Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at the choice of single-sex, as opposed to co-ed institutions and points out that academic literature on the topic is sparse, with much of the literature that exists taking on the slant of the institution that sponsored it. The writer summarizes the research that exists in this subject area and looks at the impact on the students that attend these institutions. The writer concludes that literature on parental choice between same sex and co-educational school systems leaves many more questions than answers. In addition, the writer maintains that as market based school systems continue to grow in popularity, marketing style surveys will become more common in the future, as schools attempt to decipher the mystery behind parent decisions on school enrollment.

Outline:
Literature Review
The Impact of Single-Sex Schools
Parental Attitudes
Catholic Schools and School Culture
Parental Choice and School Competition
Conclusions

From the Paper
"These results for parental attitudes contained some surprising results. For instance, it was not expected that the experiences of the parents would play the significant role that they did in the study. This demonstrates that impact of emotional scars on parental educational choice. These results imply that parents that had negative experiences do not wish their children to have the same experience. There were no reasons given in the study for the reasons behind parents who had attended single-sex schools rejecting that choice for their children. This area presents an area that needs to be discovered further. Research needs to be conducted on what experiences and feeling led parents to this decision with their children.
"Further research into the topic of parental dissatisfaction with their educational experience in a single-sex setting could provide valuable clues as to the long-term emotional impact of single-sex education and of co-educational experiences. This represents an area that has not been studied extensively thus far."

Tags:child, achievement, stereotypes, reputation

Abstract
The paper discusses how in the past, parents with hospitalized children would leave them in the care of medical professionals, and wait to be informed about their child's medical status. The paper describes how today, parents are much more involved in their child's medical treatment and care, and many times are by their child's side during medical procedures, diagnosis, and hospitalization. The paper relates that hospitals and medical professionals are now encouraging parents "to accompany their children during hospitalization and to participate more fully in their care". However, the paper discusses how this can be stressful for the nursing and hospital staff, as many times worried parents turn into co-clients of needing care of their own.

From the Paper
"In the past, parents with hospitalized children would leave them in the care of medical professionals, and wait to be informed about their child's medical status. Today, parents are much more involved in their child's..."

Tags:nursing, parents, children

Abstract
This paper serves as a proposal for the study of research findings on questions relating to the overall quality of public schools and private schools in America. The author has devised a research study,which is to include the collection of data from a broad spectrum of relevant sources, such as current students of public and private schools, parents and guardians of students in public and private schools, teachers and administrators from public and private schools, graduates and alumni from public and private schools, and finally the general public. The questions the research study is to focus on are: (1) Which type of school is perceived as providing the highest quality education to students? (2) Which type of school is perceived as being the best value? (3) How should public and private schools co-exist and function within our society? and (4) Which subsets of the population (current students, former students, parents of students, school staff, and others) hold which opinions? This paper is divided into three chapters. The first chapter summarizes the purpose of the research study and defines public and private education. The second chapter is a literature review, detailing previous research and then suggesting that this body of work is insufficient to fully address the question of public vs. private education. The third chapter presents the methodology of the author's study, including how the population sample is to be chosen, what questions are to be asked of that sample population, and how the results of this survey are to be calculated.

Outline:
Chapter One
Introduction
Background of Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Assumptions and Delimitations
Definitions
Summary
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design
Site Setting
Population
Sample
Measurement Methods
Procedure
Ethical Considerations
Summary
List of Appendices

From the Paper
"As this first chapter has demonstrated, there is a great deal of research that must be conducted in the area of school and education. The current educational system is divided into two major subsections: private schools and public schools. Public schools are funded by taxes and regulated by the government, while private schools are independently run and funded, with different laws and regulations for each of them in every school district and state. However, it is obvious that both of these types of schools are still experiencing difficulties and have not become ideal institutions as of yet. There are many social factors which are affecting and being affected by the state of the schools, and it is important for the future of youth and society as a whole that the educational system be properly evaluated so that improvements can be made. Public schools and private schools both demonstrate some positive traits as well as some negative. In order to get a complete image of the current state of public and private schools, the opinions, experiences, and suggestions of all related populations must be taken into consideration; current students of public and private schools, former students of public and private schools, parents of students of public and private schools, staff of public and private schools, and people who do not attend, work at, or have children in school all must have input into a complete survey of the school situation."

