34pm

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How WONDERFUL for Prince to do that. And how Wonderful for the SCHOOLCHILDREN..
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Reply #55 posted 10/04/04 1:40pm

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lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


I have not responded 2 anything on this site in a loooong time, but seeing as this 1 hits home...
I am an employee of the LAUSD, & let me tell u, there is NO xcuse 4 the lack of materials, space, etc. There is PLENTY of $ in this district. The problem is the layers & layers of unecessary BUREAUCRACY!!! That's where all the money goes. I personally am a very generous giver, but i'll b damned if i give one red cent 2 an organization that could solve all of its' financial problems if it just got rid of 50% of the "chiefs". U go P!!! Charity begins @ home!!!
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Reply #56 posted 10/04/04 1:50pm

Juize

Seems to be that america is discussing their homeland situation now...and is starting to stop the saviour of the world...good start..next would be to vote for someone who can read a book the right way and speak out the truth...and of course is able to withdraw american soldiers from countrys they invaded for f@<<# sake...smile...

Peace

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Reply #57 posted 10/04/04 1:56pm

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CalhounSq said:

sthoudek said:

That's all great and everything. But Chanhassen is in one of the more richer school districts in minnesota. In fact the city of Chanhassen is one of the richest in the metro area. An inner city school in minneapolis could have used the money more, such as South High school. Prince can do whatever he wants with his money, but this donation is like donating to someone driving a BMW.


Maybe he donated to other schools too. We don't know. WTF? neutral




Yes, Inner city kids get the shaft. How brillant of Mr. Bush to launch his No Child Left Behind Initiative, and not give the schools what they need.. I hope Prince remembered the kids that grew up like he did.
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Reply #58 posted 10/04/04 3:06pm

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HombreX said:

lilmexjlo said:

Jesus Christ, if Prince really wanted to make a difference, he should have donated that $300K to a school/district in real financial need, such as North Hollywood High, Belmont High, L.A. High, or the Los Angeles Unified School District in General. These schools have well over four thousand students on campuses meant to hold about 1500. They are so overcrowded that they can't hold everyone at the same time, so they operate under a year-round calendar. This means long school days (7am-4pm in most schools), and only eight inconsecutive months of school, rather than the traditional September-June calendar. This means less learning. They were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the buildings are old, and fire- and earthquake-hazardous. They have no Driver's Ed. Programs, vocational programs, and the only foreign language option is Spanish, and generally don't offer many higher-level classes (honors or AP), with an exception to the North Hollywood High School Highly Gifted Magnet. Classes can have up to 75 students. North Hollywood hasn't gotten new library books in over five years. LAUSD can't even afford to have student textbooks and a classroom set, so students have to carry all their books to every class, every day. Teachers are underpaid, and we have seen absolutely none of the promised No Child Left Behind monies. In my four years at North Hollywood High School, never once have I seen a new musical instrument bought. Maybe people don't know how ghetto L.A. really is because all everyone sees of Los Angeles is the affluent areas like Beverly Hills. This just makes me sick!!!


I have not responded 2 anything on this site in a loooong time, but seeing as this 1 hits home...
I am an employee of the LAUSD, & let me tell u, there is NO xcuse 4 the lack of materials, space, etc. There is PLENTY of $ in this district. The problem is the layers & layers of unecessary BUREAUCRACY!!! That's where all the money goes. I personally am a very generous giver, but i'll b damned if i give one red cent 2 an organization that could solve all of its' financial problems if it just got rid of 50% of the "chiefs". U go P!!! Charity begins @ home!!!




clapping clapping clapping clapping clapping clapping highfive highfive highfive

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have worked with the City of Los Angeles so I do know what you are talking about. I worked for the City of LA hoping that I could help "cut" through the red tape to no avail...LAUSD isn't even trying to collect monies for school books yet every year that Cali resident are asked to vote, we have to vote for some damn school bond? Listen, I really do want inner city kids as well as all children to get the proper eduction that they deserve, but crackin on Prince aint gon help...I still say that it is up to the parents to fight for materials for their kids!
"A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1
People can slam their door, disagree and fight it
But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son?
United States of Division"
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Reply #59 posted 10/04/04 3:25pm

AdoreP7

Hi, I'm lost. What housequake thing? What happened? I've been away for a while! smile
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