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Improving High School Education, 1997.
Discusses various means of improving education at the high school level from the perspective of a recent graduate.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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"Improving High School Education
Introduction
There are many problems associated with high school education today. Some of the issues that are typically brought up by the public and education professionals, include problems of accountability, funding, safety, behavior, ethics, test scores, and mastery of the basics. There is a movement to make a major change in the public school system in this country by providing vouchers to parents so that they can choose private schools, if they wish, in order to best educate their children. There is also a movement to revitalize public education by making it more relevant and connecting it more closely to business (VanSciver, 1997). The focus in this paper is on ways to improve education at the high school level from the point of view of a recent ..."
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High School Sex Education, 2002.
An investigation into the effects of sex education in high schools.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper looks at the controversy behind high school sex education. It outlines the arguments of both the supporters and the opponents of high school sex education. It looks at the issue of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, the teaching of abstinence and the question of whether promiscuity or responsibility is encouraged with this education. It deals with the ineffectiveness of present sex education programs and the suggested improvements on the programs. The paper concludes by giving a synopsis on the debate of sex education in high schools.
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"The effect of sexual education in high school has been a contentious subject since the widespread inception of sexual education programs. Opponents of sexual education argue that it results in more liberal sexual attitudes, leading to increased promiscuity among teenagers. In contrast, supporters of sexual education note that education promotes sexual responsibility, thus reducing the incidence of both sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies among teenagers."
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High School and Special Education Students, 2002.
Questions whether high school prepares special education students for life after graduation.
9,051 words (approx. 36.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 188.95
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This APA-style research paper introduces the topic and provides a review of the relevant information in support of the conclusion that some educational approaches are more effective than others in preparing special education students for life after graduation. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Literature Review
Learning Disabilities and Special Needs Students
Legislative and Litigation History of Special Education
What Is Mainstreaming?
Benefits of Mainstreaming
Collaborative Education Techniques for Children With Learning Disabilities
Benefits of Inclusive Educational Settings
Improved Generalization of Skills
Facilitated Social Skill Development
Challenges and Drawbacks Associated with Mainstreaming
III. Methodology
IV. Findings
V. Discussion
VI. Summary and Conclusion
References
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"Approximately 5 percent of all public school students are identified as having a learning disability. This broad category includes disabilities in reading, language, and mathematics. One in every 10 students in public schools today receives special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The costs associated with providing special education are enormous and are estimated at $32 billion per year. Special education students as a group have higher-than-average dropout rates and lower-than-average work force participation and college attendance. The research shows that current methods of preparing teachers for the classroom do not adequately address the needs of students with learning disabilities and those with special needs. Children with learning disabilities present unique challenges to educators at all levels. The trend in the United States in the recent past has been to integrate children with learning disabilities into the "mainstream" of the educational system; teaching them, in other words, along with nondisabled children in a standard learning environment to the maximum extent possible. Thus, this approach to educating children with learning disabilities has been termed "mainstreaming" and it involves the use of both special and general education techniques to provide the maximum learning opportunities for learning disabled children."
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Three New York City Area High Schools, 2005.
This paper compares three very different high schools in the New York City area: Stuyvesant High School, Columbus High School and North Valley Stream High School.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that Stuyvesant High School is an honor's program school located in downtown Manhattan, Columbus High School is an "inner-city" school located in the north-east side of the Bronx and North Valley Stream High School is a wealthier suburban school in Nassau County, Long Island New York. The author points out that Stuyvesant School is similar to one of the oldest public schools in the country Boston Latin in terms of population, test scores, neighborhood and number of students who go on to higher education (94%); both require admission testing, are considered a school for intellectually gifted children and have no special education facilities. The paper deduces that money, parental encouragement and class-consciousness can over come some lack of motivation and lack of academic talent, which are the greatest predictors of a successful high school career. Many charts and tables.
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"The difference in the number of Reagents diplomas issued between Stuyvesant and Columbus High School's is significantly high. Stuyvesant High has a 98 percent average of Reagents diploma ratio whereas Columbus has a 13.5 percent average. What this tells us is although this is a highly ethnicized inner city school with little money and fewer teachers per student, that 13% of the students were able to achieve diplomas with honors despite negative peer pressure, and other situations. Despite all the drawbacks at Columbus High School, they had a higher ratio of honor's graduates than similar schools although a lower ratio of honors for schools in the area."
