04 Scott Green “Brother’s Always Been Helpful”

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is a GED? Why do some people take the GED instead of finishing high school? What are some potential barriers that prevent individuals from staying in high school through their senior year? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Was my experience of high school something I would describe as traditional?  Why or…

12 Ernest Green: Grandfather

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was Dr. Martin Luther King’s message of nonviolence about and why did it start? Why couldn’t African Americans vote in the Primaries at this time? When did that change? What role did activists like Ernest’s grandfather play at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) How do I tend to respond…

10 Ernest Green: Hearing From Neighbors

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the military troops prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central? Whose decision was it? How were the Little Rock Nine chosen? What was Eisenhower’s role in this situation? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been in a situation where it would be easiest to just quit, but…

09 Ernest Green: Moving Forward on the Brown Decision

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why were National Guard Troops needed when the school year began? What is the Brown vs. the Board of Education decision about? Who was Jackie Robinson and what important role did he play at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was/is my school like? Would it tend to be more…