Comments by estrella estrada

Comments by estrella estrada Most recent public comments by estrella estrada https://nowcomment.com/users/93843 each student's resources. all students should have equal access to teachers that are properly trained. And the districts need to provide training and courses to help better teach students at all different levels. https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2407514 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2407514 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:21:15 -0400 Educational equity cant be easily solved with money but the reexamination of cultural prejudice. students of color in well funded suburan schools are offer fewer opportunities than their white counterparts. https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2404843 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2404843 In conclusion, the united stsates with achieve educational equity when districts take into account Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:21:15 -0400 Another solution is legislative change. state legislative needs to move away from property taxes and fund schools differently. With the help of the hardships from the psat year, I believe lawmakers would view this as an issue of racism and fight against https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403983 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:09:41 -0400 federal funding is the first step to closing the gap between educational inequality. the federal government should provide grants to underfunded schools. And with that school districts can use the money to improve access to education for underserved https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403978 communities such as black or indigenous students, other students of color, students with disabilities, and students that come from low-income families. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:05:37 -0400 These issues lead to lower graduation rates and college attendance. For example in 2018, the average graduation rate for white public schools nationwide was 89% while for black students it was 79%. This clearly shows that white students graduate at higher https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403970 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403970 rates than their black peers, in all states. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:58:46 -0400 Segregation isn't only present in schools today but in housing as well. The fair housing act of 1968 prohibited redlining, but the aftermath of this act is still present today. Homes in predominantly black neighborhoods are valued at half price than homes https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403953 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403953 in neighborhoods with no black residents. This greatly affects schools. School funding is tied to local property tax revenue meaning schools in lower-income neighborhoods have less money to spend on each student. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:53:08 -0400 Educational inequality ties into housing discrimination. https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403938 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2403938 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:47:15 -0400 majority-nonwhite districts in the united states receive $23 billion less in funding every year than majority-white districts. this gap reflects the importance shown to each group. students of color within nonwhite districts receive https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388734 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388734 a lower quality education Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:11:22 -0400 Racial injustices such as genocide and enslavement built American society and government. institutional racism is built into all elements of American life, but now more than ever it's seen in school funding. https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388732 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388732 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:04:36 -0400 Through our nation's schools, underfunded schools have become a norm. This issue is seen within schools in low-income areas. It isn't out of the ordinary to see schools in wealthier neighborhoods provide their students with the latest technology and https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388731 https://nowcomment.com/documents/264341?scroll_to=2388731 a range of advanced classes while schools in low-income areas struggle to provide basic necessities for their students. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:41:39 -0400 racial integration continues to be important to the health of America's diverse nation. because of the lack of enforcing Brown, too many people are growing up unprepared https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380786 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380786 to participate in America's diverse society. they gain no knowledge about the cultures that make up America. we need to reinforce and regenerate the promise of the brown vs. board decision. this is not an issue to take lightly, what we educate our children will help determine the nation we will become. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:05:07 -0400 students of color and their parents assimilate into white suburbia in order to receive quality education but are denied based on prejudice. for example, many first-generation students are put into lower classes or English second language classes https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380613 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380613 even though they know English. these students are treated as if they were suffering from a learning disability. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:53:22 -0400 not only is segregation is no longer seen as an obstacle for students of color, but poverty is no longer seen as a disadvantage. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380609 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380609 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:44:24 -0400 students of color are experiencing double segregation, separation by social class and race. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380589 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2380589 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:35:29 -0400 the average black student is most likely to attend a school where 49% of the population is made up of black students. this pattern is also repeated within Latino students. as a whole, these students are most likely to attend https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379407 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379407 schools where the majority of the population is poor and are lacking the resources to succeed in their classes. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:28:38 -0400 the segregation of public schools today poses a threat to the stability of a racially diverse future. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379405 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379405 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:24:08 -0400 desegregation made an impact on social and racial barriers such as voting, housing access, and employment, but the historical significance of Brown was no longer make an impact in areas such as public education. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379403 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379403 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:20:37 -0400 there aren't many people who are advocating to fix this issue. many people choose to ignore this issue. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379397 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379397 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:10:50 -0400 even after strides to an anti-racist America such as growing both racially and ethically diverse. Schools within our society are headed in the opposite direction. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379384 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263817?scroll_to=2379384 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:49:39 -0400 Deborah's paranoia is further explained in this chapter. Most of her suspicions are often justified. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372765 Her medical issues were brought about by the way she lived. One way she felt in control was knowing that the same thing that happened to her mother, has happened to others as well. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:23:03 -0500 Deborah and Skloot began forming a friendship. for the first time in Deborah's life, she had someone who she could trust and someone who would answer all the questions she had regarding her mother. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372743 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372743 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:14:29 -0500 Since the white man has cheated Deborah once, she is doing everything possible to avoid future problems with Skloot. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372737 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262545?scroll_to=2372737 She finds it difficult to believe that Skloot isn't trying to use her mother for profit. this chapter introduces the theme of privacy vs. progress. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:11:01 -0500 segregation opens the door to inclusion and understanding others. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366748 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366748 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:42:51 -0500 the concept of segregation was never about "separate but equal." segregation is the hoarding of opportunity. https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366599 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366599 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:24:45 -0500 Evidence why integration works in schools, and the benefits it brings https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366594 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262314?scroll_to=2366594 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:22:24 -0500 the author in great detail describes all the trauma and abuse Henrietta's children went through. he does this to give a full picture of the repercussions this family went through after the death of their mother. and for the audience to understand, https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362378 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362378 no matter how great innovations the HeLa strand brought, we must always the human cost at the center of this story. