OCT. 27

For my topic I chose to use University oh Houston changing their class requirements. Meaning cut classes out that students dont really need for their majors. This interest me because I do believe it's a waste of money for us students. I am an education major and I have required classes on my degree plan that will never contribute to early childhood education. The only thing that i am unsure about is if this is a school issue or state issue

Oct. 22 blog

In the Daily Cougar, an article written by Wilson Chang titled "Food for Thought: greasy delights lacks originality" stood out to me in particular because it mentioned food and around this time of day, food is on the brain. This article is describing and questioning where did these thoughts of creations come about; the "big mac" a well known burger from "McDonalds," the McGriddle a breakfast sandwhich from the same place.....he's interested in one concern.."what inspired these creations and sarcastically says how original. There was also humor in this article in reference to Taco Bell wanting to sell "cupcakes" (haha), but overall the aricle title caught my attention and the content was just as great..."time to eat"

Another story that screamed "read me" was found in the "Houston News," and titled "These Kids Go To The Best High School in Houston." I decided to read this one because my interest is very limited certain things turn me away and others draw me in such as; child related issues, teaching, schools, football, fashion, food, and hair. Anyways, this article is focused on Debakey and HSPVA two of the high performing high schools that are pretty difficult to get in and expensive. There are different individuals sharing their stories about how their journey led them to these schools and the opportunities they recieve as students. The mention their lifestyle and discipline and overall how they maintain being good students at the two top ranked high schools in houston.

If I had to choose one of the two stories above, I would be more interested in the High School story. As a research question, I would want to know, "what actions should be taken to make other schools equally ranked with the two?" Although I know this would take time, but I would consider finding out about their requirements, the expenses, I would interview, administrators, school board, parents of student, students, teachers, community and surrounding areas.

I've not yet decided on what I want to write about, but an interesting issue came up in my child development class about daycare being funded by the gov. in other countries but not here. In the US and to be local, in Houston, childcare/edu is only secured and coved from pre K-12th gr. and the question is could this be changed?