Blog Post – Due June 3 by 8:00 AM: In 2014, school integration is a contested issue. Argue for or against school integration based on socio-economic status (class), academic performance, ethnicity / race and / or gender. Are there benefits of attending an integrated school based on ____________________? Include 2 reasons / evidence from your school experiences and 3 reasons / evidence from the “Pro / Con” arguments to support your position. Conclude with your recommendations for the School District of Philadelphia – Should schools be integrated by socio-economic status (class), academic performance, ethnicity / race, and/or gender?
Respond to two peers: Agree / disagree with their position and why (2 – 3 reasons) – Due June 5 by 8:00 AM
Assessment: (1) include your position (5 points), (2) 2 reasons / evidence from your experience (10 points), (3) 3 reasons / evidence from the “Pro / Con” arguments (15 points), and (4) your recommendations for the School District of Philadelphia (5 points), (5) response to two peers (10 points) _______ / 40
Respond to two peers: Agree / disagree with their position and why (2 – 3 reasons) – Due June 5 by 8:00 AM
Assessment: (1) include your position (5 points), (2) 2 reasons / evidence from your experience (10 points), (3) 3 reasons / evidence from the “Pro / Con” arguments (15 points), and (4) your recommendations for the School District of Philadelphia (5 points), (5) response to two peers (10 points) _______ / 40