Keke's Blog

      After reflecting about the section, what I read and what my group discussed, the extent public education unifies the United States is by teaching a shared history, language and civic values. Figures like Horace Mann promoted the idea that public education would create informed, moral citizens who could contribute  to a democratic society. According to " The One Best System: A History of American Urban Education"  D.B Tyack stated that "schools were critical in developing a national identity and integrating immigrants American society during periods of mass migration." Another way public education unifies the United States is by Civic Education and Social Cohesion. Civics classes teach students about the Constitution, the  political system, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, which can foster a sense of belonging to  the nation. Studies show that students exposed to civic education are more likely to vote and engage in...

    Greetings, My name is Kyara Cowan  but most people just call me Keke. I major in criminal justice however I realized this summer that I want to focus more on working with younger kids that have disabilities, like myself. I struggle with ADHD and as an African-American young adult who feels like no one understands  me or how I function, I  want to ensure people who are like me or similar to me that they are not alone,  and that starts at a young age. Just because you are different doesn't mean you aren't special and  sometime kids just need a little more patience and understanding than other kids. That also means that  they deserve be treated the same way as everyone else. My interests currently would be making money,  living a secure life and trying to be healthier and make healthier decisions. I also play basketball for NJCU   women's basketball and this would be my last year. I more so want to teach th...