Tags:school, education, public, private, classroom, students, parent, teacher, districts, principal, research

Abstract
The paper outlines the 1972 case of "Wisconsin v. Yoder", where the state charged parents and figures of leadership from within the Wisconsin Amish communities for failing to abide with the compulsory education standards for all youths living in the state.
The paper then looks at the 1971 "New York Times Co. v. United States" case where the New York Times pursued the First Amendment's granting of freedom to the press to report on matters impacting the public. Finally, the paper examines the 1919 case of "Schenck v. United States", where Schenck pursued the United States for its injunction on his right to express his political orientation in the printed context.

Outline:
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
New York Times Co. v. United States (1971)
Schenck v. United States (1919)

From the Paper
"The first amendment guarantees the freedom of expression to all Americans, specifying the rights to our own belief systems, to our own religious ideologies and to the entitlement to express the positions and ideals related directly thereto. This is inherently strengthened by the reality that institutions, neither private nor public, are entitled to impose upon these beliefs through regulation, law, political pressure or any other mode that might deny one the entitlements of self-expression.
"This is the aspect of the amendment which is most directly at issue in the 1972 case of Wisconsin v. Yoder, which weighs the matter of the state's pursuit of charges against several parents and figures of leadership from within the Wisconsin Amish communities for failing to abide the compulsory education standards for all youths living in the state. The case which would ultimately find itself tried before the Supreme Court, would serve with respect to the question of religious freedom as it might contrast a specific state statute."

Tags:freedom, expression, religion, press, speech

Abstract
In doing a business analysis of the Honda Motor Company, Ltd. one is in reality looking at an analysis of two Honda Motor Companies - the parent company Honda Motor Company, Ltd. and American Honda Motors Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, traded collectively on the world stock exchanges under the symbol of HMC for the NYSE. The paper shows that the Honda story is one of envy to many companies around the world as their business style, strategies, marketing, advertising, community activities and myriad other factors make the company a world leader.

Paper Outline:
Thesis Statement
Honda and the National Economies
Evaluation of Honda Stock Price (and 10 reasons to buy)
Analysis of Honda's Historical Overview
Honda's Product Line
Analysis of Current Financial and Management Situation
Management Analysis
The Honda Philosophy
Conclusions
Bibliography

From the Paper
"For example, Honda employs over 18,500 Americans directly and an additional 120,000 workers at authorized Honda automobile, motorcycle and power equipment dealerships located throughout the 50 United States. However, Honda does not look upon this labor force from a purely Labor verses Management point of view. Honda prefers, as do those associated with them, to label this tremendous force as Associates and has devoted a great deal of time and work in the development of their working relationships."

Tags:market, evaluation, Mitsubishi, ATV, HAM

Abstract
The paper looks at the declining size of families, the growth of inter-racial marriages, the emergence of the gay rights movement and what it portends for child adoption, the continued growth in single-parent homes, and the entrenchment of women as co-bread-winners who are no longer willing to put motherhood ahead of their careers. The paper contends that there is no magical elixir for overcoming the challenges posed by these new developments - but an inclusive and open mind-set on the part of all Americans can reduce the challenges posed by each of them.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look at some of the key changes that are re-shaping the American family in the twenty-first century. Specifically, the paper looks at the declining size of families, the growth of inter-racial marriages, the emergence of the gay rights movement and what it portends for child adoption, the continued growth in single-parent homes, and the entrenchment of women as co-bread-winners who are no longer willing to put motherhood ahead of their careers. Ultimately, there is no..."

Tags:changing, families, realities

Abstract
This paper discusses how the lives, passions and destinies of Dorothy Day, who co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement and Saint Augustine of Hippo have close resemblances and are strikingly parallel. It looks at how they were both born into comfortably well-off families and how both were in search of something they vigorously sought from their youth. It examines their strong links with their parents and similarities in education. It shows how Augustine had received a Christian education, although his father was baptized into Christianity only before his death and shows how Day spontaneously found serenity and beauty in the desolate and drab streets of Chicago's south side at the time. It discusses how both possessed sharp intellect and unbreakable will and how both went through great and varying tests in their commitment to the commandments of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ and in fulfillment of their inner calling.

