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I am very happy that I had the opportunity to write my article on the Chapter FAQ's of classroom practice, law and diversity. I learned a great deal from this chapter, including information on technology integration, magnet and charter schools, vouchers, homeschooling, and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. I am a great advocate for integrating technology in the classroom, as I believe students (as well as myself) learn better and maintain a higher focus when computers and other programs are used. I am a hands-on learner, and I remember specific times during my elementary and middle school years where computer programs helped to reinforce subject matter. For example, in second or third grade science class we learned the parts of a flower. It was helpful to see and "build" a visual picture of a flower on the computer. This made the lesson fun, exciting and challenging. Writing this article also helped to expand my knowledge on magnet and charter schools. I knew only a few details about each before conducting my research, and I now feel that I can easily compare and contrast these schools. I personally have not attended either type of school, but I see the benefits of each and respect any parent who chooses to send their child to one. I learned a great deal about vouchers, the controversy surrounding them, and the supporting and opposing arguments. I am an advocate for vouchers, as I believe all parents, regardless of their socioeconomic status, should be given the opportunity for their child to receive a better education. A close friend of mine was greatly blessed with a voucher, and was able to send her child to the private school of their dreams. However, I do understand the opposing arguments for vouchers, and hope that one day a resolution will be made.

Homeschooling was an interesting topic to research. I was never homeschooled but I have many friends that were. After reading the pros and cons, I think homeschooling is a good choice for some parents, but it is not for everyone. Homeschoolers experience many benefits, but if you do not have the time and finances to invest, it is better to send your child to a public (or private) school. Researching the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) allowed me to review its standards and the controversy surrounding the act. I am glad the NCLB was implemented and I truly believe it will improve education for all children. After conducting all of my research, I was not left with any questions and I feel that I have a strong handle on all chapter material. I included a basic summary of each main subject in the chapter, along with some frequently asked questions of each. My sources were mostly scholarly, as there provided the most accurate information. As I mentioned above, I am glad I chose this chapter to write on, and I feel I will retain much of this information throughout my college career.

Reader Responses
I really liked the graphics in this article. I think it gave a clear overview of important topics. I think the section about homeschooling was interesting but I know that in Chesapeake children have the opportunity to be involved with sports at the public school. I'm not sure how it is in other cities in Hampton Roads however. The voucher section was interesting and I'm glad you were able to briefly sum up the important issues in this chapter so effectively. If anything, I would have liked to read a little bit more about the NCLB act. Ldomm002 (talk) 02:08, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

I enjoyed this article because it gave a clear understanding of things I have heard about but didn't fully understand what they meant. Vouchers are a heated topic; however, I think these are so controversial because they deal with money and politics. I think they are good but can be abused. I would like to see guidelines set to clear up the mess they are in. No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is a good idea but like the vouchers they need some ironing out. I believe it was an excellent idea, but no foolproof. Technology is excellent to use in the classroom because it allows the students to interact in a way that wasn't present 10 years ago. It also allows additional resources (internet) and introduces new concepts and ideas. I believe the more children are exposed to technology the more tech savy they will become. This is excellent because one day these students will have jobs that more than likely require basic technology skills. Since technology is ever changing these vital skills of use will help them transition to better technology than they use today.Hcomb003 (talk) 00:28, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

This article was helpful because it gave clear definitions of words and phrases I did not know the meanings or differences to. Thanks for helping make the differences of terms clear and concise, because it helped me understand what the differences really are. Hcogg001 (talk) 16:50, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

This article was great and answered a lot of questions that are involved with education today. The article was very well written with great graphics! I liked the section on homeschooling, there are many people who do not understand that concept. I also liked the section on technology, that is a part of the push in NCLB to ensure that our students will be engaged. I thought the article answered many of the questions about vouchers, that will continue to be debated throughout the country. Jnewh001 (talk) 21:35, 19 July 2009 (UTC)