Student Workshops
January Silent but Powerful Visual Art
February
The Power of Storytelling Written Word
March
The Power of Words Ethical Journalism
April
The Power of Your Story Documentary Film
May Peace Summit
Peace Summit
Friday May 2, 2025 | 10:00 a m 1:00 p m. | Wintrust Arena (tentative)
Celebrating & Reflecting on the 10-Year Anniversary of the I Am For Peace Documentary
The Perspectives community invites you to reflect on the factors that contribute to the persistence of violence in our community.
In the 10 years since the I Am For Peace documentary was released, what has changed, what has remained the same, and most importantly, why?
In January, Perspectives students will begin to participate in monthly workshops where they will learn to leverage artistic platforms to be agents for peace.
A selection of the students’ art will be exhibited at a Peace Summit on May 2. Following the art exhibition, a distinguished panel of community leaders will discuss how we - as individuals and members of our community - can be agents for peace.
Panelists:
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias (invited)
Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Awvee Storey, Executive Director, Chicago Sky Cares Foundation
Janeya Cunningham, I Am For Peace documentary
Moderator: Maryah Phillips, Program Specialist, The Chicago Community Trust
A History of Empowering Chicago's Young Peacemakers
For 27 years, Perspectives Charter Schools has been more than just a school – it has been a movement Perspectives’ A Disciplined Life® education model has nurtured thousands of compassionate young leaders who understand their power to make real change
Ten years ago, three of those Perspectives students showed the world that young people can be powerful agents of change in the "I AM FOR PEACE" documentary. https://pcsedu.org/peace/
The film sparked one of Chicago's largest student-led peace marches
Please join us on May 2 to reflect on how we can honor that legacy and commit to being future agents for peace
