Personal Writing

Why Did I Choose This Topic?

Arianna Garcia

Entry Date: March 15, 2013

Diary Entry #1
I have to say I love that I choose the topic of developing a stronger education system. At the
same time; it is starting to make me very sad. My son started his first year as a student in the
Nampa school district. I was excited for all first time holiday parties I was going to volunteer
for, the field trips we were going to take, and him learning about art and music. As the year started to get going I realized none of that was going to happen. With Nampa schools lacking in funds; my son has had only 2 event parties in which only 3 parents were able to attend. They both were a first come first serve basis. My spouse and I however, were able to attend Thanksgiving lunch with him. For that I am thankful! I understand that living in Nampa because of the budget error that occurred over 2 years; my son will miss out on a lot of the things I was able to do when I was in school. I hate knowing my community is in such a crisis and there is only so much I can do to help. Things like music and P.E. are becoming less important in the funding and do not agree with that. In the long run it is best that I am now aware of the issue and may not be an expert, but I am learning more and more.