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If everyone is able to get free education through this, I believe the world is on a better path for the future. All kids, not just those in developed countries, will be able to have an education. Families will not have to worry about paying for their child’s education as many parents have and still are. With this, everyone will have an equal chance of becoming the best that they can be through this free education.
-Justin Yoon
Today, President Obama announced a massive effort with major publishers to make thousands of e-book titles free for low-income kids.
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If this plan works, I believe that it will greatly change the education system from what it is right now. The problem with many students nowadays is that they do not read and play video games instead. If successful, this plan can revive people’s interest in books and that will eventually lead to a higher reading level than the average person has today
- Justin Yoon
The Common Core state standards provide guidelines for students in each grade levels, so that they are ready for higher education beyond high school. Although it provides idea for both students and parents on their college readiness, some problems rise, especially with special education students.
This news article presents the ongoing debate “whether special education students should be measured by the same standards and taking the same tests as general education students.”
Individualized Education Program (IEP) is provided for special education students in the United States, this accommodation allow extra time while taking the test, being in a different testing environment, and having some questions read out loud. However, one thing that does not change is the fact that the testing material is still the same and special education students find it very difficult. Their struggle with a test often lead them to believe that they don’t know anything and that they can’t do anything, just like how Billy Flood felt, special education student in New York, featured in the article.
In education, no matter if the students are getting specialized education or not, I personally think that being discouraged is the worst thing that can happen to them. Students must be excited to gain knowledge on something that they were not aware of and that, I think would show in their overall academic performance. Every students learns at a different speed with different styles. Also, every teachers teaches at their own pace, with different lesson plans.
It is true that common core allow students to have a little self-check on their college readiness, but I am worried that it might make the whole learning experience something students do to pass certain tests, rather than something that they do because they truly enjoy in doing.
Ashley Ku
Child survivors of mines and other explosive devices live with the consequences for a lifetime.
Hasen, 14 of Eritrea, lost both legs in a landmine explosion at the age of 6. But with the help of a donkey and artificial limbs, he’s able to attend school: http://uni.cf/1J5PdcO
As a young boy, he might have thought that he lost all chances to live his best life and he was so unfortunate compared to other children. If human does not have two legs, they can’t walk nor run easily. Sometimes, they have limited chances to approach to the wider world due to the limitation comes with difficulties. For Hasen, who lost both legs in Eritrea, education will replace his leg by attending school. With his replacement, education, he will be able to access to information and resources and that will lead him to get to know about the unknown world, outside of Eritrea. For instance, according to Mrs. White, ESL and Japanese teacher in Brea Olinda High School, reading is the most effective way to learn and educate people. And reading allows us to experience countless feelings indirectly and learn new lessons. Hasen will be able to read books, which is really significant for students to do. I really feel glad and admire a donkey and artificial limbs who helped Hasen to attend school. The will realize how their tiny actions could have big impact on one’s life. At the same time, I am grateful for the chance that I was able to attend school, since even before I attended elementary high school.
Choha Kim
I find it so heartwarming to know that there are people out there who will try so hard just to try and help. Even after all she has gone through for the past few years, she still tries to become a teacher and complete her goal. She has faced many struggles along the way and it is inspiring to know that she still plans on becoming a teacher.
-Justin Yoon
Most student in today’s society aims to be one of the top-ranked student at their school. They strive to get an A on every tests and quizzes by studying lectures and notes given to them in class. While this seems like a model students’ goals, we need to think about how school education is shaping the way students think.
Kyung Hee Kim, Professor of Education at the College of William and Mary, conducted a research, based on scores from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and concluded that “children have become less emotionally expressive, less energetic... and less likely to see things from a different angle.” The fact that this result is derived from students in grades K-12 was what really made me think, especially because younger students, in my opinion, should naturally express their feeling, energetic, and see things from their own unique perspective.
It was sad to think about how the students in our generation are being forced to stay in their box, and are not given permission to be as free with their mind as they can and want to be. Each students are expected to do well at school, and they are encouraged to get the education they need to benefit themselves in the future. We do push students to do better and learn, however, we are failing to tell them to “learn not from what a teacher dictates, but rather from [your] own experimental failures and successes.”
Ashley Ku
High school pupils in China inject amino acids to keep themselves awake in preparation for public examinations. (x)
I have seen students drinking coffee to stay awake, but never heard about students injecing amino acids. Getting into good college might be significant in your life, however, you might not be able to do things you really wanted to do if you are not healthy. Injecting amino acids seem unnecessary, however, I realized how desperate they are.
Choha Kim
check out the daily routine of young Korean children —> no childhood
Because of such rigorous education since their young ages, Korean children have no childhood like children in other nations. As the competition to get into better and more advanced education programs and eventually colleges or universities, Korean students begin rigorous studying since their first grade. The girl mentioned in the video lives in Korea but speaks fluent English because she studies English just as much as she studies Korean. Sending their kids to various "hagwons", the parents feel bad for pressuring their kids so much since they are young, but are left with no choice if they want their kids to be successful in Korean society, or at least they believe so. Can there be another way for Korean students to successfully be educated and study? with the current system in Korea, it seems like there aren't many options left. -Jaein Cho
I started reading this article through eyes of an AP Environmental Science student, when the writer stated, "educating girls in the Global South creates a 'ripple effect' from the scale of the girl to the world...limiting population growth, controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS." One of the most recent topics I studied in class was on teen pregnancy and how much education can help girls, especially in third world countries.
