In Class Discussion
1) The most important is the article by Keith Gilliard about creative arts in schools. Creativity should be appreciated and not subdued. Everything around us is art and if it can't be appreciated then the point of school is gone.
2) The second most important change was in the article by bell hooks. This is a skill that won't be developed without practice and is necessary for after life at school and to function properly in school. This is a necessary skill that will be used in things like jobs interviews and problem solving in life.
3) The third most important was the article by Jerry Large about persevering through school and developing character. No matter how hard you struggle through school you can always get through it if you maintain a level of perseverance and effort. This is also a skill that will be effective later on in life. If the school doesn't teach this it will be hard for students to learn this especially if they don't have parents who will teach it to them.
4) The forth most important was the article by Barry Boyce. This was about remaining calm and learning how to focus. When you run into stressful times in school you can practice remaining calm and it will help get things done. This skill will benefit and build off of your perseverance.
5) The fifth most important article was the one by Deb Aronson. This article was about preventing censorship. It is important for schools to present students with all the facts.