Cleveland Schools: Wheres Our Education Going???

Cleveland Schools:

Where's Our Education Going???

        Presently in Cleveland the Cleveland School Districts are in effect to close 7 schools. This is because next schoool year they face a $47.5 million deficit. Making these cuts will save the district a much needed $74 million in the following two years. There will be a total of about 1,000 people losing their jobs. With the 7 schools closing, there will be 835 school employees being layed off and 135 employees that were set to retire will not be replaced. 650 of the 835 employees being layed off are teacher. I feel that Cleveland School Districts should not make this many cuts, too many people will be without jobs. They should close some of the schools because they need money, but not that many. This many cuts will make it so that about 1,000 people won't have jobs, so they won't be able to make money for themselves and family. In class the relationship this topic has is with the economy and jobs.






Links:1
http://www.woio.com/Global/story.asp?S=14302557.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/TDWRTAwM3E8"

Earthquake:Japan's devastation

Earthquake:

Japan's Devastation

Recently a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan, causing dozens of deaths, more than 80 fires, and a 10-meter (33-ft) tsunami along parts of the country's coastline. Homes were swept away & damage is extensive. The Japanese government has estimated the direct damage at as much as $310 billion, making it the world's costliest-ever natural disaster. More than 10,000 deaths have been confirmed, and another 17,000 people remain missing. Who knows how long it will take for the Japanese to recover, keep them in your prays & try to donate as much as you can. 
Connection: In class we discuss foreign affairs & foreign relations. The U.S. provides their support of finances for the most part to help provide for Japan. This could be considered foreign relationships and affairs.



Links
http://www.guardian.co.uk/cardiff/2011/apr/01/trip-to-japan-earthquake-fundraiser-photography-project