Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

A 6 page research paper on school violence that argues that zero-tolerance policies toward school violence are ineffective and possibly counter-productive. The writer examines these policies and what the research on school violence indicates as its causes and possible remedies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper reports on What Kids Need by Rima Shore, offers practical applications for childcare directors and those who provide care for children. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at academic achievement in children from single parent families, and the social constraints which single parents have to deal with in terms of work and childcare commitments. Bibligraphy lists 4 sources

An Argument : A 9 page paper. One of the more controversial issues in public education is the practice of teacher tenure. Tenure, originally adopted to protect teachers against unfair and arbitrary dismissal, now does little more than protect teachers' jobs regardless of the quality of their performance. It also keeps good teachers tied to ...

A 8 page paper that discusses the significance of John Dewey's work and the enduring influence of his philosophies. The essay is based primarily on Dewey's Experience and Education. The writer explains and discusses progressive education, the educative experience as compared to the mis-educative experience, the concept of continuity and the need for group interaction. ...

A paper which looks critically at Barth's Improving Schools from Within, with particular reference to the role of the principal, staff development and the function of the school in the community. Bibliography lists 1 source

A 3 page paper presenting 10 potential action research questions. Topics include gang influence; school psychologists’ influence; cultural sensitivity training; Aggression Replacement Training; and replacing zero tolerance policies with permission for administrators to use discretion in dealing with threatening situations or students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page research that examines the controversy over requiring the use of psychotropic drugs, such as Ritalin, for school attendance. The writer offers background on the topic, the increase in Ritalin use and the details of recent legislation that affects this issue. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 14 page paper discuses early language development and literacy, adult literacy and the Welfare to Work policy, and the importance of successful adult literacy programs. The essay first provides two definitions of literacy that are typically used by policymakers. The second section discusses theories regarding first language acquisition, reporting the theories of Chomsky, Vygotsky ...

A 9 page paper which examines how religion should remain a private matter and has no place in public education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that explores the text The Intercultural Campus, Transcending Culture & Power In American High Education by Greg Tanaka (2003). This text outlines the macro social forces that work against the goals of multiculturalism and also outlines a possible course for remedying these drawbacks that can tremendous further the ...

This 4 page report discusses the processes involved in teaching reading in developmental context and the situation in which a teacher must deal with a fifth grade boy who is new to the school, without any background records. The child has verbal skills but cannot read. The report considers the ways in which a teacher ...

A 26 page paper that begins with a definition of literacy, the three types of literacy assessed and scoring processes. National and international literacy rates are then reported along with the negative effects of illiteracy. The paper then changes to report the history of the New York Public Library, which provides services in Manhattan, the ...

A 4 page discussion of the problems we are facing in relation to violence. While a number of theories have been proposed to explain the increase in violence, one of the more interesting relates to the impact violence on television has on our nation's children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines why and how high schools in Minneapolis school districts have switches to later starting times. The writer discusses research supporting the idea that high school students need more sleep, as well as how the later starting time impacted the Minneapolis schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 14 page overview of the academic need for student codes of conduct. The author reviews several key considerations which must be made when designing codes of conduct. Not only must student conduct be delineated as to what is acceptable and what is not, so too must the retributions that will be instigated ...

A 6 page paper that presents comments and a critique of Howard Zinn's book, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. The writer offers an opinion on the most important messages from the book but also criticizes Zinn. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper that focuses on middle school teachers. Data are included regarding the proportion of teachers who leave the field within the first five years. The reasons have to do with high dissatisfaction with working conditions. The writer discusses the kinds of activities middle school teachers are involved in, which leaves them with ...

A 3 page critical analysis of the book by Ann Ferguson. Ferguson contends that racism and stereotyping in today’s public schools is insuring failure among black males. The author of this paper agrees that if such problems are occurring it is inexcusable but suggests that much more is at play in the academic ...

A 5 page paper that explores the perspectives of Alfred North Whitehead as presented in Aims of Education and Haridas Chaudhuri as presented in Evolution of Integral Consciousness. Specific quotes from each are used as a catalyst to discuss the foundations and emphases of each author. The writer's beliefs as inspired by Whitehead and Chaudhuri ...

A 10 page paper that discuses school governance in California. Topics discussed include: school board, elections, term of office, relationships between the school board and the superintendent, accountability, policy manuals and the general operations of a school district. The writer describes the operations in one hypothetical school district, the administrative team, budgeting, ongoing committees, and ...

This 4 page report discusses issues related to leadership in educational settings. the point is made that educational environment need individual leaders just as much as any corporation, government agency, or not-for-profit institution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with comments about the development of the fields of human relations management and human resource management. The writer next defines supervision and discusses the controversies with the definition and the concept of supervision. There is an inherent dichotomy within the practice of supervision – on the one hand, ...

A 21 page paper. There have been alternative schools, in one form or another, in America for centuries. The need for alternative schools has become even greater over the last couple of decades. Although a common definition does not exist for this type of school, most agree the alternative school is the 'last chance' for ...

A 10 page paper that investigates the risk factors for students in the Clark County School District and in Las Vegas itself. Demographically, the county and city have been changing over the last several years. The school population has increased by about 36 percent in the last few years and Hispanics make up the greatest ...