Social unrest is happening in all schools across the United States. We hear about it on the news. We read about it in newspapers and in magazines. But what exactly are we hearing and reading about it? We are witnessing the results of this constant "social unrest" in schools. What are these results? Homicide and suicide. What scares most people and even myself, is that this could happen at any time, any place. Even Little Falls, New York. All too often seemingly normal, everyday students ar

In most cases, the students who decide to do a thing like this, are considered outcasts or "Goths" by other students. These are the kids who do not conform to a certain group. Who choose to go their own route, and seemingly suffer for it. This is one aspect of public schools that will always be present and one problem that cannot be stopped, only contained. A good example of a child who has the makings of one of these students, is Stephen, a young student in the short story, "Stephen", written by Jonathan Kozol. This boy was harassed and embarrassed by his classmates and teachers. His creative imagination, suppressed by his art teacher. This child, like many in today's schools are treated the same way. This is, perhaps, one problem that does have a solution. Teachers need to be aware when they are treating someone in this fashion. Those who purposely humiliate students for no apparent reason do not deserve to be teaching. This is the only way to ensure that teachers are doing their jobs. But as for students who poke fun at others, they need to be made aware of what they are doing a

Some common words found in the essay are:
Falls York, Columbine School, Edward Kennedy, Jonathan Kozol, , social unrest, public schools, change change, schools results, fellow classmates, students faculty,
Approximate Word count = 733
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)