Wednesday, March 23, students from throughout Boston gathered in Downtown Boston to march to the Boston School Committee meeting to protest drastic budget cuts and school closings. The youth also respond to claims that their organizing was instigated and manipulated by adults with their own self-interests.
The news media often complains about the apathy of young people, but what tools of engagement are we giving youth? Press Pass TV explores how Civics education can prepare young people for a life of engaged participation in the political and civic process, including running for elected office.
While our newspapers publish high-school test scores and school district’s are judged on their graduation rates, a silent epidemic has escaped our notice. A staggering percentage of low-income youth who complete high school fail to achieve their next goal- a college degree. Press Pass TV sits down with some organizations who are working to eliminate this overlooked achievement gap.
On their 18th birthday, many young people in the US are more likely to go to jail or prison than college. Press Pass TV investigates the startling rise of young people being pushed out of schools and into detention, and talks to experts and community members about how we can give our youth better options.
On Wednesday June 16th, Teens leading the way, a state wide coalition kicked off their “Lesson’s Today, Leaders Tomorrow” Campaign. Press Pass TV worked with members of the Worcester based HOPE coalition to cover this important event.
Press Pass TV taught a Young Boy’s Leadership Class at Edwards Middle School. We had 6 sessions to deconstruct some of the unhealthy images of manhood that the young boys saw around them and creatively examine what it means to be a man to them. The course examined men and women in media as well as in the community and their own family dynamics. Through guest speakers, movies, homework and music the young men learned to define ideas of masculinity for themselves.
Press Pass TV and the City School examine the role that the MCAS plays in Massachusetts drop out crisis and gets solutions to make sure all students can get a high school diploma.
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