Geoffrey Canada

Geoffrey Canada
Canada in 2024
Born (1952-01-13) January 13, 1952 (age 72)
Bronx, NY, U.S.
EducationBowdoin College (BA)
Harvard University (MEd)

Geoffrey Canada (born January 13, 1952) is an American educator, social activist and author. Since 1990, Canada has been president of the Harlem Children's Zone in Harlem, New York, an organization that states its goal is to increase high school and college graduation rates among students in Harlem.[1] This initiative serves a 97-block area of Harlem replete with at-risk children.[2] Canada serves as the chairman of Children's Defense Fund's board of directors.[3] He was a member of the board of directors of The After-School Corporation, a nonprofit organization that aims to expand educational opportunities for all students. Canada's recommendation for educational reform is to start early using wide-ranging strategies and never give up.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Gergen, David (January 20, 1998). "Moving Toward Manhood". PBS. Archived from the original on August 23, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
  2. ^ Kafer, Nancy (March 16, 2017). "Geoffrey Canada's takeaway on education reform: If kids have no future, then business has no future". Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Board of Directors". Children's Defense Fund. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.