Category: Education Justice
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South by Southwest Tour
read more and follow the tour at http://niqua2013.blogspot.com/ “The workshops were more of an open space for people to share their stories and the work they do to create democratic education in their communities. We also had 16 Home-based groups that met everyday for a hour. My groups was Counter Cultural Education, which was…
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Youth 14-19: Apply now for Septima Clark Community Power Institute!
The Septima Clark Community Power Institute (SCCPI) is a youth leadership development and community organizing skills building experience for young people living in the Greater Atlanta area. We use local and regional history to learn about community organizing and develop skills to make positive community change. SCCPI returns Summer 2013!2013 Summer Youth Fellowship Application: June…
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May Update: Freedom Summer is on the way!
University Sin Fronteras course on Culture and Liberation in the US South, Spring 2013 South to Freedom Hello Project South Family! We are riding high off of the energy of the 2nd Southern Movement Assembly! Last weekend, over 200 people and 40 organizations came together and continued to build the Southern Freedom Movement…
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Project South Youth and Allies to Testify in DC to Stop School Closings!
This weekend in DC, we join allies at the Baltimore Algebra Project, Philadelphia Student Union, Alliance for Educational Justice (AEJ) and others! Check out the feature article and share it wide!Institute for Democracy Education in America feature >> #peoples100 @projectsouthSign up for the Peoples 100 Days: peoples100days.orgRead more about Southern Freedom Movement rising: southtosouth.org
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The facts on Georgia’s Amendment One
We’re a little late posting on this, but for those folks still on their way to the polls, here is some information to consider. Don’t know about Amendment One yet?Vote Smart has the text of the ballot online The Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s official op-ed opposes Amendment One: While we have some concerns about the implications to…
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Youth Vote Now! This week is National Voting Week for National Student Bill of Rights
Nov. 5th-9th is National Youth Voting Week!If you’re age 13-25, cast your ballot this week for the National Student Bill of Rights for All Youth.Complete the Ballot online now >>> The National Student Bill of Rights for All Youth (NSBR) brings together youth from across the country to define a vision for education and social…
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We celebrate the gains of the Chicago teachers’ strike.
Chicago has been the focus of corporate school “reform,” and Chicago is now the epicenter of the push back against it. Striking teachers have won an important victory in the the fight for our schools that continues nationwide. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), along with parent and community allies, is leading the fight. In support,…
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Register now! Join the Universidad Sin Fronteras for a “Liberation Summer”
The Liberation Summer semester will focus on Peoples’ Liberation, de-colonialization, colonialism, resistance, and emancipation. Download the application and Register now! Universidad Sin Fronteras (University Without Borders) and Project South are organizing a ‘Liberation Summer’ semester from July 11 – August 15th, 2012. This is a ‘clandestine’ class because ETHNIC STUDIES is ‘prohibited’ in such places…
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Atlanta Youth: Apply for Summer Fellowship by June 8
In its 5th year, The Septima Clark Community Power Institute (SCCPI) will provide Atlanta youth ages 14-19 with the opportunity to develop as leaders, critical thinkers, and community organizers. July 2 – 27, 2012 Download Application [Word] The SCCPI is named after the great Movement leader from South Carolina, Septima Clark and continues her legacy…
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May Update: Honor our Teachers, Defend our Schools, & Build Democracy
Hello Family, Here at Project South, we are gearing up for an amazing summer. With school closures underway (Read the AJC article), and the dismantling of public school systems across the country (Have you heard about Philly?), education and the future of youth is in jeopardy. Project South is in solidarity with the young people…