From The Barrio to The Board Room

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posted on May 29, 2010 by admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robert Renteria Brings Personal Touch to “From the Barrio to the Board Room” for South Chicago High School Students

June 3^rd visit to George Washington High School to jumpstart program helping youth overcome at-risk behavior and personal obstacles.

CHICAGO, Ill. (May 25, 2010) – On the south side of Chicago, where many high school students face daily challenges from poverty, violence and drugs, it might be difficult to envision a bright future. But at George Washington High School, administrators are trying a new approach to help students break the cycle of poverty and take charge of their own paths. Using Robert Renteria’s inspiring memoir, “From the Barrio to the Board Room,” 180 freshmen and sophomores in the school’s Honors program are reading about Renteria’s humble beginnings in the barrio of East Los Angeles, his struggles with drugs, and gangs and violence, followed by a successful corporate career and owner of several start-up businesses.

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The From the Barrio Foundation is currently implementing From the Barrio to the Classroom in Chicago Public Schools and schools and youth prisons around the country. To view where the program is being utilized see our program usage page.

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"After reading From the Barrio to the Board Room last May, Mary quit her job in July and started her own private practice." "I was afraid but I read his book and it inspired me, and I thought, "I can do this," and then I started to put my plan into action." - Mary McMillan Clinical Social Worker

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