Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

Three sections comprise this 10 page paper which examines the at-risk population. Explored in the first two parts are the characteristics of at risk learners as well as potential manifestations. Key contributory factors are noted in the third section. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper that supports the contention that at-risk, gifted students are more likely to drop out of school than their non-gifted peers. This paper supports this belief by representing the many extenuating educational and personal issues that are experienced by gifted students, and also suggests that the same educational structures that have ...

A well-written 24 page paper detailing the philosophies and methods of school dropout prevention programs. The writer reveiws several successful programs, and then analyzes the most important approach -- fostering self-esteem. Bibliography cites 26 scholarly sources.

This 10 page research paper examines the problem of violence among American youths with particular relevance to its impact in schools. The writer explores various causal factors of violent behavior and several different types of programs being implemented to prevent it. Included in the discussion are programs that attempt to intervene during early ...

A 12 page examination of violence in our schools and the anti-violence programs which are being implemented to deter it. Special emphasis is placed on one such program in Northwest Florida. Bibliography lists seven sources.

A 12 page paper examining this issue in the light of the shootings in Littleton, CO. The paper delves deeply into the many conflicting theories on the causes and solutions of the epidemic of school violence, and concludes that parents, schools, and society share the blame. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper dealing with the issues at hand involving youth of today in inner-city schools. Problems include gangs and drugs. Studies are examined and methods described. Family is a large factor in success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the distribution of contraceptives in high schools with a special emphasis on the issue in the state of Illinois. The writer argues that contraception should be available through school-based programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper on school-based intervention programs for teaching young people about the dangers of HIV/AIDS. The writer reviews different aspects of various programs (formal education, distribution of condoms, peer testimonials, etc;) and concludes that when properly-implemented, most approaches are quite effective at changing/preventing high-risk behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 10 pages the author discusses HIV and youth. In the 1990s AIDS/HIV is a very real and very frightening disease. It does not discriminate; affecting all people from all walks of life, all races, nationalities, sexes, and ages. The prevalence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has been shown to have a considerable ...

An 8 page paper that reflects the application of in loco parentis in school settings, reflects on the nature of tort liability and considers the liability of teachers during field trips. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing it is impossible to avoid personal bias or personal values in a counseling setting and why that is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as the counselor does not project his or her biases onto their client. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page essay in which the writer provides thoughtful tips on library use. The writer essentially 'walks' the novice researcher through everything he or she would need to know in order to quickly find information on both sides of an issue. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page comparison of the concepts of multicuturalism and pluralism as presented by Donna Gollnick and Philip Chinn in 'Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society' (1998). Presents multiculturalism as the better approach to education. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that categorizes the numerous changes, and their resultant needs, which occur during these years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper on career development for the post of being a middle school principal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that explores the topics of attachment theory and the effects of dis-attachment. Divorce is offered as a significant event in a child's life that results in disattachment from one parent. The writer posits that the school counselor must have a firm understanding of attachment theory and its effects in order ...

In 3 pages, the author discusses the causes and effects of divorce. In today's society, divorce is more the norm than ever before. There are as many causes for divorce as there are people who divorce. Divorce itself is both a cause and an effect. There are many factors that contribute to ...

A 9 page discussion of the effects of divorce on children. Emphasizes that these impacts are numerous and diverse and include both short and long-term psychological, social, academic, and behavioral problems which vary according to a number of factors specific to the divorce. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

16 pages in length. An examination of in-school counseling options for at-risk students in inner-city schools. Focusing upon a specific urban area, the writer proposes various ideas for academic improvement. Approximately 12 sources are listed in bibliography.

12 pages in length. Discord among students is a normal, daily event at all stages and types of educational institutions, but it is the manner in which such antagonism is addressed that varies from school to school. A fairly new and acclaimed method of dealing with student strife employs the very students ...

13 pages in length. The writer compares and contrasts 7 journal articles that address the concept of peer mediation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page exploratory essay based on Mike Rose's book Lives on the Boundary that not only reflects upon the information provided by Rose, but also considers the controversies as they apply to the American education system. Rose essentially suggests that the decline in educational efficacy, especially among racially diverse populations, is a result ...

An 11 page paper discussing what could, without the dedication of parents and teachers, amount to a picture of hopelessness in New York City's poorest borough. Commonly touted as the poorest congressional district in the nation where average per capita income is just $8,000, the entire area often is referred to as a 'war ...

A 12 page research paper that examines the impact and influence of nineteenth century educator Horace Mann on the public school system and the formulation of this 'common school' philosophy. Mann's influence during the twelve years that he was secretary of the Massachusetts School Board effected lasting change not only in the public school system ...