Once Upon a School

 Today I watched the TED talk Once Upon a School by Dave Eggers. Dave Eggers was a writer and teacher who wanted to open up a place where students could get one-on-one attention and do homework after school. He opened a shop in the back using a pirate store as way to earn money. His reason for deciding to this is a very good one. He wanted a place where students could get one-on-one attention with others in order to enhance their ability's at school.
The students at the school pirate store respond well. Their grades went up and many of them were happier in their lives. The pirate shop encouraged students to write and do their homework right away. It avoided a negative social stigma by having adults and older students mentor and write with them.
The idea caught on. Places like the Pirate Store opening up all around the country. Dave Eggers message of helping kids in communities is important to remember. Dave Egger is encouraging students and people to help their communities and do better in life. If we had a Pirate Store in my area I would definetly go. Dave Egger's idea is genius and going to help to community.