ROCKFORD Age is nothing but a number to Kawaia Jackson, and for the 16-year-old, now is the time to speak up about social injustices in her community.
Rather than wait for it, Jackson has taken the initiative and seeks to be a force for change.
Whether it s in the form of spoken word, like when she was a seventh-grader reciting a poem about the effects of racism, or working within Guilford High School to create social media challenges to raise awareness about Black History Month, Jackson has always kept her mind focused on creating equity.
The Guilford High School sophomore is using the resources she has at her disposal to encourage peers and adults to join her in her fight.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Announces Honorees for the 30 Under 30 Changemakers Awards
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, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) honors 30 exceptional young leaders who are connected in some way to charter schools and are using their ideas, talents, and platforms to advance educational and economic opportunity and promote equality and social justice. The 30 Under 30 Changemakers Awards shine a spotlight on individuals from across the country who are making a meaningful impact in their community via the Arts, Writing, and Sports; Education and Politics; Leadership; Science; and Social Justice. The students, teachers, and advocates who make up our 30 Under 30 Changemakers reflect 30 years of the tremendous success of these innovative, student-centered public schools. I am grateful for our Changemakers and the thousands of teachers, leaders, and families across the nation who work tirelessly to s
Greene’s Pierce named 2021 student of year
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Sarah Pierce of Greene, a student at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, has been named one of seven 2021 Students of the Year by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees.
She enrolled at CMCC because she wanted a career change, according to a news release. She earned her degree in business administration in 2019 from CMCC and is enrolled in the college’s network security program.
Pierce is vice president of the Student Senate, president of the Gender Equity Club, and a student worker in IT. Her career goals include accident investigations and becoming a digital forensics investigator specializing in transportation accidents.
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Sarah Pierce of Greene, a student at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, has been named one of seven 2021 Students of the Year by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees.
She enrolled at CMCC because she wanted a career change, according to a news release. She earned her degree in business administration in 2019 from CMCC and is enrolled in the college’s network security program.
Pierce is vice president of the Student Senate, president of the Gender Equity Club, and a student worker in IT. Her career goals include accident investigations and becoming a digital forensics investigator specializing in transportation accidents.