This school is freedom - a new print "Blackboard"
Posted April 26, 2010 by bec_young in In the News
One of my new prints, Blackboard, is based on a poem by Will Copeland called "Freedom Schooling," in which he elaborates on a vision for education that sparks the imagination. Schools are an intense issue in Detroit, with many concerned parents choosing charter schools over the problem-ridden public schools, while other parents can't afford that option. Detroit faces a 50% dropout rate among teenagers, and lack of funds has caused Detroit to close over 50 schools in the last three years. Now, the school district head Bob Bobb has announced the closure of 45 more schools in conjunction with the mayor's plan to dismantle select neighborhoods in an effort to downsize the city. Raising inspired, knowledgeable, empowered young people is extremely important for Detroit, as well as all cities in crises, and I hope this poster puts the shine back on the idea that quality education is a possibility, now and infinitely. Here's a sweet video of Will performing Freedom Schooling.
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