Reach the World to Honor Longtime Advisory Board Chair, Mr. Walter Cronkite

Dec. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Reach the World was honored to include Mr. Walter Cronkite as the Chairman of its Advisory Board until his death in July of 2009. In life, Mr. Cronkite was not only one of the world’s most esteemed journalists, but also a great explorer and adventurer.  His career represents the pinnacle of excellence in both exploration and journalism.

Reach the World’s mission is to advocate for an exploratory, journalistic approach to learning, for all students, in all communities.  In 2012, RTW will have the honor of creating and awarding the Cronkite Award for Excellence in Exploration and Journalism for the first time.  The award will be given annually to an individual who shows strong leadership in both exploration and journalism. The inaugural award will be given at RTW’s 12th Annual Benefit at the Yale Club on March 6, 2012.  For more information on how to attend, please visit http://www.rtw.charityhappenings.org.

About Reach the World

Reach the World is a global education and mentoring organization.  RTW was founded in New York City in 1998 and provides services both locally and nationwide.  All of RTW’s programming is partially fee-based; revenue from grants and donations makes up the balance.  RTW’s mission is to serve Title I school, afterschool and summer school sites, as well as to advocate for global education on a national level.  For more information on Reach the World and how you can help, please visit http://www.reachtheworld.org.

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