Politics of Education

Image via Wikipedia The Public School System in Atlanta is having its fair share of problems. Students in the school system seem to be getting less attention due to the politics of education. Atlanta school system has so many factors on the table about how the students should be getting educated that its affecting the students education.

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Parents Involvement with Menu

Image via Wikipedia School Menus should have parental involvement. The school dietary system that creates menu's for the kids in the public school system is poor and needs some reviewing. I think that it would be good for parents to get involved in creating a school menu with in the school budget.

Parents should sit down with the school board and the cafe staff and create new menus that will be healthy for the kids.

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Is Social Media Dumbing Down Our Kids

Image via Wikipedia Have you ever noticed how when you meet a young teenager they seem not to get what you are talking about? I have noticed that every since Social Media became popular the students are getting dumber and dumber. For example, text messaging is broken up with letters and numbers that don't even make sense. You never get someone who can type a complete sentence or even communicate in the right manner. I have noticed that sites like Twitter and Facebook have made education second priority, because the youth seem to have lost the basic skills of writing and critical thinking.

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U.S. Schools Plans on Raising Cost

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Students are upset about new information to raise tuition in colleges and Universities. The economy has really made tuition sky rocket for college and university students. Most students are in need of financial support to pay for their education all ready.

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UC students protest plan to hike education costs by 8 percent ...

At the University of California San Francisco campus Wednesday, students confronted police during protests over a proposal to hike tuition and fees by 8 percent. Police arrested 16 demonstrators who tried to cross a police barricade at ...

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Stolen Merchandise

Yesterday was a stressful day at the high school. I have often wondered what goes through a students mind we he decides to steal something that doesn't belong to them. It seems like these kids get a kick out of just taking something to gain a rep. Many of my friends have had cell phones stolen, car keys, and money.

I think most of these kids wouldn't like it if someone stole something from them. I had my flash drive stolen right from under me. I want to wring the neck of the person that took it. I think if kid that steals something should have his hand put in a buck of shit !!!


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Howard Student on Alert

Between August 16 and September 16, 12 Howard students have been robbed, armed and unarmed, and two have been sexually assaulted.

This number, provided by the Howard University Campus Police Department, does not include unreported crime.

Five of the twelve robberies have occurred on campus. In addition, one of the sexual assaults occurred on campus.

Students may be disturbed to discover that the emergency Blue Light Systems on campus do not work and will not dial for help if you press the button.

Instead, students may hear the sounds of someone else dialing or a voice. Neither one is helping you.


Campus Police Chief Leroy K. James is in negotiations to replace the broken systems but finds that the cost of the project is slowing the progress. He reports the project will be finished within the coming months.

"I don't want to put in something that's mediocre," he said. "I want something that is available to you when you need it."

James said in the meantime, "I urge students to call the dispatch number since most students have cell phones. [Use your cell phone so] that when you're in a situation where you need help, you get help."
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