Own Voices and "American Dirt"

Jim Lawson Covid 19 Parody Songs

Jim Lawson has created parody lyrics for almost one hundred songs in 2020 including a stretch of 60 straight days of one per day between April and June.  We talk to Jim to find out why and how he did this and listen to him sing a few of the songs.

Building Dreams

They're all here for different reasons. Some made a concerted choice to follow a different path. Some had dreams of what life could be, and traditional school got in the way. Still others needed a second chance, or an opportunity to move at their own pace. For most Renaissance High School students, a combination of these things is true. Our students are driving an educational revolution. They learn at the time, place, path, and pace that enable them to be successful. They've discovered their potential and built their dreams. Now they've also found the way to get there.  (Originally published August 2019)

Own Voices and "American Dirt"

Tracy Bedford and Evan Smale from the Clarkston-Independence District Library have a short discussion of the controversy over the book "American Dirt"  and how children's literature is actually leading the way in increasing opportunities for writers from underrepresented groups.

SCAMP

Executive Director, Amy Baker and Program Director, Hank Passmore tell us about the five week summer day camp in the Clarkston area designed for kids and adults with special needs.

"I'll Do It!" (Part 2)

This is the second half of our discussion with Dr. Bruce Mercado and Kathy Novak.