The year was 1919, women in the United States finally receive their right to vote. Then in the Roaring Twenties, women finally took a chance to change the typical woman’s lifestyle. Women across the country modified the expectations, where women took place in politics, household, work environments, and in education. During World War 2, women help boomed the economy by handling jobs typically held by men, from building tanks and weapons to handling their finances. Over the years, women truly did change the mindset of what a woman could do. Later in the 1960s, women took to the streets, where they protested for equal rights, opportunities and greater personal freedom. These protests were a part of the women...

Going over the slides during advisory with the whole class might make people uncomfortable or even bore them. However, the purpose of these power points is to build social skills, build a comfortable environment, and talk about life skills that aren’t normally talked about in class. For example, it gives students the chance to talk about not only school, but life. Students can learn important skills before leaving high school such as self-care. They are also taught how to help others they notice need help. It might seem pointless now, but what you learn from the power points will most likely become of great use once you leave.

Every student likes a little extra time to hang out with their friends. Whether crowding around each others’ tables at lunch, exchanging snatches of conversation in the halls, or sending off quick texts before the bell rings, everyone likes a little bit of social time. However, the advisory tutorials should not be ignored or dismissed in favor of having fun and relaxing. Some students feel as though they need the free time that advisory provides to relax a little before their next class, and that it helps them better get through the day. However, the rest of the day would be much less stressful with the knowledge that everything has been taken care of already. FISD feels that advisory should be used for its intended...

The more teachers use canvas the more benefits we see. Canvas benefits students a lot, especially when they are absent and need to catch up or even review a lesson. When students are absent, canvas allows them to go see exactly what they missed so they can address their teacher about it. Also, when you don’t completely grasp a concept canvas allows you to look back on previous lessons from your teacher. Although many say canvas is difficult and not “user friendly,” that's only because canvas is a new software for everyone. When teachers get familiarized with it canvas will be more organized. If you can't find something on canvas just ask your teacher to find it easier. Typically most things are separated...