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Finding and Recognizing Our Forces
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We need to find the force to fight ourselves when we say ” I can’t do it”. Persisting is...
Scratch Programming: My Starting Journey
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Why should students learn through examples rather than through direct information? People usually say that students do not need to...
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Habits of Mind, Habits of Life
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Hola! I am Harry Brake from Woodbridge High School (A Library Media Specialist) and created an online video portfolio...
Diving head first into Scratch – and hoping it’s not the shallow end!
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Marina wrote an inquiry exploring the ways we could use computational thinking in the writing workshop process. I was...
Marina’s Scratch Funhouse
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How can computational thinking be authentically integrated into writing workshop? People usually say that computational thinking is more connected...
Who’s Responsible?
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Anna McCullen thinks that the brands/factories are responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically manufactured. In an editorial,...
Who should we blame for our products not being ethically made?
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According to Anna McCullen the businesses and brands are the ones responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...
Fast Fashion: Who’s Job is it to ensure that products are ethically made?
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According to McCullen’s editorial the brands are responsible for ensuring that the products are ethically made. McCullen claims that...
Fast Fashion: Who is to blame?
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According to Anna McCullen the people who are responsible for ensuring our products are ethically manufactured are the states...
Businesses should take responsibility for the fashion industry problems.
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In an editorial, Anna McMullen asserts that the people who are responsible for ensuring that our products are ethically...
Running Up A Mountain
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. I am from Acer, from Bounty and Logitech. I am from the jungle gym in the park a few...
The protagonist of Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of...
I am from xboxes, Axe shampoo, and black fans that stand on the floor. I am from the parks,...
Recently, I read The Art Of Letting Go by Rania Naim. I appreciated this book. I came across parts...
In the first photo the Trump Supporter is happy and waving to the camera’s. He seems calm and fine....
BLM protesters vs Trump supporters: How would James Baldwin react?
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What Would Baldwin Say? Black Lives Matter Protesters vs. Trump Supporters
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In this slide, the people on the left are peacefully standing outside while the people on the right are...
A New York Love Story
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With the girl I love who loves me lots We went on a trip and learned to love. We...
I chose the poem “The good in the evil World” by Rebecca Hazelton. Or, rather, it chose me. The...
I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. Because the poem title sounded like a calm poem and...
America Means Sluggish and Unhurried Change
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The way I view America is as a place that usually strives to do the right thing but at...
The Contrast Between Dee and Her Family in “Everyday Use”
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Dee, the protagonist in “Everyday Use,” a short story by Alice Walker, has a few traits that influence her...
When strings became keys
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I remember my first guitar I remember the feeling of sliding my fingers up and down the fretboard which...
There’s many things going on in this short narrative story “Ysrael,” by Juno Diaz, such as immigration stories from...
Is Video Gaming Considered a Sport?
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Video Games have seen a drastic rise in popularity since the late 1970s. With Esport’s development of competitive gaming...
Feminism Does Not Mean Woman Supremacy
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The issue I care about is the misconception of feminism, and how it does not mean to hate on...
Pro at 13
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Olivia Moultrie is only 13, but she’s already changing the rules of women’s soccer. In February, she formally turned...
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Your post reminds me of the ABC technique
Questioning and Posing Problems
Managing Impulsivity
My son's school was a public school (Central Park East 1) and class sizes were standard.
Steven's father is not part of his life and Steven's mood often determines how involved he wants to be with other students
Gabriela is doing well in Art class but struggling in the other academic areas
This calls into question whether her grade retention earlier was inappropriate. The use of high-stakes, standardized, non-holistic testing can lead to such inappropriate retention in my opinion.
This is a problem, particularly for girls. Many girls with ADHD go undiagnosed until middle school because girls tend to be well-behaved, have strong verbal skills and are able to compensate.
I noticed this too! The language really matters.
Description of a child
That must be a lot of trauma at such a young age to not be able to even describe what happened.
