Delaney's Educational World

Hellllooo!!! My name is Delaney Burns and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am from Columbus, OH. I love being home because that is where I am comfortable and know my way around. Being in Cleveland, I hope to explore more and am thankful for the opportunities that I have had since coming to college. I … More W e l c o m e ☼

Which factor discussed do you think contributed the most to the school to prison pipeline?   “Millions of young people have become encapsulated in harmful punitive systems.” This is a serious epidemic, which needs to be handled delicately to ensure the safety of students. The quote above that learning community shared was one that really … More Hope for Justice to be Restored

?: What are your feelings and insights on the trauma regarding immigration in relation to academic success? How can we assist our students as administrators and teachers?  Separation from families, unjust treatment, and historical setbacks all contribute the epidemic of immigration. It has been deeply ingrained in American society as the troubles of getting to … More The Trauma and Turmoil of Immigration

Look at how Shanker first envisioned charter schools to be. How did they go from teacher-run, experimental schools to cooperate run businesses? We want the children of today’s society to blossom into students who can feel empowered to conquer the world, should they so choose. Instead, an environment has been cultivated which disables kids from … More Passion Gone to Waste

In your opinion, which Progressive Era figure had the greatest impact on the education system of today? The world needs to be exposed to the power that individuals have when they are inspired to reach beyond what they ever knew was possible. The world needs to treat people as if they have the capability to … More Awakened Agents of Change

The importance of recognizing the individuality of each person is an essential component in becoming a more just society. I often like to think of my life as a journey, in which there are hills and valleys. I imagine myself walking in a garden, full of beautiful flowers, growing in all seasons. When I picture … More The Garden of Life

As a future educator, I strongly believe in the power of education, but we have to use this beautiful resource in a way that will enhance knowledge. To me, there is so much joy that can be found within the classroom, associated to learning. The sad truth is that much of this happiness is stripped … More The Beauty of a Just Education

An immense amount of separation exists in the world today in terms of individuals differences: social, culture, and religious. Oftentimes, I have a since that people do not know how to coexist with each other and this seems to be a growing truth. I believe that each person that surrounds me should has an equal … More Intersectionality Between Church & State

The world has become overflowing with new ideas and experiences. Personally, as a college student I often feel like I am drowning in thoughts, trying to decipher my viewpoint on the world. I urge myself to keep discovering insights, but in the midst of so much information it can often feel like an overload. I feel … More Learning to Live with Desegregation