Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

A 6 page paper discussing a plan to analyze possible changes to current practice in including disabled students in the mainstream classroom. The scenarios discussed are those of (1) making no changes at all; (2) allowing no restrictions corresponding either to number or degree of disabilities present; and (3) instituting the fully segregated classroom in which normal and ...

This 13 page paper provides an overview and review of literature of participation extra-curricular activities and the link to school achievement. This paper asserts that participation in extra-curricular activity improves educational performance, rather than detracting from a focus on educational goals. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

(11 pp) The issue of school uniforms in public school remains a debated one. Those in favor of a uniform method of dressing for school feel it aids in discipline and student attitude; those opposed claim it takes away a child's individuality. Let's examine both sides of the issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

A 5 page paper. The question is: if you were the superintendent of schools, what would you try to do to improve the school system? The writer offers some controversial ideas but focuses on the promise of charter schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper reviewing an article appearing in Phi Delta Kappan. Glasser's (1997) article holds much wisdom for today's teachers faced with changes in approaches to education. The wave of multiculturalism in which little learning took place but students came to know each other better has largely passed, thankfully. Cultural issues do need to be ...

(11 pp) The issue of school uniforms in public school remains a debated one. Those in favor of a uniform method of dressing for school feel it aids in discipline and student attitude. Those who are opposed to public school uniforms are basing their decisions on an emotional premise, which does not ...

A 24 page research paper that investigates the validity of this statement: Low birth weight or premature birth results in school problems. The writer reports numerous studies that compared the performance of low birth weight, extremely low birth weight, premature, and full-term children. The different areas reported were cognitive, motor and social development. The ...

A 10 page paper. This paper provides data regarding the condition of school buildings in America. It then offers a literature review focusing on the correlation between the condition of school buildings and student test scores, with an emphasis on the secondary level. The writer then provides a tutorial for conducting action research. Data included. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the many benefits of school uniforms in our public schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(6 pp.) This discussion will examine Mary Wollenstonecraft's idea of individual self development especially as it applies to women in her essay the Vindication of the Rights of Man and Vindication of the Rights of Women (1792), in relationship to political thought as it is expressed in Edmond Burke's Reflections on the Revolution ...

This 8 page report discusses issues related to staff development and the fact that whether it is in terms of motivation, skills training, or career enhancement is a formidable task for any supervisor or management team that takes it on. When tit is applied in the realm of education, it is particularly challenging. Based on Sparks and Louks-Horsley’s 1989 ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the controversial issue of school vouchers. The writer takes a position in opposition to vouchers and offers research and court cases in support of that position. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the differences that exist in academic achievement of children from a single parent home and those from homes in which two parents are present. Convincing arguments have been made for all sides of the question. In fact, there are those researchers who believe that it is not possible to accurately determine a child’s academic ...

Jonathan Kozol has become the 'Ralph Nader' of education, only his message is centered on the inequalities brought about by disparities in educational opportunities rather than finding the defects of products on the market. This 5 page paper answers a series of questions concerning the book, Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper. There are two different relationships an effective principle must establish in terms of the school and the community. One is between the school and the general community, or the community at-large, and the other is between the school and the home community, i.e., the parents of students who attend the school. ...

A 5 page paper comparing the perspectives from which these authors wrote their books, "Savage Inequalities" and "Among Schoolchildren." Kozol has some scathing words for teachers, but he points his accusing finger at school administrators and state legislators more than he does teachers. Kidder tells the story of one inner-city elementary teacher that takes a far more ...

(5PP) In the past, we have been led to believe that being "colorblind" in relationship to race from the perspective of education is a good thing. Now that "good thing," is being reexamined in the light of a clearer reality. This discussion will focus on the racial perspective of the past, compared ...

Parents are generally concerned about the health, welfare and development of their children. This includes the cognitive development associated with learning. This 10 page paper explores the issues surrounding the effect of having children being read to before entering kindergarten. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the variety of problems facing the youth worker in today’s complex environment and the variety of approaches which can be taken to address those problems. Today’s youth are disenchanted with the status quo, they yearn for something different and something invigorating. As a result they often rebel against ...

A 5 page guide in designing a study that will support the hypothesis that students who work have lower GPAs than students who do not. The paper includes a literature review selected to support the hypothesis; the recommended method of data collection is a self-reported survey. In conclusion, the paper recommends that the final work include a ...

A 7 page research paper that examines child abuse. The writer argues that educators are in the best position to identify the children who fall into this unfortunate category. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the California initiative approved by voters in 1994 that prohibited illegal immigrant children from public schools, to prohibit public health and welfare services for illegal immigrants, and impose other sanctions (including prenatal care for pregnant women and immunizations for children) throughout the state. In November of 1995, a Los Angeles federal judge issued an oral injunction that ...

(5 pp) In 1996, authors. David C. Berliner, Bruce J. Biddle, and James Bell defended the American school system in the book, The Manufactured Crisis: Myths, Fraud, and the Attack on America's Public Schools. They debunked "The Nation at Risk" education report commissioned by President Regan in 1983. This discussion will examine ...

(5 pp) Looking for work is a full time job in itself, and not many people tell us that when we begin the job search. Students who are entering the job market must be aware of the job seeking process, as well as have tools at their disposal to avoid discouragement while they ...

A 15 page research paper that examines the conditions behind the flourishing for-profit institutes of higher education versus the those of the declining small, traditional college. The writer argues that the principal reason behind the success of the for-profits versus the decline of small colleges appears to be due to the fact that the for-profit ...