What I've learned

This project has been one of the most fun ways of learning that I have ever taken part in. Through this blog I have been able to develop as a thinker and develop strong opinions on important political subjects. The no child left behind legislation is a piece of legislation that has a huge effect on students and educators alike and I am proud to say that I now have a real reason for not liking this legislation.
Before this project I felt that the no child left behind act was a good idea, but wasn't funded enough and had some glitches. My feelings on this issue are the exact same as they were before I started on this project, but I now have reason for not liking the plan and have even more solidified my choice for this years presidency race. This project has made me see why many educators, like my father, are struggling with this issue, and why there has even been a call for a total redo of the legislation. I now can have deep, meaningful conversation about an issue that is important to my Dad and stepmom. I have my own developed opinions that are not overlooked, but listened to and taken into consideration. When I told my family I was doing this project at first my Dad was scared, but now whenever we talk on the phone we sometimes will get into lengthy discussion on my next post or a comment that is on my blog. I believe that through this I will have helped to persuade my Dad to vote for who is going to vote for because of all the information and research I have and have done on this issue. Had I not participated in this project I would not have been able to give out such knowledge and would not be able to give informed opinions about education to others.
Even more important than the ability to converse with my family about this is the fact that I am proud for the knowledge I have on this legislation. I do not believe I have been so informed on one particular issue ever, because I haven't had to research anything so in depth. Although there has been a lot of work involved with this project I am happy that I have been able to learn so much about education, a field that affects me everyday.