Blog Project 3:N. America (United States)

1. Montgomery school system changing program to teach students out of classroom

Summary:
Montgomery County Public Schools is trying to update its current program to instruct students who can't get to school. It will serve one to one meeting with part-time teachers to students at their home, hospital or other site. Also the program can give personalized learning service such as online courses. The program is also consider teachers, so they can get an updated technology in computer lab. These services will help students having trouble with getting to school for physical, emotional or disciplinary reasons.

Persuasive:
This article reminds me an television advertisement about internet technology concerning with online class. In the advertisement, a sick student who is in hospital could participate a class with other students in classroom by internet system. Although the Montgomery school's system is not same as it, but the program can give students out of school a chance to get similar learning. I worry a little about the social interaction with other students, but so far this is the best way, I think. So I support the Montgomery school's decision to change its program to teach students out of classroom.

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2. Thomas leaves Teach For America to form new school

Summary:
Maurice Thomas, executive director of Teach for America's Milwaukee branch, is planning to build his own secondary school. According to interview, when he is in TFA, as he meet dedicated people who want excellence for kids, he believe that TFA people can solve some of toughest questions when it comes to education. During the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship, he visited high-performing urban schools. After the visit, he is trying to build his charter school. He anticipates new school open in fall 2016 and serve grades 6 through 12.

Persuasive:
I want to build my own school, too. Also I want to apply the program of Teach For America in Korea. Especially, I consider a assistant teacher system. When a teacher explains something to students, there are some students who cannot understand well. Then assistant teacher could give additional explanation to the students and help them. I hope the school of Thomas will success, so that I can learn from his case.

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3. More young people studying in the US, latest educational report shows

Summary:
The number of both young people going to the United states and going abroad to study is increasing. According to the Open Doors Report, the number of overseas students increased by 7% in the 2012/2013 academic year. The data also shows that more American students are choosing to study abroad, with numbers up 3%, the article says. When it comes to this data, Dr. Allan Goodman, the Institute of International Education president, would like to see more American students studying abroad. He said students going abroad can gain the international experience which is so vital to career success.

Persuasive:
I wondered why students go abroad to study, but I changed my mind to agree with Allen. Going abroad to study is good to most students, because they can gain the international experience, as Allen said. When they communicate with other students abroad, they can learn how others think in different culture. Also they can understand mutually, so solve the problem better. I think studying abroad is good experience to student.

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