Thursday, December 14, 2006

Achievement Gap

1. What you think causes the achievement gap?

I think it's the lack of encouragement and expetations.

2. What can students do to close the gap?

-They should study more.
-They should spend more time gettin help on things they need.
-Watch less t.v.

3. What can parents do?

-They can encourage kids to do better.
-Have higher expetations.
-Make kids to do perfect in school.

4. What can teachers/schools do?

-They can help out students more.
-Have days where we just study.
-Make learning more fun and involving.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Questions About Mr. Tom Hayden

1. What do you think of Mr. Hayden?

I Think that Mr.Hayden is a great leader.

2. Tom Hayden does not think of himself as a civil rights leader. Do you see him as one? Why or why not?

I do see him as a great leader cause he has leadership and everything a leader needs.

3. Tom Hayden feels that leaders are not as important as the hundreds or thousands of people behind them. What does he mean by that?

He means that its not about the leaders, its about the supporters. Without supporters they can't accomplish anything.