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Law Suit against the School District, 2006.
Reviews a case study of a legal suit brought against the school district over the continued harassment of a child on a school bus.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper describes the legal action brought against the school district by the parents of a young boy who was continuously harassed by special needs children riding the same school bus as the young boy. The paper discusses the major legal issues involved in the case, major case law governing the issues, weaknesses in the arguments on both sides of the case and explains how litigation could have been avoided.
Table of Contents
Case Study
Major Legal Issues Involved in the Case
Major Case Law Governing Issues
Arguing a Position
Articulating the Major Weaknesses in the Position
Describing How the Litigation Could be Avoided or Prevented
From the Paper
"The school failed to protect the child from harassment. It was brought to the administration's attention and nothing was done. Once students are on their buses, they might be off of the physical premises but they are still the responsibility of the school. After the bus pulls out of the school parking lot, the bus driver is in command. But, as many educators are well aware, drivers often need the support of school administrators in getting their passengers home safely."
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Funding Small School Districts, 2002.
This paper is a review of literature and a proposal for research concerning superintendents of small school districts, their relationship between ethics, mandates, laws, and regulations and the process of funding school districts.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper states that there is a critical need for research into the relationships between alternate patterns of educational governance and the ability to mobilize human energy. The paper recommends that research should be done to show how schools can restructure many of their programs to meet the laws and regulations while meeting the needs of the schools. The paper concludes that the hypothesis of this survey research will illustrate how funds and grants should be issued, related to the individual needs of the school and the relationship with the superintendent.
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"The top ten factors that influence teachers applying for administration positions are relationship among the board, administration, and teachers; salary, community support, quality of community life, impact of the administrative position on home life, reputation of superintendent, poor working conditions, and the control of the board and the superintendent. Basically this shows that the decisions and actions of the superintendent affect stakeholders. The role of the superintendent is an important one when it comes to the district personnel and the shared vision of the school."
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"Theodore vs. The Delaware Valley School District", 2005.
This paper argues against the Supreme Court decision regarding drug testing in the case of "Theodore vs. The Delaware Valley School District".
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 135.95
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This paper explains that the Delaware Valley School District (Pennsylvania) implemented Policy 227 stating that all middle and high school students who seek to participate in extracurricular activities or request permission to drive to school would be required to submit themselves to random drug and alcohol testing; thereafter, Louis and Mary Ellen Theodore, parents of two exemplary students, filed suit to prevent the School District from continuing to drug test students by stating that Article 1, Section 8 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, which prevents unreasonable searches and seizures, protects their daughters and all students from Policy 227. The author reports that the United States Supreme Court ruled against the school district stating that a drug testing policy without suspicion will survive constitutional challenge only if the school district makes some actual reasons for the specific need for the policy and gives an explanation for believing that the policy would address that need, rejecting any such symbolic purpose as an appropriate reason for drug testing any group of students. The paper argues that Policy 227 is a fine policy with good intentions; instead, the paper contends that Policy 227 should be changing to only test athletes and student drivers, allowing the school district to cite the "Earls" and "Vernonia" cases as being more comparable thus possibly changing the outcome.
From the Paper
"Another pro for the appellees were their ability to further distinguish themselves from "Vernonia" in the fact that case concerned a "strong drug culture in that school led by student athletes who had a lower expectation of privacy than the general body or even students involved in non-athletics extra-curricular activities." Appellees noted that the District had not even attempted to justify its program by proving the existence of an actual drug crisis in the District, much less within the targeted class of students" (J-97-2003, 7). In fact, since Article 1, section 8, provides greater protection than the 4th amendment, the appellees where able to further argue that "even showing of special need could not be viewed as justifying the sort of random, suspicionless searches conducted under policy 227" (J-97-2003, 7)."
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ELL Programs in the Modern California School District, 2005.
Examines specific programs used in one school district to enhance the learning of ELL (English Language Learners) students.
