Tag Archives: high school
Why Shop Class Is Still Relevant
Shop class needs a shot in the arm “Good article. But looking ‘beyond’ just the shortages of trade jobs and asking why young people aren’t entering these trades, particularly, is needed. I think it has to do with our schools … Continue reading
Cinderella Syndrome
Student’s description of site-specific activities this quarter the activity that displayed a tremendous amount of social justice is the ________ annual prom. I was able to help out in this area in several capacities from helping a very diverse group … Continue reading
Phone Check
Erin Lisser had me with the title “I Make Students Check Their Phones at The Door.” and Donna St. George “Cellphones in school : When to start “. I agree technology has a place, but it is not allowed in … Continue reading
Can you get a job if you are under 16?
“Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson said he delivered newspapers from ages 11 to 13 but stopped after being hit by a car. He then worked on a construction site for his father’s company. Tasked with cleaning bathrooms, Hudson was unenthusiastic. His … Continue reading
Traditional School Didn’t Work For Me, So I Enrolled in an Online School
This article truly reminds me of the Martha Beck article “How to be Wildly Successful”. I love the soundbite from the article “The school system was created mainly by people who are natural Follow Thrush. It works best for students … Continue reading