Constituton Project, Inc.
The Mission: Constitution Project, Inc., a Florida non-profit, was founded by Joseph Cofield, for the purpose of putting a copy of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence in the hands of every 5th grade student in Florida. That is a huge task, as there are over 200,000 5th graders in 67 different Florida counties, but progress is being made thanks to Joseph's extraordinary efforts!
The How: Joseph began his mission in April 2014 and since then, many amazing things have happened. To gather support for his mission, in April of 2015 he began his 27 - 67 Journey Across Florida - visiting each of the 67 Florida counties, riding his bike 21 miles and running 6 in each county (one mile for each of the 27 Amendments). That is over 1,800 difficult miles meeting with state and county officials, school personnel and service organizations.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Looking forward to my next trip to Volusia County...
I have a great story from each of the 67 Counties. You will find that Volusia County pushed me fully into the social media arena. Just when I figured that the Face Book, Email, and Blog would be the limits of my social media; I look up and there is James T. Russell, Superintendent Volusia County Public Schools, communicating by way of Tweeter.
I learned very quickly that if I wanted to communicate with Mr. Russell I have best learn how to Tweet because he is there all the time communicating about his schools. Today I learned about a very successful car wash at Pine Ridge NHS for a fundraiser. Why is that important to me as an outsider?
The most important thing for me is that I am fully aware when we (Bethune-Cookman University, Volusia County School District, and I come up with a plan on how to get those Constitution booklets in the hands of the fifth grade students in Volusia County; the students must be on their toes because they know that Superintendent Russell is always watching for positive things going on within his district as well as all great superintendents should be doing.
My promise to the students of the Volusia County School District is that I will indeed have my car washed in your district next time or I will leave a donation for the most outstanding service club I can find.
Keep up the great work Volusia County; I will soon be there with the Constitution booklets for the fifth grade students. Until that time should arrive keep studying hard and please note that both the superintendent and I are keeping up with your great deeds. I can hardly wait until those Constitution booklets are in the hands of our deserving students.
Joseph
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