From documentaries and articles I read, I noticed majority of the girls are raised seeing their mother and grandmother stay home doing household chores, thus being influenced to think that the those work is what they are destined to do. However, girls who attended school and got the proper education were able to plan out their marriage ahead of time and knew the responsibilities that follows for having children.
I think that education will provide future female leaders opportunity to discover their talent or what they really like doing. Regardless of gender, religion, and ethnicity, everyone should be able to learn and expand their knowledge.
Ashley Ku
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Montpelier High School has decided to implement recess for their high school students. The belief is that free time for creative thought and activity will allow students a chance to recharge and relax before going back to classes. It also allows student a chance to just take a break from class in general and blow off steam, something that students aren’t allowed after elememtary school. It will be interesting to see if other high schools see any benefit for their student by adding a recess period.
I find this concept of "unplugging" during school fascinating. I find myself stressed out and often panicking at school from numerous factors including grades, schedules, and social life.
Having a break between classes would not only help students to concentrate during the class, but also provide opportunity for teachers to really be able to understand their students and what their true passions are, often lost from always being busy with countless tasks on to-do list. This that it would allow staffs and students at school to recharge during their tight schedule and allow each students to spend time, doing what they truly enjoy.
Although some may argue that the allowing time for students to do nearly anything they want would prevent them from being able to focus on school work, Montpelier High School was ranked #2 high school in Vermont, according to 2014 US News & World Report and is also a designated a "School of Success." Montpelier High School's "Unplugged" may not be the program that would succeed in all of the school across United States. But the idea of allowing students to connect with their class mates and gain knowledge on things not offered by school, definitely seem to have positive impact in their education.
Ashley Ku
1) Drop out rates are continually decreasing. The overall dropout rate was 7.1% in 2011, down from 9.9% in 2003, and extremely down from 27.2% back in 1960
2) Both Financial Aid and the Cost of attending College are rising. In 2011, 84% of undergraduates received some kind of aid, compared to...
College is a place of higher education after the required high school education. The fact that costs and people who take SATs are continually getting bigger tells us that more students want to apply to a college. But as more people attend, more and more realize that college just isn't the place for them.
Justin Yoon
In a windowless classroom at an Arcadia tutoring center, parents crammed into child-sized desks and dug through their pockets and purses for pens as Ann Lee launches a PowerPoint presentation.
I find this super coincidental but I was talking to my friends about this exact concept over lunch today! I completely agree with the claim that it has become harder for Asian Americans to be equally judged on college admissions due to their ethnicities. Although some colleges will not admit it, they possess certain ethnicity ratios. One year they might accept 300 Asian American students and the other year maybe 150! Colleges seek a natural balance among the diversity evident in all students.
However, I also think there is a flaw in this idea and can be a misconception at times. Two years ago, there was a Korean high school senior who was basically known for his intelligence and preseverance. Even from before, Asian students and their families predicted he would get into one of the few Ivy League schools. Curious eyes and ears surrounded him and then college admission results came out.
He did not get into any of the Ivy League schools but got accepted into the University of Southern California. Now, I’m not judging. USC is a highly acclaimed school among many. However, the expectations people had in the college this high school senior would attend were lowered and some even sounded tones of disappointment for this senior.
During this time, I was shocked to hear accusations of how he did not get in because he’s Asian. Now, I haven’t looked into the minds of the admissions officers but just because he was Korean was probably not the only contributing factor to his rejection. Sure, he was an “A+ student” but did he partake in any clubs, volunteer, or show activity in high school events? College admissions look at these areas as well.
Due to this rampant idea among students, some take it too far to consider the other factors as well. Sydney Chang.
Average debt for undergraduates rings in at $28,400, up 2 percent from last year: http://bit.ly/1uqySuc
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The students who should be achieving their dreams and getting broader education are in debt in today’s society. It often negatively impacts students both mentally and physically while attending school. The word “debt” itself smakes students to question themselves whether if they should be working, which may even stress them and give them anxiety.
- Ashley Ku
Can students’ achievements really be assessed through test scores? This editorial shows how just test scores can’t tell how students improve over years. Standardized state tests can definitely tell some aspects of students’ education, but they can’t tell how they actually improved and what they really learned. Students’ improvements are often measured by comparing their current score to the previous year’s. Comparing two scores from two different years can’t exactly show how much students improved over the year. Plus, students’ scores are often used to tell the school’s achievements. But the test scores tell how well STUDENTS perform on the tests, not how well the SCHOOL performed as an educator. Because standardized tests are so often used to measure the abilities of schools and students, maybe we need to really think about what they are telling us.
-Jaein Cho
The new ongoing education reforms in China aim at bridging the achievement gap between urban and rural schools. Many concepts and teaching methods are very similar to Finish ones. Watch for yourself.
Our group tumbler topic is Education. And students who are attending urban schools have a lot of opportinities related to education. Their worries and concerns are usually about getting into colleges and what college they will get into. Compared to those students, the students who are attending school near rural areas have less opportunity. Like our topic, education is really significant. And I think it is good to try to give equal opportunities to everyone
Choha Kim
