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No Child Left Behind Act, 2008.
A critical analysis of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2002.
702 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper analyzes the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, which was signed into law in 2002 by President George W. Bush. The paper describes the rationale governing the Act as well as the desired outcomes. It also describes criticism of the Act by various parties, both before and after its passage and then briefly describes the success of the Act in achieving its desired outcomes.
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"Others, however, maintain that NCLB does precisely what it is designed to do. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education stress NCLB's successes, noting that the fourth anniversary of NCLB has come with increased student performance in all domains assessed by the testing process. Schools and teachers are also conforming to the increased emphasis on certification and are engaged in improving student performance. The criticisms of funding are dismissed on the grounds that the money has come in different venues to the states, or that it will be reimbursed in the future. Finally, the testing process continues to be refined and doing so is a work in process: the initial phase of NCLB is concluding and after this point, the previously-stated beneficial outcomes of the testing process can be realized (Hess & Petrilli, 2006)."
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Educational Providers and Internet Delivery, 2007.
Argues that educational providers must focus on online usage patterns in order to anticipate their clients' needs and capitalize on growth prospects of online educational programming.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
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This paper addresses the need to place Internet usage and potential at the center of marketing research done by educational providers going forward. The paper provides data on usage patterns, publics which are served through online programming, growth rates of online programs, and the need of providers to be opportunistic in developing programs.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Arguments
Internet Usage Patterns and Other Media Forms
Internet Access and Learning Opportunities
Opportunistic Educational Marketing
Conclusion
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"Before considering how Internet usage is affecting the role that other media forms play in the delivery of information, it is important first to briefly consider general Internet usage patterns and the role that education information plays in Internet usage. Dickinson and Ellison (1999) wrote that at the turn of the century, 36% of Canadian households had "frequent users" of the Internet. By 2005, 64% of Canadians aged 18 or over indicated that they used the Internet "at least once a day." These findings show that Internet usage is growing in frequency as a forum for media delivery generally."
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Second Language Acquisition, 2007.
This paper evaluates Marcel Danesi's "Adesso! A Functional Introduction to Italian, Second Edition" as a second language acquisition (SLA) textbook.
1,593 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper examines Marcel Danesi's "Adesso! A Functional Introduction to Italian, Second Edition" in light of current theories in second language acquisition (SLA). The paper also analyzes how the text would function in a general classroom context. The paper relates that if "Adesso!" is evaluated in terms of meeting its stated objectives and in terms of the current theoretical models regarding SLA, then it clearly passes evaluation as a useful classroom textbook. The paper concludes that it can be highly recommended as a textbook for teaching Italian.
Outline:
Introduction
Organization Based on Interesting Topics and Cultural Contexts
Provide Activities for Students to Talk in Open-Ended Exercises
Inputs, Strategies and Tasks
Grammar and Vocabulary
The Question of Culture
Comparison of English and Italian Languages and Cultures
Opportunities for Further Exploration and Assessment
Cumulative Evaluation and Recommendation
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"The organization of chapters and themes around their frequency of usage in everyday Italian speech is, admittedly, a rather arbitrary way of designing a text. After all, it is unclear how Danesi has determined what situations will be most frequent or functional. This being said, the range of everyday situations explored in the text is diverse and there is a level of progression through the text with succeeding chapters building upon, and referencing, previous ones."
"The text does contain some dialogues that allow students to converse with each other. These are sometimes open-ended, comprising of "interviews" in which one student may ask another student questions with no fixed answers (Danesi 82)."
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Sleep Deprivation at College, 2008.
This paper discusses poor sleeping habits as a college epidemic.
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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In this article, the writer notes that college students all over the world spend many hours completing assignments and maintaining their social life. The writer points out that these long hours often require the student to borrow time from sleep in order to complete all their tasks and continue their social life. The writer maintains that this is unfortunate for the student, community and university because this borrowed time from sleep reduces a student's awareness and productivity. The writer discusses that what many students do not realize is that sleep deprivation can lead to serious medical issues, failing grades, mental issues and in some extreme case, even death. The writer argues that that education about sleep deprivation should be offered in universities and should also be monitored by peers and families.
