After doing some research, I looked at a number of issues effecting the environment which are caused by humanity in its relations with the earth and life on it. There were discussions conducted and utilized readings which were assigned to different topics involving the environment. The main focus evolved around climate change; the causes and possible outcomes. However there are more problems on determining the ethics of our solutions than actual solutions. What are we doing to protect the…
In recent years government leaders have begun to address the expanded use of zero tolerance policies in schools. In 2012, the State of Michigan Department of Education (MDOE) published a resolution to address school discipline and issues impacting student outcomes. This resolution reinforced what research has already shown in regards to the negative impacts on students who are suspended or expelled and strongly urges schools in Michigan to “adopt discipline policies without mandated suspensions…
I am Zero. I do not have a number, I am where the numbers begin. It’s hard to explain. I like the number three, but I don’t like it if it’s with four or five. Unlike the number five, I like the number four, but not if it’s with five or three. This isn’t because of how the numbers look, it’s because each number has a color. Five is red, three is yellow, and four is a mild green color. Nine is a dark, almost-black purple color and two is a very light blue, which is why they go so well together.…
Introduction The school to prison pipeline and zero-tolerance policies are a nationwide epidemic that is affecting our students beginning in their primary years of education, such as preschool through their post secondary education, or even post graduate level. Through zero-tolerance policies both students and educators are becoming victims to this social construct. Yes, there are plenty of questions to be asked of the students because they are essentially our future, yet a major component that…
resources are of course limited. The commodity in which groups compete is honor. Honor is the ultimate good thing. This competition for honor can be seen throughout the first century and in the New Testament. The opponents of Jesus operated from a zero sum game in respect to honor if Jesus is honored they are in turn without honor. Paul’s missionary journeys encountered groups that operated with that same perspective. This is why many attempts are made to dishonor Jesus and Paul. Dishonoring…
The philosophy of zero tolerance has dominated the educational landscape since the 1990’s. Originally zero tolerance was developed as an approach to drug enforcement but it has become a mandate for discipline in schools. Zero tolerance mandates the predetermined consequences, most often severe and punitive in nature, that are intended to be applied regardless of the severity of the behavior, mitigating circumstances, or situational context. As educational leaders, our main purpose to ensure a…
My high school has a zero-tolerance policy when it pertains to fighting. Therefore, it does not matter if you are not the instigator of a fight; it is an automatic suspension. Unfortunately, on two occasions, I was suspended and both times for fighting. The first incident occurred in October 2016, because female students were repeatedly bullying and calling me derogatory “black” names due to my dark skin tone. The second time was at a football match, hosted at another school in November 2017,…
Aleutians. Along with the attack on Australia, this was meant to be an attack that distracted and diverted the American fleet; however, due to the intelligence, the USN knew Midway was the main objective and was not dissuaded in any way. Even though the attack damaged Dutch Harbor severely, in the end, it hurt Japan far more than helping due to the loss of a slightly damaged Zero, which was recovered by American ground forces. This recovery led to the reveal of the weaknesses of the Zero,…
politically motivated attacks on information and information systems.” (Rouse, 2010) Not much is actually known about the effects of cyber warfare because most cases either go undiscovered or are seen as warnings. Some of the more well-known cyber-attacks are stuxnet, equation group, and most recently the Sony Pictures attack. All of these attacks had their reasons for happening, and have had far reaching effects on the world. Saudi Arabia has long defended its oil lines from physical attacks.…
to the school and community. Being a former athlete himself, he was excited about the implications of Sheila’s honorary scholarship. If the student lost her esteemed appointment, the ramifications for all members involved can be severe. Enforcing a zero tolerance policy means there are no exceptions when implementing the stated disciplinary action. In this regard, Sheila may be held responsible and face specific consequences irrespective of her claim to have innocent intentions. Furthermore, it…