Happy Easter to you and your family!  Hoping everyone is well (mentally and physically).  Know that we are all in this unique circumstance together, keep your Condor Spirit up!

What was you impression of the movie, Freedom Writers?  Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

1. What would you do to break the ethnic and racial barriers in Ms. Gruwell’s classroom?

   2.  Could Ms. Gruwell’s pro-tolerance teaching methods be extended to the entire school and beyond? How could this be achieved?

   3.   Think about your own school or out-of-school activities. Are youth respectful of each other’s differences? Are there problems similar to those in Wilson High? If so, what steps can you take to initiate change?

   4.   How are relationships healthier when the individuals involved have mutual respect?

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   6.  Have you ever had to overcome a significant problem? Who did you turn to for support?What are some of the difficulties of balancing your academic or professional life with your personal life?

   7.  How do teachers and students deal with bullying, violence and/or gang activity in your school?

    8.  Think about your own school. Are there inequities that exist? How can you document these injustices and urge school officials to make positive changes?