SOMETIMES
Sometimes time rejects me
Sometimes I deny it.
There are still contradictions, contradictions,
I'm running away...
Sometimes protected by a long sentence,
One word and three points more meaningful.
Sometimes hidden in little verses,
The meaning of great sayings.
Sometimes it is not explained by silence
The thick darkness of speaking
And sometimes...
In the light of a darkened
Conscience
The greatness of time is clearly visible...
(Translated into English by: Elmaya Jabbarova.
20.04.2024.)
Shamsiya Khudoynazarova Turumovna (February 15, 1973) was born in Uzbekistan. Studied at the Faculty of Journalism of Tashkent State University (1992-1998). She took first place in the competition of young republican poets (1999). Four collections of poems have been published in Uzbekistan: “Leaf of the Heart” (1998), “Roads to You” (1998), “The Sky in My Chest” (2007), “Lovely Melodies” (2013). She wrote poetry in more than ten genres. She translated some Russian and Turkish poets into Uzbek, as well as a book by Yunus Emro. She lived as a political immigrant with her family for five years in Turkey and five years in Ukraine. Currently lives in Switzerland. Married, mother of five children. It was not possible to publish poems and translations written by the poet in the next ten years.
Education is the transfer of knowledge to a person, thereby developing intellectual, affective and moral abilities. That is, it is not only related to the study of didactic knowledge, which allows to perform various tasks with more or less skill. The possibilities in education are endless. It’s not about focusing all your energy on one point or limiting your abilities.
The first thing that strikes me about education is the knowledge gained. Education informs us about the world around us and at the same time changes the world for the better. It develops and nurtures our perspective on life. It helps us to form thoughts and have visions around us in life. It doesn’t just mean giving us book knowledge, but painting, singing, painting, manners, etc. provides different knowledge about different skills like.
With the increase in population, people’s needs are also increasing. Therefore, there are many firms that require a large number of employees to increase productivity. In this case, it is necessary to acquire knowledge and develop healthy competition among others
Education is mainly important for children because they are the future of the world and they need to be updated with current knowledge. They are truly pillars of the nation. To develop the country and the world, it is necessary to secure the future and children with all their knowledge and skills are the right tools to build the nation. Children stand out from all issues as future leaders for the development of the nation; therefore each and every child should be educated.
There are many different concepts and definitions of what education is, but one thing that can be generally accepted is the importance of education and the reasons for it.
Provides stability
Education provides stability in life and is something that no one can ever take away from you. By getting a good education and a degree, you increase your chances of getting better career opportunities and open new doors for yourself.
Provides financial security
In addition to stability, education also provides financial security, especially in today’s society. A good education leads to a high-paying job.
Ensures equality
For the world to be truly equal, it must begin with education. If everyone was given the same opportunities for education, the gap between social classes would be smaller. Everyone can have an equal chance at high-paying jobs.
Provides independence
An educated person will never be dependent on the opinion of others. He will have his own personal opinion.
Makes dreams come true
If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Education is the most powerful weapon you can have and with it you can make all your dreams come true.
Provides security
Education is not only necessary on a personal level but also on a global scale as it is what keeps our world safe and makes it a more peaceful place. Education teaches people the difference between right and wrong and helps people avoid dangerous situations.
Confidence
Self-confidence is an important part of being successful in life. And what better way to gain that confidence than through education? Your education level is often a way to prove your knowledge and it can give you the confidence to speak your mind and voice your opinion.
Education makes a person a part of society.
In today’s society, getting an education is an important part of being accepted by the people around you. Getting an education makes you a useful part of society and helps you feel like a contributing member.
Provides economic growth at the national level
An educated person is very important for the economic growth of the society. In order for us to be constantly innovating, people need to keep learning and exploring. Economic situation also improves in countries with high literacy rate. If the population is educated, jobs will expand.
Immaculate sky
Wide and clear,
It's always sunny.
You can't stop looking
Immaculate sky.
Birds decorate the day,
Star gazing at night.
The moon shines
Our eyes are happy.
House of snow and rain
Cloud's favorite.
The heart of the peasants,
Ascending beacon.
The stars are kind,
It shines every moment.
Likes for humans
A crescent moon in the sky.
When you are happy, when you are sad,
You can watch and enjoy.
Forget your troubles
You will reach your goal.
Murodova Muslima Kadyrovna was born on June 29, 2010 in Jondar district of Bukhara region. Currently, she is a 7th grade student of school No. 30 in this district. Her first poem was published in 2024 under the name "Come beautiful spring". Winner of many achievements. She won the 2nd place at the festival held in the district. She won the 1st place in the district stage and the 2nd place in the regional stage of the "Bakhtim Shul: Zulfiyasiman Uzbek" contest. Her first anthology was published by the UK publisher Justfiction Edition.