From the Paper
"Augustine's mother brought Christianity very close to him, and although he was already searching for answers in his youth, he did not perceive the connection his search had with his mother's Faith (Knight). When once seriously ill, he asked for baptism, but when he recovered, he refused it and immersed himself in the current of licentiousness, idleness and worldliness of his time. He also associated with "men of prayers", who impressed him with the concepts of Divine Providence, the future life, and Christ the Savior. But the fires of these concepts and his deep search were doused for 15 years by "every circumstance" (Knight): his success in school, insincerity in prayer, vices of youth, competitiveness and sensuality, which bore him a son. His pride also subjected him to gross error by falling into the snare of the Manichaeans, Oriental thinkers, who enticed him with a philosophy without the entanglement of faith."

Tags:catholic, church, christianity, baptism

Abstract
The paper relates that the ESE staff member observation took place over the course of a two week period within an elementary school setting. The paper reveals that this ESE staff member was working at the beginning of the school year, focusing on placement of students in appropriate programs, making recommendations and testing. The paper further relates that over the course of the two-week period, the ESE staff member took part in multiple meetings, parent conferences and evaluation exercises in support of students at the elementary school. The paper notes that the individual had worked at the facility for over 6 years and was highly regarded by her co-workers as an informed, skilled and knowledgeable leader.

From the Paper
"The ESE staff member observation took place over the course of a two week period within an elementary school setting. The ESE staff member was working at the beginning of the school year, focusing on placement of students in appropriate programs, making recommendations and testing. Over the course of the two-week period the ESE staff member took part in multiple meetings, parent conferences and evaluation exercises in support of students at the elementary school. The individual had worked at the facility for over 6 years and was highly regarded by her co-workers as an..."

Tags:edu, summary, profile

Abstract
This paper explains that the development of programs to privatize military health care, in an attempt to cut costs has created much debate for the last ten years. The writer points out that the adequacy of availability for standard care as well as combat or on duty injuries and illness care is questioned all over the nation, as many individuals claim difficulty in access and high cost as barriers to receiving even the most basic care, including follow up care for injuries sustained in the line of duty. This problem is especially troubling to families left alone while a parent is serving in combat.The paper stresses that the danger of privatization is pricing soldiers, their families and veterans out of the system with co-pays and fees that exceed their ability to pay.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discussion
Summary

From the Paper
"If such programs are cut, or if fees price these families out of the system, where they may have the coverage on paper but rarely use it because they cannot come up with co-pays and or deductibles to do so would be an even greater blow to the nation, and specifically to the millions of military families, living with very low compensatory wages, and previously guaranteed benefits, such as health care. If such care, loses it guarantee through budget cuts not only with the soldiers themselves be hurt, but their families will be further burdened."

Tags:underfunding war family benefit, national emergencies

Abstract
This paper identifies the basic problem factors found in step-families as maladjustment problems for children, a lack of adequate communication, a lack of a sense of unity within the step-family, and negative cultural paradigms regarding the step-family. The author points out the Cinderella syndrome appears to be embedded in the cultural consciousness to the extent that it is harmful to the well-being of step-families, especially the children; this negative cultural paradigm can only be remedied by education. The paper stresses that communication can remedy almost all of the associated problems; children should be encouraged to communicate openly about their concerns and problems as experienced both inside and out of the home.

Table of Contents
Adjustment to Step-families
The Step-family Situation
Coping Resources and Adjustment Methods
The Role of Society
Cooperation: The Perception of the Family from Within
The Role of the Parent
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The first adjustment is when the original family structure changes. Unless the child is extremely young, it will be necessary to some extent to ensure that he or she has adjusted fully to the first change before imposing a new one. A child who lost a biological parent to either divorce or death should be granted a chance to mourn this loss before having to adjust to yet another new situation. Furthermore, the new family should be sensitive to adjustment and self-esteem issues that the stepchild may harbor."

Tags:co-parenting, maladjustment, communication, cinderella, self-esteem