Implementing The No Child Left Behind Act: Appreciative Inquiry
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the implementation of Appreciative Inquiry as it relates to the Act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAppreInq.rtf

Importance of Black History Month for African American Youth
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A 5 page paper which illustrates why Black History Month is important for the African Americna youth to learn and celebrate. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAaahisy.rtf

Improving California Schools
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A 5 page paper. The question is: if you were the superintendent of schools, what would you try to do to improve the school system? The writer offers some controversial ideas but focuses on the promise of charter schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGcasc.wps

Improving High School Graduation Rates for Texas Minorities in the Presence of Exit-Level Testing
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A 19 page review of the numerous factors that interrelate to result in a high Mexican American drop out rate. The author reviews these factors in relation to the standardized exit test that is now required by law for Texas to issue high school diplomas. Includes a brief Methods section for the literature search that was conducted. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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Improving Public Speaking Skills among African American Students within a High School Institution
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In 16 pages, this topic and how it is influenced through various academic courses of study (most notably reading, English/writing) are analyzed theoretically and statistically with the emphases being on standardized testing and the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Eighteen sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGafamspeak.rtf

Improving schools from within
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A paper which looks critically at Barth's Improving Schools from Within, with particular reference to the role of the principal, staff development and the function of the school in the community. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLbarthi.rtf

Improving Student Achievement / What Principals Can Do to Improve Performance
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This 9 page paper considers the issue of low test scores and low achievement in schools in general, but in California schools in particular, and evaluates what a principal in Bakersfield City School District, for example, might do about this issue. This paper considers the nature of school reform, factors that have impacted school performance, and integrates a notion of assessment that is designed to improve the overall outcomes of the teacher/student relationship through the leadership of an effective principal. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Studach.wps

In Favor of Zero Tolerance Drug Policy in High School
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This 3 page paper is a persuasive essay arguing in favor of a zero tolerance drug policy in high school Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVZroTol.rtf

In Loco Parentis, Tort Liability & Field Trips
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An 8 page paper that reflects the application of in loco parentis in school settings, reflects on the nature of tort liability and considers the liability of teachers during field trips. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Locopar.wps

Increasing Education Value Through the Use of Increased Funding
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the need and use of increased funding to the American public school system. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWincfun.wps

Increasing Mental Health Services in Public Schools
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A 17 page paper discussing the problems of and reasons for lack of mental health services availability in public schools. The paper discusses structural changes in schools organization; cognitive therapy; cultural implications; interdisciplinary efforts; and recent attempts to increase mental health services to public schools. The paper concludes that the programs promoted by the President's Commission have been shown to be highly effective and school-specific programs are available at low or no cost aside from the cost of screeners' time. Concerned school-based social workers should conduct a full cost-benefit analysis to take to the local government. Though screening and treatment of public school students can be costly, it also should supply extensive cost savings to the community in terms of adult care that can be avoided in the future. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Industry Assessment Of Peer Mediation
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13 pages in length. The writer compares and contrasts 7 journal articles that address the concept of peer mediation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCpeer.wps

Influence Of Culture In Early Childhood Development: Tutorial
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A 9 page paper. Culture plays a key role in early childhood development. In fact, culture may well influence early child development more than any other factor. This paper discusses the influence of culture in development. Research is cited along with other theorists. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGcltdev.rtf

Information Literacy
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This 3 page paper discusses the importance of information literacy, providing examples and citing different authors. The essay comments on how information literacy might be obtained/learned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGinlitc.RTF

International Students - Barriers To Using Academic Libraries
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This 20 page paper explores the problems international students have using American academic libraries. Typically, when we think of barriers, we think about language but it goes much further than just a different language. There are both nonverbal and verbal communication factors. Another barrier is cultural differences and yet another is the differences between the student's homeland educational and library systems and those in America. Numerous barriers are identified and discussed. There are also recommendations for how to overcome the barriers with innovative examples from some college campuses. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: PGintnst.rtf

Interpreting Quotes in Light of Philosophies of Education
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This 3 page paper examines four quotes submitted by a student related to education. Theories discussed are pragmatism, idealism and existentialism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA619edu.rtf

Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium Standards
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This 10 page paper begins by discussing how leadership has changed and some of the reasons for those changes. It then discusses standards for educational standards. The ISLLC standards for educational leaders are reported and discussed. The paper ends with a student-provided scenario and the beginning plan for the new principal. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGisllc.RTF