Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~analyze national statistics and project emerging trends in academic performance and impact on the American economy
~consider and discuss the challenges of teacher attrition and retention; suggesting solutions
~analyze orally and in writing research on value added education
~identify personal value added education at White Oak
Monday:
Read handout on problems related to teacher attrition and attracting superior teachers to field of education. Discuss and respond in writing.
Tuesday:
Read study on Value added education and write abstract. Project results on future
Wednesday:
Creative solutions roundtable.
Thursday:
Impact of poverty on education in America and related economic and sociopolitical issues.
Friday:
Country Boys Documentary

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~explain orally and in writing the role of foreign correspondents in journalism.
~identify the complexity of reporting by comparing the Kony 2012 issues with the coverage of events like 1995’s Rawandan genocide.
~explain orally & in writing the issues which led to Rawandan sociopolitical instability; as well as the role of the United Nations in addressing the issue.
~explain the role of international journalism and its impact on the Rawandan issues between the Hutus and Tutsi’s.
Monday:
Background on Rawandan genocide
Tuesday-Friday: Hotel Rawanda