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I visited Galileo Academy of Science and Technology in San Francisco at the invitation of Julie Ryu of Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA). CAA collaborates with Community Educational Services and Galileo in a program called "Applied Learning and Linkages (A.L.L.)." A.L.L.'s mission is to "achieve increased student learning by linking the school community with industry partners to integrate curriculum, build skills, and challenge young people to make informed career and educational choices." The invitation was to attend the "Power Lunch," a monthly activity in which a group of students (15-24) enjoys pizza and a presentation/discussion with an industry professional. The 40 minute lunch period goes quickly, and the students make the most of it through attentiveness and good questions. The speaker this month was Justin Hall, an editor and writer for Gamers.com. Justin was an enthusiastic speaker who related well with the students. His description of how he became a writer told the story of someone who wrote his own rules and learned a lot along the way. Among the many insights in Justin's stories were:
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