Teachers need to talk more often with student's parents.
This is also a tough thing to consider, because behaviors that are different than a teachers norms are sometimes associated with being “bad”, but a child who might be overly energetic might just need to be catered to a different learning environment.
It just feels like there's so much missing here.
That is true but their might be some behaviors that are “unusual” regardless of ones identity, it is good to acknowledge those but i also agree even in this case one should be mindful of the students background.
This might be quite important especially in these times. Students have different needs that are also affected by the identities they belong to.
What school is this?
This is an interesting point, parents might show bias that might be counter productive to their education.
90 minutes set aside to discuss a child
I totally agree
the descriptive review of a child
Relationship with Children and Adults
Like with most ideals in education, their is no one fix solution, the best we can do is gather more tools to help understand our students better.
Debrief — How did this process work for the presenter(s) in gaining new insights about the child? How was it for the participants? What implications emerged for their own practice. The facilitator should be given feedback at this time.
Knowing the Definition
Perspectives
Computational Thinking
It was interesting to read about algorithim bias because I would have never thought that technology would be capable of that. It shows that the topic of bias can be explored across domains, allowing students to see the wide scope in which bias operates.
Teaching students about the importance of accuracy and clarity in their work through means of algorithims can be effective in helping them develop their critical thinking and communication skills.
It is so interesting to see that algorithims, though we may not call them that on a daily basis, are a part of our everyday life. It makes me question what other practices that I engage in may be tied to Computer Science.
Teaching students about algorithims can be beneficial on multiple facets because aside from presenting students to the concept as a whole, they are also being introduced to new and useful vocabulary that can be taken with them across subjects.
This is a really great question! Sadly, I think the answer would likely be yes.
The nonjudgmental language, and lack of assumptions, is so critical.
I think there's an inherent challenge in that people who go into teaching are likely to have been successful in school and had an affinity for it.
It seems her verbal language abilities outpace her written expression and print reading.
This is a really good question. I'm also wondering if Jane would benefit from a scribe. This could help her separate out the thinking process of composing from the technical skills of writing, which could build confidence.
I'm curious why it's hard to find developmentally appropriate literature. Is she saying her reading level is below her developmental/interest level? Or is it the reverse? I'd like to hear more.
I really love these focusing questions. They are the most child-centered of all the ones I've seen thus far. I think the right questions are important because they shape what you notice.
Imagine if kids in public schools could be in a class with only 10 children!!!
I have a general objection to the use of rewards and punishments, but I think there's a specific concern about their impact on Amy. They will likely yield short-term results, but could increase anxiety that interferes with learning.
This is such an important point. Linguistic skills and literacy skills are not the same thing. This close observation will yield far more useful assessment.
This description confirms that she is struggling to meet expectations at school. She is also clearly working very hard and is “motivated” by rewards. These may come at the cost of internalizing her difficulties, however, rather than seeking help.
The discrepancy between cooperative behavior at school and challenging behavior at home is very common. These kids may be struggling to meet expectations at school and decompose in the safety of home.
This is the second time she's mentioned his enthusiasm for Reading Street. This seems like something to explore and connect with him over.
I wonder if the teacher's obvious frustration with Jacob's distractibility is getting in the way of her being open and curious to his interests. She mentions his enthusiasm for reading, but then moves on to behavior.
I find it striking that the teacher has extensive commentary about his behavior but seems to have limited knowledge or observations about his activities and interests.
My son went to an elementary school where descriptive review was the centerpiece. All the teachers were trained at this center. The deep knowledge they had of my child was evident.
Algorithms
Finding and Recognizing Our Forces
Scratch Programming: My Starting Journey
This is important to help students develop their presentation skills. Having well documented and annotated work helps one to share their work with others which is a skill that will be helpful to students in the future.
This is an idea that should be implemented in any classroom. Aesthetics can be really important for a student's engagement and that is the first thing a student needs to be able to do.
We need to find the force to fight ourselves when we say ” I can't do it”.
