Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

Implementation of uniforms in public schools means that all students are wearing the same thing as everyone else - what are the positive points for doing this? This 5 page paper looks at the positive aspects of school uniforms for students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

(5 pp) In Extraordinary Minds (1997),Gardner poses an important question: Is there a set of traits shared by all truly great achievers - even those we might think of as extraordinary - no matter their field or the time period within which they did their important work? In an attempt to answer this question, Gardner ...

A 10 page paper which outlines what is available on the DESE's website, http://www.dese.state.mo.us. This website offers a variety of information concerning Missouri schools. In addition, an outline of available information and services for Francis Howell School District, one of many school districts in Missouri, is also provided. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page overview of the need for zero tolerance policies in our schools. Outlines the declining school environment. Attributes this decline to the increased presence of drugs and violence to the failure of schools to form a unified front against such environmental decline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Examines the high school drop-out rate found among Hispanics. Provides statistics comparing Hispanics with other minorities and mainstream White America and outlines the historical and sociocultural reasons behind those rates. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

(5 pp) When the Los Angeles riots were finally contained the world became aware of the magnitude of the destruction. In the 72 hours between April 29, 1992 and May 1, 1992 sixty people died, and over twelve hundred were injured. There were over 5000 incidents, 650 fires and almost a billion dollars ...

6 pages in length. If one is considering going for a graduate degree this is a must-have paper. The information contained within this essay can help an individual make the right choice. Based upon the author's own experience and with a bibliography of 6 sources, this is a hot topic whether for those who are currently students or ...

5 pages in length. Because of the specific goals, assumptions and beliefs associated with a paradigm, educators have many paradigms which are working against one another at any given time. This paper will help put a focus on this problem as to what is causing students to be retained or withdraw from school. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

A 12 page paper. Children of alcoholic parents face very special challenges in life. They are also at high risk for developing a number of psychological and behavioral problems. This essay discusses the number of children living with an alcoholic parent, the effects of this home environment, the different problems the children may exhibit and ...

A 7 page paper. While most freshmen are excited to be going off to college for the first time and experience being on their own, away from home and away from the watchful eyes of their parents, many don't realize the series of adjustments they are going to have to make. Some of these changes are more serious ...

This 10-page-paper presents a discussion about the impact cultural differences are having on our urban schools. Both the positive and the negative impacts are detailed. Bibliograpy lists five sources.

A 5 page discussion of the increasing use of crack cocaine among our nation's youth. Notes that even schools are not immune to this use. Suggest that the failure of our programs to dissuade drug use rests in the popular perception that drugs are "cool". Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page report discusses the issues surrounding the teaching of diversity awareness. The impact of all diversity awareness programs is of fundamental concern in virtually every aspect of the modern world. Awareness of different races, different physical abilities, different cultures is important because they form the context of social interactions and relationships. Clearly, part of any student’s comprehensive education ...

A 5 page paper that argues home-schooling is better than traditional schooling. The arguments against home-schooling are presented and refuted. Data are presented about the scores and successes of home-schooled youngsters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. Despite years of presenting multicultural curriculum, ethnocentrism still exists in our nation's classrooms. This essay discusses approaches and strategies that can be used at the elementary and secondary levels to eliminate ethnocentric attitudes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper. This paper discusses the changes in the world that have led to a greater need for elementary school guidance counselors, the roles the counselor assumes, and an overview of how the counselor can help children deal with the stressors in their lives. A focus is placed on enhancing self-esteem. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page overview of the escalating problem of violence in our schools. Cites statistics from around the nations and speculates as to the cause of this increased rate of violence. Concludes that many times our children’s attitudes are nothing more than a mirror or our own. Suggests that to change the ...

This 5 page paper argues that student employment during High School, although having a few detrimental effects, is a positive endeavor that results in the student's learning how to socialize in a work setting, skills necessary for budgeting and a sense of self worth derived from the autonomy that is afforded as well as being able to reach a goal. ...

This 6 page report discusses the issue of school prayer in America and makes the argument that there is no place for school prayer in a public school. From the time an American child is in the first or second grade he/she has learned that “America is a melting pot of people.” This means different religions and beliefs as ...

This 11 page paper looks at how we can develop anti –oppressive training schemes. Using the ideas of Paulo Freire and then considering the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and tactile, the paper looks at the issues involved and the way that they may be perceived when a teacher is formulating a course. ...

This 10 page paper looks at these four different subjects by considering four journal articles regarding each subject, looking at the content and the important of the article to the subject studied. The bibliography cites 16 sources.

This 5 page report discusses a number of issues related to working with and teaching junior high or middle school students. Primarily a literature review, areas covered include student stress and coping, developmental concerns, creating awareness in students of the world outside the classroom, and the characteristics of a positive junior high experience for students. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of students. All regions and all types of communities show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of 1990 high school seniors in non-metropolitan areas reported illicit drug use in the previous year, while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan areas was 33 percent. Although higher ...

This 25 page paper considers the implications of Title IX and the changes that have been developed in curriculum based on this legal change. In correlation, this paper also considers the implications of curriculum development and brain-based learning as they relate to the Title IX movement. Bibliography lists 24 sources.

(5 pp). Jean Piaget wanted to understand how kids think. His reasoning was that, if he observed children's cognitive skills development carefully some patterns would develop. Recording and being aware of those patterns would then help him make some decisions about how we think and accrue knowledge as adults.This discussion will consider ...