An Evaluation of Long Island Schools
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This 3 page paper looks at school districts on New York's Long Island. Positive and negative aspects are discussed. Some topics addressed are tracking, tenure and the Regents exams. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA340LI.rtf

An Evaluation of Teacher Workshops to Increase Technology Use in the Classroom
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This 100 page paper provides an overview of a evaluation of teacher workshops and educator training programs designed to enhance the use of technology in the classroom. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: MHEdCo66.rtf

An Evaluation of the DARE Program
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This 9 page paper examines the DARE program. The paper argues that the program does not work. The new DARE program is investigated but history is relayed about its origins. Alternatives are noted. Support is provided for the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA808war.rtf

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 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