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"First and foremost, it must be determined that the student is not suffering from a sleep related disorder. There is a difference between choosing to forego sleep the inability to sleep. If a student has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep without outside interruptions on a consistent basis they should seek medical treatment. There are other symptoms of sleep disorders such as headaches upon waking, loud snoring and feeling of tiredness even though a full eight hours of sleep was obtained. If the student chooses to stay at a party until 3 AM and is exhausted the next morning it can safely be assumed that the cause is not a sleep disorder but any inflicted measure. On the other hand if the student went to bed at a descendant time and woke the next morning feeling tired and un-rested the student could be suffering from a sleep disorder. There are a number of medications and treatments that can alleviate the symptoms of sleep disorders. A visit to a medical physician can confirm whether or not the student may have a sleep disorder and they can begin treatment accordingly."
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Classroom Management, 2008.
A discussion on effective classroom management based on the author's personal experience.
1,046 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper explores the evolution of the author's views on effective classroom management with a particular emphasis upon the dynamic tension between theory and practice. It demonstrates, with reference to both the author's experiences and those of his peers, that there are numerous challenges involved in the implementation of a theoretical template of classroom management within actual teaching practice.
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"At the outset of my studies in education I did not have a fully developed consciousness of classroom management per se. Instead, I had a rough outline of how I considered an effective teacher should act based upon my own experience as a student. In general, I feel that this rough outline corresponds best to the views of Alfie Kohn in that I conceived of the classroom as a sort of community of learners (Burden 22). However, upon studying the subject of classroom management more closely I became particularly fascinated by the experimental work of B.F. Skinner of whose research and significance I was only remotely aware prior to my studies. "
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Roman Catholic Education and Values, 2008.
This paper discussing teaching in Roman Catholic Schools in Ontario.
982 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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In this article, the writer notes that if one has experience of both secular and parochial schools and universities, one comes to appreciate the extra dimension that parochial schools do offer to children. Also, the Roman Catholic vision of the family of whatever description, as the basic unit of society, is tremendously helpful to young people as a way in which to examine their own lives and those of people they encounter, and what might prove helpful to the communities they will know over their life course. The writer maintains that serving in a Roman Catholic school board, in this light, offers the opportunity to encourage thoughtfulness on social issues that are now most important to the greater family that is the society, as in exploring the roots of addiction, homelessness, and extreme materialism and individualism. Further, the writer points out that students are undoubtedly given a rounder education that does not exclude secular views but insists that moral questions are explored and debated.
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"As a second strong source of interest in a Roman Catholic teaching career is awareness of central Canada as a diverse and immigrant-receiving region. As may not be realized by many Roman Catholics, for many new arrivals there is the expectation of the school as helping considerably to acculturate their children, if members of the Roman Catholic Communion. For arrivals from other religious addresses there is also an expectation of some access to parochial education that may be sadly lacking in the schools there children eventually join. It is not unusual to find new Canadians of diverse origins, many of them non-Christians, preferring to expose their children to what may be offered by a local parish, community centre or other Roman Catholic facility. For arriving Roman Catholics, there can be relief to know they live near the Catholic school as a kind of lifeline for their children given the strong risks of raising children in urban areas on low financial resources. For such families whether from Sri Lanka, India, Congo or Eritrea, Guatemala or Peru, there can be confidence in Roman Catholic teachers and schools as those who will care about the development of their children in years when some immigrant parents cannot perform ideally due to circumstances."
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American Curriculum History, 2006.
An examination of the development of the American and Chinese educational systems.
769 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper discusses the curriculum development in the United States and China that began with the reliance on religious beliefs at the core of the educational system. It explains how over time the American idea of higher education has became centered on expanding ideas and personal identities. This paper also points out that, in the Chinese educational system, the adoption of Western philosophies into the curriculum took centuries.
