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A teacher growing green in the South Bronx

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A whirlwind of energy and ideas, Stephen Ritz is a teacher in New York's tough South Bronx, where he and his kids grow lush gardens for food, greenery -- and jobs. Just try to keep up with this New York treasure as he spins through the many, many ways there are to grow hope in a neighborhood many have written off, or in your own.

A whirlwind of energy and ideas, Stephen Ritz is a teacher in New York's tough South Bronx, where he and his kids grow lush gardens for food, greenery -- and jobs. Just try to keep up with this New York treasure as he spins through the many, many ways there are to grow hope in a neighborhood many have written off, or in your own.

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Stephen Ritz teaches at-risk kids in the South Bronx.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxManhattan, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Join the Green Bronx Machine campaign to help Stephen Ritz integrate plant-based teaching with core school curricula for healthier, happier kids.