The famous philosopher Descartes once said, "Change is not a state of mind but a state of being that alters our state of mind." Through my life I have learnt that this quote is not only true, but also applies to every belief that we hold as true. I have learnt that change not only affects us as individuals, but also influences the way society views us as a person. The characters in the stories, endured several changes that influenced them as a person. However through it all there were still some constants that could not be changed regardless of the circumstances. Through these changes, the characters found who they really were and realized the beauty within themselves. My life has also been through some drastic changes that helped me realize who I am and my potential to be great. .
I have been through many changes in my life. Obviously I have changed physically. I have grown from a premature infant to a scrawny little kid to a tall handsome man of eighteen years. However, through these years I have also matured drastically. As a little child I always had the notion the life revolved around me. If I did not receive the item that I was asking for I would do almost anything to get it. I remember one instance when I was living with my grandmother. I awoke one morning to find her making chocolate pancakes. I asked her if I can take a pancake and she said, "After you brush your teeth and pray." I hurriedly brushed my teeth and said my morning prayers. When I returned, I once again asked my grandmother for some pancakes. She refused saying that I could not have brushed my teeth and prayed in that short amount of time. I insisted that I did, but all attempts failed. So later on after my grandmother had gone to say her morning prayers; I quietly climbed onto the countertop. I took one of the pancakes and tossed the rest into the garbage disposal, where all of my grandmother's morning effort got ground into food scraps.
This paper examines proposition 227 and its controversy. ... The biggest critics of proposition 227 are teachers. They claim that the premise of Proposition 227 epitomizes ignorance. ... One of the prominent supporters of proposition 227 is the general population. ... I trust the much the same sentiment was shared by the voters of Proposition 227. ...
Proposition 227, that has reformed the thirty year old bill, has taken affect on June 2, 1998. ... Like many other initiatives or bills, Proposition 227 had raised many issues in the State and the entire nation. ... Moreover, the Mexican communities and other opponents in California believe that Proposition 227 works in parallel with Affirmative Action and Proposition 187. ... Indeed, all the polls showed that Proposition 227 had a strong support even among Hispanics. ... Few new political and social groups were born during the presentation of Proposition 227. ...
Bilingual Education Bilingual education programs have been implemented for decades. Non-English speaking students in bilingual education programs, however, have shown no academic or social improvement compared to similar students in English-only schools. The disadvantages of bilingual education programs outnumber the advantages. In addition, recent statistics suggest the need for reconstruction of the present bilingual education programs. Schools began teaching academics in languages other than English as early as the 1700's, but not until the 1960's did society recognize the hundre...
Now on to the infamous proposition 227, which was called a "horror story" by some. In June 1998 Californians overwhelmingly approved proposition 227, which ended bilingual education in California. ... This proposition was backed by many but not by all as in other propositions like 187 and 209. Many Republicans running for statewide offices realized that their large Latino constituency would vote in opposition if they would support the proposition that would affect so many Latino students and faculty. ...
Now on to the infamous proposition 227, which was called a "horror story" by some. In June 1998 Californians overwhelmingly approved proposition 227, which ended bilingual education in California. ... This proposition was backed by many but not by all as in other propositions like 187 and 209. Many Republicans running for statewide offices realized that their large Latino constituency would vote in opposition if they would support the proposition that would affect so many Latino students and faculty. ...
When redesignation rates rose in Los Angeles Unified School District recently, supporters of Proposition 227 claimed success. ... Proposition 227 has been in effect only two years, not enough time to show an effect. ... It appears that bilingual education deserves the credit for the improvement, not Proposition 227. ... Proposition 227 indicated one year was enough time to acquire a sufficient level of English to do well in the "mainstream. ... Researchers followed the progress of limited English proficient children in the Santa Ana district in an "immersion" program that was similar to what P...
This was evident in 1996 when proposition 209 was an issue and it passed. ... Many members of M.E.cH.A took action as this proposition was passed. ... M.E.cH.A is prepared to wage a long struggle to counter proposition 209" (Rodriguez2). ... Rudy Acuna's "Proposition 209 is that "it is disastrous". ... "The purpose of the conference is to organize against issues such as the anti-immigration proposition 187, the anti-affirmative action proposition 209, and the anti-bilingual act 227" (Rodriguez1). ...
Learning of this issue, an independent activist named Ron Unz founded "English For The Children" and drafted the now famous California ballot initiative known as Proposition 227. This proposition, which passed in 1998 with 61% of the vote, required that English be the only language of instruction in California's schools, effectively eliminating bilingual education as an option for most students. ...
Since the 1970s, Mexican-Americans in the United States have been identified as apathetic, indifferent, and disinterested in the process of attaining an education. Many Americans point to the high Mexican-American drop-out rates and the low number of Mexican-American professionals as a confirmation of this stereotype. This Latino group has struggled to dispel the characterization. In response, Mexican-Americans, as well as Anglo-Americans, have searched for ways to counter such misinformation. As a result, many communities have adopted bi-lingual programs, in order to help Mexican-American...
