"How Much Do You Value Test Scores"

"How Much Do You Value Test Scores" article posted in The Fischbowl



In the article, “How Much Do You Value Test Score”, Mr. Fisch explains about his thoughts towards a school’s text scores. Some parents look at those scores and their decision is greatly impacted on sending their children to that particular school or not. Most people think that looking at the test scores of different schools symbolizes if that school provides a good education for their child. But what makes a student score high on a test such as CSAP? Is it the teachers? Or is it the techniques the teacher uses to teach students? Agreeing with Mr. Fisch, I personally think that it is up to the student to receive a good education. The students are supposed to be responsible and if they pay attention in class and participate, why does it matter who the teacher is or how they teach the information? The students are capable of doing well and being successful wherever they go.

“Downtown Parade Honors Heroes”

The article, “Downtown Parade Honors Heroes,” by Tom McGhee, was posted in The Denver Post last Saturday. On September 15th, a parade was held to honor cops, firefighters, veterans and other everyday heroes. The parade proceeded down the streets of Down Town Denver, flashing blue and red emergency lights. The parade was held for citizens to recognize the people who protect our lives and this country on a daily basis. This was Colorado’s first ever Parade of Honor. More then 200 units participated in the parade. Golden citizen Lee Robinson came to the parade after hearing about it on the news. He and several others would like the parade to become an annual event. They feel that it’s important to honor our protectors. I think this article matters to me and the world, because I also feel that it’s important to recognize what veterans, firefighters, and cops do for us. They put their own lives out on the line to protect this country and its people.

"Using Crayons to Exorcise Katrina"

In a New York Times article, “Using Crayons to Exorcise Katrina” by Shaila Dewan, young victims from Hurricane Katrina have been mentally impacted from the natural disaster. Art Therapist, Karla Leopold, noticed a similar pattern in all the children’s drawings. Instead of the original square shaped house with doors and windows; the houses were shaped like triangles. The triangle was representing a place of safety; they were drawing the roof of a house. Other drawings include things like: pools filled with snakes, dead birds, alligators, helicopters, and rescue boats.
A new exhibition opened at the New Orleans Museum of Art last Sunday called, “Katrina through the Eyes of Children.” The exhibit displays drawings, photographs, and sculptures that children created. This is a good indicator to show people how the young survivors are coping.
This article matters to me, because I know of several people who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. I think it’s sad that kids have been mentally damaged and are still trying to overcome problems from the disaster. This article also relates to the world around us because children, even adults, are being affected by a natural disaster thats happened in this world.