Submitted by Jen Schwartz (not verified) on February 18, 2008 - 20:48.
I must echo Mr. Smith's comments. While this school is taking steps in the right direction - that direction being the one in which all people have an equal say in the important aspects of their lives, work, and educations - a school council such as this one is only a baby step. Not only do I question how much power and authority this council has, but I also must wonder how many students are actually able to participate.
In my own high school experience, student council members were a bunch of popular kids. While they certainly weren't discussing anything as important as the council at Hudson High, it was a body of power limited to those with the popularity to get elected. Similarly, I wonder who is able to serve on Hudson's council?
I applaud the steps this school is taking, and yet, as Mr. Smith said, I simply don't think it's gone far enough.
One step at a time?
Submitted by Jen Schwartz (not verified) on February 18, 2008 - 20:48.
I must echo Mr. Smith's comments. While this school is taking steps in the right direction - that direction being the one in which all people have an equal say in the important aspects of their lives, work, and educations - a school council such as this one is only a baby step. Not only do I question how much power and authority this council has, but I also must wonder how many students are actually able to participate.
In my own high school experience, student council members were a bunch of popular kids. While they certainly weren't discussing anything as important as the council at Hudson High, it was a body of power limited to those with the popularity to get elected. Similarly, I wonder who is able to serve on Hudson's council?
I applaud the steps this school is taking, and yet, as Mr. Smith said, I simply don't think it's gone far enough.