Wednesday, February 24, 2010

American Government 2/24/10

In Class - Short video clip: 88 Teachers Fired in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Discuss the implications of education reform and how this will affect future reforms. In groups, discuss QOW. Share your thoughts and insights with your group members. Tentative group discussion date is Tuesday, March 2. This is subject to change, but be prepared to discuss this issue.

Homework - Question of the Week due by Friday, February 26 by 11:59 pm.

Articles to check out: Check out all of the comments posted from this article. Interesting view points.
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/central-falls-high-school-teachers-to-receive-pink-slips

Videos from CNN: "Bad Grades, Fire the Teachers?" "Unlikely Victory for Teachers" "Fire Every Teacher?"
http://www.cnn.com/video/

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