http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/swcounty/region-more-than-teachers-receive-layoff-notices/article_253e43ef-ade2-5a28-a110-8d453f252d8d.html
Summary: Many teachers are getting cut across the whole Southwest county. THese cuts are due to the decrease in money in school districts. During these cut-offs, teachers are layed off based on experience. Therefore, the teachers that are getting cut off are usually that ones that were hired last. as a result of these cuts, lower education may result from a higher populated classroom, ending up with less independent time for each student with teachers.
Questions: How does house values effect students coming into an area? Why are teacher lay-offs based on experience and not skill? How come the economy in school districts are so bad? Why doesn't districts cut people who actually made mistakes to cause the loss of money?
Concerns: Concerns I have on this article is the depth or their explanation. They aren't specific enough to know WHY each actions leads to another, such as how students avoid an area because of house value. I'm also concerned with their need for opinion, and the reason teachers are getting layed off.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
current event C.8, North County Times: "Wis. Assembly approves recall reasons"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/wis-assembly-approves-limiting-recall-reasons/article_a3227930-2ff7-5afd-aa74-b346aa784ffe.html
1. This article is about how the Assembly of Wisconsin agreed on amending their state constitution to make it tougher to toss an official from office. Republican supporters believe that changes are needed to limit the amount of recalls. Many senators are facing recall. As a result, Wisconsin wanted to make changes soon.
2. This relates to what we are studying, because of the amendments they make. When the delegates realized that the Articles of Confederation weren't working out with the people, they wanted change. As a result, they made a change to government. They threw out the Articles and replaced it with a new constitution.
3. This relates to my life because it relates to changes I make. If soomething isn't working out for me in my life, I make changes. The delegates made changes to government. I make changes to the little things that male a difference.
4. I think Wisconsin was smart to make changes. I they hadn't there would be an increasing amount of recalls. In order to stop this, they made the right choice to make the changes before it got out of hand. Now recalls can be more limited.
1. This article is about how the Assembly of Wisconsin agreed on amending their state constitution to make it tougher to toss an official from office. Republican supporters believe that changes are needed to limit the amount of recalls. Many senators are facing recall. As a result, Wisconsin wanted to make changes soon.
2. This relates to what we are studying, because of the amendments they make. When the delegates realized that the Articles of Confederation weren't working out with the people, they wanted change. As a result, they made a change to government. They threw out the Articles and replaced it with a new constitution.
3. This relates to my life because it relates to changes I make. If soomething isn't working out for me in my life, I make changes. The delegates made changes to government. I make changes to the little things that male a difference.
4. I think Wisconsin was smart to make changes. I they hadn't there would be an increasing amount of recalls. In order to stop this, they made the right choice to make the changes before it got out of hand. Now recalls can be more limited.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Current event C.7, North County Times: "Columbia's FARC annoucnces halt to kidnapping"
North County Times
http://www.nctimes.com/news/world/colombia-s-farc-announces-halt-to-kidnapping/article_c639c8e7-34bc-5ac3-85ed-e78b920d16ee.html
1. This article is about the FARC's (a Columbian rebel group) halt to kidnapping. The FARC kidnapped various officers and soldiers. They have also kidnapped foreigners, such as chinese oil workers. As a result as a halt from the kidnapping, they agreed to free the remaining prisoners-- 10 security force members that were held prisoner for as long as 14 years. However, people are still not sure they will actually do it.
2. This article relates to chapter 7, because the FARC's acts and strategy resemble both the American's and British's acts and strategys. For example, the FARC uses hit-and-run strategies on their opponents, like the Americans. They also think of themselves as a revolutionary group, like the Patriots. They relate to the British because they tried to kidnap people of war, like what the British did to the Americans. They are also against Americans, like the British.
3. This article relates to my life because I see police officers all the time. These officers were fighting against the rebels, and some even got captured. It also relates to the fact that I am a citizen of the U.S, therefore I can make a difference politically. The acts of these groups negatively affect the U.S politically. These are why this article relates to me.
4. My opinion on this is against the rebels, obviously. The rebels are kidnapping Americans and other foreigners for bad reasons. They keep these people captive, and I believe this is wrong. The FARC are kidnapping and killing Americans, so the FARC are obviously bad people to me.
http://www.nctimes.com/news/world/colombia-s-farc-announces-halt-to-kidnapping/article_c639c8e7-34bc-5ac3-85ed-e78b920d16ee.html
1. This article is about the FARC's (a Columbian rebel group) halt to kidnapping. The FARC kidnapped various officers and soldiers. They have also kidnapped foreigners, such as chinese oil workers. As a result as a halt from the kidnapping, they agreed to free the remaining prisoners-- 10 security force members that were held prisoner for as long as 14 years. However, people are still not sure they will actually do it.
