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Ford Model T
The Ford Model T became the first affordable car that changed the way America gets around. Without the Model T, there would have been no school buses or convenient transportation to-and-from school. Without the affordable Ford, getting to school and the length of time spend at school would be drastically different.
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Women's Right To Vote
Passed by Congress, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. This impacted women to have the same rights in voting for elected officials in office. These officials make and pass laws that directly impact education.
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Mendez v. Westminster
Federal court case, 10 years before Brown vs. the Board of Education, challenged racial segregation and unfair treatment/school conditions for students of color. This case was a ground breaking catalyst for supporting desegregation in schools.
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Bown Vs. The Board of Educaiton
Supreme Court ruling that determined it was unconstitutional to separate schools by race. Students of all races could attend school together. This decision changed enrollments and demographics of school for generations, including mine.
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Lau v. Nichols
This civil rights case determined that students from language minorities should receive the same educational rights and benefits as English speaking students. -
Personal Computers
Personal computers began to become more affordable in the late 1970’s throughout the early 1980’s. Home computers changed the ways we learn and teach. As technology grows, education need to grow. Like the revolution of T.Vs., computers are becoming a staple fixture in American households.
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Daniel R.R. v. State Board of Education (1989)
This court ruling identified factors that need to be considered when determining a student’s least restrictive environment, LRE. LRE is a division of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, which gives opportunities for students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers to the most appropriate extent. -
Hooked On Phonics
Hooked on Phonics was a phonics program heavily marked on television in the 1990's. I remember watching those commercials and cringing. I used to get so frustrated because I didn't understand phonics.
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Goosebumps
The first series of chapter books that I yearned to read were Goosebumps. I craved being scared and with my babysitter by my side, I read these books for one hour a day over the summer. I was all about these books and the spin off TV. show. My family and I still talk about these books and how fascinated I was with them.
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Boys and Stuff
I kept a diary in elementary, middle school, and high school. I would write down the boys I was in love with, the cool things my friends and I did, and all of my confusing emotions. Sometimes when I need a good laugh, I pull these diaries out. -
Oprah's Book Club
Like many households in America, the 4:00 weekday hour was mandatory Oprah time. When she would announce her new book club book, my mother was out the next day searching for that title with the official O sticker. I remember my mother setting time aside from her busy life to sit and read. Not knowing how impressionable this was at the time, I now see myself making time to read from my busy life. -
AOL and Instand Messaging
AOL and Instant Messaging changed the way I communicated with friends and how I spent my free time. I could have a conversation with multiple friends at once in either one large group or individual groups. Many times I would be IMing with a large party and then having a totally separate conversation with someone else while listing to music and watching TV at the same time. Instant messaging also changed my written language by shorting words and phrases or using pictures. ;) -
Egypt and Mummies
In middle school, I was convinced that I would become an Egyptologist. I spent my money and free time buying as many books as I could on the subject. I was so committed that I wrote my own history of Egypt and conducted experiments of mummification on harmless fruit. At one point, I could name almost every god and read and write a few hieroglyphics. -
Columbine High School
The massacre at Columbine High School shocked the world. Because of this incident, and sadly others like it, schools have had to change protocols and building regulations. Furthermore, a strict no-tolerance policy is in effect in schools. This horrific event also changed how teachers, students, and parents view schools. -
English Class
My 7th and 8th grade English classes were my favorite in school. We spend all day reading wonderful books and having book discussions. The books we read in class are still some of my favorites; The Hobbit, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Sawyer, Animal Farm, The Most Dangerous Game. Reading these books motivated me to read on my own time. I love reading because of these experiences. -
Movie vs. the Book
Over the Christmas break my aunt was going to take me to see Harry Potter. A few years earlier my mother bought me the book, but I had never opened it. For some reason, I was determined to read and finish the book before seeing the movie at the end of the week. I spent a week laying on the couch reading. I was hooked. I now realize the lifelong influence and connections literature can have on a person. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The NCLB act was created to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child is left behind. This changed the way government holds teachers, schools, and students accountable.
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iPad
With the release of the first iPad, information became more accessible. iPads are now being integrated into schools as a instructional tool. iPads are changing the way teachers teach and students learn.
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Music
In high school I discovered the band AFI and was entranced by the sounds and lyrics. I started to write my own lyric that merged into poetry. Finding inspiration from the music, like a mentor text, I would scribble down lines to mimic my favorite songwriters. To this day, when I need an outlet to express my voice, I turn to music and poetry.
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YouTube.com
YouTube is a video sharing website that allows users to upload, watch, and comment on videos. This website is used for many purposes, but is a great source for information and how-to videos. Furthermore, the branch YouTube EDU only has educational videos and resources.
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Millersville University
When I entered collage, I deeply reflected on myself as a learner. Those years spent at Millersville changed the way I academically read and write. I grew in my academic abilities and became more confident in them. If I didn’t push myself in collage, I wouldn’t be where I am today. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
ARRA is a stimulus bill that was signed into law to save and create jobs, as well as, provided relief for investments, education, health, and renewable energy. Race to the Top education grant program is devision of this bill -
Common Core
Common Core standards for mathematics and English were adopted by many states. These standards were developed to provide the skills and knowledge students would need for collage and careers. Currently Pennsylvania has PA Core, which is based off Common Core. -
Sisters
I remember one composition that I enjoyed writing in my undergrad classes for. I had to write a story based on techniques we learned in class. I wrote about my sister and me. I keep this piece of writing safely tucked away. So many times, when cleaning I thought about throwing it away, but I can’t. It reminding me of the good relationship we once had.
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Saying Goodbye
When my grandfather died, I didn’t know how to feel. I was upset, but had a hard time expressing my grieving. I turned to writing and wrote him a letter. I wrote about all of the memories we shared together; going to the circus, the movies, Chinese’s food, and his Mr. Roger’s inspired wardrobe. I gave him that letter before saying my last goodbye. -
Penn State
I came to Penn State to further my education in the field of literacy. In coming to Penn State’s program, I knew I would get the information needed to become a better teacher. -
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