Pros and cons of a new program. Student-guided education is optimal, but only under the right conditions.
Although the model for a gradual release of responsibility in teaching has existed since 1983, developed by psychologists Pearson and Gallagher, CHS has recently begun to adopt this program. According to assistant principal Brooke Weekes, the school is piloting this program this year and is looking to move forward with it in the next [...]
There is no “war on religion.” For a nation to remain religiously tolerant, secularization is necessary.
January 27, 2012 No Comment
“As president, I’ll end Obama’s war on religion. And I’ll fight against liberal attacks on our religious heritage. Faith made America strong. It can make her strong again.” Republican candidate Rick Perry made this statement in his campaign video “Strong” (now beating Rebecca Black’s “Friday” as the most disliked video on YouTube). If you have [...]
Continue reading …What makes greatness? Do current artists have the “it” factor that could propel them to a legendary status?
January 27, 2012 No Comment
Think about the great music legends of the 1900s: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Sinatra. Each of these individuals is a great artist, but each had something more. Michael Jackson had his fashion and his dance. The Beatles were hip and rebellious. And Frank Sinatra was the classical cool guy. Each of these musicians pushed their [...]
Continue reading …We need a Super Bowl Monday. The day after the Super Bowl should be a holiday.
January 27, 2012 No Comment
There’s no bigger sport in the United States than football, and there’s no bigger day in football than Super Bowl Sunday. I’ll admit that I’m not much of a football fan most days of the year, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, even I take an interest in the action. To me, the [...]
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Justin Bieber’s current success has humble roots, beginning with posting YouTube videos of himself singing R&B songs, in violation of copyright. PIPA and SOPA, in the Senate and House, respectively, are the latest legislative efforts to make posting a video containing any copyrighted work a felony. Together, according to Fight for the Future, the bills [...]
Continue reading …As some colleges drop the need for SATs and ACTs, benefits for students increase
January 27, 2012 No CommentAs students from across the country prepare to take the SAT this Saturday, some colleges are reconsidering its traditional level of importance in the application process. In fact, a few universities, local and national alike, no longer require applicants to submit or take the SATs or ACTs with their application. Recently, Indiana State University in [...]
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