Twelve mattresses are arranged in a circle. Drawn on beds’ white fabric are the outlines of sleeping children. Their hands are curled up by their peaceful faces.

That tranquility is betrayed by the title of the installation: "Dream Refuge for children imprisoned." It is on display through May 18th at the Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University. 

Creator Na Omi Shintani founded the Kitsune Community Art Studio in Half Moon Bay and is a teaching artist at Creativity Explored for Disabled Adults and FootHill College.

Twelve mattresses are arranged in a circle. Drawn on beds’ white fabric are the outlines of sleeping children. Their hands are curled up by their peaceful faces.
That tranquility is betrayed by the title of the installation: "Dream Refuge for children imprisoned." It is on display through May 18th at the <a href="https://www.towson.edu/campus/artsculture/centers/asianarts/events/">Asian Arts &amp; Culture Center </a>at Towson University. 
Creator <a href="https://www.naomishintani.com/">Na Omi Shintani</a> founded the Kitsune Community Art Studio in Half Moon Bay and is a teaching artist at Creativity Explored for Disabled Adults and FootHill College.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

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Artist Na Omi Shintani calls attention to incarcerated children

Here’s a Stoop Story from Nancy Murray about living her truth. 

There is a LIVE stoop event coming up Wed. May 8. The theme is ‘Mother Love: Stories of Being a Mom, Caring for a Mom, and Loving Even the Unlovable Moms.’ It’s happening at White Hall mill. Music at 7, stories at 7:30.

Here’s a Stoop Story from Nancy Murray about living her truth. 
There is a LIVE stoop event coming up Wed. May 8. The theme is <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/event/mother-love-stories-of-being-a-mom-caring-for-a-mom-and-loving-even-the-unlovable-moms/">‘Mother Love: Stories of Being a Mom, Caring for a Mom, and Loving Even the Unlovable Moms.’ </a>It’s happening at White Hall mill. Music at 7, stories at 7:30.

Stoop Story: Speak your truth!

A century ago silent films captivated audiences, complete with live music to enhance the experience. This week Maryland Film Fest offers movie buffs that taste of nostalgia -- featuring the music of jazz, gospel and hip hop artist Aaron Hill. We get a preview! 

Maryland Film Fest: 'Body and Soul,' Sat. May 4; Aaron Hill's World; Aaron Hill Youtube;5M Soulful Self Care.

A century ago silent films captivated audiences, complete with live music to enhance the experience. This week Maryland Film Fest offers movie buffs that taste of nostalgia -- featuring the music of jazz, gospel and hip hop artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronhillsworld/">Aaron Hill</a>. We get a preview! 
Maryland Film Fest: <a href="https://mdfilmfest.com/events/silent-film/">'Body and Soul</a>,' Sat. May 4; <a href="https://aaronhillsworld.com/">Aaron Hill's World;</a> Aaron Hill <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiiMHezzLk_9puTy54EOaw">Youtube;</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnY6tu8Vswc-Llo3kvbUFF45KEwkj9WeW">5M Soulful Self Care</a>.

Aaron Hill composes music for the cinema and the soul

One-third of Maryland students were chronically absent last school year - missing 10 percent or more school days, according to the state department of education. Howard County had the fewest chronically absent students, about one in five, while more than half of Baltimore City students missed 18 school days or more. 

Hedy Chang is the executive director of Attendance Works. We ask what schools can do to create a strong connection to students and families.

On a local level, the Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Project is part of the Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts at the University of Baltimore School of Law. We speak with coordinator Rohina Zavala and case manager Christopher Kelly.

One-third of Maryland students were chronically absent last school year - missing 10 percent or more school days, according to the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/meeting_material/2024/jpr%2520-%2520133500685216383742%2520-%2520January%252018%2520Presentation.pdf&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1714665093156770&amp;usg=AOvVaw1M8sA93I-dczQ3I5sjN28n">state department of education</a>. Howard County had the fewest chronically absent students, about one in five, while more than half of Baltimore City students missed 18 school days or more. 
Hedy Chang is the executive director of <a href="https://www.attendanceworks.org/">Attendance Works</a>. We ask what schools can do to create a strong connection to students and families.
On a local level, the <a href="https://law.ubalt.edu/centers/cfcc/tacklingchronicabsenteeismproject/index.cfm">Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Project</a> is part of the <a href="https://law.ubalt.edu/centers/cfcc/index.cfm">Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts</a> at the <a href="https://law.ubalt.edu/">University of Baltimore School of Law</a>. We speak with coordinator Rohina Zavala and case manager Christopher Kelly.

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