sunshineandsugar:

About 50 students were suspended Thursday from the all-boys Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit, Mich. for walking out of classes in protest, demanding “an education.”

Among their complaints: a lack of consistent teachers, the reassignment of the school principal, educators who abuse sick time and a shortage of textbooks.

“We’ve been wronged and disrespected and lied to and cheated,” senior Tevin Hill told the Detroit Free Press. “They didn’t listen to us when we complained to the administration. They didn’t listen to the parents when they complained to the administration, so I guess this is the only way to get things solved.”

I have to share it again because it makes me so happy. —So here is the thing though. As a native Detroiter who’s SOLE goal is to revolution education in my home this brings my heart so much joy. They are demanding it I just want to give it to them. I just need a few more days so I can graduate but that high level of activism, self-efficacy and self-worth almost makes me cry. I love it and if this can spark more educational revolutions I just want everyone to know I will be FIRST on the battlefield. OMG that article makes me so excited!!! :)