Autobiography

The Common School was an initiative that started to bring education only to certain children.  At first, education was only provided to white children mainly boys. The good think is that education was fee and was only at its beginnings. It is true that this initiative might sound very selective, but it was the beginning of an institution that will build future citizens able to use critical thinking and other skills in order for the nation to become what it is today.  n her article "A Relevant History of Public Education in the United States", Grace Chen, mentions how important it is to know the history of the beginnings of public schools in the united states to appreciate the "evolving process" the institution has been through.  Grace Chen says:  "Most Americans take the public education system in this country for granted, assuming that education for all American citizens is a right that has always been provided. However, the history of public education in ...

     It might be a total cliché to say that my first literacy memory is with my mom, but it is true. When I was in pre-K I was having a challenging time learning how to read. My mom was an Early Childhood Education teacher so she would sit next to me and spend hours trying to find the best approach for me. I do not exactly remember which approach she used, but what I do remember is her being so patient, unstoppable, and resolute. One day I was just ready to read and thanks to her dedication I was always one of the best readers in class and church. About my writing skills, my father inspired me. He enjoyed watching me writing on my notebook because he was so impressed of my fast writing. Back in my country I enrolled in a commerce/business High School. At first, I struggled with technology because we did not have computers at home in my early years. My dad worked so hard that year to get a desktop, a printer, and internet connection. I remember my teachers showing me ste...