2. This article relates to chapter 7, because the FARC's acts and strategy resemble both the American's and British's acts and strategys. For example, the FARC uses hit-and-run strategies on their opponents, like the Americans. They also think of themselves as a revolutionary group, like the Patriots. They relate to the British because they tried to kidnap people of war, like what the British did to the Americans. They are also against Americans, like the British.
3. This article relates to my life because I see police officers all the time. These officers were fighting against the rebels, and some even got captured. It also relates to the fact that I am a citizen of the U.S, therefore I can make a difference politically. The acts of these groups negatively affect the U.S politically. These are why this article relates to me.
4. My opinion on this is against the rebels, obviously. The rebels are kidnapping Americans and other foreigners for bad reasons. They keep these people captive, and I believe this is wrong. The FARC are kidnapping and killing Americans, so the FARC are obviously bad people to me.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Chapter 5/6, Current Event article, North County Times: "Occupiers versus the Tea Party" by Richard Kirk
North County Times
Article URL: http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/kirk/kirk-occupiers-versus-the-tea-party/article_af9b2aeb-8afa-570d-8063-5e89a3d1b934.html
1. This article is about the Occupy Wall Street Protest. This movement is a protest of the people that believe that the taxes that they are paying are unfair and that bankers are being greedy. The article explains two reasons why the people protest: One, because the government is spending too much and should not increase taxes, and two, because the grwth of the power of government is harming the people's liberty.
Article URL: http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/kirk/kirk-occupiers-versus-the-tea-party/article_af9b2aeb-8afa-570d-8063-5e89a3d1b934.html
1. This article is about the Occupy Wall Street Protest. This movement is a protest of the people that believe that the taxes that they are paying are unfair and that bankers are being greedy. The article explains two reasons why the people protest: One, because the government is spending too much and should not increase taxes, and two, because the grwth of the power of government is harming the people's liberty.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Current event article, North County Times: "ACLU says city illegally endorsing Christianity"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/escondido/escondido-aclu-says-city-illegally-endorsing-christianity/article_ff54026c-cbb4-5979-a98a-d914691503a1.html
1. This article is about Escondido illegally endorsing Christianity. Some speakers at the City Council said "Jesus" and "Heavenly father" during the speeches. Even though the ACLU accuses Escondido of endorsing, the city says that they never chose the words for the speakers, and the speakers said it at their own will.
2.This article connects to the First Great Awakening. The speakers endorsed Christianity. The First Great Awakening promoted religion and living based around the Church. Both situations publicly promoted religion.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen, because I am not necessarily religious, and people commonly endorse religion in public. Many people around the streets endorse religion with signs that say "God" and "Jesus" and "Heavenly Fahter". I never really thought of switching religion, but if I did, then it could make a big difference.
4. I believe the endorsing of Christianity is wrong. When the speakers use "Heavenly father" and such, it was obvious they were endorsing, and I think its wrong, when there is a variety of beliefs out there, and they said it in a public place. They should just use common sense, when they know it's wrong, and that they will most likely get a warning from the ACLU anyways.
1. This article is about Escondido illegally endorsing Christianity. Some speakers at the City Council said "Jesus" and "Heavenly father" during the speeches. Even though the ACLU accuses Escondido of endorsing, the city says that they never chose the words for the speakers, and the speakers said it at their own will.
2.This article connects to the First Great Awakening. The speakers endorsed Christianity. The First Great Awakening promoted religion and living based around the Church. Both situations publicly promoted religion.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen, because I am not necessarily religious, and people commonly endorse religion in public. Many people around the streets endorse religion with signs that say "God" and "Jesus" and "Heavenly Fahter". I never really thought of switching religion, but if I did, then it could make a big difference.
4. I believe the endorsing of Christianity is wrong. When the speakers use "Heavenly father" and such, it was obvious they were endorsing, and I think its wrong, when there is a variety of beliefs out there, and they said it in a public place. They should just use common sense, when they know it's wrong, and that they will most likely get a warning from the ACLU anyways.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Current event article: North County Times: "US farm exports boom as rest of economy struggles"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/us-farm-exports-boom-as-rest-of-economy-struggles/image_5364df78-48b8-52c9-8a3c-f56eaa2880d8.html
1. This article is about how the US is making deals with various countries in Asia. They are making deals for agricultural exports. The exports are gaining a lot of money for the US. This shows how the US economy is still working while the rest of the world's economy is in crisis.
