The Mattie C. Stewart Foundation was created to reduce the national dropout rate and increase the graduation rate. Dr. Shelly Stewart, son of the late Mattie C. Stewart, grew up in the segregated South. He faced many hardships during his life including witnessing the murder of his mother at the hands of his abusive father. In spite of his hardships, Dr. Stewart remains firm in what transformed his life...the gift of Reading. His education and literacy saved him from a life of failure. It is his intent, through the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation to promote literacy as an effort to keep children in school and out of trouble.Inside Out is a video created by Dr. Stewart and is a powerful collection of stories
Since 2007, InsideOut has touched the lives of more than 15 million parents, teachers, students and communities throughout the United States and Canada. InsideOut is a powerful short film that presents a clear message to young people, inspiring students to see graduation as the doorway to the rest of their lives. In the film, inmates from two maximum-security prisons deliver their compelling stories directly to students ... from the InsideOut.
The Alabama State Department of Education has partnered with the Mattie C. Stewart Foundation as part of Plan 2020, a program to increase Alabama's graduation rate to 90% by 2020.
Trussville City Schools is creating opportunities for our 8th- high school students to view this powerful video. You can watch the trailer here. The entire video can not be shared due to copyright, but if you would like to view it, please email me to arrange the opportunity. mandi.logan@trussvillecityschools.com
