Gootman, Elissa. “Fewer Children Entering Gifted Programs.” New York Time 29 October 2008. 30 October 2008 <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/nyregion/30gifted.html?ref=education>.

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What happened to the gifted students? In New York City the average of gifted students has dropped in the past year. Studies show that the schools with gifted programs are the schools were the minorities are few. The lacks of gifted programs are few due to the lack of students who are able to occupy the classes. The teacher and principle’s who are involved in the programs are worried that the new systems are more directed to higher income areas. Some think that programs are white privileged and the only reason why the middle-class even New-Yorkers stay in the public schools. Many of the officials have tired to expand their gifted programs to insure that students from all racial backgrounds receive and equal chance at entering the programs.

I can really relate to this article. I can remember when I was in public school the few gifted programs we had were secreative and few in numbers. I think that having a gifted program in schools allow students who have special abilities to progress at a better pace more than what they would do in a regualar class like setting.However it is sad to see that the schools limit them to certain races and certain schools. In this article the school systems are trying to get more participation with the programs. They feel as if they have more students who are capable of achieving in the programs and they need to get the material to them. I think that special programs for young minds are very important and the students who are in the programs feel better about themselves. In return they excel higher than most other students in their grades. Having special programs should not be designed for just a paticular race or a paticular class of people.

Hu, Winnie. “High Schools Add Electives to Cultivate Interests
.” New York Times 26 October 2008. 30 October 2008 <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/27/education/27electives.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=education>.

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Jewelry making and metalsmithing classes are just a few of the new ideas for the kids in Pelman New York. In this article a public high school in New York City has incorporated new classes for their students. Westchester School district has decided to develop more electives that interest the students. The elective surpass the normal art, music, and drama classes we see in the traditional high school. The kids need electives that will help them establish careers in the future. This new program will allow the students to pursue specialized trades in specific career fields. Some of the neighboring districts considered making this program available to their kids. However this new development has caught a lot of the tax payer’s attention in the area. The cost of these programs has really taken a lot of money from the district’s budget. Some now think that the price of their child’s learning experience program has to high of a price.

I think that this new program is great for high school students. Giving them more of a variety in school is a very important part of development. No one wants to be limited to the amount of education they can receive. Giving the students more interesting electives is a great way to keep them involved. There are so many students who really don’t know what they want to do after high school. I think that exposing the kids to more opportunities and opening the door for them to explore them, will direct them to go and create more creative but constructive careers.

hu, Winnie. “High Schools Add Electives to Cultivate Interests." New York Times 26 October 2008. 30 October 2008 <High Schools Add Electives to Cultivate Interests
>.

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Jewelry making and metalsmithing classes are just a few of the new ideas for the kids in Pelman New York. In this article a public high school in New York City has incorporated new classes for their students. Westchester School district has decided to develop more electives that interest the students. The elective surpass the normal art, music, and drama classes we see in the traditional high school. The kids need electives that will help them establish careers in the future. This new program will allow the students to pursue specialized trades in specific career fields. Some of the neighboring districts considered making this program available to their kids. However this new development has caught a lot of the tax payer’s attention in the area. The cost of these programs has really taken a lot of money from the district’s budget. Some now think that the price of their child’s learning experience program has to high of a price.

I think that this new program is great for high school students. Giving them more of a variety in school is a very important part of development. No one wants to be limited to the amount of education they can receive. Giving the students more interesting electives is a great way to keep them involved. There are so many students who really don’t know what they want to do after high school. I think that exposing the kids to more opportunities and opening the door for them to explore them, will direct them to go and create more creative but constructive careers.

Hu, Wendy. “High Schools Add Electives to Cultivate Interests .” New York Times 26 October 2008. 30 October 2008. <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/27/education/27electives.html=1&ref=education&oref=slogin;.

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Jewelry making and metalsmithing classes are just a few of the new ideas for the kids in Pelman New York. In this article a public high school in New York City has incorporated new classes for their students. Westchester School district has decided to develop more electives that interest the students. The elective surpass the normal art, music, and drama classes we see in the traditional high school. The kids need electives that will help them establish careers in the future. This new program will allow the students to pursue specialized trades in specific career fields. Some of the neighboring districts considered making this program available to their kids. However this new development has caught a lot of the tax payer’s attention in the area. The cost of these programs has really taken a lot of money from the district’s budget. Some now think that the price of their child’s learning experience program has to high of a price. Although the cost of the programs are steep the have decided to extended the high schools budget by 125,000 dollars to insure the class have safe and proper equipment.

I think that this new program is great for high school students. Giving them more of a variety in school is a very important part of development. No one wants to be limited to the amount of education they can receive. Giving the students more interesting electives is a great way to keep them involved. There are so many students who really don’t know what they want to do after high school. I think that exposing the kids to more opportunities and opening the door for them to explore them, will direct them to go and create more creative but constructive careers.