2.This connects to what we are learning in class, because we are learning about the Columbian exchange. The Columbian exchange is the trade of various agricultural foods. The exchange also benifits both sides. The Columbian exchange from the Americas to Europe is just like the US trade with Asia.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen because I always have to buy these agricultural products in order to maintain a healthy diet. When I buy these items, the government gets money. So the agrcultural exports will end up with an increase in buyers and money.
4. I believe that these exports are a good thing. I believe this way because since our economy is in a recession, it's good to have more inprovements. It is also important for people to buy these products in order for our economy to improve.
1. This article is about how the US is making deals with various countries in Asia. They are making deals for agricultural exports. The exports are gaining a lot of money for the US. This shows how the US economy is still working while the rest of the world's economy is in crisis.
2.This connects to what we are learning in class, because we are learning about the Columbian exchange. The Columbian exchange is the trade of various agricultural foods. The exchange also benifits both sides. The Columbian exchange from the Americas to Europe is just like the US trade with Asia.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen because I always have to buy these agricultural products in order to maintain a healthy diet. When I buy these items, the government gets money. So the agrcultural exports will end up with an increase in buyers and money.
4. I believe that these exports are a good thing. I believe this way because since our economy is in a recession, it's good to have more inprovements. It is also important for people to buy these products in order for our economy to improve.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
iPaws 6, article 5, Executive Branch: North County Times: "USDA report clears Pa. zoo in deaths of bison"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/usda-report-clears-pa-zoo-in-deaths-of-bison/article_50c6dfce-dcae-574b-a555-861b4841300d.html
1. This article is about the USDA clearing the wrongdoing of the deaths of two bison at ZooAmerica in Pennsylvania. This too place after the rising of water from Tropical Strom Lee. The bisons' homes were flooded. One bison drwoned, and another was shot by staff. Animal- rights activistsfelt these deaths were wrong, but the USDA cleared this by saying that the zoo made an appropriate response to the rising water.
2. This article connects to what we are learning in class, because the USDA is part of the executive branch. The USDA have the power to clear those accused of wrongdoing. In this case, the USDA cleared the wrongdoing of the bisons' deaths. In class, we learned about the executive branch and their role in government. Therefore, this article connects to what we learned in class through the USDA.
3. This article conects to my life, because the USDA oversees all the argricultural aspects in the U.S. They oversee food, forests, health, wildlife, etc. These aspects all come into play in my life, such as food safety and community development. The USDA is important to the safety of all living things, even plants. Therefore, the USDA effects my daily life, and the daily lives of others as well. The article shows one example of how the USDA makes a difference.
4. I think that the staff of ZooAmerica did the right thing during the death of the two bison. Though I was devasted by the death of the bison, I believe they did the right thing during that crisis. The animal- right activists should know that the staff did what they should've in their situation. The USDA gave good reasoning to the clearing of these deaths. I believe that in the end, that even though the deaths are troubling, the zoo did what they should've done.
1. This article is about the USDA clearing the wrongdoing of the deaths of two bison at ZooAmerica in Pennsylvania. This too place after the rising of water from Tropical Strom Lee. The bisons' homes were flooded. One bison drwoned, and another was shot by staff. Animal- rights activistsfelt these deaths were wrong, but the USDA cleared this by saying that the zoo made an appropriate response to the rising water.
2. This article connects to what we are learning in class, because the USDA is part of the executive branch. The USDA have the power to clear those accused of wrongdoing. In this case, the USDA cleared the wrongdoing of the bisons' deaths. In class, we learned about the executive branch and their role in government. Therefore, this article connects to what we learned in class through the USDA.
3. This article conects to my life, because the USDA oversees all the argricultural aspects in the U.S. They oversee food, forests, health, wildlife, etc. These aspects all come into play in my life, such as food safety and community development. The USDA is important to the safety of all living things, even plants. Therefore, the USDA effects my daily life, and the daily lives of others as well. The article shows one example of how the USDA makes a difference.
4. I think that the staff of ZooAmerica did the right thing during the death of the two bison. Though I was devasted by the death of the bison, I believe they did the right thing during that crisis. The animal- right activists should know that the staff did what they should've in their situation. The USDA gave good reasoning to the clearing of these deaths. I believe that in the end, that even though the deaths are troubling, the zoo did what they should've done.
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