CE #6.1

Short Answers
  1. The expected total deployment of Texas National Guard members on the border is 1,400.
  2. Mental fatigue is the weakening of from repeated use and involves microscopic cracks.
  3. 4 of the 9 points Andrew White makes about his plans if he wins the race include: higher contributions to teachers' health insurance, a $5,000 raise for all teachers, the end of windfall elimination provision, and the creation of more vocational opportunities for students.
  4. Jack McKenzie played all nine position in the Longhorn baseball game against UT-RioGrande Valley.
  5. I would be most interested in attending the LBJ Library Block Party because my whole family plays sports, so it would be fun to hang out together outside and play around while getting to see live music and eat good food. Plus, it is supporting a positive movement.

Long Response
  1. Nearly half of Texas high school students directly enroll in college.
  2. By 2030, 65% of students should be directly enrolling in college to reach the state's hopes.
  3. According to the article, students who delay enrolling in college are a lot less likely to earn a degree or certificate compared to their peers who enrolled straight out of high school. 
  4. California and Massachusetts have a higher percentage of directly enrolling students. 
  5. One plan Paredes hopes to push through the state legislature involves the creation of a financial incentive for public universities to improve graduation rates. The schools would earn $50 for every graduated student and occasionally more depending on the situation.
  6. a) I think college is extremely important because it prepares you for getting a job, and some form of degree or certificate is often necessary in order to get a good job or be successful.         b)I do plan to enroll directly in college after high school. I think it will help me find what field of work I am interested in and give my desired career a kick-start.                                               c) The push to get more students into college will impact the students' view towards education. Students may feel pressured to do better and school and pursue a career, which could be very beneficial to society. More jobs would be secured by people of higher education, therefore most likely making themselves more successful.                                                                                          d) I do think it is possible to have a comfortable life without a college education, but it depends on the person and their goals. College may not be the right fit for everyone, especially if they'd like to pursue a career or lifestyle that does not require it, so it varies from person to person.          e) Workforce certifications and opportunities are equally important to jobs that require college degrees because they have a huge part in out society. People who work in those fields can still be very talented and qualified for their job of choice, so I think they have just as much impact on our society as those who do have jobs from going to college.                                                   f) I am not sure what I'd like to study in college yet, but I have thought about being an architect, radiologist, or engineer. I think all of these require college degrees, so I haven't really considered any careers that don't require college degrees.


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