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Ne-Yo

8. Ne-Yo is "Principal for the Day." Seattle’s Aki Kurose Middle School won the Get Schooled Foundation’s National Attendance Challenge, an organization that strives to increase national student attendance rates. Aki Kurose's prize for winning was day with Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo, who performed for the kids, co-taught math class, and spoke to the students about about the importance of education. On the organization, Ne-Yo said,
"I am happy to partner with the Get Schooled Foundation to encourage attendance and education. It’s so important to show up, be present and pay attention so your dream becomes a successful reality."
Check out some footage below. Get Schooled: Ne-Yo from Filmateria Studios on Vimeo. [Photos via Kariba Jack]
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