I thought I would title this post after a song that is currently online which was recorded earlier this year by some members of our student body and written by one of our parents, Ira Antelis. Our school community has been Commemorating MLK Jr. with a school wide celebration called Justice Day which incorporates a study of the ideas of justice and diversity in conjunction with the arts. We will celebrate Justice Day on Friday, 3 days the history-making day when Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president of our country. There is so much excitement, not just because he is from our town of Chicago, but because he represents so much to so many people. Our students have a lot of energy and curiosity about what the future holds.
Like many schools, the majority of us will be watching the inauguration live. ( I am not too worried about those who will miss the live presentation because I am sure it will be shown over many times, not only during the course of the day, but throughout the year.) To me, the challenge is to make sure the students don't just see this as time to get out of class, but time to think about what their world will be as a result of this man's leadership. I have been following a number of fellow blogger's who have generously posted links and ideas, as well as some who are attending the actual ceremony and plan to utilize twitter, you tube, facebook,etc. This is truly a 21st century learning explosion! I am excited to see the various technologies we will hear about and read about over these next weeks, as we begin a real 21st century presidency.
Anyhow, I am also posting the wiki we have created for the middle school's examination of the events. The centerpiece is really a study of different perspectives around both our country and the world as to how they tell the story and where they place their hopes. I am also hoping to get some responses about the hopes and dreams of the students themselves on an edublog I am experimenting with.
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