Your Thoughts and Feedback Are Appreciated!

Usually, I'm happy when the quarter ends, especially when there is a three week break before the next one starts.  This quarter though, I'll have to admit, I'm a little sad.  Many of you I've known for awhile, and some of you I've had for two straight quarters (shot out to the back row!), but all of you I've had for the last time. Due to a promotion I got at my other job, I've decided to only teach one class here at AI, and the class I chose is this one.  I'm blessed to have two jobs that I love.  But I'm still sad.  You never made coming to class feel like work.  You were loud, creative and funny, but I hope you also learned something along the way.  It’s been a pleasure getting to know all of you this quarter and I hope that you stay in touch, and continue to post on the blog whenever you want.

With that being said, my final question to you is, “What did you like or dislike about the class?  What could I do to make the class better?”  Answers are due no later than Wednesday, June 18th, 2014. After that, the blog will be down until class resumes next quarter. Hope all of you have a great summer break and a Happy 4th of July (one of my favorite holidays!)  To our class veterans: I loved hearing the perspective you brought to our class.  I'm in awe of you and I thank you for your service!   And I'm out.....

Have Dress Codes Gone Too Far? - Part 2

Last week, I read an article about Wasatch High School in Utah, which digitally altered students’ yearbook photos, including adding sleeves to tank tops, raising necklines, and in one case, removing a tattoo. You can check out the photos and the alterations here: http://www.aol.com/article/2014/05/29/students-upset-after-school-alters-yearbook-photos-to-show-less/20894900/.

Several students said they’ve worn these outfits on school grounds and never heard from school officials that they were violating the dress code. Students are outraged that their photos were altered without their consent, and say this is a violation of their free speech.

The Wasatch School District said students were warned images might be altered if students violated the dress code.  The dress code mentions clothing will be “modest” and include “covering shoulders, midriff, back and underwear at all times”.   

Last week, we studied free speech in class, so my question to you this week is, “Should students have the right to wear what they want to class, or does the school have the right to enforce a dress code?  Do you think the Wasatch dress code goes to far?”  Answers are due no later than Wednesday, June 11^th, 2014.