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Hope you can view this file. I attached it to the email folder.
I would like you to read this and comment.
How does this affect me? I'm a student that will soon be entering the workforce and though I've applied myself in high school, compared to other countries, I'm behind. Being part of a generation that's soon to be the future of the nation, I'm worried that our lacking public school system will reflect on the preformance of our country as a whole when these students grow up.
Also, I agree that we should go to school more, not because I'd enjoy it, because I wouldn't, but because as a country we're in need of some more rigorous educational programs to turn out a more intellectual generation of people and compete with leading nations around the world.
Thank you, Katie.It is important to be a life long learner. These skills don't end in high school. It is important that all people embrace them to be the best person they can be.

This article does not really affect me, I still have the same ideas about work as I did before.
Jess Kane
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I'm not surprised that the majority of graduates from high school in the United States are not ready for the workforce. Comparing our coutry to the rest of the world, we're really falling behind. We go to school less, our courses are significantly easier, and in my opinion, our public school system needs major revisions. Kids are graduating from high school without being ready to enter the real world. These younger generations with lower standards and less education are the future of the country which is a bit scary to me. Even being enrolled in all the honors and AP classes offered to me, I know that when I enroll in college I'll be less prepared than others going to the same college because of the school I went to. If I were to go to school overseas I wouldn't be close to ready for their universities because the kids there would be miles ahead of me.
The work ethic part of the piece is also an aspect that I believe the United States struggles with. Our schools encourage kids to develop a good work ethic but it's not necessary if taking core classes at an average high school. This means that the majority of the students will graduate high school with little responsibility and work ethic.
How does this affect me? I'm a student that will soon be entering the workforce and though I've applied myself in high school, compared to other countries, I'm behind. Being part of a generation that's soon to be the future of the nation, I'm worried that our lacking public school system will reflect on the preformance of our country as a whole when these students grow up.
Also, I agree that we should go to school more, not because I'd enjoy it, because I wouldn't, but because as a country we're in need of some more rigorous educational programs to turn out a more intellectual generation of people and compete with leading nations around the world.

April 27th
I'm not surprised that the majority of graduates from high school in the United States are not ready for the workforce. Comparing our coutry to the rest of the world, we're really falling behind. We go to school less, our courses are significantly easier, and in my opinion, our public school system needs major revisions. Kids are graduating from high school without being ready to enter the real world. These younger generations with lower standards and less education are the future of the country which is a bit scary to me. Even being enrolled in all the honors and AP classes offered to me, I know that when I enroll in college I'll be less prepared than others going to the same college because of the school I went to. If I were to go to school overseas I wouldn't be close to ready for their universities because the kids there would be miles ahead of me.

The work ethic part of the piece is also an aspect that I believe the United States struggles with. Our schools encourage kids to develop a good work ethic but it's not necessary if taking core classes at an average high school. This means that the majority of the students will graduate high school with little responsibility and work ethic.

How does this affect me? I'm a student that will soon be entering the workforce and though I've applied myself in high school, compared to other countries, I'm behind. Being part of a generation that's soon to be the future of the nation, I'm worried that our lacking public school system will reflect on the preformance of our country as a whole when these students grow up.

Also, I agree that we should go to school more, not because I'd enjoy it, because I wouldn't, but because as a country we're in need of some more rigorous educational programs to turn out a more intellectual generation of people and compete with leading nations around the world.

I think you have to join this.
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2011-04-20.1816.M.637120DEA338D73BC64765BB11FF58.vcr&sid=2008114
hours too. - NOPE only can do 3 people free.
It was the global physics department meeting. You will see my posts and frustrations about students not wanting to do their best.
MRs. R.

It was the global physics department meeting. You will see my posts and frustrations about students not wanting to do their best.
MRs. R.
TOMORROW, APRIL 27, OUR MEETING IS about some 3 D learning thing. Can't wait to learn about it.
PBR

Also, you're right, we should probably be going to school more. Other countries do it, and we're falling behind.
-Nick Hamel
I'm not surprised by the article one bit and I knew that the lacking of these skills was going to become a problem at some point. I see kids all the time not do their work, and I think to myself "how can they just sit there and not do any of their work?" whereas I try my hardest in school, although I'm not the brightest kid I believe that having the initiative to work hard, will out weigh everything else.
The main points in the article is that students are lacking in: Work Ethic, Critical Thinking, Oral/ Written Communication, and Teamwork.
I agree with working with younger children (specifically around the K-5) to try and develop these skills early in their life, but it to a certain degree. Just do little things, just get their feet wet in a sense, if they learn these little by little throughout their life instead of trying to force them to develop these somewhat mature skills all at once, they will become overwhelmed and push themselves away from the skills. I hope that makes sense, all I'm trying to say is don't expect the younger students to be perfect in these skills right from the gate, these skills should be something that they work on for most of their careers as students.
The main point I would like talk about the most is the work ethic, as I believe that this is the biggest concern. Just like the article mentions, I believe that parents have a big role is this field. My parents have always taught me to work hard and try my hardest at anything I do, because if it is something that I want then I will work hard for myself. I also naturally get my work ethic from my mother, who has always told me do what needs to be done first then do what you want to do so that you do not have that stress of knowing you have to get something done on your mind. Kids are just not being raised like they used to, I know that sounds like an adult or something your grandfather would say, but it's true. Having a good work ethic and time management is one of the keys to success.
This article does not really affect me, I still have the same ideas about work as I did before.
Jess Kane

How can I inspire all my students to learn for learning sake? The goal of my teaching profession.
Mrs R
MVHS is correct in allowing students to pick honors classes. The problem arises when people could take them, but don't. I know a few people who, while in high school, were easily capable of taking honors courses, but chose not to because they wanted to take the easiest way out. This is one of the problems, and ties into the "work ethic" issue in the article.
Also, you're right, we should probably be going to school more. Other countries do it, and we're falling behind.
-Nick Hamel

I think you have to join this.
https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2011-04-20.1816.M.637120DEA338D73BC64765BB11FF58.vcr&sid=2008114
It is a great way to have after office hours too.
It was the global physics department meeting. You will see my posts and frustrations about students not wanting to do their best.
MRs. R.