Alba Sanchez

  Is Fast Food the New Tobacco? By: Alba Sanchez  Fast food is everywhere. From busy city streets to small towns, it’s almost impossible not to give in to the convenience and cheap prices. At the same time, obesity keeps rising, and that has sparked a big debate: Is fast food the new tobacco? Should the government step in and regulate obesity like they do tobacco, or is staying healthy really up to each person? This question isn’t simple, we have to look at different sides: our habits, the culture we live in, and the environment around us. On one side, many believe that personal responsibility is key. Eating is something we do every day, and it’s important to be conscious of what we put in our bodies. No one else can make those choices for us. Taking control of our food habits helps us prevent diseases and improve our quality of life. However, this view sometimes overlooks the challenges many people face. Not everyone has the time, energy, or resources to cook healthy meals fr...

 Learning English, Learning to Survive When I first arrived in the United States, I didn’t speak a single word of English. I was thrown into a classroom where I couldn’t understand the teacher, my classmates, or the lessons. I remember feeling frustrated, confused, and isolated. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to learn—I did. I just didn’t have the language or the support I needed to succeed. Over time, I began to understand more, but the feeling of being left behind never really went away. It’s only now, after reading about the history of the U.S. education system, that I understand my experience was not just personal—it was shaped by a system influenced by much bigger forces. One of the major changes brought on by business-led reforms was the push for standardization and accountability. This meant more testing, stricter curriculum requirements, and higher academic standards for all students. On paper, this sounds like a good idea—who wouldn’t want high standards? But in practice,...

      Why Do Some Schools Get More Than Others? We’re back again to talk about the ongoing issue of education inequality in the U.S. It’s frustrating how, no matter how much time passes, the same problems keep coming up—some schools have everything, while others barely have the basics. If you’ve been following my blogs, you already know this isn’t the first time I’ve criticized the way schools are funded and how unfair the system is.                                                                                                         People say education is the key to success, but what if where you live determines whether you even get a fair chance? After reading Part III of the book and discussing it in clas...

 Who Really Benefits from Education? Education is  meant to be the great equalizer,  offering every student  an equal chance to succeed regardless  of their background .  However, history  demonstrates that this has  not always been t rue. Schools have  assisted immigrants  in learning English, ad apting to American life, and  discovering opportunities, but they have also  significantly influenced who   advances and who  remains st agnant.   I  can attest to this firsthand  as an immigrant. I didn’t know the language  when I arrived in this country, and adjusting to a new culture was  challenging.  Like the immigrant students  mentioned in the text, I had to work twice as hard  just to keep up. Education  provided me  with a chance to grow, but I also  recognized how the system does  n...

  From Division to Unity The ongoing transformation of public education in the U.S.  Public education in the United States has long been portrayed as a shared and accessible system, yet history reveals deep divisions that have shaped both the nation and its people. The idea of “common” education suggests equity and inclusivity, but in reality, the 1970s exposed stark inequalities—economic, racial, and gender-based—that prevented education from being truly common for all. Schools played a crucial role in defining the American public, not just as places of learning but as institutions that reinforced or challenged social structures. As the country faced civil rights movements, economic shifts, and technological advancements, the way education was structured and delivered influenced who had access to opportunity and who was left behind. This divide has not only shaped the trajectory of individuals but also the identity of the nation itself. In examining the history of public educ...

  Welcome to My blog  Hello, everyone! My name is Alba R. Sánchez, and I am delighted to share a glimpse of my journey with you. I am currently a senior, pursuing a major in Spanish Education with a minor in History. Over the years, I have developed a deep fascination for the world of literature, especially magical stories and fairy tales. These tales remind me of my childhood, of the moments when I would laugh at movies that, although far from reality, made me imagine myself in another world or universe. I decided to take this class because it seemed like a fun and exciting way to explore new perspectives on literacy and creativity. I believe it will be an enriching experience to delve deeper into how reading and writing shape our lives and connect with the stories we tell each other. Throughout my life, I’ve faced challenges with stuttering, which made speaking and participating in school difficult, despite excelling in tasks like exams. It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand ...