Youth Media and Technology
THE FUTURE OF OUR FORESTS
JOIN US: THURS DECEMBER 14
At 5:30pm on Thursday, December 14th, we’re convening our third Future Dialogue, The Future of our Forests. Come and see amazing student videos digging into our beautiful forests. What will our forests be like in 15 years and how might our actions change today to accommodate that future? At the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA). More information and tickets here. Watch the trailer too!
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
KIDS, SCREENS & PHONES
How can we guide our children to better balance in their online lives? Our near-peer model of teens talking with K-8 kids about apps, privacy, screen addictions and more is now live across Taos.
With support from the Robert T. Keeler Foundation and
the New Mexico Broadband Equity Fund
The Last Snap: How will your phone betray you? This exceptional photo (ok with a bit of Photoshopping…) is available for sale. Our student-run Print Shop will create your own copy on rag entrada paper. Dazzle your loved ones with an exceptional gift!!! Call 575-425-0222 or email admin@truekids1.org to order. $125 for 24″x48″, $80 for 12″x24″ and $60 for 6″x12″.
2023-24 AFTER-SCHOOL LINEUP
Monday–Friday
3pm–6pm
The TK1 Youth Council
Lead Instructor: Sandy Campbell
Amplifying youth voice
Ages: 15 and up
Location: TK1 HQ
Every Monday 3-4:30pm
Queerious
Lead Instructor: Dani Cervantes
A story-telling group for LGBTQIA+ teens
Ages: 13 and up
Location: TK1 HQ
Every Monday 4:30-6pm
The Digital Arts Lab and The Doc Lab
Lead Instructor: Pete Monro
Ages: 9 and up
Location: TK1 HQ
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6pm
Computer Shop & Student Squad
Lead Instructor: Bill Hood
Ages: 11 and up
Location: TK1 HQ
Tuesday-Friday 3-6pm
INITIATIVES
Future Dialogues
A major initiative of the TK1 Youth Council
These are formal events convened at the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA), featuring food, photographs, podcasts, and then student video investigating aspects of our collective future.
In December 2023, we will host The Future of our Forests.
In December 2022, eleven student videos explored The Future of our Water.
In May 2023, student videos asked: what is the Future of our Food?
In-School Programs
During the school year, TK1 has a robust set of in-school programs, working across Taos County and into Rio Arriba County.
Every classroom has its own media-and-technology projects. TK1 staff work directly with teachers across northern NM to design an approach that satisfies specific and tailored learning objectives.
After-School Programs
When school is in session, TK1 offers after-school instruction in media and technology.
