Thursday, March 28, 2013

Blog 3

How I am "taking action"

Emily “Takes Action” by going to the website….
http://nationalsave.org/who-we-are/goals-vision-mission/
And giving a donation on…..
http://nationalsave.org/donate/
            I came across, during my research the nonprofit organization called the National Association of Students against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). SAVE is making a huge difference across our nation. SAVE is a unique and powerful approach to youth safety. This organization is all about the power young people have on this issue of violence. This organizations work on making schools and communities safer. It is operated and established by students.
            After reading more about the organization and browsing through their site I wanted to get involved. I donated my money to SAVE. This money goes directly to AFE. It will help students get the tools and support they need to effect positive change in their schools and communities.
                I think this is such an amazing organization. These young people (like myself) go onto the next step and not just talk about change but actually doing it and making a difference. This organization does so much. It is continuing to strive on and spread the message of nonviolence.  SAVE focuses on providing positive peer influences, in violence prevention efforts. Working as a strong team of people from all walks of life with the same focus and passion for a change can make such a huge difference.
                As a future educator I think that teaching with current events is crucial. We can use textbooks and literature and talk about things that have happen hundreds of years ago. That’s ok. But we live in a world were so many things are going on we need our students to be aware. We cannot hide these things from our students. By teaching with current events and what is happening in the now we will be molding good citizens and future educators and leaders of our country. I feel very strongly about teaching with current events in a democratic classroom setting.
                My topic is also very important to me; violence in schools is a huge issue that has been going on for so long and needs to be stopped. If we continue to educate and make good role models for our children and work as a community this will help with this issue.  That is why it is so important to communicate and act on your beliefs. It is one thing to talk about it but actually reaching out to those you have been affected by these situations or even an organization like SAVE that helps people stay on the right track are all things we should know about and take into consideration.

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