Our goal: quote and cite a reputable source (not opinion-based) that either supports or refutes the slides in this artistic response to mass incarceration. According to the Chicago PIC Collective, "We have no doubt that someone, somewhere will find something to criticize about this publication. That is fine. It is not offered as THE definitive document for understanding the PIC. That is not its intent. Ta-Nehisi Coates recently wrote that 'creation is the ultimate critique.' He was likely inspired by Michelangelo who wrote 'Critique by creating.' We agree with this idea." 

Please be prepared to explain the slide IYOW (in your own words). ENTER YOUR RESPONSE HERE.

The slides:

The assessment criteria:

The music video:

Could Finland's system provide a different model? Click below:

>>Please upload your mistake image by clicking on this sentence.<<

How do the results of this survey relate to our unit on mass incarceration?

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION or use the full-screen option below:

Think about the impact a single teacher can have on the behavior and self-image of their students for years to come. How relevant is this experiment to our lives today with regard to issues of race?

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Study guide:

Or does class matter most?

In case you missed class or part of the video, here is everything you need:

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Pre-viewing assignment:

Post-viewing assignment:

Keeping Up Appearances: the Culture of Conformity

Download Why_are_people_unequal.pdf

Download James_Nares_Street.pdf

Click here to watch the entire episode!

Read and annotate for HW. Please fill out the worksheet (below) which can be made into a Google doc by clicking here.

BONUS: Mrs. T made this article into a podcast! Listen below:

You may be assigned one or more of the following questions to answer regarding the video:

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Google Doc version (editable)

If you missed the film, feel free to watch it linked here.

This assignment is due __THURSDAY, 9/18/25___ typed, printed, and stapled. See us sooner rather than later if you are experiencing challenges.

1. What is the explicit/stated purpose of the featured piece(s)?
2. What specific characteristics or features make this an example of hostile architecture?
3. Who or what does this apply to or target? How do you know?

Please read and annotate.

Then make sure you also write down your own example of each type of norm at the end of the article.

Click here or the image below to contribute:

Here is a past version of Mrs. T's annotations. Your own annotations may look quite different, but that's okay!

Take our survey by clicking here: (or try filling it out below)

CLICK BELOW TO CREATE AND SUBMIT YOUR FLYER:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i2UMPPkp_5tjgoILABSck32mpoYDzjovLdvXatMbn6o/edit?usp=sharing

Click here for images

Sample flyer from the opposition:

"Neighbor Letter"

Even if you were unable to join us on our fieldtrip, you will still be able to participate by choosing an image here and adding it to our slideshow (below):

Please read and annotate the Open Communities letter below. How does Gail Schechter address the concerns of opponents of affordable housing? What does she mean when she states, "Exclusionary intent could subject Stonestreet Partners to a legal challenge". What questions do you have?

And now, write your OWN letter to the Village of Winnetka regarding the One Winnetka development, scheduled to be built this spring. You can choose any position you like on the issue.

YOUR TASK

Compose a “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council regarding the issue of affordable housing. You must consider the following in your communication:

1. Gail Schechter’s (formerly of Open Communities) letter to David Trandel (developer of One Winnetka) 

2. Your philosophy on affordable housing (should people who work in the community also be able to live in the community? Why or why not?)

3. The issue of diversity (racial, ethnic, socioeconomic)

4. The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA): how will Winnetka reach the required 10% as required by the law? Remember that Winnetka is categorized as a “home rule” municipality.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A typed “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council (to a specific trustee or the council in general)

2. At least one embedded photo or image (but no more than three)

3. At least three short direct quotes (from three sources, but no longer than one line, each)

4. A thorough analysis of any images or quotes (remember: evidence does not speak for itself)

POSSIBLE SOURCES

1. Village of Winnetka (Downtown Private Development Projects)

2. Village of Winnetka, citizen comments

3. OneWinnetka.com (developer’s site)

4. PowerPoint slides: “One Winnetka Development and Affordable Housing” 

5. Photos: “Winnetka Village Council”

6. Notes: “Winnetka Village Council”

7. The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA)

8. Pioneer Press, “Many towns snub state’s affordable housing mandate”

9. Bolos’ notes: “Mr. Cripe’s visit, 2/4/22”

Please take thorough notes as they will be critically important for use on a future assessment:

>>Please click here for the interactive affordability map<< 

• Which state has the most AFFORDABLE housing? 
• Which state has the LEAST? 

CLICK HERE FOR THE NYTIMES DATA SET.

Here is a link to the video, in case you missed class or need to review. The transcript is available here.