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School Education and Market Forces, 2005.
An analysis of the extent to which market forces produce the best possible results for society in terms of the school education system.
2,199 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of market forces in securing a more optimal outcome in the area of school education, not just academically but for taxpayers and society alike. It investigates why government intervention is failing, and how the market can improve outcomes, guided by three main perspectives of efficiency, equitability, and effect on the social fabric. Moreover, it argues the case for a school voucher system as an intervention model to improve the education system. This argument critically evaluates the extent to which the market can address the issue, outlining how and why markets fail, what this means for the education system and how some government intervention is necessary to address negative market externalities.
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"Another problem which may arise for a market approach to school education is the event of a monopoly. Markets fail when natural monopolies occur. Which form of ownership - government or private monopoly - provides schooling at the least cost to society? Private monopoly is often rightly condemned for being inefficient. However, government monopoly appears to suffer from similar defects, as even a cursory analysis of the performance of the nationalised industries indicates (Maynard 1975: 19). Maynard (1975) argues that there is no clear evidence as to whether a private monopoly comes at a greater cost than a government monopoly. "
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Trauma in the High School, 2007.
This paper discusses trauma in high school from the perspective of the high school nurse.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that nurses who work with adolescents require specialized knowledge regarding the special needs of teens in a crisis or tragedy situation, especially in today's high school traumatic environment. The author points out that trauma in the school setting is generally defined as a sudden or unexpected occurrence, which may result in fear, such as the loss of a parent due to death or divorce, the death of a classmate from a motor vehicle accident or a suicide, or the real threat of physical harm within the school setting. The paper states that the best the school nurse can hope to provide is a mental health patch-up and the identification of those children who will need more in-depth counseling or those who are at risk for the development of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.
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"Making an unofficial survey of other schools in my district, I realized that many of the other schools were functioning and responding to school tragedy in much the same way that we did. The teens appeared to really need to be with peers at a time of tragedy, and this appears to stem from a need to normalize their feelings as well as maintain a sense of identity within the peer group. In speaking to my peers I was also able to find out that the older the child is, the more likely they are to be able to actually discuss the bereavement."
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High School Dropout Rate, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of extracurricular activities for the healthy development of high school students and for preventing high school dropouts.
1,309 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that extracurricular activities are found to be vitally important for the healthy development of high school students and in arresting dropouts. The writer discusses that by creating appropriate, engaging, and entertaining extra curricular activities and by involving all the students, schools could not only expect to increase the learning outcomes of all the students, but also make children enjoy the learning process. The writer concludes that there is also a definitely positive correlation between extracurricular activities and retention and academic performance.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"Thus regular exercise programs have a direct positive influence and certainly contribute to minimize truancy rates. A more recent student research conducted at the Paramount high school in southern California also confirms the positive results received thus far. The research design was based on a quantitative study measuring the scores on maths; science and language using standardized testing methods. The study involved 25 students forming the control group while the other two groups each constituting 25 students represented those involved in either music or athletics as their extracurricular activity. The test subjects were rated in terms of cumulative GPA, language and Math test scores. The results from the tests showed a significant difference in terms of test scores between students in the control group and those who participated in either music or athletics. In every department participants of extracurricular programs outclassed their non-participating control group test subjects indicating the overall positive effects of extracurricular programs."
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Vouchers and High School Athletic Directors, 2002.
Examines the impact that high school education voucherswill have on high school athletic directors.
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In schools in which athletics are emphasized, the role of the athletic director will increase with the introduction of education vouchers. However, at schools with no emphasis on athletics, the role of the athletic director will decline. The role of the athletic director will be determined by the emphasis of the individual school.
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High School Sports, 2004.
A thorough overview of the issue of high school sports and their advantages and disadvantages.
