Alice Ginsberg Chapter 4: The Superhero We All Needed

Question 1

What makes Parkway NW different from traditional schools?

Accepted Answer

Focus on peace, justice and activism

Question 2

What percentage of Parkway NW students are African American?

Accepted Answer

99%

Question 3

What is Parkway NW’s mission focused on?

Accepted Answer

Developing Leaders for peace and social justice

Question 4

At Parkway NW, taking risks only means acting out emotionally without thinking.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

In the "Ain’t I A…" speeches, what did students do?

Accepted Answer

Connected their lives to Sojourner Truth's speech

Question 6

Parkway NW empowers students by giving them ownership over their learning through leadershiproles and meaningfulprojects

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Why did students watch the movie Moolaadé?

Accepted Answer

To discuss womens rights and cultural issues

Question 8

In World Religions class, students led lessons and created quizzes for their classmates.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What is an example of a risk students are encouraged to take?

Accepted Answer

Speak up about complex issues

Question 10

Where is Parkway NW High School located?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA

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