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Zines for Progress

"I have a voice and I should make myself heard."
–Student zine-maker

Zines for Progress (Z4P) is a Miami-Dade County public high school outreach program centered on addressing topical issues through zine-making. By creating a safe space for teens to voice their opinion, encouraging them to think proactively about community issues, and opening doors into exploring The Wolfsonian's immense collection of modern-age material, the initiative sparks curiosity and social activism. From concept to production, the students collaborate in groups to shape their message and together leverage research, critical thinking, visual learning, and various indie bookmaking techniques to provoke thought and inspire change. Over the course of an academic year, the high schoolers gain vital experience in communication, 谈判, and empathy while expanding their understanding of contemporary worldviews. View the accomplishments of past student participants at 杂志.accuratedataservices.net.

MDCPS teachers may apply by completing a Zines for Progress Virtual Program Request Form. Title I classrooms receive priority.

Z4P is a signature program of The Wolfsonian's Discovering Design initiative, which is supported by The Batchelor Foundation; the Tamara L. Harris Foundation; and the John S. 和詹姆斯L. Knight Foundation.

Participating Schools

  • 2020–21

    Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)
    iPreparatory Academy
    MAST@事业单位
    Miami Central Senior High
    South Miami Senior High
    TERRA Environmental 研究 Institute

  • 2019–20

    Cutler Bay Senior High
    Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)
    Dr. Michael Krop Senior High
    G.H. Braddock Senior High
    iPreparatory Academy
    约翰一. Ferguson Senior High School
    Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Senior High
    MAST@事业单位
    TERRA Environmental 研究 Institute

  • 2018–19

    Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)
    Dr. Michael Krop Senior High
    G.H. Braddock Senior High
    iPreparatory Academy
    International Studies Preparatory Academy
    Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Senior High
    Miami Beach Senior High
    Miami Central Senior High
    School for Advanced Studies
    South Miami Senior High

  • 2017–18

    G.H. Braddock Senior High
    Hialeah Gardens High
    iPreparatory Academy
    Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
    Miami Beach Senior High
    Miami Norland Senior High
    Southwest Miami Senior
    TERRA Environmental 研究 Institute

  • 2016–17

    COPE Center North
    Dr. 迈克尔·米. Krop Senior High
    G.H. Braddock Senior High
    iPreparatory Academy
    Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Senior High
    Miami Beach Senior High
    Miami Sunset Senior High

The Student Experience

  • Topics Explored

    心理健康
    枪支管制
    Black Lives Matter and racism
    无家可归
    Human trafficking
    Social media and communication
    赋权
    寄养
    女权主义
    灵性
    中产阶级化
    欺凌
    移民
    LGBTQ+ and gender identity
    Racism and discrimination
    Poverty and wealth disparity
    Police brutality and abuse of power
    Legalization of marijuana
    # MeToo
    虐待动物
    Climate change and sea-level rise
    Peer pressure and conformity
    药物滥用
    Prison reform and privatization
    Romance and relationships

  • 反馈

    “I learned how rewarding and almost stress-relieving it can be to put your beliefs in a physical form.”

    “The most meaningful part was expressing a concept that I was afraid to express to the world.”

    “I stepped out of my comfort zones to talk to people more.”

    “To bring about change, you need to help others realize the problem.”

    “I am now motivated to better my community.”

The Wolfsonian's Zines for Progress program meets CPalms State of Florida Educational Standards.