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California School Funding, 2005.
A look at the problems and inequities in California's school funding system.
3,014 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper describes the inadequate level of California's public school system and traces the causes of this inadequacy to insufficient levels of funding as well as bureaucratic inefficiency and faulty assumptions about just how existing funds should be allocated and by whom. The paper further points out that, if adequate school funding is not available, there is an even greater need to make sure that whatever funding is available is used in the most efficient and individualized manner possible.
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"In any issue, particularly when politics are involved, there tends to be two views of a situation. The ex-ante analysis of the California State school finance system is no different. According to the ?official? (and rosy) view of the current situation, the state?s school finance system has achieved adequate levels of equity. Not only is this view based on the fact that the system guarantees each school district the revenue limit to which it is entitled (at a property tax rate of one percent of assessed value), but the State also is committed to paying each district the remainder between its actual ?entitlement? and the funds raised through the tax income. Additionally, the State of California also has a grant program that could also compensate for any inequities arising out of the tax system."
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The California School Nutrition Policy, 2007.
This paper investigates the California school nutrition policy for K-12 grades and recommends changes to that policy.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper stresses that foods and beverages consumed on school campuses are becoming increasingly unhealthy, which leads to increased blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and obesity in students across the nation. The author points out that school nutrition programs, which frequently are accountable to district management to sustain their operations financially, are often at the mercy of fast food sales to generate these revenues. The paper suggests various programs by which California schools can help students understand the importance of making good food choices.
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Introduction
School Changes
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"For many years, school nutritional concerns consisted of making sure the students bought their lunch tickets each week and were sent through a lunch line where they were given a tray of something resembling food. One day might offer a scoop of mashed potatoes, heaped with gravy while the next day may provide macaroni lathered in cheese product. During those years parents, teachers and students accepted what was referred to as "cafeteria food" without complaint. In recent decades however, the focus has shifted to eating healthy nutritious foods for one's entire life ..."
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California High School Exit Examination, 2007.
An examination of the controversy surrounding the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE).
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the development of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) in 1999 to test graduating seniors in English language, arts and math. The paper argues that the test is unfair due to the discrepancies between students and school districts. It discusses the controversy surrounding the test, including possible solutions that have been suggested to improve the fairness of the testing.
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"If students have been victims of mediocre and poor schools, passing the test will prove exceptionally difficult. A variety of problems plague these troubled schools. Academics are hindered by problems with discipline and absenteeism. Students cannot learn with disruptions during the school day and when they are not in school. Furthermore, teachers are unable to teach consistent and sequenced lessons when they have to battle with behavior problems and lack of continuity when students are not there. Teachers become frustrated quickly and seek employment at middle and upper class schools. Consequently, the poorer schools frequently have new and inexperienced teachers and rapid teacher turnover."
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California Schools and Teachers, 2004.
Addresses issues such as illiteracy and the qualification of teachers in the State of California.
734 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper argues that by adding more unqualified teachers into the California school system, the rate of illiteracy will continue to grow due to the inexperience of these teachers and their inability to pick up problems such as dyslexia. The paper also touches on the state's unique position of having a large percentage of Asian and Latino pupils who are not familiar with English and are thus labelled as illiterate.
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"Unless new political mandates address the problem of creating new qualified teachers in time for the expected shortage, teachers will be less prepared to assist struggling readers. Also, if the political structure does not take a stance on illiteracy, then the schools will focus on whatever did become a mandate. The current system has two options with the illiterate students. Either the children are passed upward to the next grade with the reading deficiency or they are held back and passed upwards later. The system has already addressed the problem in its own way. ?You could almost assess these kids adequately just by using their ZIP Codes - those from poorer districts will be behind, and those from richer districts will stay ahead." (Unknown, "As California overhauls schools, America watches for lessons")"
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ELL Programs in the Modern California School District, 2005.
Examines specific programs used in one school district to enhance the learning of ELL (English Language Learners) students.
2,865 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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Modern classrooms must implement several programs to offer an effective educational curriculum to special needs students such as English Language Learners (ELL). Programs will differ from school to school or district to district depending upon demographics and resources available. This paper shows that the several programs offered in the Redlands Unified School District take such considerations into account. The district offers a comprehensive program to start ELL students on their transition to the general education mainstream classroom starting in kindergarten. The paper shows that the students and their parents are offered techniques to obtain the proper education while they learn English. The programs used there, plus several others, are making the California classroom a less stressful and more productive place for ELL students to learn.
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"Orando and Rothstein (as cited in Slavin, 2003) state that the educational system is presented with a dilemma when it comes to limited English proficient students. The dilemma is this: The students need to learn English in order to function in society, but how much instruction should they get in their first language? English language learners (ELL) need more aid in learning all subjects because they are also trying to learn English at the same time (Johnson, Musial, Hall, Gollnick & Dupuis, 2005). Those that do speak some English may speak it with an accent or in a dialect and thus feel more comfortable using their primary language during some lessons (Lewis & Doorlag, 2003)."
