{"id":1108,"date":"2020-10-29T00:27:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T00:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2020-11-08T06:24:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T06:24:14","slug":"russell-wilson-and-ciara-launch-why-not-you-charter-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/29\/russell-wilson-and-ciara-launch-why-not-you-charter-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell Wilson and Ciara launch \u2018Why Not You\u2019 charter school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the moment Russell Wilson joined the Seattle Seahawks his giving back has defined his career just as much as being a Super Bowl winning quarterback. When he married Ciara in 2016, Wilson strengthened his influence by joining forces with his wife to lead the Why Not You Foundation<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2014, the foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty through education. Why Not You supports student access to equal education opportunities, children\u2019s health and food security initiatives. Its mission is to equip today\u2019s youth with the skills and opportunities to become tomorrow\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In parallel with their foundation\u2019s mission, the couple is launching its first-ever \u2018Why Not You Academy<\/a><\/strong>\u2019 in Washington State, just south of Seattle. Opening in Fall 2021, the new tuition-free, charter high school is a partnership between authorized charter public school leaders Garth Reeves and Scott Canfield and the Why Not You Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cWe\u2019ve always held the belief that life\u2019s successes start with a good education, but recognize that access isn\u2019t always created equally for all,” the Wilson’s said. “The Why Not You Foundation was created with the concept of empowering youth to lead with a why not you attitude and that\u2019s why it was important for our foundation to partner with Scott, Garth, and Cascade Public Schools to help open doors for kids from less fortunate backgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis school is a longtime dream of ours and it was important for us to find a way to combine traditional classroom learning with community and mentorship-based activities, in order to prepare kids for the real world. Why Not You is based on the idea that it can start with one and our hope is that this school will be the first of many.<\/em>“<\/strong><\/span><\/p>-Russell Wilson and Ciara <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Why Not You Academy offers students a personalized approach to their education needs and is an extension of the Why Not You Foundation\u2019s belief that high-quality education should be accessible to all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school pledges to inspire tomorrow\u2019s leaders to lead with a why not you attitude, and just like all charter public schools in Washington, the Academy has the flexibility to innovate and tailor learning using a blend of relevant classroom learning with meaningful real-world experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Not You Academy is the first school planned for a larger, national network backed by the Why Not You Foundation and hopes to provide prospective students with a resource and added option to determine the learning environment that best suits their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The academy believes in the pillar that every student will receive an equal opportunity for success by filling the gap and leveling the playing field, while prioritizing students who have been systematically underserved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is just one example of the many ways Russell Wilson and Ciara have given back to the Seattle community together. Earlier this year as the coronavirus pandemic hit, the Wilson\u2019s donated over one million meals to Feeding America in Seattle and pledged to reach 10 million meals through the \u201cMeals Up\u201d Wheels Up initiative. Also, Wilson\u2019s Good Man Brand clothing line helped facilitate the distribution of two million masks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t help but root for a couple that gives back together. Kudos to the Wilson’s!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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