Writing Our Future

Carrie Weldon Folsom High School

I teach 9th and 10th grade students at Folsom High School in Folsom, CA. Folsom sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains 19 miles east of Sacramento, CA.

Without A Home by Christine H.

Homelessness is becoming an increasingly large issue which the next president can help to resolve.

Where are we Headed? by Priya P

Due to the inflation of prices and the falling consumer demands, along with people losing their jobs, is causing an economic recession and could possibly lead to another Great Depression. We need to do all we can to bring as much money back into our economy as possible to fix this and open up the doors for all the teens to have an equal opportuinty to a bright and sucessful future.

Today’s Decisions Affect My Future by Elizabeth B.

When it comes to planning my future I have many concerns. Today’s decisions about education and the economy can greatly influence the decisions I make for the future. The unconfident, uncertain and unstable economy has me apprehensive about what will happen next...

The Problem of National Debt by Rohit T.

Over the last few years, our government has made some all-around bad fiscal choices that have hurt our nations economy. The economic problem is partly due to the tremendous amount of national debt our country has amassed in the past years. The government has to find a long term solution to this problem before it gets any worse.

The Health Care System by Mallory J.

the health care system

The Energy of the Future by Ricardo M.

What would we be without energy? Our nation is still dependent on fossil fuels so what happens when it's all gone? We need to find alternative sources of energy before that happens or society as we know it will come to a halt.

The economy, and the need for destroying exchange with foreign suppliers. by Allie Hackett

As the future president, he needs to help our country get out of the incredible amount of debt we are settled in, and also fix our failing economy.

Issues: Economy
The Crumbling Economy by Julie O.

With our nations stumbling economy, you as the next president have to fix this. In my opinion the first thing you should do in office is restore our economy to its former self. This problem can't be ignored because it will only escalate.

Student Concerns by William G

This nation must change our policies on many inportant matters to attain stability. Most importantly, any new tax plans, alternative energy sources and applications, and the economic plan.

Our Future in Energy by Joe A.

How we can solve America's energy needs and power our future.

Making the Whole World Blind by Devrayne

The negativity of our prison system is doing more harm than good.

It's Now or Never for our Economy by Carson Q.

Our country's economy is in a bad place right now and our president needs to tackle this problem promptly, carefully, and correctly.

Go Green by Kelly M.

Essay to president about global warming and ways to fix it.

Foreign Policy towards Russia by GENIUS

Foreign Policy is the key priority in the security of Americans. Our foreign policy with Russia in the upcoming years will play a central and strong role in our politics. Certain Polices towards Russia can shape the world for the better or worse.

Environment Education, Please! by Marina S.

In this letter, I address the need to be educated about the environment and offer additional suggestions as to what we can do to help save our planet.

Dependence on Foreign Oil by Josh F.

America should develop alternative energy and domestic oil to get rid of our reliance on foreign oil.

Corruption in Law Enforcement by Alec G

There is too much police corruption in America and the government needs to find ways to keep it from happening.

Conserving Energy: Old Sources Becoming New by Kyle F.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. And yet, we Americans in this modern technologic world have a constant demand for more energy from electricity, or as we call it, power. Of course, most of us are trying our best to keep our own energy bills via turning off lights, unplugging unused plugs, and other simple yet effective ways. However, one major method today that we’ve all heard of, but never seem to see enough of, is conserving energy by harnessing the power of the sun, water, and the wind.

An Oil Free Future by Stephen S.

America needs to detach itself from foreign oil while still searching for alternative forms of energy for the future.

Abortion in America by Rachel M.

Abortion is one of the biggest issues among teens in the United States of America. There shouldn't be laws regarding who is and who is not allowed to get an abortion based on age.

Issues: Teenagers, Abortion
Abort Abortion by Kel. Tel.

Do baby's deserve to never live their life? Of coarse not and thats why abortion should be illegal.

Issues: Abortion