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California?s Educational Funding, 2004.
Determines whether the State of California's public school funds are equitably distributed.
2,815 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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When attempting to determine whether the method and amount of public fund distribution is equitable within any school system, several factors are always considered. This paper examines the case of California, which boasts more than 1,000 individual school districts, 8,000 schools, and over six million students. The paper discusses the opinion of many who assert than, in ex-ante analysis, the state?s school finance system demonstrates sufficient levels of equitability and then looks at the views of many who do not agree. The paper concludes that the current method of funds allocation for K-12 schools is completely inadequate.
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"Regardless of the discussion of just how the funds should be allocated to the schools in California, there also remains the issue of whether the current level of funding available to the schools is adequate in the first place. After all, it matters little how many ?student points? each school receives if the actual funds necessary to successfully run that school are simply not available. Unfortunately, again, the current state of events is just that. After all, one of the key components of the Governor?s final ?budget solution? was the decision to cut school spending in the state by a full $2 billion dollars (EdSource, 2004).? Of course, it is obvious, given the woeful state of many California schools, that cutting even more funding from their programs could hardly be beneficial."
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School Vouchers in California, 2002.
An argument against the use of student vouchers in California's educational system.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will argue against the situation of school vouchers in the State of California. By issuing school vouchers for students to attend private schools, the Constitutional rights of the private sector invariably intersect with the religious nature of some schools which should not be connected to the government. Although the vouchers give students access to a private education, which some deem better than public, the school vouchers offer religious influence to enter funding for students to attend private schools created by religious institutions.
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Mandatory School Uniform Policies in California, 2008.
A comparison of the arguments presented in Darlene Williams' article and David Brunsma and K. Rockquemore's article that discuss the debate over mandatory school uniform policies in the state of California.
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the debate over mandatory school uniform policies in the state of California. It compares and contrasts two articles that deal with the issue - Darlene Williams' article, "School Uniforms: The Raging Debate" and David Brunsma and K. Rockquemore's article, "Effects of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavior Problems, Substance Abuse, and Academic Achievement." The paper also analyzes the pros and cons of mandatory school uniform polices. The paper includes appended source material.
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"Comparing and contrasting these articles indicates that the authors agree that school uniform policies are steadily gaining public support. Williams emphasizes that in spite of potential lengthy court fights, mandatory school uniform policies are gaining ever-increasing favor in many public school systems in California, particularly in light the violent episodes which have taken place in the last several years, such as the tragic multiple shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado, the recent shooting rampage in San Diego, numerous bomb threats, and continuing controversy over zero-tolerance policies. (Williams)"
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Disparities in Educational Funding, 2000.
This paper discusses how unequal educational funding is a large contributor to the race and class disparity in success rates in the United States and examines some successful alternatives that would provide strong incentives and more equal funding.
5,395 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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This paper deals with the historical development of educational funding and the several attempts over the past 40 years to equalize funding between rich and poor communities. The paper then presents three case studies of states that have adopted new programs that try to eliminate much of the disparity while recognizing the race and community issues associated with underprivileged schools. This paper seeks to urge that these alternatives be adopted nationally.
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"There has seldom been doubt throughout much of American history that the State does not have a responsibility to educate its citizens. Although this doctrine holds true, there is undoubtedly a strong public sentiment that a state should provide quality education for all. However, it is also clear that what is considered ?quality? does not amount to the same thing for every student. Although the Supreme Court has largely eliminated overt race and gender discrimination, the fight has moved to hide the racial division with something more politically correct?money. The current system of school financing in most states undoubtedly furthers racial division within the United States."
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City of Charlotte: Revenues and Funding, 2008.
A discussion of the government revenues and funding, as well as the deficits in the city of Charlotte.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the revenues and funding for the city of Charlotte. It discusses the sources of the government's funding and then looks at why the proprietary funds for the city of Charlotte have deficits that have not supported the costs associated with those funds. The paper finally looks at the revenue policy and community values for the city of Charlotte.
Table of Contents:
Revenue: Governmental, Proprietary, and Fiduciary
Restrictions
Receipt of Revenues
Revenue Projections
Revenue Policy and Community Values
Conclusion
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"The research indicates that revenues for the city are used to support proprietary, governmental and fiduciary funds. In relation to proprietary and governmental funds, these revenues have not been sufficient over the long term to support all of the programs and services that the have been determined to be essential for the people of Charlotte. However, there has also bee a large growth in the diverse population of Charlotte, which has created additional revenues and provide for a surplus fund that is often used to balance the budget or address community need when appropriate. It is this surplus fund that could be used in part to provide for the MWDBE program, which would serve to support the diverse community that Charlotte views as integral to its continued growth."
