Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
4-12-11
Okay, so far my research for this project has been going pretty well. I have learned a lot bout my topic and just how serious it really is. An interesting thing that I have learned is that our dropout rates right here in Texas are some of the worst in the country, with kid caring less and less about school in the lone star state. For me, this was a sobering fact.
I also learned that we are way behind other states as far as improving our dropout rates. High schools in California, South Carolina, and Illinois have been working hard at decreasing their dropout rates since 2008 and have each done so by at least 20 students per school. Basically, we need to come together and find a solution to this and fix this problem. It's pretty simple, you can begin with just paying attention in class and becoming excited about school. After all, it says right in the Texas Teachers Code of Conduct, a teachers responsibility is to help guide the students and make sure they learn as much as possible. Let's help them help us and find success.
I also learned that we are way behind other states as far as improving our dropout rates. High schools in California, South Carolina, and Illinois have been working hard at decreasing their dropout rates since 2008 and have each done so by at least 20 students per school. Basically, we need to come together and find a solution to this and fix this problem. It's pretty simple, you can begin with just paying attention in class and becoming excited about school. After all, it says right in the Texas Teachers Code of Conduct, a teachers responsibility is to help guide the students and make sure they learn as much as possible. Let's help them help us and find success.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 4, 2011
For my topic, I chose to write about and focus on the failing educational system. I wanted to focus on something that has an impact on all of us, even though we don't always notice. Some kids my age think that school is something that can go on and off, and be attended sporadically without any consequences. I'm doing this project to show my peers not only the importance of finishing high school, but college as well. I want to show them how powerful their knowledge can be in the real world.
In the past few decades, the high school dropout rates have been decreasing slowly. However, they are on the rise once again and it goes even beyond high school. About 35% of college freshman drop out every year. While many personal reasons were at fault for the students dropping out, the number one reason was that the students were lazy and did not want to apply themselves. If students realize earlier on (in high school) that hard work cannot be avoided on the road to success, they will be more likely to work harder to get what they want. For many of my peers, none of their dreams are impossible, but nothing comes without drive and will power to get what you want and deserve. We can all start with an education.
In the past few decades, the high school dropout rates have been decreasing slowly. However, they are on the rise once again and it goes even beyond high school. About 35% of college freshman drop out every year. While many personal reasons were at fault for the students dropping out, the number one reason was that the students were lazy and did not want to apply themselves. If students realize earlier on (in high school) that hard work cannot be avoided on the road to success, they will be more likely to work harder to get what they want. For many of my peers, none of their dreams are impossible, but nothing comes without drive and will power to get what you want and deserve. We can all start with an education.
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