No Techy for ALL

In reading through the power point what stood out for me was the statement "The school that a student attends explains some of the differences in the students' use of technology."

This statement is very true. As I stated in my previous post, I've worked at several CPS Schools for the "Homeless Education Program. One school in particular was on the South Side of Chicago where we were tucked in a storage room in  the basement, our desk was a  long lunch room table; along with old edition math, and reading workbooks. I worked at another school in the Wrigley neighborhood where every student had a desktop computer, with working headphones, and up to date software.

I think it is extremely unfair to compare the scores of schools when one school is lacking in current technology.

Technology is surely needed in all schools in order for the children to learn effectively. There are countless educational games and curriculum that can help children excel in all subjects.

The schools that are in " the bad neighborhoods" are lacking for several reasons:

1. SOME teachers are resentful so they don't put in 100%.

2. Lack of current technology.

3. SOME parents don't really care in return their children don't either.

4. Priorities aren't in order; children aren't thought of first.

5. Crime

When I was coming up in the CPS system my teachers would really help us in subjects we weren't proficient in. Teachers would take time out on there busy weekends, and have a long chat with parents in regards to if their child was passing or failing. What happen to that type of dedication from teachers? Nowadays its easier to get a degree and get a "teaching job". Today school is merely something to do for these students who have zero drive and ambition. Teachers need to spark an interest in their students so they can achieve.

~Hafiza.....