The EVERYONE Health Plan : Now That its Passed, Bill Goes to Obama

The health care bill that has been sweeping the nation is now signed, sealed and about to be delivered to President Obama to sign into a law. However, there are still many controversy towards the bill, especially from the everyday citizens of the United States. Many protested outside the capitol, in Washington D.C., to "Kill the Bill", for the bills "immoral" contents (abortion), the higher taxation percent and some.

The roughly $940 billion dollar health plan plans to insure about 32 million Americans, who can not afford health insurance. Now most Americans will be required to have heath insurance or pay a fine, though I can not really think why some one would not want health insurance. Big company employers will have to provide health coverage to employees and insurers will be banned from denying a person coverage because of gender or any existing conditions that they have. For example yeast infection. If any of the above does not comply with the changes than consequences will be put in order for them, financial penalties. Which in my opinion is a fair enough deal however others would seem to say otherwise. Now America will have to see whether or not, the passing of this bill will revolutionize the nation...

A clip-et from protest in Washington:

Dreams Come True: Recess Becomes a Class

For years many kids have prayed for recess to be one day a class but students in Broadway Elementary School in Newark would say differently. Brandi Parker was hired on a 14 dollar per hour salary to play disciplinary organized games with the students during their break time. The tactic that was supposed to teach the students control and discipline, but many students are frustrated. Esmeilyn Almendarez, 11 said:

"I dont like to play"

And according to Winnie Hue, a writer for New York Times:

"Although many school officials and parents like the organized activity, its critics say it takes away the only time that children have to unwind."

Even through its important to incorporate good behaviour in children from a young age, recess should be seen as a time to relax and get their brain back together and "unwind" a little, not a drill team..

Minus 20% LOSER!!!

Rex Roland, middle school teacher from Candler, North Carolina wrote the word "loser" on a student's paper and it has spurred the anger of the student's mother, Patty Clement. Mrs Clement thinks that Roland's technique is unethical and needs to change and resorted to reporting him to the principal of the school. However, other parents do not express deep concern with Roland's tatics, saying that he is only trying to get on their level and communicate with them in ways that are familiar. Like for instance joking around and calling a child loser...

Online Classes : Better for Students or Schools?

Online college classes has been around for nearly twenty years yet there is still controversy whether online classes are both budget wise and educationally fulfilling but that does not stop the Connecticut public high schools, the program, called the CT Virtual Learning Center, is designed to provide classes in algebra, geometry, and English to students who fall behind in class, which would be at an advantage for them because they would have the chance to avoid summer school and compensate their credits. The online courses will also provide electives which may have been cut because of budget issues.
This is a good turn of technology and it will help many students get the education that they deserve.

Central Falls Students Show School Pride and Rally Against Firings

Students and graduates of Central Falls High School decide to take a stand against massive numbers of teachers pink slipped, giving a peaceful demonstration in the neighborhood. They protested the lack of concern that they believe Obama was giving students:

"He doesn't know us. He doesn't know the teachers. He doesn't know the students. I think it's a real outrage what's happening here." said Nikko Calle, 21, a graduate of Central Falls High School in 2006.

Some students had the opinion that Obama had turned a blind eye to the necessities of his supporters. One protester, Ashley Delgado, held a sign stating: Dear Obama, I supported you, your causes, goals and beliefs. Why aren't you supporting mine?
Many have even resorted to peeling the bumper sticker off their vehicles...
Budget cuts have obviously created a dent in many educational system but at what point will a child's chance of getting a decent education be severely jeopardized due to the lack of faculty and materials? The Obama administration really has some strings to tie if they plan to run for executive office again...

88 Teachers Pinkslipped

One of the lowest performing schools in the Rhode Island State, Central Falls High School is planning to fire all 88 teachers due to their lack of concern in the students test scores and grades. Although a teachers union spokesman calls the pink slipping "drastic" the superintendent for Central Falls stand behind the decision.

Mental Health Break

I thought this was funny, such sass and spunk ...and parents wonder why their kids grow up the way they do. They will regret teaching her that in a couple years but she is so cute!



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