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Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students

Florida school asks parents for permission to have book by an African American author read to students. This headline caught my attention, and I couldn’t help but dive deeper into the issue. As an individual who values education and believes in equal opportunities for all, I found myself troubled by the context surrounding this situation.

Firstly, it is disheartening to see that a school in Florida felt the need to ask parents for permission to include a book by an African American author in their curriculum. The fact that this request was made solely based on the race of the author raises questions about the underlying biases that still persist in our society.… Continue reading

Shunned in computer age, cursive makes a comeback in California

Shunned in computer age, cursive makes a comeback in California

When I think back to my elementary school days, I distinctly remember the struggle of learning cursive. My teacher would tell us that we needed to learn it because we would use it every day. But as it turns out, I have rarely ever used cursive in my life. It has become nothing more than a novelty, brought out on rare occasions when I’ve had a few glasses of wine and start to talk in a fancy, looped manner.

So, is there really any reason to learn cursive anymore? Some argue that it is just a way to appease older generations who criticize young people for not wasting their time on cursive in school.… Continue reading