Stephen Ritz - The Power of a Plant

Stephen Ritz, a career educator from the South Bronx, emphasizes the importance of food education for children's health and academic success. He introduces the National Health Wellness and Learning Center, which provides fresh groceries and teaches students about growing food. The program has a significant impact on the Bronx community, improving health and education outcomes. It has inspired classrooms worldwide, demonstrating that zip code and skin color do not determine success. The initiative focuses on sustainability, upcycling, and community engagement, fostering future leaders and proving that the Bronx can change attitudes and inspire greatness.

What does Stephen Ritz mean by saying 'children should not have to leave their neighborhood to live, learn, and earn in a better one'?

How does the program in the Bronx challenge the notion that zip code and skin color determine life outcomes?

What role do parents and grandparents play in the community initiatives described by Stephen Ritz?