Welcome to THINK Public Schools, 2023
THINK Public Schools is a fictional charter school system set in a near future where business interests, the gun lobby, and conservative policies have an even firmer grip on American education. In 2023, I invited others to explore THINK through a teacher recruitment website that promotes eyebrow-raising benefits like body cameras, PTSD-blocking drugs, and payment in the school’s own currency. Using dark humor in video performances, digital collages, and web design, I offer a sharp and cathartic critique of the forces shaping education from the perspective of a classroom veteran.
All policies and features of THINK Public Schools draw on research of real events in American history, education, and politics. While THINK is not a real school, it might not be far off with how conservative policies are shaping education throughout America.
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