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"The history of education in the United States began with the influence of the English educational system and was formulated around instruction that did not occur in formal institutions, but that was privately administered (Thattai, n.d.). The professors of these early teachings were tasked with teaching students with a focus on the religious beliefs of the region. By the early 1600s education in the United States expanded to formal colleges, with Harvard opening its doors in 1636, teaching clergy ("Colonial", n.d.). This form of curriculum remained stable through 1647, when the idea of witchcraft and satan began to influence the Puritan culture of Massachusetts. However, the curriculum was altered by 1660 when the European philosophy of teachings science and culture began to impact the American idea of education."
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Child Care Facility, 2008.
This paper discusses the child care industry, focusing on the Kid Zoo Developmental Center, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
1,218 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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In this article, the writer reports that a study was conducted of a local Charlotte day care center for the purposes of gaining information that would benefit the student population interested in the child care field. The writer maintains that the benefits to this population include understanding the organizations that support new graduates in their career endeavors and realizing the organizations that will serve them by supporting their career goals. For these reasons Kid Zoo Developmental Center was evaluated through an interview and research and the findings are included in the paper. The interview portion of the documentation reflects an interview with a recent graduate employed at the facility and related opinions as to the quality of the job at the center.
Outline:
Research
Interview
Letter of Transmittal
Works Cited
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"The salary range for employees within the company is comparable to others day care workers in the area. Most employees begin at a minimal wage and progress with time at the center and their performance meriting raises. There are, however, those workers that have degrees in child care services that are started at a higher wage and that progress at a more rapid pace toward promotions. Therefore, this company does hire entry level graduates, although there are no openings at this time."
"Benefits with this company are determined by the number of hours the individual works. There are no benefits for part time workers, and full time workers can participate in a 401K plan, as well as employee health benefit programs that are offered and minimal. Basically, there are no significant promotion possibilities with this company, as it is only at one location."
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Language Arts Education, 2007.
This paper discusses the development of a philosophy of language arts education for grades 7-12.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 135.95
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This paper owes to different formal and individual explorations of language arts approaches and methods including work towards a language arts portfolio, an exercise helping to recognize the vast range of materials available to Canadian teachers, at large, in relation to their adopted philosophies of teaching. The writer maintains that a guiding study that has promoted much thought on the overall goals of language arts instruction has been Think Literacy Success, a Government of Ontario report on approaches to promoting literacy at the Grades 7 to 12 levels which emphasizes gaps in abilities and opportunities, student groups especially at risk, and the overall role of language arts in seeing that students are prepared to communicate well in society. The writer notes that it seems important to think through the environment in which one will teach with central Canada offering unique challenges of diversity less pronounced in regions beyond the main cities. In the same spirit, The writer discusses that teachers serving isolated impoverished or otherwise limited communities of less heterogeneity need to find approaches to an overall ideal of instilling interest and skill.
Outline:
Introduction
Portfolio Tasks
Reflection on Professional Development
Mechanics of Portfolio and Teaching Development
Bottom Up Model of Reading
Professional Development Goals
Future Activities
Concluding Remarks
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"Various course and seminar offerings now exist that are geared to language arts teachers. In addition, there is an ever-growing literature of research on the subjects of literacy, factors impeding literacy and language development, curriculum design and teaching pedagogy. However, one needs to aim to for practical experience which should be diverse. For example, attending classes for second language learners in a Board of Education setting is different from tutoring adult learners in basic literacy having been involved in the criminal justice system. When watching very experienced language arts teachers at work one sees the results of perhaps many years given to students of different kinds, in perhaps several school systems, and more than one country. Teachers can appreciate to varying degrees what colleagues educated elsewhere can impart, especially those having served abroad and perhaps in educational systems requiring English-medium instruction for students of diverse first languages. Education does seem a profession in which the teacher is forever meeting individuals from whom learning is possible. The same can be said of students, and what is suddenly discovered in some in terms of a hidden ability, another language spoken, or the ability to illustrate written work."
