Denzel Washington credits Boys and Girls Club and a director with helping , mentoring him . Washington says the staff at the club he attended insisted he take education seriously . The club helps reduce high dropout rates by mentoring kids in out - of - school time , he writes . Many discussions and debates on the state of education in America are taking place and these must continue . One - on - one intervention , he says , and programs increase youth confidence , motivation .
Denzel Washington credits Boys and Girls Club and a director with helping , mentoring him . Washington says the staff at the club he attended insisted he take education seriously . The club helps reduce high dropout rates by mentoring kids in out - of - school time , he writes . One - on - one intervention , he says , and programs increase youth confidence , motivation .