Experimenting and Iterating
I agree.
CUB 2021 English and Utilizing tools at hand
I agree. Once children see the result of their work, they immediately begin to have fun as they 're learning. As a result, it motivates them to want to learn more.
Habits of Mind, Habits of Life
I remembered this when I read quotes from Simone Biles about why she stepped back from competing at the Olympics to protect her mental health. I think it's a great example of also modeling when to NOT persist. Link in full comment.
Diving head first into Scratch – and hoping it’s not the shallow end!
That is what makes math beautiful, its flexibility to solve problems in different ways.
This is so true. I grew up hating math. But as an adult I realize that math is all around me. I think math curriculum these days is much better at teaching underlying concepts, which I think are inherently more relevant.
I was hoping I could post a picture, but I had an example of this. I used coding blocks (conceptually) as a way to teach my son subject & predicate. I had subject as everything related to the sprite & predicate as the action blocks.
I really agree with this. And I think the content creation is far more collaborative than previously. I think re-mixing is easier and tremendously exciting. It breaks down barriers between writer and audience.
Jen, this is exactly what I am thinking! I use the writing process for writing instruction. However, I am ready to explore the similarities that exist and if the components around computational thinking may offer a preferred approach for some writers.
I have a question about how computational thinking relates to a messier understanding of writing process as a non-linear process. Are these things at odds? I'm not sure.
I think this is true. I had a lot of classmates in undergrad who begged to be taught the 5 paragraph essay. And I know that structure has been a bedrock for me. But I'm also starting to see computational thinking as more recursive & messy than I assumed.
I think that computational thinking is a great teaching strategy to help students develop fluency and learn new concepts and different practices. With the help of media sources, it gives students an opportunity to learn doing hands on activity’s.
Agreed! There are so many ways that we can help our students grow as computational thinkers that do not even required them to be plugged in!
I agree with Khurram. I enjoyed the debugging tasks that we worked through because I figured out solutions without knowing what every block meant. This helped me to learn the blocks! These kind of tasks can lead to many aha moments for our learners!
Yes! It is a wonderful way to connect with others both locally and globally.
I thought that some of the Scratch challenges that Mouse offered us really helped ignite my own curiosity as well. It's kind of fun to say, “What would happen if I attached this block?” and seeing the results!
I agree with you Aniya! I used this same idea to jump start my inquiry on how to use Scratch in writing workshop with my third graders. Every year, my team does a script writing unit and Scratch is a great choice to offer writers as a way for publishing.
I think bringing awareness to the benefits that teaching coding has is so important. Coding allows students to engage in creativity on a different level that provides both a challenge and gives them the space to create to their likings.
Computational thinking
Example of Algorithms
What is algorithm
Algorithms are everywhere
SCRATCH/CODING
Exactly, students like to be challenged, they enjoy games and puzzles and in a way thats what Scratch programming is. We have a goal and we use these building blocks to help solve them. Their are different answers to bring out creativity.
Working collaboratively is a life skill that everyone should work towards in some degree. Coding could seem both intimidating but that also means it can be adventurous. Struggling through new things it what helps bring people together.
Learning in a meaningful context is always important. Students tend to ask why do we need to know this. Especially, in a math class where they just see numbers without any meaning behind them.
I think what makes Algorithms great is that they teach students structure which is great form of discipline when teaching them a new concept. People in general learn best when they are presented with new concepts to master in sequential order.
Interacting with Technology Vs. Creating
This seems like a great process. I wonder what it would look like if you began by remixing. Would the answers to the previous questions look different? Be deeper? I'm thinking they might.
I agree with Mitch's statement at the beginning about the Mother's Day car. Sometimes the hand made gifts are the most special and more meaningful. My mother still shows me Mother's Day cards that I made for her when I was in elementary school.
I totally agree that using scratch in a way connects the world.
The debugging project was by far my favorite Scratch assignment!!! Some I solved right away and others took a lot more work. But the feeling of figuring it out was exhilirating.
