Last updated by KLynnD92 on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 16:14.
There are students who are not native English speakers who do not succeed in school because of the language barrier. I am trying to break this down for them in my high school.
Last updated by deh9285 on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 15:16.
I'm trying to solve the problem of discrimination against special needs children and young adults. Many people put these individuals into a category that automatically says that they are unable to do many activities such as dance. They therefore experience the inability to experience such forms of art and exercise because many think that they just aren't smart enough or coordinated enough to join in. My program helps them to prove that not only are they capable of learning and listening, they are capable of dancing and enjoying themselves in a fun environment.
Last updated by amyolson on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 14:53.
Since the national language in Uganda is English, all the school exams are written in English. Ugandan children are raised learning their respective languages and if their parents don't speak English then many never get any exposure to the language before begining primary school. And consequently, do poorly on exams because they can't keep up with the pace of the curriculum. My community was a village in Uganda called Kayunga.
Last updated by KHaynes on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 10:27.
Each year our youth group at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, MN plans a mission trip. This year we decided that instead of traveling thousands of miles we could make a difference close to home. Also with the economy the way it is we thought it was important to plan a trip that would be less costly yet still necessary and rewarding.
In 2010 the group goal is to reach out and assist homeless and needy children in Beltrami County, Minnesota. This community is located 160 miles from RLC.
Beltrami County has some of the highest poverty rates in the state.
Last updated by akrigby on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 01:58.
At the beginning of the school year, the local high school needed a piano accompaniast for their choirs. Upon hearing their need for help, I decided to offer what abilities I could. Because the school board is tight with the budget, it became a volunteer position. I go in and help every school day for five hours a day. I've attended multiple festivals and concerts with them as they've performed. This has required me to learn and study all the music outside of school hours.
Last updated by dnsowers on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 00:41.
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Poor health has been an ongoing issue in Africa. Before I left for Africa in 2008, many people, including my family and myself, were nervous about the AIDS epidemic. Education is key to helping these people.
Last updated by monalisa4art on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 23:17.
I am trying to get other kids in my school, as well as in the community to get involved with helping the community. Also I am trying to create a more safe, fun evironment for children at the local homless daycare for children, Jardin De Los Ninos.
Last updated by nbaking2 on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 22:31.
in Speech club I help improve student’s communication skills, presentation skills and help improve on their confidence in public speaking.
Last updated by rachelcovin on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 12:53.
The impoverished inner city Dallas area is filled with minority kids and their families who need basic living necessities and the love of Jesus. Gateway Church and City Church International partnered together to administer food, clothing and a week of fun activities. By implementing games, crafts, snacks, dancing and singing, inner city Dallas kids were enabled to open up about issues they struggle with daily resulting from their poverty stricken lifestyles.
Last updated by seanelias on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 20:24.
Too often students of urban environments are silenced when attending institutions of public education. These students learn differently then their non minority peers and experience life in a very different capacity. Yet the education system refuses to address these environmental and socio-political sensitivities required to effectively teach children from an urban minority setting. Effective teachers for students of minorities are largely under represented throughout the American public school system.
