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Parent of TCS Student Kendall and CEO of nonprofit organization ONE More..ONE Less Mentoring was our Conversation guest today. Minister Brian spoke about his life growing up in Baltimore and his many challenges with twists and turns along the way. He talked about overcoming mistakes as a youth and severe health challenges to his present work mentoring young people from tough circumstances and exposing them to the environment and natural world. He runs an organization that takes young people out on the water to study and research the environment as well as learning how to fish and supply this food to their families. The Conversation was full of life lessons illustrated by overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. Thank you Minister Brian for sharing your time with us and for the Hip Hop chicken you brought for lunch!...

[embed]https://youtu.be/OzL0cr0MrYQ[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Kennedy Lewis and Aria Meenan with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle...

Today we had guests from the Baltimore County Public Defenders Office to discuss the 1963 landmark case of Gideon v Wainwright that guaranteed legal representation for all people accused of a crime. This right is carried out through the dedicated lawyers who work for the Public Defender system. Special thanks to Jessi Bancroft for arranging this special seminar and to her colleagues Gayle Robinson, Erin Williams and Michael Doran for sharing their knowledge and experiences with us....

Planning for college financing and managing credit were 2 of the topics covered in this month's Financial Literacy. This series, offered by Wealth Management firm Berman McAleer (BMc) and led by Operations Director Kathleen Gower is a key component of the Life Skills Education offered at TCS. Each month, different staff from BMc join Kathleen to teach this seminar. Today, Financial Advisor Genevieve Crisera joined Kathleen. We appreciate this significant contribution to our students' learning and the delicious lunch your brought and served ahead of the seminar. Thank you Berman McAleer!...

Congratulations to TCS students Kendall Curtis and Mohamed Cisse who were recognized as finalists in the Dreamers category of the Dream Big contest at The Lyric last night. This annual contest honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. having young people reflect on essay, poem, art or video on social justice themes. Both Mohamed and Kendall submitted in the essay portion and were honored along with the other awardees on the stage of the historic Lyric Theatre. This community cultural event included song and dance and was MC'd by TCS volunteer WBAL anchor Mean Rivers. The event was filmed and will be broadcast in WBAL on Juneteenth. This is the 3rd year in a row that TCS students have been finalists in this contest with Danny buck winning last year and Joshua Sharpe the year before. We are so proud of all of our students and their creativity, deep reflections and developing skills and talents. Keep shining and Dreaming Big Kendall and Mohamed! ...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9geKUB6gR-I&ab_channel=TheCommunitySchool[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Rhys Guilfoyle and Quinn Guilfoyle with technical production by Mohamed Cisse....

[embed]https://youtu.be/_NLv670ic0w[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Mohamed Cisse and Ruth Rivas with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle....

What an amazing day! The students went to see the play Hot Wing King today at Baltimore Center Stage. We were excited to be greeted by Artistic Director and friend of TCS Stevie Walker-Webb and his terrific staff before we even went in the building. Then, first Lady of Maryland, Dawn Moore, came out to welcome and invite us inside! What a warm welcome! Both spoke before the play to express the importance of arts for the young people of Baltimore and Maryland. This commitment from Center Stage has certainly been evidenced over the years in their kindness to The Community School. They invite our students to view several performances each year, sponsor an annual multi-week playwriting seminar at TCS and have their staff come into the school each year to have conversation with the students. We are so thankful for them! This Pulitzer Prize winning play was entertaining and kept us laughing while also telling a moving story about the challenges of relationships - partners, father-son, family and friends through the eyes of 6 Black men. Though the story was centered on a gay couple and gave great insight into the particulars of being Black and gay, the themes were universal. We were fortunate to talk with one of the play's actors, Israel Erron Ford who hilariously and poignantly plays "Isom" in Hot Wing King. We're hoping he'll be able to come to the school next week. Israel and Jude Tibeau who plays "TJ" posed with the students for a memorable photo. Special thanks to Janal Daniel and...