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Music Education
Music education plays an important role in children’s lives; therefore, by
increasing school music programs, the government will better enrich the children’s
lives.
Organize/help organize an after-school music program (i.e. elementary school,
Boys & Girls Club)
Animal Cruelty
Since innocent animals are being beaten, and sometimes killed, there must be an
increase in animal shelters, and therefore in funding, to help combat this serious
issue.
Participate in training at animal behavior classes and help educate owners about
animal cruelty
Students with ADD/ADHD
Public school teachers should be provided with comprehensive training on how to
support the increasing number of students diagnosed with Attention Deficit
Disorder and Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder.
Create a lesson on techniques for working with ADD/ADHD students and present
to multiple teachers; work in a classroom to help support ADD/ADHD students
Police Conditioning
Police departments must require their police officers to maintain that high level of
physical fitness so that they are better able to protect the community.
Educate police officers/security officers on importance of physical conditioning;
participate in physical conditioning program associated with police department
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Early Childhood Education
Children who attend preschool achieve more success once they move on to
kindergarten; therefore, school districts should make preschool a requirement for
all students.
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Participate in teaching at a preschool; attend a school district board meeting to
present your argument/research; start a petition to require preschool
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Transitional Programs for Spanish-speaking Students
Many Spanish speaking students in elementary schools are falling behind due to
improper integration into English speaking classes; therefore, transitional program
classes for Spanish speakers should be mandated in elementary schools
nationwide.
Help teach lessons in a transitional class; attend school district board meeting to
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Importance of Reading
By stressing the importance of reading, children will be more likely to excel in
other academic endeavors.
Participate in reading programs at local community centers, read to students at
public library
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Benefits of Recycling
Recycling programs will help prevent pollution from destroying the earth.
Start or participate in a recycling club; organize a recycling informational rally;
organize a community recycling day or a neighborhood program
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Decreasing High School Dropout Rate
Requiring all students to participate in an after school program will decrease the
number of high school dropouts and increase the number of high school graduates.
Organize an after school program for students to join; teach at an after school
program; attend school district board meeting to present your argument/research
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Technology in the Classroom
The use of technology in the classroom, particularly the use of computers, greatly
enhances the students’ motivation to learn.
Design computer-based lessons for students; teach a unit using technology in a
classroom; volunteer in a classroom without computers and in a classroom with
computers to compare
Police K-9 Units on High School Campuses
The implementation and use of police K-9 units on a high school campus violates
students’ rights against unlawful search and seizure and should be prohibited by all
school districts.
Organize an after school demonstration/rally; attend school district board meeting
to present your argument/research
Funding for Children’s Art Programs
Increased government funding for children’s art programs can help combat
juvenile delinquency.
Work as children’s advocate at children’s art center; organize an informational
rally; attend school district board meeting to present your argument/research
Teenage Drunk Driving
Drunk driving has become a tragedy for the teenage youth of today’s society;
therefore, more effective deterrents should be presented to them and the severity of
the consequences teenagers face should be increased.
Organize “Teens against Drunk Driving” rally; design/facilitate school programs
to educate students on effects of drunk driving; attend city council meeting to
present your argument/research; organize parent meeting about teen drunk driving