An Integrative Summary of Literature on Special Education:
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This 5 page paper discusses a variety of special education topics from the perspective of a special edcuation director. This paper highlights the importance of a person in this position in regards to the information provided in these articles, and asserts that the director necessarily must be informed on these issues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSSpeced.rtf

Analysis of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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In ten pages this paper presents a detailed analysis of the history, implementation, compliance, reforms, and other related issues associated with the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eleven sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGidea.rtf

Analysis of Two Cases in Education Law
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This 10 page paper provides two legal briefs (Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley; Felter v. Cape Girardeau School District). The cases are compared and contrasted. No bibliography.
Filename: SA304law.rtf

ANITA GARLAND AND THE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
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This 6-pager paper analyzes educational activist Anita Garland and her ideas for school reform.
Filename: MTanigar.rtf

Applying Educational Planning Principles in Physical Education
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A 5 page paper discussing developing comprehensive physical education programs. Everyone associated with education is well aware of the struggles that public education has been facing for some time in meeting demands for greater educational results, greater accountability and overall enhanced performance. Physical education all too often is overlooked in this debate, although it also is important in setting a life-long mind set focused on health and well being. Eight planning elements - vision, standards, assessment, accountability, alignment with other district priorities, school environment, collaboration, and continuous improvement – can help districts develop and implement comprehensive physical education programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSeduPEprin.rtf

Applying Reimers and McGinn's "Informed Dialogue" to Namibia
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A 6 page paper applying the principles of "Informed Dialogue : Using Research to Shape Education Policy around the World" to formulating educational policy in Namibia. While reaching informed decisions and then implementing them is the ultimate goal of the process described by the authors, the interactions of those involved in the process are nearly as important as the outcome of their discussions and negotiations. Each aspect of the decision-making process is seen as being valuable not only to improving education and reducing its elitist components, but also in contributing to building a national goal in enhancing the lives of those who had been so flagrantly discriminated against in the colonial system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSeduNamibia.wps

Are Latino School Children Treated Differently?
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This 8 page paper uses a single article to discuss both sides of the issue. One side--the author's side--is supported. It is suggested that stereotypes should be abandoned by school districts. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA711sch.rtf

Arizona's Instrument To Measure Standards (AIMS)
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5 pages in length. Because students in today's undereducated society often do not possess the fundamental basics necessary for graduation, it has become unavoidable to implement a means by which to determine their readiness to embark upon the real world that awaits them after high school. The Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was created as a way to measure each individual student's learning progress in relation to the Arizona Academic Standards, a set of ideals that defines "what students should know and be able to demonstrate at various stages of K-12 education" (Anonymous, 2003). The writer provides an overview of the program, as well as drawbacks for non-English-speaking students. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAIMS.rtf

Article Analysis/Teacher Quality
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A 4 page article analysis that review a study by Goldhaber and Anthony (2004), which concerned the relationship between NBPTS certification and student achievement as a means for evaluating teacher quality effectively. The researchers found a positive association between NBPTS certification and student achievement and this is discussed, along with the details of their study. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khnbpts.rtf

Article Critique/Moral Leadership
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A 3 page article review on a scholarly article by Quick and Normore (2004). In their informational article “Moral leadership in the 21st century: everyone is watching—especially the students,” the authors point out that leaders in education should be consistently aware that their behavior is interpreted by others to be a natural reflection of the values that they support. Whatever action an educational leader takes, it generates comment. The writer summarizes and discusses the points made. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmorle.rtf

Article Review on Multicultural Education
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This 5 page paper provides a critical review of a paper called "Tolerance and Intolerance in Multicultural Education," by Robert Heslep of the University of Georgia. Concepts in multicultural education, tolerance and morality are broached. An abstract of the article is included. No bibliography.
Filename: SA113ME.wps

Article Reviews / The Politics Of Education Finance
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3 pages reviewing 3 articles on issues concerning government spending & education. Specifically examined are methodologies used by school boards to calculate annual expenditures, policy debates over education financing, and whether or not state lottery revenue should continue to be donated to these purposes. Full bibliographic citation is provided for all 3 articles.
Filename: Schlfina.wps

As Long as There Are Homecoming Games There Will Be Prayer In Football Games
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the Supreme Court's decision to ban student led , public prayer before high school football games. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWgamepr.wps

Assessing Leadership of the Great and Middle-Level World Powers, 1927-1939
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A 2.5 page paper that evaluates which leaders best served the national interest of their respective countries and which were the worst. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGgreatpow.rtf

Assessing School Funding Options
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A 4 page paper assessing 5 options for combining local and state contributions to public education in terms of achieving adequacy according to the Odden-Picus standard. The paper chooses a plan based on property tax rates and state contribution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeduFinance.rtf