Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

A 14 page paper examining methods by which communities and schools themselves can use available people, time, money, facility or energy resources in the local area to increase high school graduation rates in that area. The paper contains a literature review focusing on various prevention techniques and research, and describing the Junior Achievement and ...

4 pages in length. Unmotivated, rebellious and without any understanding of how education represents their only way out of existing social and economic circumstances, the students of Stand & Deliver experience a metamorphosis unlike any before them: Through the unyielding dedication of a teacher who knows there is more to these teenagers than contempt ...

A 4 page paper which examines, tutorially, a high school experience and learning the importance of an education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the so-called "hidden curriculum" and its importance in the educational arena. This paper emphasizes that students should be approached as individuals and teacher expectations and approaches modified accordingly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of basic psychological and educational theories and their application for a personal learning theory. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines some of the standards for teachers in the No Child Left Behind Act. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper that begins with a 20-item school climate survey designed for grades 4-6 but which could be modified for younger or older students. The writer comments how their own school might fare on this survey. The second part presents results of the survey administered to the appropriate grades levels at two elementary ...

This 5 page paper explains and discusses Reality Therapy, including Glasser's subsequent modification from Control to Choice Theory. The writer also comments on how this approach can be used by the school counselor with actual examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper examining Ohio high school dropout rates. The dropout rate in North Toledo appears to be higher than in other parts of the city, and Toledo's dropout rate overall is quite high. The purpose here is to investigate why that may be and to suggest appropriate interventions. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page discussion of the impetus for teaching adolescents in high needs schools. This paper contends that teaching method can overcome the problems associated wit these schools. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the life and times of Charles Prosser. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page comparison of the legal definition of "weapon" in Maryland to the common definitions employed in school policies. The author observes that while serious retributions are appropriate for students carrying actual weapons with the intent of harm, applying these definitions to items like nail clippers is ludicrous! Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the problem, causes, and possible solutions to school shootings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper. To curb violence in schools, the U.S. Congress adopted the Gun-Free Schools Act in 1994, which required states to adopt legislation that include zero tolerance language. This essay defines the term, zero tolerance, and how state legislators and school districts responded. The writer reports some of the most absurd cases, ...

This 3 page paper presents a review and critique of Home-School Relations: Working Successfully With Parents and Families (2nd ed), edited by Glenn Olsen and Mary Lou Fuller. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page research paper that addresses various issues in school counseling. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the importance of information literacy, providing examples and citing different authors. The essay comments on how information literacy might be obtained/learned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. Historically, mothers have been emphasized in home-school relationships. In the recent past, this focus has changed to include the child's father more. This essay discusses why the father's involvement is important and offers some ideas for getting the dad more involved. No Bibliography.

A 6 page essay that summaries and discusses orientation that Alice McIntyre (1997) explores in “White Talk,” a chapter from her text Making Meaning of Whiteness. This discussion of racism focuses on McIntyre’s study of a group of young white student teachers, offering summation and the writer’s reaction to the issues presented. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 4 page assessment of how listening aids us in our world. The author distinguishes between passive listening and active listening and gives examples of each. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the need for community involvement in today's public schools. Public schools are facing increasingly intense pressures. On the one hand, they are held accountable for meeting national learning standards that apply to diverse student populations, while on the other hand, states continue to slash educational budgets due to ...

This 7 page paper focuses on solutions to underperforming inner city schools. Language is given a great deal of attention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page overview of the relationship that exists between increased media violence and child aggression. This paper explores the causes and the potential solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper. The stimulus statement is "Having limited school absences makes me angry." The writer considers the statement at both K-12 and higher education, discussing the disruptions caused by absences and why attendance is required. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is a persuasive essay arguing in favor of a zero tolerance drug policy in high school Bibliography lists 3 sources.