History and Markers (9-12) (12+)
Details
History and Markers Wednesday, 2-3:25 PM Teacher: Nedra Deadwyler (she/her) Course Cost: $450 with sliding scale offered*** Cost includes all supplies except books, which can be checked out from the library, brought from home and copies can be provided for self-reading and study. Course Duration: 15 weeks Ages: 9-12 and 12+ Note: This class will meet in various locations around LEAD to study historical markers in their original location, where possible. We will discuss local history, highlighting the long civil rights movement. During this class, students will learn about the eras of history and will select a civil rights struggle to research and design a historic marker. The selected histories will be discussed in place if possible. (Depending on weather and ease of access on foot.) ***NOTE: please read the following, reflect on your financial situation, and choose a price for my classes that makes sense for your family. I offer a sliding scale because I believe in maximizing accessibility and being a part of economic justice. $225 -unable to meet basic needs* -unemployed/underemployed -unstable housing -qualify for gov’t assistance $300 -meeting basic needs* is stressful but doable -employed or underemployed -stable housing -access to basic health care $375 -basic financial needs are regularly met -own or lease a car -own a home or rent a higher-end property -employed or do not need to work to meet needs -access to full health care -access to some savings -some expendable income** $450 -all items from the previous box are true -have the resources to pay this amount without financial strain In addition to the points above, consider paying less if you: -have immigration-related expenses -are an elder with limited financial support -are an unpaid community organizer -are a returning citizen, denied work due to incarceration history Consider paying more if you: -own investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money -travel recreationally -have access to family money and resources in times of need -work part-time (or not at all) by choice -have a relatively high degree of earning power due to education, gender, race, class, etc. even if not currently utilizing your earning power * food, housing, transportation ** money to buy a cup of coffee at a coffee shop, a movie ticket, a new item of clothing, etc.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy: The LEAD Refund policy for dropping a class is as follows: • Class canceled 1+ weeks before classes begin = full refund of class and LEAD fees. • Class canceled 1 week before OR after classes begin = no refund of LEAD fees. Refund of class fees is up to the discretion of the instructor. If, for some reason, a class you have signed up for is canceled by LEAD or the instructor (either before or after the start of classes), you will have the option of receiving a refund of your LEAD per-class fee or applying it to another class. These terms are subject to change per semester.