Burke is crazy busy during the school year, but you may be surprised at how busy we are during the summer! Last year, we launched a new initiative at Burke with KidPower DC called the Summer Leadership Academy. KidPower DC is a non-profit organization that provides educational programming for 250 youth from underserved communities in the District of Columbia. In the summer, DCPS students explore advanced civic concepts through academic, artistic, and service-learning opportunities. Organized in conjunction with Burke’s Office of Service and Activism (OSA), Burke serves as the proud host to the four-week program centered on four core subjects (Math, English, History and Science) as well as service, field trips and leadership. The students are selected by KidPowerDC, and Burke students serve as volunteer tutors and teacher aides. We are looking for a new team for summer 2010, e-mail me at diego_duran@eburke.org if you’re interested!
So where does MTV come in? Last summer, and just airing last week, the film crew from the Real World DC decided that the Summer Leadership Academy would be one of the places where cast members intern…check out this link to see a couple of Burke seniors (be warned-there’s some colorful language and imagery throughout the episode in typical MTV reality style…go to the 20:00 minute mark for Burke)
