1) What do you think causes the achievement gap?
I think that the kids are causing the achievement gap because they are the ones doing all the work. And they don't try hard enough.

2) What can students do to close the gap?
-The students can start doing their homework.
-Go to better schools.
-Pay attention in class.

3) What can the parents do?
-Send the kids to better schools.
-Ask the kids about their homework.
-Check their backpacks for homework.

4) What can the teachers/schools do?
-They can give tutoring programs.
-They can send papers home with the homework on it and the parents have to sign the paper.
-Have mandatory office hours.

Questions aboutTom Hayden

1)What do you think about Mr. Hayden?
I thought Mr. Hayden was a smart guy. He seemed very cool like the kind of person that could be your granddaddy. I think its cool that he interviewed Malcolm X, MLK, Corky Gonzales, etc.

2)Tom Hayden does not see himself as a civil Rights leader. Do you see him him as one why or why not?
I dont see him as a civil Rights leader because he only interviewed people its not like he interviewed the whole world. He also didnt hav speeches or changed the world. To me hes just a writer.

3)Tom Hayden feels that leaders are not as important as the hundreds or thousands of people behind them. What does he mean by that?
I dont get this question.

STOP HURTING YOURSELF

i think this picture means that u need to stop hurting ur self. i neva met n-e one that hurted themselves. i think mr.phsu put it up there b/c he doesn't want us to get hurt.