Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
More Johnny Cash show.....
I'm pretty sure Mr. Cash is being a dirty ol' messier, which I'm pretty sure he was. Hunting Jack Rabbits. Give me a break.
Heaven Help Us ALL
Stevie Wonder on FIRE! I read on the back of my Greatest Hits record that Stevie Wonder believed his blindness was a gift from god. Wow. What an amazing way of thinking. No wonder why he accomplished so much.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
"Closing the Achievement Gap" - Kati Haycock
"Closing the Achievement Gap," by Kati Haycock brings up many issues today with the public school system. Specifically, the article talks about the problems that many minority and low income children have in achieving the level that is achieved by America's pre-dominant white population. As future teachers how do we make sure that minorities aren't slipping through the cracks of the system? What do we do as future teacher to take an active role in closing this achievement gap.
I think it is pretty safe to say that one of the largest problems is funding for schools with a majority of minority children. Although it is ultimately the parents duty to make sure their child is provided with a good education, not all schools are created equal. Many parents simply choose the school in their neighborhood, meaning if one lives in a low income minority area, the school will be a reflection. Good teachers teach at good schools, it is just plain and simple. If we want to increase the math and reading proficiency of minority youth we need to provide the best teachers at the low income level. As usual it is the system and government complacency that is failing. Hopefully, now that Bush is out of office, and we finally have a minority President for the first time America, new hope will come to these schools.
Although this is going to sound prejudiced, I believe that a lot of teachers give up quicker on minorities. For example, some students such as latino, may not even be able to speak, read or write in English. As a teacher, it is ten times more difficult in this case scenario. Honestly we can only expect so much from our teachers. The solution to this problem lies in getting minority children in this scenario extra help, after school or within the community. We also have to instill pride and self-worth for these students, and not them fall subject to accepting negative stereotypes that they may hear, especially with the affluent white community.
As America continues to grow and become more and more multi-ethnic, our system faces increasing demands. It is our take and duty as future teachers to not only be aware of these problems but arise to the task of solving them. In my opinion teachers should at the very least have rudimentary Spanish speaking skills and be willing to work for troubled school areas, where they are needed most. Finally, I believe it is finally time to quit the complacent attitudes that most school districts have, and make state legislature to place a merit pay system to reward those teachers that really matter. I was very disappointed when this did pass in Oregon, last election.
I think it is pretty safe to say that one of the largest problems is funding for schools with a majority of minority children. Although it is ultimately the parents duty to make sure their child is provided with a good education, not all schools are created equal. Many parents simply choose the school in their neighborhood, meaning if one lives in a low income minority area, the school will be a reflection. Good teachers teach at good schools, it is just plain and simple. If we want to increase the math and reading proficiency of minority youth we need to provide the best teachers at the low income level. As usual it is the system and government complacency that is failing. Hopefully, now that Bush is out of office, and we finally have a minority President for the first time America, new hope will come to these schools.
Although this is going to sound prejudiced, I believe that a lot of teachers give up quicker on minorities. For example, some students such as latino, may not even be able to speak, read or write in English. As a teacher, it is ten times more difficult in this case scenario. Honestly we can only expect so much from our teachers. The solution to this problem lies in getting minority children in this scenario extra help, after school or within the community. We also have to instill pride and self-worth for these students, and not them fall subject to accepting negative stereotypes that they may hear, especially with the affluent white community.
As America continues to grow and become more and more multi-ethnic, our system faces increasing demands. It is our take and duty as future teachers to not only be aware of these problems but arise to the task of solving them. In my opinion teachers should at the very least have rudimentary Spanish speaking skills and be willing to work for troubled school areas, where they are needed most. Finally, I believe it is finally time to quit the complacent attitudes that most school districts have, and make state legislature to place a merit pay system to reward those teachers that really matter. I was very disappointed when this did pass in Oregon, last election.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Nothing like seeing the homeland in the news.....
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Even someone I know....
Full Story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28354324/
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Fratello Metallo
This guy opened up Gods of Metal 2008, with Iron Maiden and Carcass! Crazy world. I've always felt that metal was Christian or Anti-Christian, its definitely not atheist. That's one thing I know. I believe a lot of the songs and lyrics are uplifting and Christian in nature. More on this later.
Why do I like Tarantula's.
Besides being one of the easiest pets to care for, meaning you don't really need to worry about water or food, a cricket or two now and then or any bug around the house or backyard. Plus, you don't have to clean their enclosures constantly, like fish, and no....they do not smell. Most of my terrariums are quite pleasant smelling. No joke. In fact one is almost a potpourri of sorts with many good smelling dried things. But most importantly.....as you can see from this beautiful pic above (not mine) this creature is TRULY the most misunderstood creature on the earth. Look at how beautiful they are. Quit seeing a spider and see it for what it is. They are magnificent. If you can't see it you are blind. It may help to look at them as a land crab/spider. Also, although some of how very ferocious temperaments, most are very skittish and defensive.
Hideous Kids - Beach Blanket Bingo
Enjoy some of Mike's surroundings in Atlanta put to our new song.
Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye
What will now be known as George Bush's parting tune, song by the masses as he left via helicopter. Back to Texas! To sit and work on regaining his love for alcohol and no doubt cocaine.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Scum of the World
"Tuesday's image of Dick Cheney in a wheelchair seems endlessly evocative, especially in terms of pop culture touchstones. My first thought, echoed I later learned by my mother, was that were he only stroking a white cat in his lap he would have completed his transformation into James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld." - stolen quote
As much as I dislike Mr. George Bush, let's face it he was just to plain stupid to mastermind what took place in this country over the past 8 years. But, I'll tell you Dick Cheney, now there's a man I'd like to see hung, like we did Saddam. I mean, this man reaks of corruption. In the truest sense of the word. The fact that he couldn't even walk out of the White House, and had to rolled out in a wheel chair. It's despicable. Beyond words. I don't even know what to say. I guess he wanted to keep as low a profile as possible. I hope the rest of his life is as miserable as I'm sure it will be., What a disgusting example of the depths of depravity the human soul can obtain when its only goals in life are GREED!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
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