Congratulations to Nefer for winning a Stars Party whip position for this year's NJMC. It will be good to have a voice in that party. Great job Nefer.
For the rest of the team, Jasmine, Tyrone, Donte, Wonsier, Andre, you all worked so hard. We are extremely proud of each one of you. Thank you for all your hard work.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
New Jersey Model Congress Party Platform Day - Friday, December 16
We leave for Party Platform Day at 7:30 am. Sharp. You're either on the bus or off the bus so don't be late.
Business appropriate dress. Gentlemen wear dress shirts, ties if you have them, jackets and ties if you're competing. Ladies, dress pants or skirts. No sneakers please.
Friday will be a working lunch. Pack something or bring some money for the cafeteria.
We will be back at school no later than 3 pm.
Business appropriate dress. Gentlemen wear dress shirts, ties if you have them, jackets and ties if you're competing. Ladies, dress pants or skirts. No sneakers please.
Friday will be a working lunch. Pack something or bring some money for the cafeteria.
We will be back at school no later than 3 pm.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Shhhh, Don't Tell Anyone
If you've visited the blog, let me know.
Just come up to me and say the word -
"swordfish"
The first ten people that say the secret word will get a 100 point class assignment added to their score for the marking period.
But make sure you don't give away the secret. You don't want to be the 11th person to say the secret word.
Just come up to me and say the word -
"swordfish"
The first ten people that say the secret word will get a 100 point class assignment added to their score for the marking period.
But make sure you don't give away the secret. You don't want to be the 11th person to say the secret word.
The New Technological Age, The Constitution and Ideas for Model Congress Legislation
Are you looking for a bill for Model Congress. Here's an interview that is packed with potential. Jeffrey Rosen, a constitutional scholar discusses Interpreting the Constitution in the Digital Era.
In the interview he discusses the Jones case, privacy in the digital age, corporate data collection and the use of brain scans among many fascinating topics.
In discussing all these issues he repeatedly makes the point that legislatures may be better equipped to handle these questions than courts.
That's where you come in.
Listen to the interview. You may be inspired to write a bill that addresses one of these issues.
In the interview he discusses the Jones case, privacy in the digital age, corporate data collection and the use of brain scans among many fascinating topics.
In discussing all these issues he repeatedly makes the point that legislatures may be better equipped to handle these questions than courts.
That's where you come in.
Listen to the interview. You may be inspired to write a bill that addresses one of these issues.
New Jersey Model Congress Party Planks
Remember, NJMC Party Platform Day is December 16.
If you are running for party leader you must write a platform. Your platform must include at least 3 of the following mandatory planks:
If you need assistance I'll be around 7th Period every day.
If you are running for party leader you must write a platform. Your platform must include at least 3 of the following mandatory planks:
- Economy, Taxes, Government Spending & Deficit Reduction
- Education
- Environment and Conservation
- Immigration
- Military and Defense
- Food Additives
- Capital Punishment
- Abortion and Euthanasia
- Legalization of Marijuana
If you need assistance I'll be around 7th Period every day.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Rules Quiz Alert!
Just a reminder - we're having a quiz on the rules of debate on Thursday, November 17. Study up! Don't get caught confusing your queries and your inquiries.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
New Jersey Model Congress Rules Are Here
Yep, it's that time already. Your NJMC rulebook is here. If it's not in your folder it should be. Come see me.
Students who are interested in competing for a Chair position at NJMC should see me as soon as possible to begin preparations.
Students who are interested in competing for a Chair position at NJMC should see me as soon as possible to begin preparations.
United States v. Jones
You Jones watchers! Your case has been heard.
Here's the SCotUSBlog summary page for United States v. Jones.
And the New York Times report.
Time for you too. How would you decide this case? Why?
Here's the SCotUSBlog summary page for United States v. Jones.
And the New York Times report.
Time for you too. How would you decide this case? Why?
Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders
For those of you who have been asked to report on Florence here is the SCotUSBlog's Florence page.
And here's a good summary from the New York Times.
What do you think?
And here's a good summary from the New York Times.
What do you think?
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Feature! The SCotUS Feed
If you look to the right of the page you will see the latest postings from SCOTUSBlog. You can click on any headline and keep up with what is going on in Supreme Court news.
Welcome
Welcome to the Woodrow Wilson High School IPLE Blog.
Here you will be able to find assignments, interesting articles, class updates and other information that will prod you into pondering the nature of government and perhaps help you navigate the world of politics and law.
Check back often. Feel free to comment and discuss. It's your page.
Here you will be able to find assignments, interesting articles, class updates and other information that will prod you into pondering the nature of government and perhaps help you navigate the world of politics and law.
Check back often. Feel free to comment and discuss. It's your page.
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