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We had a Conversation with two special environmentalists today - Zaire Camino, a Community Forestry Specialist with the Maryland State Department of Natural Resources, and David Smith, A community Engagement Specialist with Patagonia Baltimore.  Each shared their personal stories of how they became involved in the environmental movement and also talked about their collaboration in Baltimore.  This includes efforts to plant millions of native trees in Maryland and wed our non-native invasive species. They highlighted the many conservation efforts in Baltimore City and the multitude of parks that are accessible to its citizens. both David and Zaire encouraged the students to spend more time outside in nature and also to take steps to create a better environment. Zaire offered to take the students on a special tour of Druid Hill Park just minutes away from the school.  David also offered to return with other representatives of Patagonia to talk about positive workplace culture and the ways they are integrating positive environmental practices into their business model....

[embed]https://youtu.be/40NWkDwba6U[/embed] The main story in this week's edition focuses on the youth uprising in Nepal. Stories around the school include a Conversation with musician John Tyler, an art seminar with photographer Nicholas Rudolph, the kickoff of our monthly theatre seminar at The Lyric, a close up look with Marc Steiner at issues from the war on Palestine, a Spotlight on teaching artist Mitch Harris and more. This week's edition was produced by Danny Buck and Khori Mitchell with production assistance by Mohamed Cisse....

Money management was on the minds of TCS students today as we welcomed back our friends from Berman McAleer, The first monthly Financial Literacy class of the year was introduced by Kathleen Gower who designs this series and Ashley Wilkinson who co-taught today's seminar. The class started with a game that broke the students into two groups that each had to answer financial questions such as comparing college costs or the cost of car insurance for teenagers. This was followed by a session where the students shared what they would like to learn this year from cell phone plans to credit cards and investment.  Kathleen is collecting this information to design the seminars for this year to make sure they are relevant to the student's interests. Thank you Berman McAleer for the great seminar, delicious lunch and the planning for the rest of the year!...

Baltimore photographer Nicholas Rudolph shared his talent and tips with students today is our new weekly art seminar featuring local artists. The students learned about lighting, composition and equipment as part of this unique experience.  Nicholas is cofounder of Studio 5 located in the Station North Arts District. He set up his backdrop and lighting equipment in the school so the students could witness firsthand some of his techniques. this was a fascinating and engaging seminar.  Thank you Mr. Rudolph!...

Famed radio talk show host and longtime social justice activist Marc Steiner joined the students in Conversation today. Marc spoke about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the difficulty in explaining how a long oppressed people can then oppress another people. The students have been following the tragedy taking place in Gaza and the helplessness of watching it unfold day after day. Marc was asked to share his perspective as a person whose family was persecuted for being Jewish historically and during the Holocaust. He strongly opposes anti-semitism while at the same time opposing the death and destruction faced by the Palestinians. This was a deeply personal conversation and deepened the students understanding significantly. Marc has been a long time friend of the school and is a frequent visitor to the classroom. We deeply appreciate his generosity in sharing his time and life experience....

An unexpected change in schedule introduced us to a new friend of the school.  John Tyler joined us for a Conversation today. John is a talented native Baltimorean whose list of accomplishments is especially remarkable when you consider that his still in his mid-twenties - Emmy award winning composer, musical recording and producing artist, creating and curating music for the Ravens and the Orioles, scoring major motions pictures, and initiating and continuing to produce the annual Love Groove Festival in Baltimore. John shared the stories of his youth including growing up not far from the school in Hoes Heights. The students appreciated that he was so open about his past and found it particularly helpful when he talked about his challenges - some of whom are shared by students - and how he overcame them. We are very grateful that John came in on such short notice and so kindly and candidly engaged with te students.  He pledged to come back and we are all looking forward to his return....

We were honored to have Michelle White visit with us today. Michelle is the Assistant Dean for Early College and Access Programs at Baltimore City Community College. Michelle has been instrumental in bringing a professor from BCCC into our school to teach the 11th and 12th grade students and earn college credits. She was stopping in to check on how everything is going and to meet the new students. You may recognize Michelle because of her long stint as the principal of Western High School. She brings this care and concern for high school students and desire to bridge their transition to college to her present position. We aare so grateful for Michelle and appreciate her being part of our community....

This week's edition's main story is on the continuing struggle in Palestine. News around the school includes a Conversation with Safiyah Cheatem from the Walters and Islam and Print, the 1st Physical Education class of the year with Mr. Eduardo, a Spotlight on Janiah Tillery, a special seminar with artist Kelly Irvine and much more. This edition was produced by Ethan Jobita Jemadari and Ruth Rivas with production assistance by Hector Rivas. [embed]https://youtu.be/8KArTElsakM[/embed]...

Everyone was excited on our first field trip of the year to go to our monthly Theatre Seminar at The Lyric.  We were greeted by Lyric Education Director Denise Kumani Gantt and Deputy Director Ebony Evans. They welcomed us back for our 5th year of partnership between The Lyric and TCS.  Before feeding us a delicious lunch, they introduced us to to the new CEO and General Manager of the Lyric, Tom Bailey.  During lunch and the entire seminar, musician Antonio Eyez played guitar to create an at times relaxing and other times stimulating atmosphere. Once everyone ate to their fill, Mitch Harris, the new teaching artists for this year's seminar did several exercises to get the students' creative energy flowing including an extended improv session. Mitch also invited the students to share their hopes and expectations for the year. It was an engaging and fun time leaving all looking forward to next month with excitement. We are very grateful to The Lyric for continuing to provide this wonderful opportunity for us....

Artist Kelly Irvine shared her approach to color and canvas reflected in her artworks with the class today. This was the second in a series of weekly art seminars curated by Cheryl Fair. Kelly worked for many years as a graphic designer but always had a special love for her studio art. Once she was able to retire, Kelly devoted her time to continuing her education in a Master in Fine Arts program and furthering her art career. Kelly explained to the class all about color and how the various hues interact with each other. She also spoke about the many careers in the art field from cartoonist and illustrators to graphic designers of fabric for clothes as well as art therapists and curators for exhibits. This was an interesting and informative art seminar and we are thankful to Kelly for sharing her time with us.    ...