It seems like almost every school-related matter that we read or hear about these days involves a debate on Critical … More
Tag: social justice
Made in America
As diverse as the United States of America is, our recording and presenting of its history is not nearly as … More
Artful Dissent and Empowerment Education
“There’s no such thing as neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.” – … More
The Gospel of James Baldwin
James Baldwin never taught in a school, yet his life’s work as an novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, public speaker and … More
Arftully Grieving
It is incredibly difficult to develop socially, emotionally and cognitively in a culture that experiences daily doses of trauma and … More
The Gallery as the School?
The commercial art world is steeped in capital, class structure and consumerism, but is there any redeeming value outside of … More
Education and Empowerment via Entertainment Justice
Generations of human beings have taught and learned valuable lessons from songs that are created within the community and are … More
How Art and Art Education Changed the Prison
Jeffrey Greene started working with prison populations throughout Connecticut in 1991, and is currently the Program Manager of Community Partners … More
Art and Education, Not Jails
Prisons, jails, and detention centers may seem like the least likely venues for art-centered learning, however, these sites, which account … More
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