Weekly+Issue+Response+3

Students will utilize the class Wiki page to post a response/reflection to designated topics that have been discussed in class. The post is an opportunity for students to synthesize their ideas and to articulate a personal opinion on the designated issue based upon readings and in-class discussion. __The response should be two to three well-developed paragraphs and demonstrate the student’s understanding of the issue and rationale to support his/her position.__ The posting must be done prior to the next class meeting. Students are to read other posts by their classmates and __ **comment on at least one of them.** __ The instructor will make the assignment for the Weekly Issue Response five time during the semester.
 * Weekly Issue Response – 50 points (5 responses @ 10 points each)**


 * Please select and respond to ONE of the following topics: **
 * UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS - Do you believe that education is a fundamental right that should be available to all children, including those who are living in the United States illegally? If you respond in the affirmative, how would you address the concerns of someone who said that our system of public education is already pressed for resources and that educating this population further stretches these resources? If you are arguing in the negative, how would you respond to the person who wrote the "open letter" that I read in class? **


 * CHARTER SCHOOLS - Do you believe that charter schools are good for public education? Do they pose a risk to the existing public school system OR are they a welcome spur to overall school improvement? **

**PLEASE NOTE - If you presented on any one of these topics, you must select a DIFFERENT topic to which to respond.**