Action Communication and Education Reform, Inc.

Action Communication and Education Reform divides its program of work into three major focus areas that reflect the work of the organization:
1. United Concerned Citizens is a coalition of parents and students working together (intergenerational model) in Montgomery, Grenada, Carroll-Vaiden and Webster counties in doing basic community organizing work to enhance civic participation.
2. Teens I

n Action is a youth leadership development program, consisting of 7 to 10 core management leaders that drive the training and organizing process of increasing the involvement of youth in the community ages 6 thru 26. Teens In Action is based on self-development and civic participation for a stronger democracy. Teens In Action takes a proactive approach in addressing issues of schools reform and criminal’ juvenile justice reform and through community research and weekly and annual trainings.
3. Project CAM (cultural arts and multi-media justice) is an intergenerational, technology, communication and education program. Project (CAM) builds upon our extensive oral history and community organizing video archival and GIS mapping database. It allows individuals the opportunity to explore basic learning skills in a nurturing environment using a hands-on approach and promotes individual critical thinking skills and creativity talents. It also addresses issues of schools, entrepreneurship, and community/cultural awareness, and challenging youth to learn new ideas and experience a variety of opportunities.