Arnold Schwarzenegger Is in a “Dilemma” for Leaving 25 Million Kids Stranded Despite His Noble Efforts to Help Kids Through a Special Scheme

Arnold Schwarzenegger found his passion at a young age. Besides, he nurtured his skills and discovered the means to exhibit them and develop expertise. Knowing the importance of starting early, the former Governor of California spearheaded efforts in 2002 to enable children to master the art of carving a path to achieve their goals.

Schwarzenegger had the privilege of experiencing the role of a public servant much before running for the Governor of California. His initiative of after-school programs for children raised hundreds of millions. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of California’s Proposition 49, U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, joins Schwarzenegger in a discussion on the evolution of the program and the dilemma they are facing.

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares ‘dilemma’ about the inadequacy of funding

The former Governor shares his delight about around eight million kids enjoying themselves getting after-school programs, homework assistance, also participating in arts programs, music programs, physical fitness programs, and more. However, he expresses a sense of disappointment.

“There are 25 million kids that want to enroll in after-school programs, but we don’t have the funding for it.” Describing it as a dilemma, he shares how lack of funds has limited his noble effort.

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Speaking further, he said that the scheme has been very helpful to encourage children to stay in school, educate themselves, and do what they love to do- play games, learn arts, and paint. Besides, it ensures children stay off the streets.

Schwarzenegger’s connection with politics began decades ago

As the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness in 1990, Schwarzenegger “hung out a lot with President Bush between 1990 and 1993 at Camp David and the White House.” Also, he shared about traveling with the President around the country and the world. It helped him develop a perspective on what a great public servant is all about.

Besides, growing up with the Shriver family enriched his knowledge of the impact of policies on the public as Sargent Shriver “always talked about policy.” Schwarzenegger held the Office of the Governor of California for two terms between 2003 and 2011.

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Besides his efforts on the well-being of children, the actor-politician is also a strong advocate of promoting policies and puts in efforts to contain climate change.