Ron Clark Academy

The Ron Clark Academy is a middle school for low-income students in Atlanta, Georgia. The school was founded by Ron Clark, a teacher and author. In October of 2008, the school's students became Internet stars after a video was posted on YouTube of them singing a parody of T.I.'s song "Whatever You Like."

Oprah Winfrey donated $365,000 to the school in the end of December 2008.Chicago Tribune: Oprah donates $365,000 to Atlanta school (January 1, 2009) The school and Ron Clark have both been highlighted on Winfrey's program The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Ron Clark started teaching at a school in North Carolina, but is most known for his later work with students in Harlem. The students of the class were considered on the lowest educational level in the school. Clark incorporated rap and singing into his teaching. The average SAT scores of his students were the highest of all students in the school at the end of the semester.Trading Markets: Educator inspires local teachers (October 27, 2008) Clark has since then written two books on education: The Essential 55 and The Excellent 11.Trading Markets: Educator inspires local teachers (October 27, 2008) He has also appeared on the The Oprah Winfrey Show.