Priscilla Cerrato

 It's no surprise that those of lower socieconimic status and minorities are the ones whose stories remain in the margins. Being marginalized means that people or groups are seen as less and often overlooked. As a result of this, they have less access to resources and opportunities compared to those who are privileged. Marginalized people are categorized into a lower level, and oftentimes they're the ones with many strengths. Their important strenghts are overlooked and hidden, when we should be aknowledging them and helping them build on those strengths so they can have a higher chance of succeeding in life. We can also learn a lot from their strenghts, those who are less experienced than them can also benefit from this.  We've seen how we mainly learn about events/ historic figures that the state claims important for us to learn, and don't learn about the ones that are seen as unimportant. When I become a teacher, I not only want to educate my students on the curricul...

 When having a discussion about important issues, we first have to create a safe space for everyone to talk and listen. People should be able to to express their opinions and feelings without feeling judged or ignored. We can't have a discussion if no one feels comfortable in their environment. Not only should people be able to talk, we also need to listen to the speaker that's expressing themselves. The listeners shouldn't criticize the speaker for how they feel about the issue. The listeteners should also be open and geniune while hearing what the speaker has to say. Most importantly, we should always be respectful of different opinions. It's important to treat our peers how we want to be treated when giving our viewpoint.       Growing up, I was always one of those students that never really voiced their opinions during discussions. Why? Because I didn't feel comfortable in the environment that I was in. There was always those main students that always domina...