Beginnings
libel- noun
"defamation of persons by means
of written statements,
pictures,
or other visible signs"
Defaming private people was bad enough,
but
"reflecting on those who are entrusted
with the administration of public affairs"
was even worse,
because it
"has a direct tendency
to breed in the people
a dislike in their governors
and incline them to faction and sedition"
This was the climate I worked in,
and
it didn't seem likely to change much, if any
My name is John Peter Zenger,
though
I preferred to be called Peter
I made my living as a printer;
unlike today,
owning a part
of what in America would come to be called the media
wasn't a pathway to great wealth,
so
when Lewis Morris and James Alexander
approached me about starting a paper
to be called the New York Weekly Journal,
for which they would provide the content,
I was receptive to the idea
The words were never mine,
but,
as the printer of them
and with my name the only one on the paper,
I would be held responsible
And
since I agreed to keep their names secret
(a secret kept until this moment),
solely responsible
(in exchange for keeping their identities hidden,
they agreed to support my family
and provide for my defense
should I be arrested for printing their words
Promises kept on both sides)
The grand jury three times
refused to indict me for libel,
but
the determined royal governor
got around that quite easily,
and I was arrested November 17, 1734,
destined to spend the next nine months in jail
The words at the trial weren't mine either,
though I am proud to be associated
with those spoken by our side
The prosecution reminded everyone
"It is not material
whether the libel be true or false"
but
we trusted the jury to determine
if our words rose to the level of criminality
(whether
"the just complaints of a number of men
who suffer under a bad administration
is libeling that administration")
and
the jury judged me not to have
committed criminal libel
I don't know if mine was the landmark case
that some have made it out to be
(I'll leave that debate for historians),
but it was a first step,
a beginning:
though not citing my case directly,
afterward juries were reluctant to convict
anyone charged with seditious libel,
and that's enough for me
The Great Dissenter
SPOILER ALERT:
it's not Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
(he's The King of the Weak Analogy,
and
later dissenting from your own weak analogy
falls far short of greatness)
No,
it's a man by the name
of Robert Carter III
I wasn't born in September,
didn't die in September,
but
in my seventy-seven years here on Earth
two of the most important events in my life
took place in September, early September
to be precise:
September 6, 1777
At fifty,
I was baptized on this day,
and
that went against the grain:
Virginia
had an established church, the Anglican,
and
though soldiers were busy fighting the British,
some of them weren't too busy
to be among the mobs
that attacked and destroyed our churches
I eventually left the Baptists
because of doctrinal differences
Such dissent among the gentry
was usually labeled eccentric,
as it was in my case
September 5, 1791
"I have for some time past been convinced
that to retain them in Slavery in contrary
to the true Principles of Religion and Justice,
and
that therefor it was my Duty to manumit them"
and
on this date I submitted to the Court
what was called the Deed of Gift,
a schedule to emancipate my slaves gradually,
a schedule that would continue even after
my death a little over a dozen years later
I don't think anyone knows exactly
how many slaves were freed by this
(a few different numbers have been offered),
and
it entirely possible that some
who thus obtained the necessary certificates
attesting to their freedom
weren't even my slaves,
which
I count as a good thing
Though
I showed that gradual emancipation,
without eventual resettlement elsewhere,
was not only possible but practical,
few of my fellow Virginians
followed my example;
in fact,
laws were soon passed to make it
more difficult for anyone to even try to do so
I always wanted to be
"laid under a shady Tree
where he might be undisturbed
& sleep in peace & obscurity"
and
for the most part I have been such,
because
"My plans and advice
have never been pleasing to the world"
and because they didn't fit the narrative
that has come to be constructed
regarding my more famous contemporaries
Michael Ceraolo is a 66-year-old retired firefighter/paramedic and active poet who has had two full-length books (Euclid Creek, from Deep Cleveland Press; 500 Cleveland Haiku, from Writing Knights Press) published, and has two more, Euclid Creek Book Two and Lawyers, Guns, and Money, in the publication pipeline.
Deprivation-
The touch was clear. It asked for something else. Something more pure and crystal. Transparent as my sister's fingernail.
I create muses in the air and talk to imaginary situations. Pets, people- furniture and sky. I bang utensils on the table and chew table cloth.
With shapeless nights and foamy mouth, I say my prayers and chant all the Buddhist sayings. Deprivation—-- a long pause.
From the sky like a circular topology. From inch to inch, moving gently to nowhere.
Now, I see television and dance to sepia voices, lost sounds or perhaps to kettle whistle.
I do not remain a body. Shifting towards a sanguine night sitting on a Jasmine.
I discard everything.
All and everything.
