Dear Members of the School Committee‚ I am writing to you as the parent of a student currently in high school and am concerned that you are considering banning The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the current school curriculum. I want to advise you to change your mind and allow The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to be a part of the high school curriculum. I understand how Mark Twain uses the word “nigger” many times throughout the novel and there is some vulgar language; however‚ The Adventures
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provide them with such a place. Smoking area placement is often determined by city law‚ but traditionally requires that smokers be a certain distance from entrances or exits and dispose of their butts properly. Whether or not to have a smoking area on school grounds is a hotly debated issue‚ with a few disadvantages rising to the surface like the second-hand smoke‚ the fact that it could encourage underage smoking‚ and all the health risks for the smokers. Second-hand smoke refers to pollution generated
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where they should and shouldn’t be used. In the outside world phones are used for many things such as reading the news‚ finding local businesses‚ and for global positioning system (GPS). Many people think they should not be used for school or for a learning reason‚ but are those people right or wrong?The perspective that cell phones should and should not be allowed in school is an accordance with fact or reality because of note taking skills‚ concentration‚ and not being disruptive. In school‚ note taking
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To limit the amount of students admitted in each professions just seems unfair.Students should have the opportunity to go into the field of study of their choice without being rejected just because theres is a limited spots in that profession.I understand what Stein is trying to do which is to train the the amount needed in any open profession.I disagree with Stein because i think students should still be trained for the profession even though there is limited opening for that profession. I disagree
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Cell phones should be allowed in school because cell phones are fabulous learning resource especially smart phones which allow internet connection. Cell phones are so much more than just a phone now. Students can use tools of the cell phone such as calculator‚ map finder‚ reminders‚ dictionary‚ calendar and internet. For example‚ if a student forgot to bring a calculator to class‚ they can use the calculator in their phone. Furthermore‚ during class the teacher may ask the students to research something
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more kids are exposed to the harsh realities of the world ranging from the negative words they hear words and even to how they behave and treat their peers in the school systems. With all the technological advances that we have it makes it easier to popularize such words. Hate speech comes from a long history and has been brought into schools which can breed an entire generation to racist actions and ignorance towards specific categories of people. Many groups have been put into place to stop such actions
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Classroom? A trashy and racist book wouldn’t be allowed in classrooms. The novel‚ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn‚ written by Mark Twain‚ is receiving negative attention. The dominant problem that students‚ parents‚ teachers‚ and even professors‚ face ‚ is the usage of the n-word. After reading this adventurous story‚ it is hard to find the problem that is upsetting many people. Therefore‚ this incredible novel should continue to be in the high school curriculum because it offers students a realistic
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Schools around the United States are arguing whether to cut‚ or keep sports for a variety of reasons. Several districts have cut sports and it has made a big difference for student’s grades. Therefore‚ sports should not be allowed in schools to lower the academic failure rate‚ allow students more time to study‚ and save money. With sports gone students have a longer time to get homework done and prepare for tests. “That first semester‚ 80 percent of students passed their classes compared
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Many things go on in vet schools but the most unhuman issue is the amount of animals that are put to death each year for the use of veterinarian students. This is unethical on so many levels. However my main concern is that they are unexperienced and could hurt the animals that they are preforming surgery for or permanently harm them. This relates to being untrustworthy because you can not trust the to care for the animals and help them how they need to be helped. They most likely don’t have consent
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homework‚ should parents intervene? This controversial topic is a huge debate among teachers nationwide. Parents should not get too involved in their children’s homework because it makes it difficult for teachers to access the students’ understanding of the concept taught‚ the student will most likely lose the responsibility to do their own homework then later start to depend only on their parents‚ and although some may argue that if parents get involved it will show the child that school is important
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