http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/26/opinions/michelle-obama-kids-health/index.html
Five years ago, first lady, Michelle Obama started "Lets Move!" a program to address childhood obesity. About one in three kids in this country is still overweight or obese -- for African-American and Hispanic kids, it's nearly 40%. The US still spend nearly $200 billion a year on obesity-related health care costs, and that figure will jump to nearly $350 billion a year by 2018 -- a 75% increase in just three years."We need to protect the progress we've made on healthier school lunches, and we need more schools to find new ways to get kids active before, during, and after the school day. We need more cities to create safe walking routes to schools and restore bike paths and hiking trails so families can get active. And we need to be more creative in spreading the word about healthy eating and physical activity," -Michelle Obama
This is related to AP Gov because of the fact that the President's wife has accomplished all of this. I'm sure she consulted him about it so he must have had a say also. This initiative has changed many peoples life starting with just simply changing the school lunches.
I believe this program is good for our nation. We are known as "fat" and America should not be given that connotation. I personally have not eaten a school lunch since the time she made these changes but from what I can tell, they are much healthier. I overall think this initiative is very beneficial for our county and hopefully when the next President is inaugurated, the program will continue.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Thursday, March 19, 2015
NC switching all high school students to 10-point grading scale this fall
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article10215698.html
Recently, the NC Board of Education voted to switch all high school students to a ten point grading scale. Meaning that 100-90 is an A, 80-89 is a B and so forth. Originally this change was only going to be for 2015 rising freshman, but after much deliberation the school board decided it would be not only unfair, but impossible. It would be impossible because there are many classes in which students of all grades attend. The change will not apply to grades put in before the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and school officials have lobbied the state of dropping the seven point scale and it has finally passed.
This is related to our AP gov class because, we have just finished discussing lobbying and all that lobbyists do. Not only have official lobbyists been lobbying but normal people as well. This is related to our state government as well.
I think this change is fantastic. I have always wanted a ten point scale, and I am so happy it is finally going to happen. There has been many instances where I received a 90-92 on an important grade and was worried that it was going to bring my overall grade to a B. Also, it will help North Carolinian students to become more successful when applying to colleges because many other states have also adopted the ten point grading scale.
Recently, the NC Board of Education voted to switch all high school students to a ten point grading scale. Meaning that 100-90 is an A, 80-89 is a B and so forth. Originally this change was only going to be for 2015 rising freshman, but after much deliberation the school board decided it would be not only unfair, but impossible. It would be impossible because there are many classes in which students of all grades attend. The change will not apply to grades put in before the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and school officials have lobbied the state of dropping the seven point scale and it has finally passed.
This is related to our AP gov class because, we have just finished discussing lobbying and all that lobbyists do. Not only have official lobbyists been lobbying but normal people as well. This is related to our state government as well.
I think this change is fantastic. I have always wanted a ten point scale, and I am so happy it is finally going to happen. There has been many instances where I received a 90-92 on an important grade and was worried that it was going to bring my overall grade to a B. Also, it will help North Carolinian students to become more successful when applying to colleges because many other states have also adopted the ten point grading scale.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
What the economy means for 2016
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/politics/democrats-economy-2016/index.html
On Friday, March 6th, positive labor market news was released, going beyond most economists' expectations. 295,000 jobs were created in February and the unemployment is the lowest since May 2008. In 2010, the unemployment rate was the all-time high of 10% and has been steadily dropping to 5.5% since then. This proves that beyond popular belief, Obama has made a difference in our economy. This will make the democrats have an easier time being reelected and to gain control of congress. With the unemployment rate stabilizing, Republicans are now looking to focus on issues other than the economy, such as foreign policy, as they head to 2016. Economists' predict that we will see the unemployment rate go back up because people have seen these good numbers. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi hailed Friday's jobs report as a "momentous milestone in the longest uninterrupted stretch of private job creation in our history," before remarking that "more needs to be done."
This is related to US government and politics because it involves the elections and the President. This will be great information to use for campaigning for the democrats as they try to regain control in Congress. This makes President Obama look remarkably wetland people will see it as a sign to vote for the democratic party again.
I am so thankful that unemployment in the United States has dropped. Our economy was horrendous when Obama took office and this article has made me realize that he has actually done something very good for our country. I believe that Obama has been an average President. He was able to get the economy back up; however, he did not accomplish many of the things he proposed to do.
On Friday, March 6th, positive labor market news was released, going beyond most economists' expectations. 295,000 jobs were created in February and the unemployment is the lowest since May 2008. In 2010, the unemployment rate was the all-time high of 10% and has been steadily dropping to 5.5% since then. This proves that beyond popular belief, Obama has made a difference in our economy. This will make the democrats have an easier time being reelected and to gain control of congress. With the unemployment rate stabilizing, Republicans are now looking to focus on issues other than the economy, such as foreign policy, as they head to 2016. Economists' predict that we will see the unemployment rate go back up because people have seen these good numbers. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi hailed Friday's jobs report as a "momentous milestone in the longest uninterrupted stretch of private job creation in our history," before remarking that "more needs to be done."
This is related to US government and politics because it involves the elections and the President. This will be great information to use for campaigning for the democrats as they try to regain control in Congress. This makes President Obama look remarkably wetland people will see it as a sign to vote for the democratic party again.
I am so thankful that unemployment in the United States has dropped. Our economy was horrendous when Obama took office and this article has made me realize that he has actually done something very good for our country. I believe that Obama has been an average President. He was able to get the economy back up; however, he did not accomplish many of the things he proposed to do.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Does a circus without elephants have a future?
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/05/living/feat-circus-elephants/index.html
For many years, elephants have been a huge part of the circus atmosphere. However, on Thursday, March 5th, the Ringling brothers announced they will be retiring all elephants as of 2018. In the meantime, elephant usage will decrease drastically. People have been debating whether or not the loss of elephants will have a decline on circus attraction. In recent years, animal rights activists have increasingly protested against the use of performing animals such as elephants and killer whales, demanding better treatment of them.
This article relates to our AP Gov class because animal rights/animal abuse is a common topic in politics. Everyone has a different opinion of how animals used for public entertainment should be treated. There are many laws about animal abuse but fortunately, there has never been proven evidence of abuse in the circus environment.
In my opinion, I think it is sad they are retiring the elephants. I have not been to the circus in awhile, but the elephants were always my favorite part. I think the Ringling Brothers should reconsider this because I think it will have a decline on how many people attend the circus. No one is forcing them to retire the animals so I don't see why they feel the need to. If they treat the animals fairly, why cant they stay in the circus?
For many years, elephants have been a huge part of the circus atmosphere. However, on Thursday, March 5th, the Ringling brothers announced they will be retiring all elephants as of 2018. In the meantime, elephant usage will decrease drastically. People have been debating whether or not the loss of elephants will have a decline on circus attraction. In recent years, animal rights activists have increasingly protested against the use of performing animals such as elephants and killer whales, demanding better treatment of them.
This article relates to our AP Gov class because animal rights/animal abuse is a common topic in politics. Everyone has a different opinion of how animals used for public entertainment should be treated. There are many laws about animal abuse but fortunately, there has never been proven evidence of abuse in the circus environment.
In my opinion, I think it is sad they are retiring the elephants. I have not been to the circus in awhile, but the elephants were always my favorite part. I think the Ringling Brothers should reconsider this because I think it will have a decline on how many people attend the circus. No one is forcing them to retire the animals so I don't see why they feel the need to. If they treat the animals fairly, why cant they stay in the circus?
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