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Organizational Change in Education, 2007.
An analysis of the issues concerning organizational change and transformation leadership in the educational system.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper reviews pertinent articles that are related to the topics of educational change and transformational leadership and discusses the historical findings of researchers in both areas. In relation to organizational change, it provides information on how change occurs in the educational system and the various approaches to change that have been considered and that have been successful. In relation to leadership the paper also discusses the elements of leadership that are required to ensure that change is effective.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"Simsek and Louis (1994) discuss that change within the common educational environment occurs as that change is needed and is not generally focused on change throughout the entire organization (p. 670). This is because most educational systems become accustomed to the framework for the organization and only determine that change is necessary in relation to and because of a specific issue. Hagner and Murphy (1989) support this belief and stipulate that this is often because of the financial restraints that are placed on educational organizations (p. 68). These economic concerns often lead the institution in any type "
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High School Newspapers, 2007.
This paper argues against the censorship of high school student newspapers.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper explains that the Supreme Court held that student newspapers could be censored by the principal or other administrators.
The author points out that student newspapers are not censored in California because, in this state, this type of censorship would be a violation of the First Amendment. The paper stresses that student newspapers should not be censored because many of the issues in these newspapers are faced by students on a daily basis. The author argues that reading about these subjects help students to understand better these problems. The paper includes quotations.
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"The principal refused to run the two pages because he believed it was wrong for students to talk about sex and similar topics. ... The two articles that were pulled from the school newspaper were about divorce and pregnancy, thus being inappropriate for younger ages. These topics according to the principal were too mature for students in the school. ... Quite frankly, this gives schools the "carte blanche for censorship." While principals and other administrators may believe students are not mature enough to hear or discuss controversial issues, the fact is that students are dealing with these issues on a daily basis..."
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Sale of Universities, 2007.
This paper provides a summary of the book 'Universities for Sale' by N.Tudiver.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 43.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the thesis of the book 'Universities for Sale' is that universities will be destroyed if business takes them over. The writer notes Tudiver's view that, with higher education becoming increasingly concerned with the interests of corporations, professors are being transformed into entrepreneurs who are focused on revenue and profit. The writer maintains that to a large extent, universities have become business enterprises, even though this outcome was realized much later in Canada than in the United States. The writer notes that the value of the book is that it makes the reader aware of how business interests historically became part of the university and changed that institution. The writer points out that the book also demonstrates what is at stake in commercialization and that we are currently at a decisive point in deciding the future.
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"Several factors delayed Canadian universities in the trend to commercialization. In contrast to the United States, there were not many opportunities for association with corporations. Canadian universities had support from the state which reduced market pressures. Universities were able to preserve their independence because of state funding. Another important factor was that decentralized unionization was operating in Canadian universities. The impact of restraint, however, was the most powerful factor in the move towards commercialization. During the mid-1970s, a general economic slowdown caused universities to undergo a prolonged period of restraint. Governments removed funding from social spending, and universities suffered from unequal funding from provincial governments across Canada. The solution by universities was to increase student tuition which resulted in problems with accessibility to higher learning. Along with increased tuition, universities began a campaign of aggressive recruitment."
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Student Inter-Provincial Migration in Canada, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for student inter-provincial migration in Canada.
1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explores student inter-provincial migration in Canada. Particularly, it looks at how student "comfort levels" vis-a-vis re-location, provincial size, economic factors and even social considerations such as "warmth" and language all shape where students will go when they pursue a post-secondary education. The paper reveals that while a myriad of factors come into play when students determine where they will go for an education, certain provinces tend to attract (or not attract) students for certain economic and social reasons that cannot be ignored.
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"To close, the last several pages have explored what determines the robustness and direction of inter-provincial migration within Canada among students. While a host of reasons will guide the decision-making processes for students, it is hard to avoid the finding that healthy regional economies, an absence of cultural or linguistic barriers, and relative geographic isolation all precipitate inward and outward migration trends. Ultimately, the more a province can cultivate an image of itself as being a place of opportunity and of relatively few non-school barriers to learning, the greater its chances of recruitment success will be."
