Lincoln Southeast DECA is planning a public relations campaign directed towards its students, staff and parents to encourage tolerance. The Freedom Writers experience will be the catalyst for uniting LSE in this campaign.

Goals of Freedom Writers Project:
TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO READ The book "The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them" or view the movie "Freedom Writers".
TO FOCUS ON BUILDING TOLERANCE To build an understanding of tolerance within students by presenting testimonials of the original Freedom Writers who have overcome major obstacles and worked on acceptance of those different then them. Three levels of promotion will build awareness of what tolerance is/not, inspiring tolerance, and finally, helping others understand what it means to "take a walk in my shoes" using a variety of life situations.
TO HAVE A SCHOOL ASSEMBLY To unite and inspire the entire student body and staff of Lincoln Southeast with a school wide mission of bringing Freedom Writer speakers for an all-school assembly.
TO RAISE FUNDS To raise $6000 to bring 2-3 original Freedom Writer students to LSE for a student assembly in January or Febuary 2008.
TO ENCOURAGE JOURNALING To establish a sense of community by improving personal relationships among students by encouraging the habit of keeping journals consistent with school improving writing goals.

 

The Freedom Writers came to Southeast on Febuary 20th. See some pictures from that day.

 

Encourage Students to Read

Our goal is to encourage students to read the book The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them or to view the movie, "Freedom Writers". Back to Top

 

Focus on Building Tolerance

We want to build an understanding of tolerance within students by presenting testimonials of the original "Freedom Writers" who have overcome major obstacles and worked on acceptance of those different than them. Three levels of promotion will build awareness of what tolerance is and isn't, inspiring tolerance, and finally, helping others understand what it means to "take a walk in my shoes" using a variety of life situations students face.Back to Top

To Have a School Assembly

We want to unite and inspire the entire student body and staff of Lincoln Southeast. We want to organize a school wide mission that brings one of the original Freedom Writers' to Southeast to speak.Back to Top

To Raise Funds

We want to raise $6000 to bring 2-3 original Freedom Writer students to Lincoln Southeast for a student assembly. We want to raise money through sponsorships and fundraiser's. Click on the link to learn more about being a sponsor and the level of sponsorships. Back to Top

To Encourage Journaling

Just like the Freedom Writers did, we want our school to keep a journal that will help improve personal relationships. We want to establish a sense of community that is consistent with the school improvement writing goals.Back to Top

 

We have already implemented the "Freedom Writers" curriculum into some of the class rooms. The project is spearheaded by English teacher Paul Smith.

 

The Freedom Writers Foundation works to increase tolerance in schools. Scholarships are available to students that have exceeded their expected potential.