Ensuring a bright future for all our children is the responsibility of the community, the schools, families and like it or not- politicians as well. Michael N. Castle brightchildcommunity Change image and share on social
Typically, historical black colleges and universities like Delaware State, attracted students who were raised in an environment where going to college wasn't the next natural step after high school. Michael N. Castle attractblackcollege Change image and share on social
I could not agree more. The students of Delaware State often looked to the school as their chance, their hand up, their hope. And they gave their all. Michael N. Castle agreechancedelaware Change image and share on social
Repaying the debt of these ultimate sacrifices seems nearly impossible but we must try. Michael N. Castle debtimpossiblerepay Change image and share on social
During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities. Michael N. Castle africanamericanbackward share on social
This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back. Michael N. Castle addbackcollege Change image and share on social
By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaware State students took and continue to take from their education and their experiences is just as great, if not greater, than students attending ivy league schools. Michael N. Castle appreciationattendclimb share on social
Upon arriving, meeting their teachers and signing up for classes, these students began to realize that their attendance at Delaware State University was not a goal achieved, but rather a dream being sewn - a first step, if you will. Michael N. Castle achievearriveattendance share on social
But all of this success came at the end of a long climb. Michael N. Castle climbendlong Change image and share on social
The teachers were focused on helping these students. The students benefited from hands-on teaching and a faculty who cared about them and their success in life and soon the students began to believe in themselves and the reality that they could make something of their lives. Michael N. Castle beginbenefitcare share on social