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Media Strategies in Corporate Training, 2007.
An analysis of whether different companies' use of new media training methodologies will result in measurably different outcomes in corporate training.
2,876 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This paper discusses the use and implementation of new media strategies in the corporate training and educational environment. It discusses the strategies that should be employed when implementing corporate communication and training activities and the benefits and challenges that are associated with its use. The paper also looks at the need for expert technical administration if these strategies are to be implemented. Finally, the paper presents an experiment to determine if different companies' use of new media training methodologies will result in measurably different outcomes.
Table of Contents:
Experiment
Results
Review and Discussion
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"One other issue that ought to be emphasized in a review of this experiment is that the theoretical perspective underlying new media technologies for corporate training (i.e., the pedagogical substratum) has been a much-overlooked aspect of new media implementation (cf., e.g., Govindasamy, 2001). For example, the benefit of visual information to supplement more traditional audio information (as used in old-style teleconferencing) is that, not so much providing a supplement to audio information, it can be used by group participants to evaluate the "communication availability" of other participants, thus providing "remote opportunistic communications" that are more commonly experienced in face-to-face (FTF) environments (Whitaker, 1995). This and other considerations are in need of further research and examination in order to more fully make use of the technologies for learning that are already at our disposal. In this regard, the current experiment has only touched the surface."
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Math Lesson in Literature, 2007.
This paper looks at Eric Carle's book 'The Grouchy Lady Bug' and discusses grade one mathematics lessons involving literature.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how Eric Carle's 'The Grouchy Lady Bug' may be used as a first grade math tool. The writer notes that although a number of printed and Internet sources have already expressed how to adapt this book for student exercises in mathematics and literature, this book shows itself amenable to other lessons a teacher devises, directly from the book in relation to what the curriculum must cover. The writer concludes that in its seeming lack of limitation for grade one learners, and others, the book can be strongly recommended to teachers accustomed to using literary and visual sources in the teaching of elementary mathematics.
Outline:
Introduction
Class Activities
Examining the Text
Concluding Remarks
Works Cited
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"To generate interest in a book that will be used for a number of lessons, learners can be helped to talk about the ladybug in general. Some Grade One students will say that they have seen one, and others can state words they would use to describe a ladybug to someone who had never seen one. Other students will answer questions as to how large a ladybug is in relation to other things in the room, reinforcing ideas of larger than and smaller than, the teacher framing questions that can be answered in simple responses of "Yes" or "No". Grade One students will giggle when asked if a ladybug is larger than the teacher's chair, or smaller than a speck on the ceiling, if it would fit in the teacher's pocket or handbag, or if a ladybug is larger than a cat? If the teacher had a pet ladybug, would he need to take it for walks?"
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Vending Machines in Public Schools, 2007.
A look at the argument why vending machines should be removed from New Jersey public schools.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper discusses how the benefits from removing vending machines from New Jersey's schools has forced students to eat more nutritious snacks and drink less pop. It looks at how the removal of vending machines has brought many benefits to students compared to schools that still have vending machines.
Outline:
The Reasons for Removing Vending Machines from Public Schools
What Are the Benefits from Removing Vending Machines
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"In the past, many schools throughout the nation had several vending machines and pop machines. "Although the majority of schools offered some nutritious foods and beverages in these settings, the majority of schools also offered less nutritious choices" (Kann et al 2005, 370). Students are able to purchase canny, pop, and salty snacks such as potato chips. New Jersey is one of the states that required these vending machines to be removed from the schools. In the past, according to Martha Kubik, Leslie Lytle and Jayne Fulkerson, almost 75% of schools had a school lunch program (2004, 121). The problem is that though there are many options, many of the students eat from beverage and vending machines that adds to the weight and health problems of students. "
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