Devika Mathur resides in India and is a published poet, writer, and editor. Her works have been published in The Alipore Post, Madras Courier, Quail Bell, Modern Literature, Two Drops Of Ink, Dying Dahlia Review, Pif Magazine, Spillwords, Duane's Poetree, Piker Press, Mojave Heart Review, Whisper and the Roar amongst others. She is the founder of the surreal poetry website "Olive skins" and writes for https://myvaliantsoulsblog.wordpress.com/ She recently published her book "Crimson Skins" and her five poems were also published in the Sunday Mornings River anthology and has her works upcoming in two more fierce anthologies.
Five Haiku
this is not a drill
evacuate building 3
immediately!
—
appointment canceled
I wake up to a white sky
& hidden foothills
—
showertime prayers
thanksgiving for my rescue
from the hot water
—
spring’s first honeybee
in the blossoming fruit trees
my old neighborhood
—
above the foothills
a white duck without a bill
sits in the blue sky
—
bio/graf
J. D. Nelson’s poems have appeared in many publications, worldwide, since 2002. He is the author of eleven print chapbooks and e-books of poetry, including *purgatorio* (wlovolw, 2024). Nelson’s first full-length collection is *in ghostly onehead* (Post-Asemic Press, 2022). Visit his website, MadVerse.com, for more information and links to his published work. His haiku blog is at JDNelson.net. Nelson lives in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
The role of teachers in supporting students’ mental health
Annotation: This article discusses the role of teachers in supporting students’ mental health. Teachers play a vital role in identifying and addressing mental health issues in students, as they are often the first point of contact for students who may be struggling. The article highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive classroom environment, providing access to resources and support, and incorporating mental health education into the curriculum. The article also emphasizes the need for teachers to prioritize their own mental health, as they cannot effectively support their students if they are not taking care of themselves.
Mental health issues among students have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and it is essential that educators play a role in addressing this problem. Teachers are in a unique position to identify and address mental health concerns in their students, as they often spend more time with them than anyone else outside of their families. However, many teachers may feel ill-equipped to handle mental health issues, and may not know where to turn for support. In this article, we will explore the role of teachers in supporting students’ mental health, and provide strategies for how educators can create a safe and supportive environment for their students.
Creating a safe and supportive classroom environment
One of the most important things that teachers can do to support their students’ mental health is to create a safe and supportive classroom environment. This can be achieved byestablishing clear expectations for behavior and communication, encouraging open dialogue, and fostering a sense of community among students. Teachers can also incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques into the classroom routine, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Providing access to resources and support
Another important aspect of supporting students’ mental health is providing access to resources and support. This can include connecting students with school counselors or mental health professionals, as well as providing information about community resources and support groups. Teachers can also take the time to educate themselves about mental health issues and resources, so that they can better support their students.
Incorporating mental health education into the curriculum
In addition to creating a safe and supportive environment and providing access to resources and support, teachers can also incorporate mental health education into the curriculum. This can involve teaching students about the importance of mental health, common mental health concerns and how to recognize them, and strategies for coping with stress and anxiety. By incorporating mental health education into the curriculum, teachers can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and promote a culture of openness and support.
Prioritizing self-care
Finally, it is important for teachers to prioritize their own mental health and well-being. Teachers who are stressed or overwhelmed may not be able to effectively support their students, so it is important for educators to take care of themselves first. This can involve taking breaks when needed, seeking support from colleagues or mental health professionals, and engaging in self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, or spending time withloved ones.
Educators have a unique opportunity to support and foster student well-being and resiliency. By seeking to understand a students learning strengths, to empathize with their challenges, and to foster the development of lagging skills and opportunities for success, you can create an environment for positive well-being.Educators are also in a key position to identify and flag concerns around mental health challenges in the school setting, as they spend a considerable amount of time with students. Educators are often able to observe aspects of a students behaviour in the school setting, which may not be evident to a caregiver or mental health professional. Observations of certain behaviours can help to provide a profile of how a student is functioning at school.Educators should record their observations as objectively as possible and attempt to determine if the behaviours are significantly interfering with the students ability to function. It is important to share the observations with the family and the school support team or the principal. Remember to frame your input as observations and not a diagnosis.If the behaviours are significantly interfering with a students ability to function, they may need further support. Once a potential mental health concern has been flagged, educators have an important role in seeking additional support for the student. Thus, it is important to have an understanding of when to be concerned and how to access additional support.
In conclusion, teachers play a crucial role in supporting students’ mental health. By creating a safe and supportive classroom environment, providing access to resources and support, incorporating mental health education into the curriculum, and prioritizing their own mental health, educators can help address the growing mental health concerns among students and promote a culture of openness and support.It is important for teachers to recognize the impact that they can have on their students’ mental health and to take action to support their well-being.