2,865 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 123.95
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Modern classrooms must implement several programs to offer an effective educational curriculum to special needs students such as English Language Learners (ELL). Programs will differ from school to school or district to district depending upon demographics and resources available. This paper shows that the several programs offered in the Redlands Unified School District take such considerations into account. The district offers a comprehensive program to start ELL students on their transition to the general education mainstream classroom starting in kindergarten. The paper shows that the students and their parents are offered techniques to obtain the proper education while they learn English. The programs used there, plus several others, are making the California classroom a less stressful and more productive place for ELL students to learn.
From the Paper
"Orando and Rothstein (as cited in Slavin, 2003) state that the educational system is presented with a dilemma when it comes to limited English proficient students. The dilemma is this: The students need to learn English in order to function in society, but how much instruction should they get in their first language? English language learners (ELL) need more aid in learning all subjects because they are also trying to learn English at the same time (Johnson, Musial, Hall, Gollnick & Dupuis, 2005). Those that do speak some English may speak it with an accent or in a dialect and thus feel more comfortable using their primary language during some lessons (Lewis & Doorlag, 2003)."
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Bethel School District vs. Fraser, 2004.
A review of the Bethel School District vs. Fraser court case, which concerns freedom of speech.
1,532 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper discusses the Bethel School District vs. Fraser court case, regarding a school speech made at an assembly by Matthew Fraser. The paper explores the school's reaction to Fraser's speech, claiming it to be indecent, lewd, and offensive to the modesty and decency of many of the students and faculty in attendance at the assembly. The paper contends that the case sets an important precedent with regard to the future actions a school or district may take concerning similar matters of public decency and free speech, especially with regard to the actions of members of the student body.
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"In specific, the events concerned the actions of one Matthew N. Fraser, a student at Bethel High school in Washington State. In short, at a required assembly of approximately 600 students, Fraser presented a speech in which he referred to a student government opponent in terms of an ?elaborate, graphic, and explicit sexual metaphor? (UMKC, 2004). Not only did the student receive a warning from two teachers that it was ?inappropriate and that he probably should not deliver it,? and that it was possible that its presentation may have ?severe consequences (UMKC),? but it was observed that the reaction of the student audience to its presentation ranged from hooting, lewd gestures which ?graphically simulated the sexual activities pointedly alluded to in respondent's speech,? to obvious embarrassment and bewilderment? (UMKC)."
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"Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier", 2008.
A case analysis of the Supreme Court ruling in the case of "Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier."
892 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper presents and discusses the 1988 case of "Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier" where three former students of Hazelwood East High School contended that their principal ordered the deletion of two pages of articles from an upcoming issue of the school newspaper. The paper presents the arguments of the case and the final ruling of the Supreme Court.
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Facts of the Case and Rulings
Case Evaluation
From the Paper
"The importance of this decision stems from the fact that it clarifies the extent to which First Amendment rights can be applied in a school setting, which was left open to question after the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District case generally allowed students to possess this right. A possible political and Constitutional implication of the ruling is that it opens up avenues through which school officials can practice censorship of student expressions deemed as being in opposition to the school's educational mission. Another implication is that it curtails students' rights to freedom of expression within school grounds."
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Irvinh Independent School District v. Tatro, 2002.
A review of the "IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. TATRO" legal case.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper presents a review of a Texas Case hearing on the matter of student's with special disabilities and their right to an education in an inclusive environment. Namely the IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. TATRO Supreme Court of the United States, 1984. 468 U.S. 883.
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Personnel Recruitment Procedures in Rio Linda School District, 2006.
A review of current recruiting procedures and hiring practices under California law.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This study focuses on reviewing current recruiting and hiring practices, under California law and within school board policy, of the Rio Linda Union School District. The study reviews state, school board, and school district policies on recruitment and hiring of education personnel, analyzes the effectiveness of present recruitment and hiring practices within the Rio Linda Union School District, and makes suggestions for improvement of practice.
