Tony Wagner’s article, “Rigor Redefined,” informs readers about the disservice educators are providing for students today, and what employers are looking for in workers tomorrow. Wagner interviews many companies and employers to see what they have to say about students. “I look for someone who asks good questions.” says clay parker, of the Chemical Management Division of BOC Edwards. I don’t think teachers are stressing this enough. As I looked at the many things employers want in job applicants, I realized that many of my teachers are not preparing me in this way. One of the main things employers are looking for are people who work in teams. Sure, one man can come up with a really great idea, but multiple people can work together to come up with an even better idea.

I do agree, however, that educators are having a difficult time deciphering the information students will need to survive, in such modern times. No one knows what the future has in store for us or how we will adjust to these fast, changing times. One question that was on my mind as I read this article, was: How do you teach students the skills they will need, for jobs that don’t even exist yet?

There have always been “firsts.” George Washington was the first president, he had to figure out how to run a country. Now educators will need to be the first people to prepare students for the future. Educators will need to figure out how to run a generation.

The Lost Get Found

On September 8, David Warlick’s blog was called Evolution of Evolution. Warlick talks about a man named Ben Fry. Fry created a story about scientific ideas and evolution. This made me question, if Warlick was an evolutionist. As I read on in the blog I later found out that Warlick is a strong believer in evolution and the big bang. I strongly disagree with the idea of the big bang. I believe in God and how he carefully created the universe. Look around you! The trees in the fall are so fiery and beautiful, in the winter, the snow seems to be like a blanket of peace falling on the world. It seems impossible that a little speck of dust could have created this entire world. This made me think about Darwin and his thoughts on evolution. How did he come up with this kind of idea? What scientific proof did he have to back it up?

Christian artist Britt Nichole wrote a song called The Lost Get Found. I absolutely live this song. Whenever I feel like I forget who I am, I listen to these lyrics:

Don't let your lights go down

Don't let your fire burn out'

Cause somewhere,

somebody needs a reason to believe

Why don't you rise up now?

Don't be afraid to stand out

That's how the lost get found

The lost get found

So when you get the chance

Are you gunna take it?

There's a really big world at your fingertips

And you know you have the chance to change it

There's a girl on the streets, she's crying

There's a man whose faith is dying

Love is calling you

This song is so influential. So, I challenge you to ask yourself, what is calling you?

I know that many people would disagree with by believes. I used to be afraid to disagree with what everyone else said, like the theory of evolution. But I think I have grown stronger emotionally. I am proud of my faith and what I believe in, not many people find that kind of faith and happiness. Maby people,like David Warlick, who are lost, can be found.
　

The Gift of Life

Laurie Goodstein, a writer for the New York times, wrote an article titled, “Support Appears to Drop for Abortion Rights.” This article says, that the rate of abortion support has dropped. In 2008 a poll stated that the opponents were 54 to 40 percent. Last week, another poll was conducted that showed how the numbers of abortion support has dropped. 47 percent of the people surveyed said it should be legal and 45 percent said it should be illegal. This also made me think about teen pregnancies. The number of teen pregnancies has increased over the years. Teenagers are making unwise decisions and putting themselves into complicated situations. As I thought this over, some questions came to mind; If I were put into that situation what would I do? What would my life look like if I had a baby? Would I be able to take on such a big responsibility?

I do not think abortion is good. But I do think it should stay legal. There are some cases where I think abortion is necessary and should take place, but if a woman had other options, I think adoption is the right thing. Thousands of couples are on wait lists to adopt because they cannot have children. Thousands of young women are having abortions because they don’t want their baby. How is this fair? Wouldn’t you want your child to live in a safe, loving home?

In a way, I think abortion is murder. You kill unborn life. You kill a little boy or girl, something so small, so helpless. Think about life. It seems long yet short at the same time. The days go by slowly but when you look back on previous years, you think, whoa! Where did the time go? I think all breathing things should have the chance to live. Our time here on earth is so short, so we, as humans, need to love, enjoy, and live life to the fullest. Wouldn’t you want to give the same gift, the gift of life, to someone else?