"The Renaissance Schools Fund and Perspectives Charter Schools invite you to join us for a reading and book signing with Paul Tough,New York Times Magazine editor and author of the new book, Whatever it Takes. 

"Whatever it Takes follows Geoffrey Canada in his effort to change the lives of poor children in a 97-block area of Harlem, New York by creating a seamless path to college – from pre-natal parenting classes through pre-K programs to charter public schools.  Canada’s work with the Harlem Children’s Zone has inspired Senator Barack Obama to propose launching 20 such Innovation Zones across the US.

"Join us for an exciting conversation with Paul Tough on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 11:45am – 1:30pm at Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy, 3663 S. Wabash Avenue.  This event is free.  Please RSVP to Rachel Green at rgreen@rsfchicago.org."

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