tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post3667044339658581676..comments2011-01-24T08:27:07.792-05:00Comments on Summer at Brown: 2009 Ivy League Connection: Homework.Dennis Shemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07106247464730295713noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post-4142859498636347012009-06-30T22:11:58.673-04:002009-06-30T22:11:58.673-04:00Cynthia,
CHEATERS
I don't know any mafia hit ...Cynthia,<br /><br />CHEATERS<br />I don't know any mafia hit men personally but I've seen enough movies and read enough books about them. One thing you hear/read often is that the first time they kill it's kind of tough on them. The second time it becomes a little easier and after a while it doesn't bother them at all.<br /><br />The point being that with some of these 'cheaters' maybe there's some guilt or remorse in the beginning but after a while, and interviews bear this out, not only is there no remorse but in their own minds they can even justify the cheating.<br /><br />What does that say about where we're going? And how we can break the cycle so people think that cheating is wrong?<br /><br />LOWERED EXPECTATIONS<br />What's the world coming to when kids need instructions with Legos? The next thing you know they'll be issuing instructional DVDs with sticks, balls and rubber bands in case the kids are too goofy to figure out even basic toys.<br /><br />I can understand user guides with my new copy of Photoshop or maybe with my new car but with Legos? You're killing me, Cynthia, just killing me.Don Gosneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110247579694408858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022354377530449289.post-60787300821276588762009-06-30T10:56:43.493-04:002009-06-30T10:56:43.493-04:00No good morning, I hope that your class today is j...No good morning, I hope that your class today is just as powerful as you related in your post.<br /><br />I am glad that you contrasted El Cerrito High School with the experience that others face from a powerful and prominent school. As a matter of fact, you may have some students from those schools with you at Brown during the Summer at Brown program. What I want to remind you is that those in those schools may complain about stress and they do have it, but they also have a SAFETY NET, that gives them more chances and allows them to make mistakes.<br /><br />Our students need to understand that the margain of error for us is slim and that we must remain focused if we are going to be on that level. It is sad that this exists, but that is life and as you get older you will see life disparities and be shocked.<br /><br />Well now is the time to get over the shock. Do not be fooled by the impression that those who cheat feel bad. They feel the need to survive and they will do whatever it takes. One day you need to look at the history of segregation and see the rules and laws that were created to ensure that those who cheated got off like bandits. <br /><br />Now you are being exposed to all that ills the world and seeing first hand how to address it in your life. Ms. Kronenberg always talks about Karma and I agree with her. She, as well as I, feel it is better to have the highest of integrity and not worry about the consequences. That if you are doing the right things and have the RIGHT MOTIVES, that everything will turn out well. Now this may sound naive, but we believe that it has served us well.<br /><br />No one believed that the Ivy League Connection would have this type of impact and that it would fail after one year. Well we believed in ourselves and we believed that our positive karma would matter, well it has and I am happy to now read your marvelous and well constructed posts.<br /><br />Enjoy your day.<br /><br />Charles T. Ramsey, Esq.<br />School Board Member<br />West Contra Costa<br />Unified School DistrictCharles Tillman Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698891858507901393noreply@blogger.com