Located just a few blocks away from the U.S. Capitol, the Earth Conservation Corps is far removed from the world of legislators, lobbyists and policymakers. ECC provides a striking example of a program that engages young people in protecting the environment while learning valuable lessons about life in the process. CFK intern Kate Carta profiled the organization.
Archive for August, 2006
Engaging Youth on the Environment
Published by Connect for Kids - Articles August 14th, 2006 in South Florida Children. 0 CommentsStewart Bohan: 2006 Essay Contest Winner
Published by Connect for Kids - Articles August 14th, 2006 in South Florida Children. 0 CommentsIn the upcoming year, $2876 million dollars is scheduled to be cut from academic and social programs in public high schools across the nation. This is a staggering number, considering the recent decline in test scores. To be sure, there are still many programs that tend to the needs of the students, but with all of the future cuts, this may not be the case in the future. I feel that unless changes are made, the students will continue to receive less academic attention with every passing year. The decrease in attention to gifted programs, the inadequate teacher qualifications, and the lack of funding for social events are taking away support from the students, making them less likely to succeed in the future.
Luis Santos: 2006 Essay Contest Winner
Published by Connect for Kids - Articles August 14th, 2006 in South Florida Children. 0 CommentsHigh schools do support the academic needs of today’s high schools well. There seems to be a very high percentage of college-bound students, which would indicate that this is the case. Many high schools offer advanced courses that will help the more advanced students, and they offer the regular core classes for the rest. High schools offer many areas of study as well. Courses range from Advanced Calculus to Drama. High schools are doing a very good job of preparing their students for the next levels of education.
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