The students began their woodworking project with the women of Done Construction. They are each building a bookcase that they will be able to keep when completed. Students are learning about woodworking tools and all of the skills that go into making a quality piece of simple furniture. Thank you Beth, Sarah Elder, Catesby, Kristen & Sarah Junior!
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Kendall Curtis and Kennedy Lewis with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle and advising by Megan Rivers.
Social justice journalists, filmmakers and master storytellers Sean Yoes and Rona Kobell joined the students for a Conversation today. The session started with extended introductions by everyone in the room, but was quickly followed by a challenging question from Sean. He stated that candidates vying for elected office in Baltimore are promising a “World Class Education” for Baltimore young people and asked the students if they thought that was possible and extended it to what it would look like to them. This sparked a lively discussion where the students shared both their thoughts and their experiences. The students enlightened comments were a reminder of the importance of having those most affected having a seat at the table when decisions are made.
Rona and Sean then presented their important documentary Eroding history sharing the story of the Black community in Deal Island on the Eastern Shore. That community has been struggling with the dual effects of climate change with rising sea levels and racism -it’s legacy and current manifestations in the loss of their land and history. The students were impressed with how these filmmakers along with director Andre Chung brought this deeply personal and important story to light. Fatima commented, “I think the conversation went great. I love how they want to put other peoples stories out there for them to be heard.”
Both of our guests are well known around The Community School and have been engaged with our students for several years. We are very grateful for their generous sharing of time and story with us.
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Ethan Jobita Jemadari and Mohamed Cisse with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle and advising by Megan Rivers.
Learning all about astrology was the intended focus of this week’s Conversation with Cheryl Fair, but it turned into so much more. Cheryl shared much of her life story including how she overcame a very tough childhood and met many challenges in her search for meaning and happiness. Her curiosity and creativity motivated her to become accomplished in so many ways. Though not making it past 10th grade, Cheryl became a clothing designer for musical artists, a photographer, an award winning filmmaker, a painter, a published author, an astrologer and even a lawyer.
One of the students remarked, “I really learned a lot about life. She went through so many struggles and came out as a positive creative woman and she really inspires me.”
We are very thankful for the time that Cheryl shared with us.
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Karla Rivas and Quinn Guilfoyle with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle and advising by Megan Rivers.