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Introduction
State Law, School Board and District Policies Governing Recruitment and Hiring
Recruitment and Selection
Job Posting Requirement
Hiring Processes, Procedures, and Requirements
Selection of Candidates
Screening
Recommendations for Employment
Teacher Recruitment for Low-Performing Schools
From the Paper
"Many school districts, in California and elsewhere, have their own human resources departments. The Rio Linda Union School District, however, has no human resources department. That, according to Betty Barker, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel for Rio Linda Union School District (Interview, October 17, 2005) is one fact that distinguishes the district from other districts, and left over from the days before some schools began moving toward decentralization."
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Drug Abuse Programs in the Danville School District, 2002.
This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Danville School Substance Abuse Program.
3,005 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 127.95
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The following paper discusses several outlined additions and changes to the current Substance Abuse Program in Danville. The changes outlined in this paper are community based and focus on prevention and the problems, which underlie drug use.
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?As a response to the growing drug crisis, more than half of the states require local school districts to implement comprehensive substance abuse programs. Many states have established councils to coordinate community and school prevention and educational efforts. According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, in some states, preservice training in drug and alcohol abuse prevention is a prerequisite for teacher certification. As each district assesses its own particular substance abuse problem, responses range from strict punitive measures to strengthening personal coping skills and careful reworking of structures that may be leading students to drug dependency (Klauke, 1988).?
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Rich School, Poor School, 2002.
A look at the ?Robin Hood? revenue-sharing law used to fund education in Texas.
1,382 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper examines the history of school funding in the state of Texas and the attempts to fund equitable educational opportunities for all Texas children. In particular, it discusses the the ?Robin Hood? revenue-sharing law, which was signed into effect in 1993 and literally siphons funds from wealthy school districts and diverts them to poorer schools. It analyzes how the plan has been anathema to many, since it was signed into law by Ann Richards, the state's last Democratic governor, and evaluates its advantages and disadvantages.
From the Paper
"The Texas Supreme Court agreed with the plaintiffs and stated that an efficient system must provide "substantially equal access to similar revenues per pupil at similar levels of tax effort." (Hughes, 2002) Basically, this means that a poor district should be able to operate on the same revenue per pupil from a one-cent tax increase as any other district would from the same one-cent increase. So the Robin Hood plan was implemented in 1993 as a temporary measure to provide funds until a more permanent solution could be devised. The plan was never intended to be permanent, none the less, poorer schools have become accustom to the higher funding levels, and they are hesitant to consider a new plan which would mean a possible decline in income."
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School Culture and School Safety, 2004.
Examines the existing and significant relationship between school culture and school safety.
32,586 words (approx. 130.3 pages), 101 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This is a quantitative research study that is designed to assess the impact of school culture on school safety and school violence. The paper looks at what schools can do to create proper environments that are conducive to safety and whether there are identifiable behaviors within school culture that contribute to safety. The paper also analyzes the perceptions of teachers and administrators about school culture and order.
From the Paper
"Another important point that is stressed when looking at school culture and safety is the fact that strong leaders generally make an effort to express sincere feelings toward students and their lives, and have a real belief that the students have the potential to become successful and productive adults (Kenworthy & O'Driscoll, 2000). Effective leaders create effective schools that are resilient to violence and other risks and promote resiliency in students."
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Public Schools vs. Private Schools, 2005.
A look at the accusation that public schools do not produce graduates capable of living and working successfully in their own culture.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 130.95
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This paper attempts to demonstrate that private schools succeed at preparing graduates to succeed after graduation, whereas public schools do not. The paper puts forth the hypothesis that private schools teach their students to succeed, not because of a great deal of money poured into education, but because the schools are free to teach the curricula they choose and because they prepare students to return to their own cultures and succeed. The paper further hypothesizes that public schools, on the other hand, are not free to teach curricula not aimed at improving standardized test scores, and the successful public school student is not prepared to return to his or her culture in a trade, but to transition out of it into an anachronistic academic culture.
Introduction
Hypothesis
Review of the Literature
Education and Culture
Teaching Dispositions
Outmoded Educational Model
Would Vo-tech be a Better Public School Goal?
