2 Blocks: Statement & Call to Action
How much can 2 blocks from Kendall Square - the most innovative square mile on the planet make? From our research a lot! 2 Blocks is a student led movement for educational equity. Too few Cambridge educated youth move towards innovative careers in our own backyard.
We are Cambridge Public Schools students and Teen Creatives of Innovators for Purpose (iFp). We believe our curiosity is not being cultivated to flourish in Kendall. We are committed to proactively drive this change!
STATEMENT
We believe that our future depends on our capacity to learn and our motivation to do so. As students and iFp Teen Creatives, we want to voice and explore ways to improve our educational system. We are incorporating many points of views from within our community to make the school district more equitable.
The 2 Blocks movement builds bridges between Cambridge Public Schools and the high tech corporations of Kendall Square only two blocks away. Our project highlights Equity vs Equality. While equality means treating every student the same, equity means making sure every student has the support they need to be successful.
We commit to:
Championing equity, leading by example and taking action.
Developing a love for learning and encouraging our peers to do so.
Proactively expanding our curiosity and encouraging our peers to do so.
Creating engaging digital tools that stimulate interest in learning tech skills.
We seek allies to:
Support policies that distribute resources more equitably.
Support removal of structural barriers to advance equity in education.
Build supportive pathways that encourage curiosity, motivation, and expression.
Provide access to key tools that will enable students to ride the 21st century innovation wave.
Our aim is for Cambridge to lay claim to the most innovative square mile and school district on the planet.
Let’s bridge the gap!
CALL TO ACTION
We are calling for committed young people in Cambridge Public Schools and allies to rise up in solidarity for educational equity. Too few Cambridge educated youth move towards innovative careers in our own backyard. It’s time for this to change.
The movement is in its formative stages, but here are some ways you can help:
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Learn more about the movement: innovatorsforpurpose.org/blog
Check out our cool augmented reality installation “This Should Not Be.” that was inspired by the tragic murder of George Floyd. The project enabled us to use our creativity and voice to speak out on systemic racism. It’s currently on exhibit on the Cambridge Public Library’s lawn. innovatorsforpurpose.org/this-should-not-be
We will be sharing more information about 2 Blocks over the coming weeks.
In solidarity,
iFp Teen Creatives