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Government Funding of Challenges to Charter Violations, 2008.
An evaluation of the ongoing debate across Canada over government funding of organizations to challenge violations by the federal government of rights protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedom.
1,463 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper shows how the issues involved in the debate over government funding of organizations to challenge violations of rights protected are often complex and that arguments for and against government funding both have merit. The paper explains that the relative merits of these respective arguments depend upon the specific violation involved, but concludes that in general, advocates of government funding for challenges offer the most convincing arguments.
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"The Charter guarantees the fundamental freedoms of Canadian democracy, including freedom of conscience and religion; freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression; freedom of the press and other media of communication; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association. In addition, democratic rights such as voting, regular elections, and limits on Parliamentary sessions are guaranteed, as are mobility, legal, and equality rights.
"The problem is, many of these guaranteed rights cannot be adequately protected unless lengthy court action is pursued, which costs money. Proponents of government funding for challenges of violations consider this necessary because many Canadians are worried about enforcement of the guarantees in the Charter and are skeptical that their rights are being truly acknowledged by the government."
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Funding for Private Schools, 2005.
An analysis of the debate of public funding for private schools.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes the basic arguments for and against using public funding to finance private schools. It explains that opponents argument that funding should not be diverted from the overstretched public school system. It also explores the opponents argument that providing private schools with public funding is the only way for students to reach their potential.
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"In recent years there has been much debate concerning the use of public funding to finance the costs of private schools. This issue has galvanized both camps. Proponents believe that the public school system is broken and that only by providing private schools ..."
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Florida Lottery Education Funding, 2002.
This paper discusses that the use of state lotteries to finance education is a debatable topic. The Florida state lottery is featured.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the lottery was to be used only for supplementary funding of education. The author points out that, unfortunately, Florida is using the lottery for basic funding; and, particularly in Florida, the lottery income is very meager and insufficient. The paper concludes that, nonetheless, when used as supplementary funding, lottery funding plays an important role in meeting the educational demands of the students.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Lottery Funding
Florida Lottery Funding
Scholarships
Florida School Recognition Programs
School Capital Outlay Bond Program
Impact of Lottery Funding
Political Factors
Uncertainty in the Lottery Revenue
Conclusion
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"The reason for this aberration is the drastic cut down of the education funds by the government in total breach of the 1987 ?Florida Public Education Lottery Act?, which states that lottery revenue is only an additional source of money and that it must not affect the regular allocation on the part of the government. So instead of proving to be a boon for the students the lottery funding is now proving to be baneful solution."
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Public School Funding, 2004.
This paper examines the inequity that exists in funding public school education.
1,101 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The first part of this paper looks at examples of this unequal funding throughout the country. The next part of the paper then looks at the various reasons for these disparities, from the government level to the lack of public support. In the conclusion, this paper argues that there remains a strong need to increase public support for education funding and to re-work the current formula used by states to determine how school funds are disbursed. After all, whether one is wealthy or poor, it is in everyone?s interests to ensure that the succeeding generation of Americans is both skilled and educated.
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"In 2001, Congress agreed to re-write the long-standing Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This alone was a contentious step, since agreeing to the re-write opened the doors for controversial programs such as the school voucher program. Critics of the law also charge that President Bush is ignoring his campaign promise to provide sufficient funding for all school districts, to ensure that low-income students can catch up to the test scores of their more affluent peers (Swindell 2003)."
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Funding the Future of Social Security, 2002.
An examination of a variety of restructuring plans that could prevent the current Social Security system to experience funding shortfalls in the next decade
4,240 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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The following paper discusses projections that the changing demographics of the American population will cause the current social security system to experience funding shortfalls in approximately a decade. This paper discusses the expected changes to the population and various solutions and opinions proposed by current economists, writers and politicians to stave off a threatened funding disaster.
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?Social Security is a popular program; it has consistently pumped out millions of monthly checks for 44 million beneficiaries, has reduced poverty among seniors by two thirds over the last 40 years and has allowed people with disabilities to make ends meet (Consumer Reports, 2000).Social Security is a genuine contributor to the sturdiness of the economic system. It's a promise to pay, secured by Treasury securities, which in turn are secured by taxpayers. The government has to use the money currently pledged for whatever the citizens decide Social Security benefits should be (Quinn and Ehrenfeld, 2000).However, the system is not a large bank account in which taxpayers contributions are set aside to pay them back their own money when they retire, as many Americans incorrectly assume. Although 145 million Americans pay part of every paycheck into the Social Security system, the money becomes part of a social insurance program that collects money today and uses it to pay benefits today. Economists call that ?pay as you go?, but it is very similar to a Ponzi scheme. Ponzi was a swindler who represented that he had a way to make money by utilizing international postal coupons to take advantage of changes in currency exchange rates.?
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