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Canadian Charter Section D33, 2008.
This paper discuses the safety mechanism in Section D33 of the "Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms", part of the Constitution.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that Section D33 (S33) of the "Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" permits Parliament or the provincial legislatures to over-ride some portions of the Charter so that legislation of the kind is automatically subject to an incoming government's review or cancellation. The author points out that S33 is viewed as a brokering mechanism, a kind of bridge between British and American models of constitutional law. The paper relates that S33 stresses the right of the people to demonstrate their opposition to policies produced through the legal process that do not comply with the people's values or preferences. The author remarks that, in this legislation, one sees a Canada grounded in both rights and obligations and the wish for elected representatives to shape development more.
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"For instance, in the months that gay marriage was debated in Ottawa, there was no progress made on dozens of large Aboriginal land claims in Canada that may prove of greater moral interest to millions of Canadians. The rights and ambitions of a gay Canadian minority within a minority, in gay Canadians wishing to marry and able to afford the costs of a marriage, were placed at the top of the Supreme Court's agenda. This can be seen as merely part of Canada's shift towards a 'constitutional' democracy."
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Charter Schools, 2004.
Explains what charter schools are and how they operate with particular focus on charter schools in New Jersey.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper looks at charter schools, in general, and charter schools in New Jersey, in particular. The paper looks at the laws governing charter schools and how charter schools compare with regular public schools. Also included is an interview with a charter school administrator and a charter school teacher in New Jersey.
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"The definition of a charter school is a school established by contract with a district Board of Education or the State Board for Charter that will improve pupil achievement. Charter schools are established to provide a teaching environment that is designed to improve student achievement. They provide an additional academic choice for parents and students and may consist of new schools or be all or part of an existing school. Charter schools are an alternative to traditional public schools but are themselves public schools, although they may not..."
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Charter Schools, 2005.
A discussion about the alternative to public schooling--charter schooling.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains the history of charter schools, how charter schools are funded, the reasons that make charter schools a popular alternative to public schooling and analyzes the pros and cons of charter schools. Lastly, it examines a state that is currently running numerous successful charter schools and predicts the future of charter schools. Paper includes a one-page outline.
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"The charter school movement began when reformers from St. Paul and Scarsdale, Philadelphia, Arlington, Virginia, and the states of New York and Virginia began setting up experiment to seek better alternative public schools for students and parents (Nathan 500). The name "charter schools" originated in the 1970s when New England educator, Ray Budde, suggested that a small group of teachers be given a 'charter' or contract by their local school board to explore new approaches to the standardized public school system (500). The former president of the American Federation of Teachers, Albert Shanker, took the idea and suggested that the local school board could charter an entire school if the union and teachers agreed (CANEC and PRI). This contract for charter schools' goals, programs, method of measuring success and operational procedures is signed between the operators, local school district, and the county board of education of the state (CCSA). In many states, at the end of each term, usually five-years, the school board reviews the schools to ensure that the educational achievements of their students are met before granting another term of charter."
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 2002.
Discussion of Canadian fundamental freedoms of thought and religion as identified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 80.95
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Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms identifies Canadians' fundamental freedoms of thought and religion. This discussion assesses its application in the last twenty years. The emphasis is on issues of religious observance-'Sunday shopping' and prayer in schools-and the issue of 'hate crimes' such as holocaust denial.
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Charter Schools, 2002.
An overview of the disadvantages of charter schools and why they are not a viable alternative to the public school systems.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents an in-depth look at charter schools and their structures. The author of this paper takes the readers through an informative discussion regarding the structure and purpose of charter schools and then works out an argument as to their failures. The purpose of the paper is to illustrate that charter schools are not a viable alternative to the public school systems. Many people believe that charter schools will revitalize the public school system by creating competition. The author of this paper presents the reasons this is not a valid belief and the reasons charter schools sell students short.
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The Los Angeles City Charter, 2002.
Explains what a charter is and examines this in the relation to Los Angeles City.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper begins by explaining and defining a charter, which is an instrument that grants a right, or a number of rights. It briefly examines the history of the development of charters and then discusses this concept in the context of L.A. City. It details certain sections and clauses in the L.A. City charter and explains the importance of such a document especially to this particular city.
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"In California, the state's constitution provides the framework for municipal charters. Article 11, Section 3 permits a city or county to adopt a charter if a majority of the voters approve. In addition, a city or county can also amend, revise, or repeal a charter by a majority vote. The California constitution allows the municipality's governing body or its charter commission to offer a charter for popular vote. A popular vote on amendment or repeal of a current charter can be effected either by the governing body or by ballot initiative."
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Charter of Rights Cases in Canada, 2003.
Analyzes the role of human dignity and individual rights in cases involving the Canadian Charter of Rights.
5,290 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper analyzes the role of human dignity and individual rights in cases involving the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The analysis finds that individual rights were accorded greater weight by the courts in Section 15(1) cases than in Section 7 cases.
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Canadian Charter of Rights, 2002.
Asks the question: do you support or oppose the inclusion of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Canadian constitution?
525 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 4 sources, $ 21.95
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This paper examines the importance of the Charter of Rights in the Canadian Constitution. The Charter should be viewed as a tribute of a nation that holds certain rights and freedoms as inexorable. This is to advocate the Charter without reservation.
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Charter Schools, 2005.
Examines charter schools as an alternative to traditional public education.
2,340 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper takes a look at the history and current role of charter schools in America's public education system. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the charter school compared to a traditional public school and also examines the history and future of charter schools in America.
