Education Reform

Class Deep Dive Topics

"Differentiated Learning" by Herlinda Amaya (informational slideshow)
"The Problem with Right/Wrong Education" by Amanda Cabrera (a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos)
"How Fast Can You Learn?" by Adriana Gonzalez (pro/con slideshow on differentiated learning)
"The Incompetence of Today's Schooling System" by Janelle Tanguma (newspaper editorial)
"Being 'Prepared for College'? Adding Rigor to Education" by Mateo Vallejo (persuasive slideshow)

<<< "Problems with Student Engagement" by Jaime Vasquez (postcast episode)

"Life Skills Classes" by Nathaniel Almaguer (persuasive slideshow)
"Problems with Student Participation in Class" by Tessie Garcia (persuasive slideshow with interview material)
"Passive vs. Active Learning" by Silvestre Ramirez (informational slideshow)

"Chronic Absenteeism" by Matthew Casares (informational slideshow)
"How Does Student Rank Affect Students?" by Judy Cuellar (slideshow with interview results)

<<< "Social-Emotional Learning" by Natalie Rodriguez

"Academic Achievement vs. Mental Health" by Victoria Guerrero (persuasive slideshow)

Education Reform Presentation

"Is the Education System Fulfilling its Purpose?" by Ahitza Roque

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"Restorative Justice in Education" by Emily Beltran (persuasive slideshow)
"Cafeteria Food: Is It Healthy?" by Kassandra Galnarez (informative slideshow)

<<< "Problems and Benefits of Arts Education" by Bryanna Alaniz

"Problem: Standardized Testing" by Arliz Muñoz (letter to WISD Superintendent Dr. Priscilla Canales)
"Problem/Solution: Standardized Testing" by Gabriela Hurtado (slideshow)

"School Funding" by Berenice Coronado Vargas (informational slideshow)
"School Safety" by Moises Marroquin (letter to WISD Superintendent Dr. Priscilla Canales)
"School Safety" by Kayla Martinez (letter to WISD Superintendent Dr. Priscilla Canales)
"How to Keep Our Schools Safe from Gun Violence" by Alyssa Villarreal (informative slideshow)