Essays and Research Papers on Education Politics

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts a work by Colin Powell with an essay suggesting that education is not good in the U.S.A. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines biographical information in addition to Marshall's role as a judge. How his life relates to the theme of education is the focus of this paper. An annotated bibliography is included.

A 4 page essay discussing the ideals of democracy in a society and the role of education in a democracy. Democracies demand more from its citizens than nondemocratic societies.

This 9 page paper looks at single parent families in the United Kingdom. Implications for further research is included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses standardized testing in U.S. education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page essay looks at education and how administrators can better communicate with the community. Problems are noted. A summary is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that compares and contrasts how two educational leaders communicated their vision. Background information is also provided for Dr. Eric Smith and Dr. Pedro Garcia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at case law and laws on the books which protect disabled children. A history of special education is used to evaluate why special education has evolved as it has. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a critical review of a paper called "Tolerance and Intolerance in Multicultural Education," by Robert Heslep of the University of Georgia. Concepts in multicultural education, tolerance and morality are broached. An abstract of the article is included. No bibliography.

A 4 page paper outlining Equal opportunity and access to education. The writer describes ways proposed by President Clinton to ensure access including charter and magnet schools. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page contention that everyone can play a role in educational reform. To lead we must be willing to stand up against a problem and to effect change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

18 pages. In the state of North Carolina it is up to the principal of each school to determine how the budget monies for that particular school are to be spent. These budgets must meet the guidelines of the state of North Carolina educational goals. This paper will discuss both the positive and ...

This 5 page paper discusses educational models that have cropped up during the twentieth century and how they changed education. Constructivism, Progressivism, and the Inquiry method are each discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the attempts which have been made to insure equal education in the twentieth century. The author contends that these attempts have fallen short, that our schools are not meeting the dual goals of equality and excellence . Part of the reason is an almost myopic concentration on equality ...

A 5 page discussion of the issues surrounding state control in public education. Examines the funding concerns which revolve around this issue and discusses the feasibility of privatization as a means of freeing the nation’s educational system from the stranglehold in which it currently exists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the question of whether or not universities should try to provide students with a common educational foundation. This paper analyzes the pro's and con's of this argument. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper explores two works which highlight the problem with unequal distribution of resources in public education. The larger issues of education are explored and suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the changes in education development between 1950 and the present time. Theories, and the effects of those theories are all detailed. Bibliography lists one source.

7 pages in length. Massachusetts, a state that has come under fire for failing to meet constitutional requirements with regard to funding "less affluent school districts" (Hunter, 2004) so students can acquire an 'adequate' education, is trapped within the issue of educational reform, a reality that exists because the very notion of academic achievement ...

This 12 page paper considers the problems in the modern education system and existing controversial issues, providing an overview of each side of the issue. This paper outlines the components of the book Taking Sides (11th Edition, Sections 11-21) in order to best consider the arguments presented and discuss the possible implications of the ...

A 3 page paper discussing organizational change as it relates to educational needs. It is said that change is inevitable, and that it can either be anticipated and managed or be an agent of chaos that throws the organization off track and causes it to lose sight of its goals. A survey of ...

A 5 page paper which argues that the children are the most important concern of public education. We should be less concerned with test scores and more concerned with the individual needs of each individual child. If we focus on the children we will likely find all other problems, such as academic scores, fall into place. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing factors influencing the trends in the educational system. Political, economic and historical factors have had a great deal of influence on the trends and reforms which have occurred in the educational system over the course of time. Although education was a guaranteed right from each state in accordance with ...

This 6-pager paper analyzes educational activist Anita Garland and her ideas for school reform.

This 25 page paper reviews a variety of articles all relevant to any thesis concerning attitudes of academia. Addressed are issues of salary, workload and academic standards. The review also considers shared governance, tenure, promotion as well as the impact of technology and distance learning. Academic advising services as well as faculty perceptions concerning student ...