Relevance: Unfortunately these headlines seem to be trite within the Portland suburbs (and around the nation) as officials seem to issue PR statements pertaining to the impact and remedies that are occurring within the school and district. With the ease of social media and the impact of digital footprints, students and schools need to be conscious of the impact that their friends and peers have with their posts not only for themselves, but for the community. Students today should be aware of the consequences and ramifications that can occur if they don't monitor and think about their posts as these items can't just be "deleted". With the technology and sharing capabilities, these items can and will last indefinitely as long as the internet is available.
I can't believe that the group posted such an insensitive message. As for the student response, I can understand their frustration and not wanting "everyone" to think that's what Oregon City HS is all about. And I know as teachers, we have to help educate our students about race and social issues. However, I'm torn about the walkout. I get they want to prove point, but what does that do to the rest of the school day? How do we incorporate the freedom, with the requirements of the school as well. I also to emphasize that All Lives Matter.
ReplyDeleteI am disappointed to see such comments, but I can understand that if this is what they see and hear in the media and at home leads them to speak like this. About the walkout, last year I some of the Salem high schools planned a walkout and I can remember something one of the students said "If you all want to make a change, stay in school and get your free education to make a bigger difference." This is something that I agree with. The only way to learn how to make a positive improvement, is to study and plan something more powerful.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting worried that more and more of these type events may be happening as certain political events continue to unfold and today's youth continue to be surrounded with words of hate and idea's that someones value or motives could be determined by the color of their skin. The fact that this could still be an issue shows how much our previous generations have failed as well as how destructive careless comments and actions while being watched by the world can be to our youth..
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