NorthWest Initiative Photo: First Day with Digital Cameras

Monday, November 16, 2009

First Day with Digital Cameras

From Paul

From Joslin

From Isiaha

"I want to take a picture of my mom." - Isiaha

"I'm hugging Paul. I'm thinking I love him. He's looking at me." - Isiaha

From Mikayla

"I want to take pictures of food, art, people, and nature." - Mikayla

1 comment:

J. JarmanNovember 17, 2009 at 7:37 PM
This is very cool. Follow your star JDA, and keep helping others on your journey.
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About the class

Students in the photo class are given cameras and asked to document their lives. We blend art, therapy, communication skills, reading and writing. Students in Lansing need additional outlets to keep them successful in school, increase literacy and decrease dropout rates. According to the MEA, during the 2007-2008 school year dropout rates were 15 percent statewide, in Lansing they were as high as 24 percent (Center for Educational Performance and Information). Photography helps children become interested in reading, writing and becoming strong community voices.