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Loss of Sovereignty in Education

I tried reading in a very soft voice" (631). In this we note that he is young boy who feels incredibly distanced from reading. He ...

Attrition of College Freshmen

levels of academic discourse both during lessons and in post-lesson narrative construction. Also, there was greater student parti...

A Review of Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester Jamal is the primary character in this story. He is from a family that consists of his mother, who is single d...

English Criminal Law's Function

or threat may cease to be a threat yet still remain a crime (James, 1984). The English Criminal Justice system is unlike ot...

Atomic Physicist Leo Szilard

are not reflected in the corpus of his scientific publications" (Schweber, 19993; p. 1461). It is often considered that one of ...

History of China from Han to Tang Dynasties

In five pages 1,000 years of Chinese history are covered in terms of achievements, organization, and fragmentation as characterize...

Issues of Socialization and Achievement in Homeschooling

Estimates differ dramatically depending on who is doing the survey. As an example, a survey conducted by the National Center for E...

The Life and Accomplishments of Mary Harris Jones

years of the 20th century. She was famous in many respects because she was nobody and yet she was the embodiment of tens of thousa...

Tenets of Get R.E.A.L.

In five pages the respect, education, achievement, and leadership tenets known as 'Get R.E.A.L.' are discussed in terms of their y...

Science Achievement and Gender Differences Proposal

National Science Foundation reported that half of the people working in social sciences were women but only 8 percent of engineers...

Educational System of Hong Kong

agency, controls and administers the assessments at Secondary 5, 6, and 7 (Biggs, 1998, p. 317). These grade levels determined th...

Academic Performance in the United States

In a paper consisting of five pages it is argued that the perspective as it relates to substandard academic performances must be c...

Richard Rodriguez's and Jean Anyon's Theories Analyzed

expectation of its students, she asserts, is defined by their social status and economic background. In this way, they are encour...

Overview and Critique of Comprehensive Test Of Basic Skills

In five pages this achievement test is considered in an informational overview and critique with such issues as administration, de...

A Biography of Archbishop Oscar Romero

In six pages the life and achievements of Archbishop Oscar Romero are examined. Six sources are cited in the bibliography....

Psychometric Testing Online

In twenty pages this report discusses the Internet's role in individual aptitude and achievement testing in a consideration of psy...

Emotional and Academic Development

This paper addresses the issues of emotional and academic development The author contends that various factors, including teacher...

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

In ten pages this paper examines the leadership and personal attributes of Margaret Thatcher in a discussion of her achievements. ...

Early Childhood Classrooms and Computers

In ten pages early childhood classrooms are examined in an assessment of whether or not computers belong in this academic setting....

Special Education Achievement Assessment and Uses of Student Portfolios

In sixteen pages this paper discusses the Education for All Handicapped Act in a consideration of special education student achiev...

Rome and Pax Romana

Romans and the Germans were able to defeat the invading Huns. Yet four years later, Rome was sacked once more. In 476AC Odoacer ...

Nurse Practitioner Student and Stress

In five pages this paper examines the professional and academic environment in a consideration of the nurse practitioner student a...

EMT Procedures Assessed

In six pages this paper assesses the physical and academic qualifications necessary to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Se...

New Zealand Teacher Remuneration Proposal

In ten pages this 2nd paper on the topic considers New Zealand educator remuneration and the issues related to the National Certif...

Rural Studies Theoretical Development and Application

In six pages rural studies are considered in terms of academic theory development and application. Five sources are cited in the ...

Home Schooling's Scholastic Advantages

children. Many have heard stories of youngsters who are high achievers-opening businesses, winning contests, obtaining perfect SAT...

Representing American Achievements in Art

unknown territory to most of the country. The reason that I selected Cole to be included in this discussion was first the drama...

Educational Philosophies of Rene Descartes

In five pages Descartes' philosophies regarding education are discussed and whether or not there is any evidence of them in the co...

Teacher Mediation and Educational Interactive Media

distance education is that many of the teachers do not feel they are qualified to successfully coordinate interactive teaching wit...

American Universities, Colleges, Drug Abuse and Effects

their responsibilities. For example, the marriage between alcohol consumption and college life have long been accepted as the nor...