See how the Benedictine monks of Newark Abbey, in the heart of one of Americas most dangerous cities, are able to achieve amazing success with the most vulnerable population: inner city African American and Latino teenage males. While Newark, NJ, with a high poverty rate of 32%, has an abysmal high school graduation rate, St. Benedicts Prep has a near 100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE rate. The film details how their recipe for success follows the 6th century Rule of Saint Benedict and how this rule can serve as a model for whole cities nationwide.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:23:03 +0000
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