There are many important lessons that can be taught and learned from the Trayvon Martin case. Teachers across the country are discussing the case with their classrooms. One teacher Brooke Harris of Michigan was fired for reasons of starting a fundraiser for Trayvons family. Although she believes she was fired for teaching her classroom about profiling and the dangers that can bring about. I am no fool. I know all of us Black,White,Latino,Asian we all look at life through some sort of a racial prism. At least I believe that. It doesn't make us racists it at this time just makes us human. Attached is a story regarding Brooke Harris and it is my suggestion that we nominate her as Teacher of the Year. So if you agree with me please take the time to go to both links and educate yourself and If you feel like me also nominate her for her work. ?http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
Brooke Harris, Michigan Teacher, Fired For Helping Student Fundraiser For Trayvon Martin
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A Michigan teacher who attempted to help her students organize a fundraiser for the family of Trayvon Martin claims the incident prompted her firing in late March. Brooke Harris, who taught journalism and literature at the Pontiac Academy for Excellence in Pontiac, Mich., said she was approached by ...
And here is the link to the nominating process of teacher of the year....www.facebook.com/pages/Great-American-Teacher-Awards/143156522370326
and a fun video of what is Carefully taught .http://www.youtube.com/...
Mandy Patinkin - South Pacific - Carefully Taught
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Mandy Patinkin singing the song Carefully Taught from South Pacific.