Developing the Person Instead of the Mind
Opposition to Change in Public Schools
Alternatives to Public and Private School
Methodology
From the Paper
"There are two, or possibly even three, co-existent educational systems in the United States. The largest of these is the public education system, followed by the private schools and increasingly popular home-schooling. The third system will be mentioned only tangentially, as the real problems with U.S. education are considered to reside in the public schools. In recent decades, there have been various schemes put forth regarding vouchers for families who want to send their children to private schools but cannot afford the fees; none of these has borne fruit. In any case, it is doubtful that the private schools could absorb the numbers of students who would want to attend if vouchers were a reality. The problem with the public schools has been identified by most of the public and by many researchers as one of curriculum."
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Home School vs. Public School, 2004.
An opinion paper that states reasons why home-schooling is a better option for one's children.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper presents arguments on both sides for and against home-schooling. It explains the benefits of parents being the main educators for their children, but also cites reasons, such as social development of the children, being affected. The paper concludes, however, that home-schooling could be the best option for specific people and that the system produces well-balanced children. Includes a thorough annotated bibliography and many sources attached at the end of the paper.
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"Each year more and more home schoolers are rising to the top of their fields and are being regarded as choice recruits for major colleges and universities across the country. Studies have proven that overall home educated children are more mature, well-balanced, and more confident than children educated in the public school system. What appears to be crucial to their success is the one-on-one relationship with the parent-teacher and the opportunity to learn as they are ready."
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A Comparative Analysis of Public Schools and Private Schools, 2006.
An analysis of public and private schools in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This paper discusses how education is one of the most important goods in our society. A person's educational achievements to a large extent determine how their life will be, while the educational system a country fosters determines its economic outcomes to a large extent. The paper further discusses how that in Canada, most education is provided by the government and many people would argue that this is the way it should be, as it is only government that has the resources and expertise to take on this important role
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School Program Improvement Plan Analysis, 2006.
An analysis of the aims and implementation strategies for a school program improvement plan, focusing on Minnesota School District # 279.
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the program improvement plan guide of Minnesota School District # 279. It presents the general aims of a school improvement plan and the areas in which the program aims to support the schools. The paper then looks at how a program could be implemented into a school. Finally, the paper focuses on Minnesota School District # 279 and how the program could be implemented there.
Table of Contents:
School Program Improvement Plan
How is it Undertaken?
The Program Improvement Plan Process Guide of District 279
From the Paper
"The process of improving a school program is a continuous one, it evolves as needs arise. Therefore, implementation and conceptualization is not easy. It needs to be constantly assessed and tested if the program still works according to the demand of the time. The plan to improve the school program is undertaken by a committee or team through the following key steps: a.) Select a reform model, by first assessing the needs of the school so you can decide on which models to adopt, building a knowledge base, becoming familiar with school reform models, determining evidence of effectiveness, making informed selection, and finalizing arrangements with model developer. b.) Design a comprehensive program by reallocating resources and developing action plan. c.) Implement the program by providing leadership, fostering positive relations between administrative staff and the community, looking for early successes, managing the plan, securing external support, checking for possible abrupt improvements. d.) Use evaluation for continuous school improvement by setting standards, promoting a climate for data-driven accountability, monitoring implementation, planning changes, evaluating outcomes, using multiple measures, informing stake holders and creating a user friendly data storage system."
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Public School Budget, 1999.
Reviews steps and procedures for developing and implementing a two-year budget for a public school district, focusing on site-based management.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 114.95
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This research reviews the steps and procedures involved in the development and implementation of a two-year budget for a public school district. Neither an actual nor a prototype budget for a public school district is developed in this research.
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"DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF A TWO-YEAR BUDGET FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Introduction
This research reviews the steps and procedures involved in the development and implementation of a two-year budget for a public school district. Neither an actual nor a prototype budget for a public school district is developed in this research. Rather, a description and explanation of the process, together with a discussion and evaluation of relevant issues, are presented.
Assumptions for the Public School District
The public school district's budget function is a split calendar year process that extends over a 24-month period. Thus, the budget developed in the first-half of 1999 finances ..."
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