Bilingualism
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the debate over bilingualism. Some people see bilingual education as a necessary mechanism for assimilation, while others view such education, and the multicultural approach that usually accompanies it, as something that blocks assimilation and legitimates differences that could eventually fracture the cohesion of the United States. An examination of literature pertaining to this topic demonstrates that there are persuasive arguments on both sides of this issue. The writer sides with those in favor of bilingual education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbiling.rtf

Block Scheduling
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An 11 page paper that supports the concept of block scheduling. This paper demonstrates that current literature, including the writings of educational theorists like Richard Rettig, Joseph Carroll, and Canady, support the transition of school systems from traditional scheduling to block scheduling, in recognition of the changing needs of students and educators. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Blocksch.wps

Block Scheduling and Music Instruction
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A 14 page paper that considers the impact of block scheduling on music instruction. This paper demonstrates that there are specific issues for music teachers and ways in which these issues can be addressed within the process of block scheduling design. Bibliography with18 sources.
Filename: Blockmus.wps

Board of Education Analysis
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9 pages analysis and discussion of East Windsor, New Jersey's Board of Education, community involvement etc; Items discussed could be applied to any town in suburban U.S.A. Several sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Boarded.wps

Bolman And Deal's Four-Frame Analysis
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Case Study : A 15 page paper that begins with an introduction to the four frame model of organizations and leadership as proposed by Bolman and Deal and the justification for the model. Basically, the authors say that everyone sees the world and any situation through their own frame or perspective and it is important to recognize and understand other frames. The four frames found in organizations are comprehensively described and explained. The type of leader and leadership process that would be found under each frame is also explained and discussed. The second half of the paper is a case study: a scenario is provided and the situation is then analyzed according to each frame. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGfrmcs.rtf

Bottom Up Or Top Down – Phonics Or Whole Language
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A 9 page paper. For more than three decades, a battle has raged over the most effective approach to reading instruction. Is phonics or whole language better when teaching reading? This paper discusses the controversy from each of the perspectives, explaining each along with their respective advantages or benefits. The writer suggests a balanced approach may be the answer to end the controversy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrdphw.rtf

Brief for Goss v. Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975)
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A 2 page summary of this Supreme Court case, in which several students brought a class action suit against a Southern Ohio school board for suspending them from school without hearing either before or after the fact. The students' argument is that they were denied the due process afforded by the Fourteenth Amendment, and wanted all reference to their suspensions removed from their permanent records. The Supreme Court agreed with the students, but qualified their decision as not meaning that formal hearings need to be held for more minor suspensions. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSGossVLopez.wps

Brief for Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992)
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A 3 page paper summarizing this Supreme Court case. Petitioner Lee was a middle school principal who arranged for a local rabbi to conduct a nonsectarian prayer at the school's graduation ceremony. Deborah Weisman was a student who objected, and her father filed suit after the ceremony when he was unable to persuade a District Court to place injunction against the school preceding the ceremony. The brief includes citation for the case, a description of the sitation and the facts, rule of law, procedural summary and issue. It concludes with the holding and a comment. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSLeeVWeis.wps

Brimley Et Al's "Financing Education In A Climate Of Change"
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6 pages in length. Financing Education in a Climate of Change by J. Vern Brimley and Rulon R. Garfield strives to illustrate the inextricable components of economic funding and educational opportunity as they exist in contemporary society. That a solid education is becoming more and more difficult to secure with today's ever-escalating costs is a point upon which the authors focus with the intention of drawing attention to just how serious the issue has become for those who want to further their academic standing but are stifled due to financial deficits. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCBurrup.rtf