Yes to all of these!!! I think this mirrors the recursive practices involved in writing process pedagogy.
This makes a lot of sense to me if you believe that people learn best through constructivist pedagogical practices. It also mirrors my own experience of wanting to jump in and learn via solving the inevitable problems that emerged.
This is such a critical skill and is so difficult for students who have challenges with sequencing and other executive function tasks. How can we best support students with disabilities in acquiring this skill?
This was one of the things I had to work through in the Mouse project. I had to figure out how to get the sprite to return to its original position, which was challenging without a reset button. It was very satisfying to solve:)
A general note re the annotation process: I find myself responding to sentences as I go, but I think that can be misleading without grasping the whole of the argument.
I think coding can help kids (and adults) to think systematically and to break down overwhelming projects into manageable steps. I have questions about how it relates to more open-ended, recursive thinking processes that I believe are also important.
I think it's interesting because kids learn these rules through exploration. One connection I see is that I “discover” the algorithms through exploration of the coding process and trial and error.
Examples of algorithms in daily life
In a classroom arrival, in daily life driving to the supermarket.
Press space bar, do a flip
Marina’s Scratch Funhouse
Algorithm in image
Effective Listening
More support for students
Success equals action
When I think about literacy, I see learning to code as analogous to learning to spell/write. You have certain “rules” that you need to follow that allow you to express ideas to an audience.
This talk was very interesting because it is true we can learn and teach at the same time while coding. Coding engages children and this Scratch program is a great way of introducing them to different concepts while having fun.
This tells us a lot about what our society values and rewards, but I'm not convinced that this is the same thing as intelligence.
I appreciate that this paragraph talks about the way our curriculum and pedagogy works against the development of these habits of mind.
Not sure about this.
I really agree with this, but it also seems at odds with “managing impulsivity”. I think this is another example of why these habits are often in a dynamic, but hopefully productive, tension with one another.
This is a good point.
If we are actually rehearsing what we are going to say rather than actually listening, are we truly listening? Though it may not seem like it, in order to formulate an appropriate response, I guess we do listen somewhat.
Listening
I really appreciate your comment Sarah!
The past few years I have always thought that my lack of speaking clearly was because of my shyness but I see another perspective that I can now take in from these readings.
This is an example, in my opinion, of ableism. Variable attention can be a deficit, but it can also be an attribute.
I many times struggle to think interdependently. I often run on to take on tasks that should require the assistance of others by myself, leading to burn out. I have to learn to rely on others in order to be my best and not so worn out.
I like to do things myself, for the reason that I just want to be able to help others rather than rely on them. But as I have had the opportunity to do more group work the notion of filling each others gaps has become more important to me.
It was my experience doing bad in physics is what drove me to take the class. It was my fear of public speaking that made me want to chose paths that would lead to more opportunities to speak with others during my undergraduate years.
I think it can be equally important to know when to abandon a task or project. Persisting in a fruitless task is not valuable. Sometimes you might find you are more useful elsewhere, or someone else can do the task better.
No matter what they do, if a student can find a passion in something we should encourage that so that they can rise on their own merits and pave their own journey in a way that works with their learning style and preferences.
But why do we value one pattern of intellectual behaviors over another? Are there other patterns we are missing? And do we have a responsibility to make society more responsive to a greater diversity of intellectual behaviors?
Although this is true to a slight degree, we should always put the mindset in our students that we can reach towards a level of creativity no matter how old or skillful one is.
I think this is critical. I would add that we should look at the different ways that different students produce knowledge and build on that diversity.
Referring back to my earlier concerns about ableism, this is an example.
I am ambivalent about choosing these attributes as signifiers of intelligence. My instinct is to agree, but I also am concerned about potential ableism and how neurodivergent thinking fits into this framework.
Self-reflection in moments like this can help students better understand themselves and their study habits.
