Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Ferguson, MO
This whole week I've seen debates on social media about the events in Ferguson and I so badly wanted to post my opinions, but I'm not one for Facebook drama- and its not worth the headache. With that said, isn't the whole point of the trial to prevent crime and enforce law? Regardless of assuming race is a factor, the bottom line is if you commit a crime, you're supposed to enforce the law and take action. With that being said though, 6 shots fired after shooting him in the head is excessive in my opinion. I do think that maybe that should've been taken into more consideration with the prosecution. The reason why there is so much controversy over this whole thing is because there isn't enough information to base an argument off of something. I think the media has a huge impact on whats being said and not said, and media propaganda is a huge issue. Who's to say the kid wasn't trying to grab his weapon, and who's to say the police officer is lying? Unfortunately the tragic death of the kid results in him being unable to speak for himself, so all you have to base an argument of off is what the police officer said. Because, going off of the trial witnesses - they had zero clue on what was happening, and everyone saw something completely different. One thing that really aggravates me is when I'm reading an updated news article (my fox Boston was the one I heard this from), and they said "the white police officer and the black teenager". Why does it have to be categorized that way? If they're telling people race isn't the issue, why is the news categorizing them both into their skin colors. It makes zero sense, and its super annoying to read.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Adam and Megan's Story
This article was definitely my favorite that we had to read all semester. It completely drew me in and left me wanting more, and completely empathizing with the whole family. Within the first few paragraphs I had learned so much about the family and their strength. For me, it was powerful to read the daughter telling her Dad everything would be okay. The children's courage and innocence is what made the whole piece heart wrenching. I hated reading when their peers would make mean comments about their faces or wounds, even though its reality. Anything involving kids really pulls on heartstrings, and the whole feature was amazing.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Book Club Meeting 3
In one of the chapters Mike Rose makes some interesting points on his thoughts regarding school:
-We spend much of our young lives in school, and a much longer stretch of our adult lives at work. And the two are intimately connected in that a primary justification for schooling is to secure a place in the economy.
-Ours is an economy built on information and high technology and requires a new kind of worker: creative, problem solving, skilled in collaboration and communication.
He goes on to further is argument on how we develop as people, using certain values. He questions the measures of IQ tests and if they truly solidify ones intelligence. Or, instead of what we learn through testing is least important then what we are actually taught through school- values. I couldn't agree more with this argument. I believe that the things we learn in school are definitely taught to us, but mostly not through academics. Friendship, time management, responsibility, respect, are all values that we learn from each other and experiences while being in school, and they make us who we are.
-We spend much of our young lives in school, and a much longer stretch of our adult lives at work. And the two are intimately connected in that a primary justification for schooling is to secure a place in the economy.
-Ours is an economy built on information and high technology and requires a new kind of worker: creative, problem solving, skilled in collaboration and communication.
He goes on to further is argument on how we develop as people, using certain values. He questions the measures of IQ tests and if they truly solidify ones intelligence. Or, instead of what we learn through testing is least important then what we are actually taught through school- values. I couldn't agree more with this argument. I believe that the things we learn in school are definitely taught to us, but mostly not through academics. Friendship, time management, responsibility, respect, are all values that we learn from each other and experiences while being in school, and they make us who we are.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Book Club Meeting 2
One of the things I found interesting was his thoughts on standardized testing. I totally agree with his ideas that they are completely bias. For example, one child could be really strong at writing and analyzing essays, and another one could be good at multiple choice. Standardized testing doesn't fully measure your academic ability and I've always thought this, mainly because I am a terrible test-taker, but somehow good with reading and comprehension.
I also thought his ideas on grants for bettering schools were interesting. Grants are granted to schools who reach a certain level of academic achievement, and they are given opportunities to better their schools. But, if a school is in a poor district with a bad school system, how are they supposed to receive grants and better their educations if they never have the abilities to qualify for grants?
I also thought his ideas on grants for bettering schools were interesting. Grants are granted to schools who reach a certain level of academic achievement, and they are given opportunities to better their schools. But, if a school is in a poor district with a bad school system, how are they supposed to receive grants and better their educations if they never have the abilities to qualify for grants?
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