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"Much like traditional public schools, charter schools receive funding based on their student enrollment. As long as a charter school fulfills the terms of their contract their charter will not be revoked (Good & Braden, 2000). Charters are infrequently revoked because of poor student performance. Only four percent of granted charters have been revoked nationally and that termination usually stems from poor financial management. Similar to traditional public schools, charter schools have to submit a yearly report of finances, and indices of progress toward educational goals and parental and student satisfaction (Fusarelli, 2002)."
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The U.S Charter School System, 2005.
This paper is a policy analysis of the charter school system in the United States.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper defines the charter school system in the United States. The author points out the most prominent problems associated with the charter school system. The paper proposes some potential policy solutions to the inadequacies of the charter school system.
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"The purpose of this essay is twofold. First, I examine some of the current and major problems associated with the U.S. charter school system that has become so popular in some states. These problems will include - but are certainly not be limited to - financial issues, misunderstandings of educational competition, and accountability. Second, I take on the role of the policy analyst and devise some possible solutions to the issues at hand, given the information presented."
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Comparison Of Public And Charter Schools, 2002.
Examines the development of Charter Schools as a product of educational reforms.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, $ 87.95
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Development of Charter Schools as a product of educational reforms. Contemporary broad view of curriculum & its place in reform. Defines Charter Schools. Discusses studies on whether or not Charter School curriculum is superior to public school curriculum. Presents pro and con evidence. Discusses issues, goals, instructional strategies, challenges, obstacles, successes & funding.
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"CURRICULUM: A COMPARISON OF PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS
Introduction
According to Ornstein and Hunkins (1993, p.9), curriculum can be defined as, "...a plan for action or a written document that includes strategies for achieving desired goals or ends."
However, the authors note that the foregoing definition is a very technical one and that, over the years, the general notion of curriculum has expanded to include any policy or learning strategy or even resources such as books, technologies and so forth which are pertinent to the learning experiences of students. So long as it is planned, most anything in any given school is now considered part of the curriculum. In other words, a more expanded and contemporary view of curriculum is that the term refers to the planned learning experiences of students ..."
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Charter Schools, 2004.
An analysis of the state of charter schools as opposed to public schools.
777 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper makes the powerful assumption that the student/teacher ratio in a school correlates to the quality of education enjoyed by the students. Specifically, the lower the student/teacher ratio, the stronger the school is. The paper discusses various studies that deal with the difference in academic achievement in charter schools and in regular public schools.
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Fourth Year Report
Achievement in Charter Schools and Regular Public Schools
Nation's Charter Schools Lagging Behind
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"First, in 1998-99, most charter schools had a slightly lower teacher to student ratio than did all public schools in the 27 charter states (in 1997-98). The median student/teacher ratio for charter schools was 16.0 as compared to 17.2 for all public schools. (Fourth Year, 1) The disparity between charter and all public schools in the median teacher to student teacher ratio was about two students per teacher at the primary, K-12, and "other" grade levels. The gap was less than one at the elementary, K-8, middle, middle-high, and high school levels. (ibid)"
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Charter Schools, 2006.
An analysis of the principles and practices of charter schools.
1,951 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the concept of a charter school, from the perspective of curriculum, student body and staff. The ideology behind this educational approach is discussed. The author also presents data comparing the performance of students in charter schools to those in regular public schools. The author concludes that charter schools have become an important part of the landscape of the schooling system of the United States of America, and there is today a growing awareness and an acceptance of this type of education system.
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"There is a general opinion today that charter schools as such are in effect nothing but public schools that find themselves exempt from the many rules and regulations that effectively govern public schools all over the United States. The concept of charter schools has also been taken variously as being widespread, while at the same time, a poorly studied and researched form of educational reform. Today, there are more than 2,700 charter schools that are responsible for the education of more than 684,000 children all over the United States of America, and this means that research must indeed be conducted about the various advantages and the disadvantages of charter schools, so that parents may be able to make an educated choice for their children. However, it must be noted that an accurate and real assessment of the performance of the students of charter schools is very difficult, due to several reasons. One of them is that these schools are not aimed at average children, but at specifically high-risk children, who may either be disabled, or may be juvenile delinquents. This means that researchers would not be able to draw fair conclusions form their studies, because the performance levels of these children would be significantly lower than that of other children. (Apples to Apples: An Evaluation of Charter Schools Serving General Student Populations)"
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Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, 2005.
An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms and examines how the strengths and weaknesses of the Charter impact the courts. The paper takes a closer look at the six rights outlined in the Charter such legal, equality, and language rights. Two court cases are examined. These cases represent litigation based on infringements of an individual's rights.
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"Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms' Impact on Courts Introduction Canada is a democratic country where citizens live freely amongst one another. It is a multicultural nation that prides itself on maintaining and preserving equality among its people. This is not to say that inequalities do not exist, rather that Canada is a nation that is committed to preserving the rights and freedoms of all peoples. However, it is the 21st Century and there are some countries around the world that have not caught on to the human rights and freedoms movement."
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 2005.
An interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by the Canadian courts.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (hereafter referred to as the Charter's is part of the Constitution Act, 1982) and is fundamental legislation used by the Canadian courts to protect the human rights of Canadian citizens. The paper discusses how like all legislation, the Charter is complex and may be interpreted in different ways. Over the years, the courts have been charged with attempting to interpret it in the best interests of Canadians.
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