As we age a lot of our ideals and mindsets on topics become more rigid, but we need to understand that they are not fully set. Although it becomes harder we must always be mindful to at the very least consider new perspectives.
This is something I quite agree with. It is very difficult to redirect someone's words because things such as semantics and tone can really disrupt someone's initial point.
Developing good listening skills
Listening with empathy sounds like something very simple, yet can be so hard for us to do. If more of us were empathetic with one another, we would be in such a different place.
I think a balance needs to be found between allowing students to allow their enthusiasm to show with their “blurted out” answers as well as with helping them understand why it is important to take in different perspectives.
I have given up on problems in math so many times, looking them up online or checking the back of the textbook. I realize now it is not about feeling you have to get the answer but approaching towards it.
This is an important because at times memorizing can lead to success in a moment but later in life a lack of understanding can hurt oneself.
We should instill in our students the desire to learn, but also show them that learning can be fun. This may require us to spice up the curriculum, but would in turn, provide a higher engagement on behalf of students.
Humor is a great thing to have! Not only does it have its health benefits, but it also allows us to enjoy and appreciate the purity and great moments in life as well as those that are a bit more unconventional.
I don't feel like this habit is my go to at all! I plan hard in order to avoid any failure and setbacks. I have so many planners and lists and written plans to ensure the lack of failure that I fear.
A creative person is constantly thinking about ways they can achieve goals and actions while taking into account their objective rather than their obstacle.
It is important to both learn and be taught how to interpret and experience the world around us with our senses. In doing so, we are able to take advantage of the knowledge we gain from such experiences.
Thinking and communication mirror one another; if thinking is unclear, communication will also follow that same format. There have been times where my mind feels overloaded and communicating becomes a lot more loose and less accurate.
Past knowledge and old experiences become the foundation for our new ones. We learn from the past and apply it in the present (most times).
The habit of questioning things in the world around us allows us to be continuos learners. Inquiry allows us to develop more knowledge about a myriad of topics and a desire to learn more and more.
Striving for accuracy is a decision one makes to go above and beyond to achieve a high level of performance. High standards should not be pushed onto students, however, they should be reminded of their potential to meet such standards.
Metacognition allows us think about our thinking and develop a greater awareness for the actions we plan to carry out, the way we plan to achieve such actions and the way they affect those around us.
Having a flexible mind allows us to fully engage with the world around us, recognizing that our perspectives and ways are not exclusive.
Sometimes, I feel like I take really long in this stage and think about all the possible what ifs' before taking the next steps. I think that is an area that I can loosen up on a tiny bit.
When I was a younger student, I didn't feel like there were a lot of problem-strategies taught to us. We either understood the sole strategy taught or were stuck in oblivion.
Having a great knowledge is useless unless we are able to put it to use. It is important to see our knowledge as valuable and seek to make use of it and contribute to it as much as we can.
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I kind of predicted…
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Butcher
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Disenchantment
Paying attention and listening to others
This video was great to watch. I agree with Mitch Resnick that you can code and interact with the people around you.
Excellent TED Talk
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children should be taught listening skills
We learn from our mistakes and those experiences make us stronger to keep going.
I agree 100%. When we listen to other points of view, we LEARN. Even if we don't agree, seeing an issue from someone else's perspective is a learning experience.
Traditional learning settings
They may also have a fixed mindset. They may not have been introduced to the growth mindset and think that if it's too hard then they're just not capable. They may give up as a default.
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For this person
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I agree with Mr. Resnick's statement that kids can read (ie text/game) new technologies but are lacking the skills to write or create new technologies.
Gossiping?
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Disney
Ceviche?
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why didn't the Anglo encourage the Chicano students?
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Its kinda disappointing that the Menendez's didn't fully see the justice that they wanted to but it is good to know that there was some change for the chicano community.
It would have to make a disagreement and hate if they didn't save this case. Its amazing they did this
It's upsetting how even after all of this having integration and equity is still an issue in some places
I agree the soldiers must have felt upset that things were still unequal.
