Imagine an educational experience in which Jewish teenagers have the opportunity to take their classroom learning and direct that knowledge into a course of action that enhances their education and the Greater Kansas City community. This experiential learning is happening at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in the form of the Upper School Social Justice Project. I developed and implemented this project - in partnership with peers from an urban charter school, as well as local leaders - which facilitates personal growth and community activism in our students as they address issues such as health care access, voter engagement, and universal early childhood education.
Online References
- http://www.rampagewired.com/2014/02/18/high-school-explores-the-history-of-kansas-city-and-their-families/
- http://www.rampagewired.com/2014/11/24/a-story-of-two-voters/
- http://www.rampagewired.com/2014/11/21/hbha-on-election-day-social-justice-with-c-c-o-partner/
- http://www.kctv5.com/story/27274740/group-helps-get-voters-to-the-polls
- http://www.kcjc.com/index.php/current-news/latest-news/3149-university-academy-hbha-students-make-politics-their-mission
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0g7uJok5FMOdkhzR3dkY05uSDA/view
- http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/overland-park-leawood/article70116577.html
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- http://www.rampagewired.com/2016/05/03/uniting-to-pursue-justice-hbha-and-ua-students-join-together-on-civil-rights-journey/
- http://www.rampagewired.com/2016/05/17/soundtrack-of-the-civil-rights-trip/
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Advocacy, American History, Building Bridges, CCO, Charter School, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Community Activism, experiential learning, HBHA, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Jewish education, Kansas City City Council, KCMO, MORE2, School Partnership, Social Justice, Social Justice Project, Todd Clauer, Tzedek Tzedek, University Academy,