Education

     Education is an essential tool in the lives of each of us because it is what helps us grow as a person. It is sad to see such "important" tool, as is education, go hand in hand with politics. I find it totally absurd that our education change every four years because of a politician who unscrupulously desires to do so. Today the public schools of Puerto Rico have a major impact in terms of the special education program and this is because less than half of the students receive needed services. Many of these children have their condition and require some special services, but very few can get them. We must eliminate this issue that is happening in our schools because our children are the future of this country and need to be offered the best education. As a future teacher, I understand that we must meet the unique needs of each child and not discriminate any student. Also, it should be provided the necessary services to all children so they can have an excellent academic achievement. Teachers should accommodate themselves to the needs of each student to offer a proper education.

                                             

    The Department of Education should prepare all teachers, through workshops, to deal with all situations and conditions in the classroom so that all students have the necessary facilities to be segregated. If we want a change in education, it is in us as educators begin the exchange by providing each student with a good education and equity that each deserves. According to the laws that protect the rights of students, all should have the same educational services without discrimination. It is in our hands to make the change. Education is the most important thing we can give our children because it enriches and assists in the full development of intellectual abilities.