Kyra Cummings

History changing and progressing is always hard to accept, but so many good thing can come of it. For example, Brown vs the Board. It was a huge step in the right direction for education. It paved the way for desegregation, and I applaud those strong, brave men and women for being the fist to accept and go forward with this law. As time moved forward, more laws and acts followed to improve education and fair learning environments for students. The Individuals with disabilities Act impacts me the most. At home and during my service learning project. My son is autistic and has an IEP. I found a respect and also a disrespect for many of his educators as I've worked him him over his elementary years. The teachers who truly care for his well being and education are amazing, and they understand the law. There has been a couple teachers, that I have fought against, that are in the wrong position. They would be better suited in a "regular" student environment. Not working with ...

 One of my favorite engaged activities my teacher does with her first graders is "Writers Workshop". This is where she has provided 12x12 whiteboards, Expo markers and mini whiteboard erasers to each of her students.This is a daily part of their schedule and when I "interview" the students, this is one of their favorite activities to do. She asks them a simple question, "yesterday, today or tomorrow?" And they need to write, and draw one thing or activity they did yesterday, or something they'll do today or tomorrow. It helps with writing, they get to free write on the whiteboards and free draw. It give them a small idea to think about, but then they really get to think about what they want to write and draw. After 10 minutes, they get to share their board with those at their table for the next 5 minutes, and they Popsicle sticks are drawn to choose 5 random students to share with the class. They are only 1st graders, so more end up being shared.  ...