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More Big Amusement Park Fun For a Little Bit of Money

In a previous post I raved about Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay. While the nation’s other mega-amusement parks may dwarf the historic Wisconsin theme park in regards to size, if you are looking for big savings, shorter lines and massive family fun, then Bay Beach can’t be beat. Fortunately, you don’t have to trek to the Dairy State to get more bang for your buck. The country is filled with smaller amusement parks that offer major savings to budget conscious travelers. Take a look: OREGON Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, has been in business since 1905. It … Continue reading →

Toronto Votes for Afrocentric Schools

For many years our country has fought for every American to have equal opportunities. In most of our eyes having equal opportunities has meant for all people to have the same experiences. This includes eating at the same restaurants, riding the same buses, and going to the same schools. Canada has now decided that this form of equality may not be giving everyone the same opportunities in life. The Toronto School Board voted to allow the creation of a black-focus school. The board met and allowed speakers from both sides to debate the issue. The vote ended with 11 to … Continue reading →

More Questions Concerning Supreme Court Ruling Against Using Race for Admission

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In my previous articles, I have discussed the plans of two school districts in Kentucky to place students in schools by race, I have talked of the Supreme Court ruling that ruled against the schools, and I have addressed some questions concerning Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling against two Kentucky school districts. In this article I will address even more questions and concerns of the ruling. Does this Supreme Court ruling compare to previous rulings made by the Court? This was the first case to discuss diversity and education since 2003. The 2003 case involved college admissions. During that time Justice … Continue reading →

Questions Concerning Supreme Court Ruling Against Using Race for Admission

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Two school districts in Kentucky, Seattle and Jefferson County, have been under the microscope lately for lawsuits that opposed the use of race in determining a student’s school placement. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that race should not be used in determining which school a student attends. So why did the Supreme Court rule against the schools? The United States Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 against the use of race in school admission plans. The Court felt that the school districts had taken too extreme measure to achieve racial balance in its schools. According to Chief Justice Roberts, … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Ruling: Use of Race in Admission

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In my last article I discussed the two public school districts in Kentucky that were under a lawsuit for using race to determine a student’s admission into a specific school. Several universities have also used race to determine student admission. The University of Georgia Atlanta revised its admission policy that used race to determine admission. Several white women had used the school or threatened lawsuits for discrimination. The women felt that had they been black or men, they would have been admitted. The student body at the school is mainly female and generously accepts male applicants. The school now does … Continue reading →

Use of Race in School Admission

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All knows America for its freedom of acceptance. It is known to be huge and diverse. It is likely to be the most diverse country in terms of race and ethnics. However, here we are some fifty-two years after the court ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. We are once again bringing school race issues to the courts. In some instances we try so hard to ‘fix’ a problem that we only make it worse. The two school districts at question in Kentucky both had developed plans in order to prevent segregation at its public schools. The school boards … Continue reading →

Visit A Local Museum

Most cities across the country, even the smallest rural or suburban communities, will have a museum, historic house or some another special place set aside to pay tribute to the history and legacy of that particular location. Many folks think of historic house tours and museum visits as vacation-only activities, but you may be missing out on some amazing discoveries that lay in wait for you right around the corner! I used to all but ignore the local history that surrounds me, yet at the same time be fascinated by the special places and museums in other cities, states and … Continue reading →

The Waiting Game

(The ticket to higher education.) Forget about the Hunger Games, tis the season for the waiting game. Millions of high school seniors are anxiously waiting for colleges to either welcome them with open arms or send a skinny envelope dashing their dreams of pursuing higher education at the campus of their choice. Do you remember the day you received your first college acceptance letter? I was fortunate to get into my top three picks, and like the majority of my teenage peers, I broke into a happy dance and eagerly shared the news with family and friends. Boy, have times … Continue reading →

Is Your Kid a Genius?

Of course she is. What parent doesn’t think his or her child is the next Plato, Albert Einstein or Bobby Fischer? My little genius is just six years old and wins every game she plays. She kills at Connect Four. Of course, her main strategy involves uses her finger to reserve spots on the board, thereby restricting her opponent’s checker from falling into place. She also has a habit of covering the opening at the top of the board with her hand when she is closing in on a win, so her opponent can’t insert his checker to block. Pure … Continue reading →

Christmas in Florida

After the Blizzard of 2009, I’m sure more people than ever are considering traveling to Florida for Christmas. I prefer Hawaii myself, but I digress. Sunny Florida is a hotspot for snowbirds looking to escape Old Man Winter’s blast. However, some shy away from flying south because they don’t think the sand and surf make for a traditional Christmas backdrop. Little do they know that Florida is filled with festive displays and attractions this time of year, including: ORLANDO The House of Mouse goes all out for the holidays. If you are planning to travel to Orlando this month, don’t … Continue reading →