Passion Blog 6: Disney Faces Backlash from ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill disapproval

In my most recent Civic Issues blog, I mentioned the current legal changes that are happening in the state of Florida. The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has affected the LGBTQ community and what they have worked towards for many years. The Walt Disney Company, while having its headquarters in California, has it largest amount of… Read More Passion Blog 6: Disney Faces Backlash from ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill disapproval

Civic Issues Blog 3: The Controversy Regarding the ‘Dont Say Gay’ Bill of Florida

Inclusivity has been an ongoing issue in the education system for many years. Boards of education often find themselves dealing with issues to maintain control within the school system while still allowing students to express themselves. The most recent issue that has come about, and the one that will be discussed today, is the passing… Read More Civic Issues Blog 3: The Controversy Regarding the ‘Dont Say Gay’ Bill of Florida

Civic Issues Blog 2: The Issues Regarding Standardized Testing

For this week’s civic issues blog, I want to discuss a major topic that has affected most of us college students: standardized testing. Typically, most students will take the SAT during their junior year of college in order to apply to different universities across the country. There are many factors surrounding the concept of the… Read More Civic Issues Blog 2: The Issues Regarding Standardized Testing

Civic Issues Blog 1: How has the Pandemic Caused Shifts in the Education Standards in the United States?

It is no secret to anyone that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shifts in every aspect of what used to be a normal life. Personally, I was in the class of 2020, so my senior year got cut short when the pandemic began. Now, I am a second-year college student, and it’s hard to comprehend… Read More Civic Issues Blog 1: How has the Pandemic Caused Shifts in the Education Standards in the United States?