Letters to the Editor - December 2007
Orlando, FL
Harvard’s Howard Gardner Receives Standing Ovation at Bank Street Event
To the Editor:
Dr. Gardner has contributed so much to the teaching of diverse students with his theories. I wish he could see the relief spread over the faces of my community college students when I explain Multiple Intelligences. For the first time, I think some students understand that they are not dumb and that they have their own strengths. It must be a relief to them after years of being put down by our traditional views.
Dr. Shelby Morrison
Orlando, FL
New York, NY
About Dr. Muriel Petioni
To the Editor:
Dr. Muriel Petioni believes that everyone should have access to medical. She not only demonstrated that here in the U.S., but now to a less fortunate Chiefdom—Gbonkolenken Chiefdom, in the war-torn country of Sierra Leone. Thanks for continuing to pointing us all at Women for Women of Sierra Leone USA in the right direction.
Women for Women of Sierra Leone
New York, NY
Spartanburg, SC
Prison College Programs Unlock the Keys to Human Potential
To the Editor:
How about instead of being complacent with the criminal society, why do you not focus on the younger children who are statistically more likely to end up in prison based on social factors including poor educational opportunities? The prisoners need spiritual rehabilitation first and then they can get out in the world and pursue an education like everyone else that wants one. I cannot believe that our justice system allows for so much crime to continue happening with little deterrent for committing crime. Think back to Singapore when an American broke the law, they carried out justice immediately, not like we do here where someone can have a history of assault or robbery and other crimes and is still roaming free, and only after repeat crimes and a casualty do they get put away. Do you raise money or help the victims of these prisoners in counseling and furthering their education, or seeing to their needs? Why do we work for the benefit of the criminal? Prevention as I understand it is the best medicine, Prison is not rehab. It is not supposed to be glamorous it is supposed to be punishing, that is the idea. When you think about going out of your way to educate and rehabilitate these individuals, do the victims ever cross your mind? I am for rehabilitation, but prisoners should be the last society we worry about educating. These efforts are an injustice to society. Why is it in this country that we go so far out for the criminal?
Julie
Spartanburg, SC
Seattle, WA
Katie Haycock
To the Editor:
I just read the article on Katie Haycock, and would very much like for her to speak to our district leaders here in Seattle. How do I go about contacting her, and do you know if she is available in August 2008? Thank you.
Sandra Nance
Seattle, WA
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Prison College Programs Unlock the Keys to Human Potential
To the Editor:
m a Ugandan junior prisons officer, currently in Malaysia, how can I benefit from prison courses or scholarships in order to help inmates.
Frederick
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
New York
To the Editor:
Your article is incisive and enlightening. Can you give me a mission statement, aims and objectives for proposed program on prison education? Thank you.
Steven Ugonna
New York
Greeley, CO
Rikers High: A Filmmaker’s View of Prison Education
To the Editor:
I have been trying to find out if Rikers High will ever be released to the public. I am a teacher in an Alternative HS and this documentary would be a tremendous teaching tool for my students. I have tried to go through Showtime, but have had no luck. Please let me know even if I can contact Mr. Bhuler for info. Thanks.
Cindy
Greeley, CO