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:16:47 -0500 From Henrietta's life, we can see the hatred Ethel has towards her, and even after death, she continued this hatred onto Henrietta's children. https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362359 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362359 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:11:37 -0500 Because of the loss of her mother, we can see how much that has affected Deborah it affected her life so much that she started to see the abuse that she went through as a form of love and attention. https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362341 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2362341 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:09:26 -0500 the constant mistreatment by ethel of Henrietta's children shows the consequences her family went through after her death. the author is presenting the common theme of death and its consequences. https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350040 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350040 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:07:42 -0500 The author notes that the children have no knowledge about what happened to their mom to spare them trama, adding this activates the common theme of family and faith. https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350031 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350031 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:04:45 -0500 The author moves back into reality and shows the consequences of Henrietta's death and how its affected her family. Causing issues such as Lawrence being drafted at such a young age. https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350017 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258737?scroll_to=2350017 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:59:24 -0500 creating this program only provides a small solution, integrating schools. this doesn't allow low income schools to have proper funding from the government. https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317234 https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317234 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:57:25 -0500 states another problem. schools with high populations of POC students receive less federal funding than predominantly white schools. https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317181 https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317181 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:57:25 -0500 the writer introduces a problem. housing and socioeconomic status are big factors of educational success. https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/255282?scroll_to=2317154 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:57:25 -0500 I agree, Biden talks about the need for a new start, the need for a fresh beginning, the need for an administration that isn't fueled with injustices and hate. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293678 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293678 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:06:29 -0500 The comparison he makes between hard times in American history to the global pandemic shows how serious his administration is taking the pandemic, and what steps they are taking to move forward. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293657 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293657 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:03:05 -0500 I agree the use of positivity shows Biden's attempt to bring unity between both parties. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293631 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250437?scroll_to=2293631 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:59:01 -0500 I agree, this sentence shows the hope and peace he has for the future. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2286239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2286239 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:02:54 -0500 Kennedy is appealing to the audience's pathos. https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2286142 https://nowcomment.com/documents/250955?scroll_to=2286142 He uses figurative language such as, "man holds the power to abolish all forms of human life." He is referring to the nuclear war. he is appealing to pathos because he is trying to prepare the audience for peace during the nuclear age. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:54:19 -0500 evidence: doesn't have a traditional storyline like those of marvel movies. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2266622 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2266622 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:03:06 -0500 claim: black panter is distinct from other marvel movies. starting with a distinct cast and new ideas that were never seen in Marvel movies. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2266600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248273?scroll_to=2266600 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:59:03 -0500 This picture perfectly sums up my emotions after the election.I believe many peoples opinion about this election was settle for Biden and don't support him. But from a minority perspective, I believe the removal of trump from office is something https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260028 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260028 to celebrate and those who celebrate that shouldn't be judged upon supporting Biden. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:31:11 -0500 this picture made me really sad. I too tested positive with COVID, and one of the saddest things about quarantine was having to eat alone in my room https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2259998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2259998 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:13:56 -0500 This picture was really moving, even during tough times, the human race has found ways to stick together. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2259250 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2259250 And personally, I felt a connection with their anger as well. They were protesting the president's response to the pandemic, and just like the many Americans were upset with the way our administration has dealt with COVID. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:10:50 -0500 selection of detail https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2221723 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2221723 Orwell used specific details about the crowd and how they were insulting him and described how unsafe he felt to further express his emotions. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:46:03 -0500 irony https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2221681 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243929?scroll_to=2221681 Orwell’s tone and the way he delivered this sentence shows the irony in European society, how many have the courage and are brave enough to disown women, but aren’t brave enough to start a riot. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:42:50 -0500 freedom in language https://nowcomment.com/documents/243212?scroll_to=2213105 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243212?scroll_to=2213105 A way in which the party remains powerful is by controlling the simple things in their society such as language. For example, Winston wishes to speak his mind but he can't fully because his vocabulary is limited. He saw this as normal until Syme pointed it out. Having control over someone's language is like having control over their thought process. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:50:18 -0500 many people, especially students that were going to attend expensive, private colleges for their first year but changed their decision due to online learning and to avoid paying so much for an abnormal college experience https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137239 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:51:54 -0400 I would have to disagree because, many students are too young to stay home alone and login to attend school. Meaning that many parents have to work less in order to help students with school https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137133 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137133 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:34:26 -0400 many people, especially students that were going to attend expensive, private colleges for their first year but changed their decision due to online learning and to avoid paying so much for an abnormal college experience https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137124 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:32:31 -0400 This is the first time Gen Z has experienced any type of recession https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137112 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235954?scroll_to=2137112 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:29:51 -0400 I completely agree, just because our generation is different doesn't mean that we are destroyed. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131711 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131711 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:45:10 -0400 I completely agree, I believe the author seemed to make unnecessary jabs at what teenagers deem to be normal in their generation. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131705 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:43:54 -0400 I like how Twenge made this claim connecting both depression rates with the use of technology but I also believed she failed to introduce other cultural differences that could be affecting depression rates. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131686 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131686 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:40:47 -0400 Twenge is talking about the cultural differences between past generations and generations in which are affected by technology. in this paragraph using the idea of freedom and independence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131673 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131673 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:37:46 -0400 Twenge argues that teen depression and suicide are linked to the use of technology and phones. In my opinion I would completely disagree, I believe that Twenge failed to mention that there is cultural differences between past generations and the ones now. https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131657 https://nowcomment.com/documents/235254?scroll_to=2131657 In my opinion I would completely disagree, I believe that Twenge failed to mention that there is cultural differences between past generations and the ones now influenced by technology. The use of phones can be linked to depression and suicide but shouldn't take full responsibility Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:34:08 -0400