Comments on: The Growth of Intolerance Today http://www.edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:46:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: R. Skibins http://www.edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today/comment-page-1#comment-4495 R. Skibins Mon, 20 Mar 2006 04:08:02 +0000 http://edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today#comment-4495 Don't just blame the men. It takes two to tango. In NYC, the rate of pre-teens who have had sex is twice the national average. With teen pregnancy comes HIV and STD's. Children born to these teens, who have less-than developed bodies, have a marked increase in birth defects and learning disabilities. As long as certain communities see nothing wrong with this, nothing will improve. Don’t just blame the men. It takes two to tango. In NYC, the rate of pre-teens who have had sex is twice the national average. With teen pregnancy comes HIV and STD’s. Children born to these teens, who have less-than developed bodies, have a marked increase in birth defects and learning disabilities. As long as certain communities see nothing wrong with this, nothing will improve.

]]> By: Chaz http://www.edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today/comment-page-1#comment-4478 Chaz Sun, 19 Mar 2006 03:09:03 +0000 http://edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today#comment-4478 Phyllis: That's all well and good but it will not solve the problem of the absent father. Until communities put a stop to accepting men fathering babies without being in their lives, no well-meaning program will improve graduation rates in boys. Phyllis:

That’s all well and good but it will not solve the problem of the absent father. Until communities put a stop to accepting men fathering babies without being in their lives, no well-meaning program will improve graduation rates in boys.

]]> By: phyllis c. murray http://www.edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today/comment-page-1#comment-4471 phyllis c. murray Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:34:22 +0000 http://edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today#comment-4471 Chaz: It has been said that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." Although this phrase referred in the past to the mother's role in shaping the mind of a child during the early impressionable years,today we find teachers are sharing in that process: shaping the mind of a child during the early impressionable years. And many of our teachers have accepted that fact. Quite often ,it is what our teachers invest in a child,daily that eventually leads the child toward a successful future. And our NYC schools ROCK! We have many teachers who serve as positive and dynamic forces within our Hunts Point school community. Their ability to program students for mastery in all facets of the curricula is well known. The measurable progress of their students is well documented and worthy of much praise and emulation. Their tireless work extends beyond the perimeters of the classroom. Their dedication to a students’ growth and development is incalculable. Case in point: Mr. McDowell's weekly writing class projects included: writing reports from inside a Japanese Internment Camp, crafting and forwarding one thousand origami cranes to Hiroshima, Japan as a symbol of peace. His young student authors and writers have been published in numerous periodicals which include: The African Burial Ground Project, The New York Teachers’ Council of English, The Environmental Projection Agency and The Anthology of Poetry Contest. His students are now gifted with a “voice.” And as far as motivating students... we might look at Johanna Heureaux. Johanna Heureaux, one of McDowell’s former students, has just returned from a six-week study-tour of South Africa, which McDowell helped to arrange. Presently, Johanna Heureaux attends a private high school. She ranks third in her class and participates in all of the extra curricula activities. Mr. McDowell is active in many of the Parent Teacher initiatives. Furthermore, as a recently appointed member of the Team Leadership Committeeand Staff Developer, Mc Dowell’s active involvement with all school personnel and parents has increased. Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and advisor to President Roosevelt once said, “Invest in a human soul, it may be a diamond in the rough.” Malcolm McDowell and so many of our gifted and talented teachers throughout NYC meet this challenge each day in the classroom. Teachers have become a part of the entire village which raises a child. Yes, we know that many of our students, are from single parent homes. However, that does not mean that these children will be devoid of the experience and benefits a good education provides. Therefore, the New York State mandates, which seek to end the growth of intolerance, through education, are within reason. "Mihi cura futuri." My care is for the future. (Hunter College) Phyllis C. Murray Chaz:
It has been said that “the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” Although this phrase referred in the past to the mother’s role in shaping the mind of a child during the early impressionable years,today we find teachers are sharing in that process: shaping the mind of a child during the early impressionable years. And many of our teachers have accepted that fact. Quite often ,it is what our teachers invest in a child,daily that eventually leads the child toward a successful future. And our NYC schools ROCK!

We have many teachers who serve as positive and dynamic forces within our Hunts Point school community. Their ability to program students for mastery in all facets of the curricula is well known. The measurable progress of their students is well documented and worthy of much praise and emulation. Their tireless work extends beyond the perimeters of the classroom. Their dedication to a students’ growth and development is incalculable.

Case in point:
Mr. McDowell’s weekly writing class projects included: writing reports from inside a Japanese Internment Camp, crafting and forwarding one thousand origami cranes to Hiroshima, Japan as a symbol of peace. His young student authors and writers have been published in numerous periodicals which include: The African Burial Ground Project, The New York Teachers’ Council of English, The Environmental Projection Agency and The Anthology of Poetry Contest. His students are now gifted with a “voice.”

And as far as motivating students… we might look at Johanna Heureaux. Johanna Heureaux, one of McDowell’s former students, has just returned from a six-week study-tour of South Africa, which McDowell helped to arrange. Presently, Johanna Heureaux attends a private high school. She ranks third in her class and participates in all of the extra curricula activities. Mr. McDowell is active in many of the Parent Teacher initiatives.

Furthermore, as a recently appointed member of the Team Leadership Committeeand Staff Developer, Mc Dowell’s active involvement with all school personnel and parents has increased.

Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and advisor to President Roosevelt once said, “Invest in a human soul, it may be a diamond in the rough.” Malcolm McDowell and so many of our gifted and talented teachers throughout NYC meet this challenge each day in the classroom.

Teachers have become a part of the entire village which raises a child. Yes, we know that many of our students, are from single parent homes. However, that does not mean that these children will be devoid of the experience and benefits a good education provides. Therefore, the New York State mandates, which seek to end the growth of intolerance, through education, are within reason.

“Mihi cura futuri.” My care is for the future. (Hunter College)

Phyllis C. Murray

]]> By: Chaz http://www.edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today/comment-page-1#comment-4464 Chaz Sat, 18 Mar 2006 03:23:22 +0000 http://edwize.org/the-growth-of-intolerance-today#comment-4464 Phyllis; Words are not deeds. The basic problem is the culture of disrespect and the dysfunctional family, in particular the absent father. To improve student achievement, especially boys, are not courses in intolerance but bringing the father back into the family unit. A stern father can show these boys the consequences for their actions. Phyllis;

Words are not deeds. The basic problem is the culture of disrespect and the dysfunctional family, in particular the absent father. To improve student achievement, especially boys, are not courses in intolerance but bringing the father back into the family unit. A stern father can show these boys the consequences for their actions.

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