Teen dating violence, zero tolerance school bullying policies, suicide, appearance discrimination, sex abuse in the church: these are just a few of the issues on the minds of high-schoolers in Akron Public Schools’ Early College Program. While some students may feel left out of community discussion around some of these topics, their voices were definitely heard at the Second … [Read more...]
High-schoolers challenge status quo with Project Soapbox competition
Recently at the University of Akron’s Polsky Hall, the 10th-graders approached the podium and commanded the room, putting forth thoughtful, powerful and impassioned ideas, and challenging the audience in an effort to make the community a better place. The program, called Project Soapbox, was organized by Brad Scott, a U.S. History teacher for Akron Early College, and … [Read more...]