Stevens, Alexis. “DeKalb, Cobb teachers win prestigious award.” Atlanta Journal Constitution 7 October 2008. 16 October 2008<http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2008/10/07/milken_teacher_atlanta.html>.

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In DeKalb and Cobb county two teachers where picked out of the whole state to win a very special prize, teacher of the year. The Mike award is a specific teacher award that acknowledges two teachers per state (excluding New York and Delaware).The two were picked not because they submitted an application or because they were picked out of a drawing. Their Collogues however submitted stories of their achievements which then determined who would win, and the decision was solely based on that. On Tuesday Susan Grigg of Swayer Road and Andrea King were honored for their achievement in their school and community. Tuesday morning the two teachers thought they were going to attend an academic pep rally to support their student’s and school’s. However they were in for a big surprise. The teacher were given a bigger reward other than their awards for outstand performance. The teacher was given twenty-five thousand dollars to spend any way they choose. Grigg and King were both over whelmed by the support they received on Tuesday they could hardly keep the cool. Doing what they were created to do as well as accomplishing so many great things has made all the hard works pay off.

Acknowledging teachers is a great way to encourage future teacher and current teacher to do better in their classrooms and to also follow in their footsteps. Out of all honesty most teachers that I have come into contact with have not been in my life to help me grow in school. I can say that their only purpose in my life was to receive a check. Having the chance to make a difference in someone’s is life is great. To give someone information that will benefit them for the rest of their lives is a huge responsibility. Teaching in an honor and should not be taken lightly. It is so encouraging to see two individual who come from different backgrounds and still be able to make a difference. Having to be a positive influence on such young minds may not always be easy. However the benefits are well work the hard work and dedication these two ladies have put in.

Dodd, Aileen. “Education: Face of private schools changing.” Atlanta Journal Constitution 5 October 2008. 16 October 2008.
<http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2008/10/05/diversity.html>.

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In Metro-Atlanta there are so many private schools where the students are treated like royalty. The opportunities of a life time happen in schools where academics are taken seriously and everyone is dedicated to doing there part. However, the schools are typically filled with white spoiled kids who get whatever they want. In this article they go on to say that the stereotypes of private schools in the state are starting to change. The schools are starting to accept more of minorities and low- income families. Many officials wonder what the motives of the schools are when they put the offer out to accept different people. Some think that the reason behind the change would be to fulfill what they believe to be "lack of culture". By offering the school to "ordinary people”, would students from other lifestyles fit into this particular learning environment? Studies have shown that students perform better in the classroom when they can relate to the people around them. How would the low income families afford the tuition? This new change within the schools will not benefit but further hinder the poverty stricken families even more. The school does not offer any special grants or loans to help cover the expense of attendance. So the parents of the students who are struggling to pay bill and provide the bare necessities of life would be force to carry the financial burden of a better education for their offspring.

I think that private schools are great. The discipline is what makes the school so different from public schools. Being in a school where the teacher is dedicated to the student, and when the student is dedicated to his/her learning experience is also what makes the schools so successful. In this article the writer writes from his personal experience within the districts of Atlanta. Being a minority and not being able to put his kids through the best schools or having the financial strain of the best schools is what has made the process so difficult. In this article the writer states that the systems within the distinct are designed to help a certain race. My personal experience with public schools has not been that great. I have found that the education that I have received within the schools were second best when it came down to privates schools. From what I know about private school I believe that they are the best school for any race and gender

Lakly, Donna. “Plan does not address the deep problems with public education in Gerogia.” Atlanta Journal Constitution 26 September 2008. 28 September 2008<http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/stories/2008/09/29/laklyed_0929.html;.

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Fayette, Fulton,and Gwinnett county schools are subject to feel the burden of the new school voucher purposal. In this article Sen. Eric Johnson wants to enforce a school voucher on all the citizens in Georgia. This voucher would help Georgia’s public school system receive help for children with behavior or learning disabilities. Enforcing this voucher means that the counties such as Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett counties will increase the number of students in their district. Although these counties are experiencing a lack of resources with the increased number of students they already have. Most of the parents in the area are skeptical of the change because the school has overall been a help in their communities and they do not want to see the change. This change however will also benefit the students within the districts.

In this article Sen. Johnson is striving to help students with learning disabilities. I agree with his efforts to help other students who may not be able to receive a better education due to circumstances. The voucher would only assist them with the cost of getting into public or private schools. From my understanding public school are free, but in order to enroll in a school in a district you must live in that district. The funds that will be provided will cover that cost. I think that this plan/program will help every student excel in school every where.