Tag: police
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A Culture Of Respect
Yesterday, I completed Title IV training in order to teach this coming semester. I especially liked that the training mentioned the phrase “a culture of respect”, as it is defined as “where diversity is valued, where individuals feel that their contributions are recognized and acknowledged, and finally, a culture where expectations regarding behaviour are clearly…
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It Takes A Village
Tonight, we went to see the fireworks in Wappingers Falls. It was to celebrate 150th Anniversary of the village incorporating. The celebration was was at the Veterans Memorial park along with some music and food trucks. The town’s local firefighters and NY state troopers were also on hand for safety. After this crazy year, it…
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Prayer For Miami Florida
Join me in praying for Miami Florida. Heavenly Father, We uplift the people who are trapped in the condo building collapse in Miami, Florida. Give strength the the first responders, the rescue dog teams, and medical staff who are trying to rescue and save lives. Provide the necessary water, food, and shelter that are needed…
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Gun Safety vs. Gun Violence
Two huge issues these days are gun safety and gun violence. The crime rate has risen greatly in the Portland area and other urban cities. First off, not everyone who owns a firearm is a criminal. Yet, because criminals often use a gun to act out violently, firearms in turn get a bad rap. For…
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Back to the Basics vs. Woke Cirriculum
In the news, there has been a lot of controversy over “WOKE” curriculum and what should be taught to today’s youth. In my opinion, Yes, we should cover the definition of the issues that create bias, identity, gender inequality, racism, stereotypes, and violence. As educators, we need to encourage anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion early on,…
Sandra Wisor 