Should all forms of public transportation be free?
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
When the nation's longest-running classroom program, Assignment: The World (ATW), launched its 52nd season last September, it introduced a new feature to its 15-minute news program. The feature, called Classroom Viewpoints was designed to encourage students to express their opinion on global issues and current events through recorded video responses. Video responses from nine classrooms across the country were chosen, and are now featured below.
Topic Question
Should there be a ban on the sale of violent video games to minors?
Do school authorities have the right to search students' lockers without notice?
Should teachers and students be connected on social media sites such as Facebook?
Should young children be allowed to participate in beauty pageants?
Should military organizations be able to recruit in public schools?
Should there be a ban on keeping wild animals on personal residencies?
Should school funding and teacher pay be based on students' standardized test scores?
Who in society do you think does the most valuable work? Should they get a salary to match?
Do you think college should be available for free to anyone who wants to attend?
Should students be taught about plagiarism and practice academic honesty earlier in their schooling?
Should downloading music illegally be a punishable offense (i.e. significant fines, jail time)?
Should countries look for more alternative energy sources instead of focusing on using fossil fuels?
Should there be a predetermined list of undeniable human rights available to all people? What rights should be included on this list of universal human rights?
Should there be stricter laws against individuals or groups who harm or abuse animals?
Should governments be able to dictate the types of foods that are available to their citizens, whether it is through federal food programs or new taxes on specific foods (i.e. soda, fast food)?
Should leaders and politicians consider religious beliefs when creating or altering laws? Should religion have a place in government?
