Rapper “Donda” and recent school owner, Kanye West recently mentioned his disdain for reading books. The father of four recently opened a private school in California named after his late mother, Donda West. The school is reportedly yet to hire staff and is currently unaccredited.
During the interview, the 45-year-old talked about a variety of topics, including the purpose of his new school and how it has more to offer than other regular institutions. The school’s website lists several core subjects and other enrichment classes.
Despite going to school, West revealed that he was never a scholar as a child and usually spent his time watching movies. The 45-year-old also claimed he had yet to read the book and compared the act to eating Brussels.
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Kanye West Says He Never Reads a Book
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West joined the “Hello Mind Full” podcast and revealed a few things, including his aversion to reading. During an interview with podcast hosts Danny Harris and Alyson Wilson, the 45-year-old likened reading to “eating Brussels.” He claims he has yet to read the book and mostly prefers to talk instead.
“I don’t actually read any books. Reading is like eating Brussels sprouts for me. And talking is like getting Giorgio Baldi’s corn ravioli.” West also revealed that when he was in school, he was more interested in watching “Star Wars” movies than in his studies.
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The father of four recently opened a private tuition-based Christian school called Donda Academy. The institution is named after the late Donda West, the rapper’s mother, who previously held the position of professor.
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Kanye West Owns School
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West’s new school, Donda Academy, is reportedly located in Simi Valley, California. The school’s website reveals that the establishment was created with the aim of “‘preparing students to become the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators by providing them with a world-class education that includes a rigorous core curriculum and an emphasis on sustainability, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.”
Each student at the sorority is reportedly expected to pay $15,000 annually, but the sorority’s website reveals that “everyone is welcome to apply regardless of financial circumstances.”
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Currently, Donda Academy offers Mathematics, Arts and Sciences and English as core classes. Regular Christian worship classes, as well as two mandated “enrichment classes” are also included. Enrichment classes include World Languages, Film, Visual Arts, Choir and Parkour.
Kanye West Says Schools Have Their Versions of Curriculum
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Further in the podcast, West revealed, per Daily Mail, that the school curriculum has been designed in such a way as to allow for some things that the standard curriculum does not offer. He said, “I should be able to put my version into the curriculum. The standard curriculum is there, they show you how to be in today’s society and all that, but we have to balance that.”
West revealed that, unlike most schools, Donda Academy will build self-confidence in students. The 45-year-old continued, “‘We need to educate the critical mass about appreciation, about religion – all religions. We need to educate the critical mass about yoga, financial literacy, we need to disclose information.’
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The father of four also revealed his desire to focus more on physics and how some things like “pipes and water” work. The school will pay special attention to engineering such things as “food, housing, clothing, automotive, computers, hardware and software, financial literacy.” Rocket science is also listed, which West says is a “shoutout” to Elon Musk.
Donda Academy Not Accredited
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West’s recent interview was conducted not long after Rolling stone conducted an investigation into the new school, which revealed some differences over others. According to the news channel, Donda Academy’s curriculum lacks detail when placed next to similar learning institutions.
Rolling stone also claimed that the school is not yet accredited and that instructors may be hired before the school year begins. The outlet was unable to identify the Donda Academy’s new hires or staff and revealed that the person contacted declined an interview.
Two real sources reported that before enrolling, the student’s family was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
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