The Fix

One way to fix the problem of standardized testing is to just have fewer tests. In the article “What Schools Could Use Instead Of Standardized Tests”, author Anya Kamenetz says, “Accountability could be achieved at the district level by administering traditional standardized…

Imagine you’re in a car crash. You’re disoriented, you see lights everywhere, and you’re bleeding intensely. You see your phone on the seat next to you and you pick it up and try to call 911 so that they can send someone to help you, except when you do call them, they cannot understand what you’re saying. You try again and this time, no one answers. Sadly, this is a very possible reality that can happen to anyone of us. The 911 system is paramount to the security and well being of the United…

In turn we should have to try to fix any problems, that (if we have caused any) to fix the habitat and rid it of harmful objects or substances that would harm us or the habitat. Bioindicators, help identify mechanisms and causes of toxicity (Lee) in a habitat, but can also show or, indicate contaminant exposure, and provides early indications of an environment's recovery. (Lee) By learning what changed the acts or population of the bioindicator, we could try to fix the problem. Bioindicators…

because of those who look on and do nothing." Evil is the danger of not doing something to fix problems sooner. All humans live with an evil that resides in their hearts, but it is the moment that these individuals do not realize the presence of this evil that they become controlled by its influence and consequences of its actions. Einstein points out that people are evil when they do not do something to fix what is wrong. John Knowles also portrays this concept in his novel A Separate Peace,…

College is something that has become increasingly important in the world to increase the chances of being financially secure and being able to secure a steady job. Without college, the main jobs a young adult can rely on is in the kitchen of a fast food restaurant flipping burgers, or washing dishes. Without a formal education, there is not a chance of getting a good job that pays enough to support you and another person. Someone might get lucky and be able to get a decent job without a college…

notices the one imperfection on her face and decides to fix it through science. Although it is a relief that Georgiana is able to attract the attention of her husband, it only makes her self-conscience and weary about her imperfection. Georgiana notices…

America’s Tomorrow Americans possess the tendency to only address immediate threats to their well being, while delaying the handlement of future issues. This policy ensures today for Americans; however, it jeopardizes the outlook of their tomorrow. This ideology possessed by American policy makers is best exemplified through the method in which America disposes of their nuclear waste. Currently, America places their nuclear waste inside the depths of Yucca Mountain, which lies along a giant…

battle and were a big threat, the government of Rome altered every time an emperor came to power. The government tried their hardest to keep Rome from decay, but it was truly hard to keep all the elements of crumbling of Rome in the right place and fix…

eagle's eye and a lion heart." When becoming a surgeon, one needs to be focused and calm. If a surgeon is not focused, they could give somebody the wrong medication. If one is not calm, they could freak-out the person in need. A surgeons job is to fix someone when they are "broken" unlike doctors, surgeons require more schooling and need better preparations. Surgeons require a significant amount of formal education. Becoming a surgeon is a long and very tiring process. Usually it requires…

some of my points as well as the others. An example of this was my lack of knowledge and comfort with the outcome of the crime section of my speech. Another one of my weakness was remembering when to switch slides on my visual aid, I believe I can fix this by marking on my notecard when to switch. My biggest weakness with this speech was my low comfort level and passion…