Clarksist
1st May 2005, 04:47
Okay, I have been waiting all school year for this day. Friday, my school had its end of course tests and what-not. The next month is all a formality. So I've decided to go on strike, and rebel against the terrible American Public School system.
And I'd like some tips.
I thought some people here may be old hands and what not. But let me tell you, I have a more Ghandi like approach in what I'm planning. I'm not going to disrupt class, yell, scream, etc. I'm going to sit out on small hill at the outside part of the cafeteria and just hold a sign that says "Student on Strike" after giving my writtenn argument to the faculty in the morning.
I know five other students going with me, and we've all agreed to the Ghandi style. We will receive our punishments as they see fit and let them do all they want. But we'll just strike all year next year if they don't change something. So here is the paper I wrote:
The protest of our current educational system is based on two claims, and is out of the direct want for a better education, or a changed atmosphere. We are not protesting to rid ourselves of school. We are not protesting to get out of school for a while. We are protesting because we believe this is the only way we can be heard.
The first fault under examination is the public school's teacher situation. They are underpaid, have little benefits, and must first go through extensive schooling themselves. That does not, however, give them the right to create their own rules, and to limit pupils reasonable freedoms. Teachers quite often have class specific rules, which go unchallenged. Students are punished for things the Constitution guarantees all citizens (freedom of speech specifically). All class rooms must have standardized rules which do not infringe upon students rights, but must accommodate the learning environment. Students should not be completely held from speaking, and especially when voicing their opinion. Furthermore, teacher bias and prejudice should be stopped, along with wrongful usage of power. Any form of punishment by a teacher should be able to be challenged by the student if he/she wishes.
The second fault is cafeteria prices, and vending machines. The public school should be able to give those enrolled free breakfast and lunch options, with extensive options every single day (vegetarian meals, diet meals, etc.). Students should also not be profiteered to. The entire vending machine situation must be abolished. In its place, students should be able to bring their own food, or be able use a certain amount of school credit to purchase specialty items. All meals should be fresh and made in a sanitary and clean environment which is completely safe.
These two complaints are not outrageous, nor do they lack ground. We protest this public school system because we believe that students should have the best possible environment for education, because education is so fundamentally important.
Okay so thanks for bearing with me. Any suggestions or tips? Any help is greatly appreciated. Also, if this goes over quite well, we will be protesting compulsory education all year next year.
And I'd like some tips.
I thought some people here may be old hands and what not. But let me tell you, I have a more Ghandi like approach in what I'm planning. I'm not going to disrupt class, yell, scream, etc. I'm going to sit out on small hill at the outside part of the cafeteria and just hold a sign that says "Student on Strike" after giving my writtenn argument to the faculty in the morning.
I know five other students going with me, and we've all agreed to the Ghandi style. We will receive our punishments as they see fit and let them do all they want. But we'll just strike all year next year if they don't change something. So here is the paper I wrote:
The protest of our current educational system is based on two claims, and is out of the direct want for a better education, or a changed atmosphere. We are not protesting to rid ourselves of school. We are not protesting to get out of school for a while. We are protesting because we believe this is the only way we can be heard.
The first fault under examination is the public school's teacher situation. They are underpaid, have little benefits, and must first go through extensive schooling themselves. That does not, however, give them the right to create their own rules, and to limit pupils reasonable freedoms. Teachers quite often have class specific rules, which go unchallenged. Students are punished for things the Constitution guarantees all citizens (freedom of speech specifically). All class rooms must have standardized rules which do not infringe upon students rights, but must accommodate the learning environment. Students should not be completely held from speaking, and especially when voicing their opinion. Furthermore, teacher bias and prejudice should be stopped, along with wrongful usage of power. Any form of punishment by a teacher should be able to be challenged by the student if he/she wishes.
The second fault is cafeteria prices, and vending machines. The public school should be able to give those enrolled free breakfast and lunch options, with extensive options every single day (vegetarian meals, diet meals, etc.). Students should also not be profiteered to. The entire vending machine situation must be abolished. In its place, students should be able to bring their own food, or be able use a certain amount of school credit to purchase specialty items. All meals should be fresh and made in a sanitary and clean environment which is completely safe.
These two complaints are not outrageous, nor do they lack ground. We protest this public school system because we believe that students should have the best possible environment for education, because education is so fundamentally important.
Okay so thanks for bearing with me. Any suggestions or tips? Any help is greatly appreciated. Also, if this goes over quite well, we will be protesting compulsory education all year next year.