COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT Students at Perspectives Math & Science Academy launched an interdisciplinary study to understand more deeply the systemic causes of violence in Chicago.
Panelists
Their big question: “How has systemic injustice perpetuated violence throughout Chicago and our local community?
Algenoy Alexander Executive Director, WiseWorks, Inc.
The Perspectives MSA Peace Summit concluded with a panel discussion between students and different community members, staff, law enforcement, activists, and more. After viewing, what would you say to add to this impactful conversation? Comment below the video.
Paulette Jordan Director of Safety and Security, Perspectives Charter Schools
Dr. Phyllis West, Ph.D., MPH, M.S.W. Director, Social Justice Initiative, Governor State University Mitchell Davis Chief of Police, Village of Hazel Crest Adrienne Irmer AVP of External Affairs, Illinois Institute of Technology Nichole Carter Chief of Staff, Bright Star Community Outreach TyNeisha Banks Principal, Perspectives IIT/Math & Science Academy
Student PanelistS Elijah, 11th Grade Representative Tommie, 11th Grade Representative Martinique, 10th Grade Representative Kari, 9th Grade Representative
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Ja’Vion, 10th Grade Representative Shaniyah, 12th Grade Representative
Recording Arts Program The recording studio is a new program offered at our Perspectives IIT/Math & Science Academy. This program is in partnership with the Minnesota High School for Recording Arts and the Remix Project. Principal Banks initiated this program to cultivate new academic leaders, while bridging social-emotional learning (SEL) through music recording: production, lyricism, and instrumentation. Over 30 students spend the last two hours of their school day working collaboratively on music production. There are two components to the program. The first component is in the classroom and focuses on SEL skills and their identity as an artist/individual. The second component transitions into students creating their brand, other content, and music.
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Alumni have returned to Perspectives Charter Schools and given their time and music mentorship; likewise, our current students have created a collaborative mini-album, expanded their individual portfolios, and improved their overall academic performance.
