Alternative High School
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9 page analytical discussion of "The Burger King" academy; an alternative high school within Newark, New Jersey's "Cities in Schools" program. Author draws upon personal experiences as an observer/intern and employs pertinent sociological terminology within the discussion.
Filename: Altskool.wps

America's Commitment to Education
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This 3 page paper examines America's commitment to education and the fact that the system is in trouble. Bush's new legislation (No Child Left Behind) is mentioned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA511edu .rtf

America’s Grade Schools and the Importance of Technology and Technology Integration
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In fourteen pages this Master’s thesis paper analyzes the importance of integrating technology in American schools to lift lagging education standards and discusses such innovations as SMART boards, Promethean boards, and enVisionMATH, along budgetary considerations as well as the demands on schools posed by constantly changing technology. Fifteen sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGclasstec.rtf

American Dreams/Evaluating a Website
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A 4 page essay that evaluates the WebQuest site America Dreams...through the decades. The writer argues that this site exemplifies how goals, sub-goals and objectives can be designed to meet both the individual needs of students and those of society as well. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khamdrwb.rtf

American Education Legislation in the 1990s
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A 27 page research paper that examines the main trends in legislation pertaining to education in the 1990s. The writer argues that two main trends have predominated. The first trend is exemplified by the 'Goal 2000' legislation which mandates that states set national standards to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education. The second trend is the ongoing thrust of federal legislation to increase access to higher education for minorities. This paper offers a synopsis of educational legislative highlights from the 103rd, 104th, and 105th Congress as well as current trends in state legislation before speculating on whether or not the major goals of federal legislation are obtainable. Bibliography contains 26 sources.
Filename: 90edu.rtf