It must have been infuriterating when the Mexican-Americans solder came back to the war and found out it was still unequal
opinion
I agree with you the impact it had was really good
Jobs they had were low-paying jobs and Jobs for them were limited which was not right.
I agree because if it weren't for them we would still serve as to segregation.
It nice to know that they had a part in changing people's perspectives.
Nice to know that they had went back to school without an incidnet and to see the change
I say thanks to Mendez and Gonzalo for declaring this to the supreme court
I was amazed by how many groups of people started fighting against it
I liked how it caused a ripple effect and other Mexican Americans filed lawsuits
After their victory the Mendezes resumed to work without saying anything about their win
I was surprized about how big of an impact it had on other communities
I agree that, that was the whole concept and they just wanted them out.
I was cheerful that the judge knew that separating them would make them dislike eachother
I was surprised that they didn't even care whether they spoke fluent English
I agree with you it was very brave of them to fight for their rights.
I agree with you it was obvious that they didn't want them in the school and discriminating them.
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This shows that Kent is races towards mexican. He knows that the Mexican have the availability to succeed but he just doesn't want t give them the opportunity
Do you think the judge shouldve said more to Kent?
I'm glad that the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and also glad that he saw how wrong it was for the superintendent to say the things he said.
It's sad how the superintendent thought that of them because of their skin tone/ race.
I agree with your opinion , i think it was brave for them and for the other mexican-americans to stand up and fight for their rights.
I think it was very brave for those girls a speak up and fight for heir rights because if i were in their shoes i would be scared and wouldnt know if i should do it or not.
I liked how the judge didnt like the things Kent had made racists comments toward the Mexican and said that separate schools create social inequality
This is a shocking statement!
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Once i heard this statement i was very shocked and taken back by it because he is a grown man say that about children that's just goes to show how low he is.
I agree because they were not given the opportunity as the whites to have a good job o to get paid good.
I agree with you because if you really think about it that's really all latinos can do and sometimes couldn't even do that.
When the Mendez's declined the offer for only their children to attend the school that shows how much courage they have and brave they were to go forward with the case.
I agree because Mexican people were mostly having a difficult time when Americans were taking away all their needs and entertainment
I it is surprising, how they were basically treated as if they weren't human beings to.White people acted like they were superior then them just because of their color.
This is brave
Surprised
I agree it's not cool how they thought it was right to basically take away their human rights.
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I agree with you that it was a very bold move to decide to fight and it's good that they want to fight for their children.
I find it unfair how they weren't allowed in places and could only go to certain places on specific days.
What do you think people can do to change that?
Do you think that needed to be changed? like higher pay?
This really is a big step for them because they were finally deciding to do something about the segregation and show that they have a voice.
I liked how the Mendez family continued to fight for not just their family but for many other families
The mendezes didn't just walk away they organized a group to protest and sent a letter to the school board.
Latinos really could not do anything else besides work in fields because discrimination prevented them from getting any good jobs that would help them advance financially
I was surprised that even if they had land they didn't gain any sort of respect or anything they got treated the same
I was surprised that they were actually able to buy land and wouldn't be restricted from that.
It was easy to fight back because some people had fear that they would lose their jobs or get deported. But Gonzalo kept trying and did whatever it took to get people to go to court
The mexicans weren't getting payed as much there held low-paying as field workers and it was hard for them to get jobs or to be economically advance
They were successful by coming to the US because he was the champion of orange picking and he had higher wage than other workers and got their own ranch.
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It was really unfair how they were treated and it seemed that they were all not treated equally.
I agree with you because it wasnt fair and they should've been treating equally
I dont understand why they think less of Mexicans it's like they are trying to keep them in a box.
I agree with this because they treated the like they were nothing and like they weren't equal to them
The whites were basically the ones who were in charge and made the choice of where the Mexicans should work.
It is surprising that the white people believed only white people were good enough for other jobs while mexicans should only work in industrial and domestic jobs.
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