1. One quarter of Duval's third graders at risk of repeating third grade
https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20190527/one-quarter-of-duvals-third-graders-at-risk-of-repeating-third-grade
-Third graders in Duval County from lower grade schools are suffering when it comes to moving on to the next grade level. These children are from schools that are located in poorer areas of town and the students from these schools are consistently not meeting the certain levels required to move on.
-The problem in this story is that though the school district says there is a turnaround plan in place for these schools to help get their test scores up which ultimately would help the school have a overall higher grade. However, these schools are the same each year which leaves you wondering why nothing seems to be working and though a turnaround plan is in place how is it benefiting these children.
-There are two sources that have this problem. One is Duval County Public Schools and the other is the children of these schools. The county suffers because it has certain schools under performing which makes the county look bad and then you have the children who are obviously not receiving the same type of education as those from nicer areas of town.
2. Fresh flowers at home can reduce pain and anxiety, research finds
https://www.jacksonville.com/zz/entertainmentlife/20190527/fresh-flowers-at-home-can-reduce-pain-and-anxiety-research-finds
-Researchers are finding that putting flowers in rooms of patients who are recovering from surgery helps them with pain and anxiety. They feel more at ease and the benefits of lower stress, blood pressure, and healing are obvious.
-The problem in this story is one that some may not see just from reading a bit of it but stood out to me. If this is so beneficial to patients recovering at home then why is it not being made available or explained to them. I would think even if a person did not have surgery done that they could benefit from lower stress levels and anxiety. This should not just be something done almost as a experiment and then left to see what happens. Hospitals make enough money to send patients home with a fresh set of flowers.
-The source that has this problem is the patient. There are many patients in local hospitals that are unaware of these benefits. I know it may sound silly but if researchers are discovering all of these positive effects from flowers why would you not make this a mandatory feature. Patients would feel better and it would make their overall healing experience better.
3. Property condemned, court case in flux delays Roost
https://residentnews.net/2019/05/01/property-condemned-court-case-in-flux-delays-roost/
-A building that has been condemned for years is being held up from becoming a restaurant due to neighbors living close to the building. This has been a ongoing issue for 4 years now and has allowed the building to become worse in condition and revitalization to be stalled.
-The problem in this story is the fight between the neighbors and the developers who want to turn this building into a restaurant. The building is in a historic district so the neighbors want to make sure the integrity of the building is kept up. They also do not want a restaurant in what they feel is a residential area. The developers want to move forward and believe a revitalization will take place if they are able to move forward with the development. The back and forth has tied this up in court and has halted a economic opportunity.
-There are two sources that have a problem in this story. One is the developers and the other is the neighbors. The neighbors do not want a restaurant by their homes and have done everything in their power to keep this from happening. The developers have a problem because for 4 years they have wanted to make this restaurant a reality and it continues to get held up in court. It has halted their progress as well as potential financial gain.
4. Ortega residents seek to prevent lot subdivisions to preserve neighborhood fabric
https://residentnews.net/2019/05/01/ortega-residents-seek-to-prevent-lot-subdivisions-to-preserve-neighborhood-fabric/
-A older historic neighborhood in Jacksonville has neighbors worried that the historic fabric is going to be ripped away. They are worried that larger lots that could support new homes being built will ruin the origional feel of the neighborhood. This has been a issue that has been taken to city council.
-The problem in this story is that neighbors in this specific neighborhood are not wanting change. They want to keep the neighborhood as original as possible and do not want developers and builders coming in and changing this. They are worried that it will take away what they have worked hard on to restore and keep as original as possible within the housing.
-The source with this problem is the neighbors and truthfully the neighborhood in general. Due to the neighbors concern about change it does not allow for new development to take place. It is understandable to want to keep a historic area original but at the same time you do not want to stop what could help the neighborhood as well as the city financially.
5. Failing selection by JEA, Balanky considers Plan B for his Kings Avenue property
https://residentnews.net/2019/05/01/failing-selection-by-jea-balanky-considers-plan-b-for-his-kings-avenue-property/
- A owner of a large property here in Jacksonville spent large amounts of money in anticipation his property was going to be selected for the new home of JEA. (Jacksonville Electric Authority) After a long process JEA decided to go with a different property which has left the owner looking for ways he will use this space.
-The problem is not so much about the money he invested in hopes of having JEA use his property but what to do with it now that they have chosen not to move forward with him. He is left in a stagnant mode as he waits for someone else to want to come in and turn this property into something that can be profitable. He has many ideas on what the property could be used for but it will take someone moving forward in wanting to make one of those become a reality.
-The source of the problem is really JEA choosing a different location. They had the right to choose to develop their new headquarters anywhere they wanted in Jacksonville but I do feel as if they led this property owner on. It is as if they gave him the impression things were going to be good to go and then decided to change their minds. Due to this it leaves him looking for other ways to put his property to use. In Jacksonville that can be fairly hard as many properties sit for years before they are ever developed into something.
Garrett,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading what you had to say and liked all 5 of your local opportunities. I had no idea that fresh flowers lowered anxiety and stress levels. I was confused on what the problem was going to be after reading the story. Then, after reading the problem you had about it, you are totally right! I agree that hospitals should send patients home with flowers. Hospitals should at least give patients an option of having fresh flowers.
Garrett,
ReplyDeleteI really liked reading your articles they really caught my attention. Seeing the title and reading a brief summary of it, I never would have viewed the problems in them the way you did. The flower pain reliever was very interesting to me. I liked how something so simple was not known can be such a big help. But the problem you identified was genius on how this simple solution was not public.
Garret,
ReplyDeleteI was particularly drawn to the article you found about certain flowers reducing anxiety. I am actually very interested in the use of essential oils, so this was very eye opening for me. The way that you were able to find opportunities in these articles was very creative. I especially thought you opportunity to help elementary students advance was very well thought out. Good job!
I enjoyed reading all 5 of these opportunities. If hospitals are not open to sending patients home with flowers, you may have uncovered quite a marketing opportunity in order to sell family members or friends, particularly those who will be in absentia to send flowers for the purpose of healing or relaxation. Very Good!
ReplyDeleteHi! The local opportunities you found are very interesting. All the opportunities you found are easily identified as opportunities with problems that could be fixed. The opportunity you found about flowers reducing stress is very interesting and could be a good opportunity for a company to capitalize on that fact. You chose really interesting local stories that could definitely be opportunities. Really good job !
ReplyDeleteHi Garret! Your first two articles were probably the ones that caught my eyes the most! Just the article title's themselves speak so much for the entry. I agree with your second point in your first article, on the third graders. If nothing seems to be changing and kids are constantly repeating grades, how can the school district say that the "turn around plan" is working?
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Garrett,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading all 5 articles that you had posted for this assignment. I thought the first article about a quarter of third graders in Duvall are in danger of having to repeat was very interesting and some what concerning. I also enjoyed reading the article on fresh flowers in the home can help reduce pain and anxiety.
Hello, I really enjoyed the articles you picked for this assignment. Article two really stood out to me as interesting. I was amazed to see something so simple as flowers can reduce pain and anxiety in peoples life. Article one was shocking to me. I think its sad to see that these kids are not doing well in school. It gets me wondering if its the kids or the school there in.
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