Schools and nonprofits across Illinois will be getting access to $17 million in funding for Freedom Schools programs. BlackVoicesWTTW
, a nonprofit started by Marian Wright Edelman, currently has a network of 152 freedom schools nationwide. Two are in Illinois. The state’s grant aims to support the existing freedom schools and create more.
Freedom Schools are also expected to implement strategies that focus on racial justice and equity, transparency and building trusting relationships, civic engagement, and literacy. The Springfield Urban League which is also part of the Children’s Defense Fund holds a freedom school every summer, serving about 150 students. Leaders say the program is effective and they see literacy skills improve by testing students weekly.
The people leading the curriculums at current Freedom Schools are called “servant leaders”, and tend to be college-aged students. It’s part of the program’s mission to provide youth in the community with job opportunities. The state plans to take the same steps by requiring recipients of funding to have teachers who are from the local community and preferably young people of color.
“I was just shocked that she had named this after my brother,” said Smith.” “This is very exciting for us. I'm not sure what we'll be doing or what role we’ll play, but just grateful for the honor.”
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