Black History Program

Today was our annual Black History Program, it was amazing. The students performed on stage and in the choir. Some of the teachers did a dramatization of picking cotton and spoke of knowing the past to do well in the future. It was amazing to see some students who say nothing in class and act completely disinterested to get up and dance and sing with a smile on their face. I wish we had more resources. The students would benefit from a music class or a dance class or an art class, something that allows for self expression in a positive manner. I understand that I teach in a low tax base but it is extremely unfair to the children to deprive them of opportunities just because they live in a low tax base. I believe the arts should be for everyone, not just those in a high tax base.