Group Differences

Differences and variety is what makes America, America.  Our society needs to realize that there will always be differences and challenges that will make us uncomfortable and question.  In our group differences forum, we brought up huge issues in today's educational system.  We have to realize that these issues are worldwide, not just what we battle here in America.  As teachers we need to address these cultural, learning, and social differences.  I believe that being outspoken and facing all of these issues is the answer.  It seems that our government wants to dance around and not directly attack or question the challenges that our school system faces.  There is no one fix-all remedy that will change the entire country.  However, individual states and even individual school systems need to set up a program that will counteract the negativity related with some of the differences and unfamiliarities that students face in school.  It is impossible to change the society as a whole but facing issues from the bottom up will slowly resolve the situations.  Students need to understand the different cultures, different learning disabilities, etc. in order to function in society much less school.  As a high school math teacher I will try my hardest to advocate change and will work hard to make a difference in my students' lives.