15,486 words (approx. 61.9 pages), 45 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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High school sports are, for some students, a fond memory, and for other students, the golden ticket to the land of opportunity. For most students, it is an extracurricular activity. High school sports has transitioned from a core basis in family values, ethics, and participation to big money sponsorships, televised games, recruiters, and scholarships. It?s no wonder controversy surrounds the ideas of benefits and drawbacks, and it?s no wonder that some are attempting to regulate participation. This paper examines present trends, current issues, data, and initiatives surrounding the provision of high school sports. It surveys a sample from a typical Georgia public high school to receive feedback on student values and opinions with regard to athletics, academics, and sources of support and sources of stress. Ultimately, it develops some recommendations to retain the caliber of high school sports and ensure their availability to future student athletes.
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Chapter One: The Problem
Problem Background
Literature Review
The Professional Student Athlete
The Raw Numbers
Eligibility
Advantages of Sport
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions or Research Hypotheses
Limitations/Delimitations
Definitions
Importance of the Study
Research Design
Selection of Subjects
Instrumentation
Assumptions or Limitations
Procedures
Data Processing and Analysis
Chapter Four: Findings
Summary
Conclusions
Implications for Practice
Questions related to Support and Pressure
Implications for Practice
Implications for Research and Resultant Recommendations
References
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"High school athletics programs complement academic progress. Research supports this theory in a number of ways, and points to the importance of high school athletic programs to the social, emotional and physical development of the student. The level of benefit varies subtly by demographic typing. At the core of the debate is whether academics are viewed as part of or outside of the academic curriculum. There are conflicting schools of thought regarding the benefits of athletic programs to students at the high school level. Some contend that the focus on sports is too commercialized, and that funds spent can overshadow the realities of budget cuts and financial realities in other areas of academics, particularly when the focus is on sports as a profession and academic scholarships. Further, these same people feel that athletes can receive preferential treatment, particularly with regard to the college admissions process."
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Learning in the High School Environment, 2004.
Explores the great need for a revolution in the high school learning environment, one with less focus on results and more focus on the student.
3,921 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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Albert Einstein, a famously mediocre student, once commented that ?It is little short of a miracle that modern methods of instruction have not completely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.? Many educational theorists and gifted teachers have taken this to heart and endeavored to create learning environments that reflect innovations that are both intuitive and ingenious. This paper shows, that, unfortunately, we often see these same innovations stifled at the high school level. Whereas the elementary grades have always been seen as a test market for innovation and have led to such new methodologies as multimedia education, the use of role play, and a team approach to the comprehension of new subject matter, the high school environment is seen as a sacred cow where entrenched methodologies are not to be tampered with. The paper argues that, from a sociological perspective, high schools serve to propel a community?s best students to the university level where they will ultimately develop professional characteristics that will allow them to return value to their home town or city. Yet, the paper shows, that from a pragmatic perspective, administrators are quick to replicate methodologies that are proven to effect a positive result in measurable terms. In a good school, these measures could consist of SAT scores and the caliber of university placement; in a struggling school, administrators must insure that students are able to pass basic state tests and that drop-out rates remain low. The paper argues that, while these goals are admirable and in some respects immutable, they only serve to underscore the need for innovations designed to enhance the learning environment.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Learning Styles-based Education at the Secondary School Level
Learning Concepts and Education
The High School Environment: Putting it all Together
Conclusion
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"DeCorte and others speak of a system that would allow students to explore the way in which they think in order to become more effective problem solvers. Often this is tackled at the college level in logic or general reasoning courses. Curiously, training in symbolic logic, considered essential as a critical thinking skill, is absent from most high schools. If we accept DeCorte?s premise that an early understanding of mathematical concepts (one can argue that symbolic logic is a mathematical representation of problems and situations where one can employ reason to determine a solution) is essential: in many respects the high school environment is an ideal environment for teachers to convey such reasoning methodologies to young students."
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Privacy for High School Students, 2004.
An extensive analysis of privacy issues and high school students in the United States today.
12,476 words (approx. 49.9 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 239.95
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This paper contends that in the 'Age of Information', the issue of invasion of privacy continues to dominate the headlines. The paper comments that more and more people are becoming victims of identity theft, one of the major forms of privacy invasion and personal information on just about everyone in the world is available at the click of a mouse. The paper questions how anyone, especially high school students, can reasonably expect to have any degree of privacy. The paper states that high school students are not protected by many of the same constitutional guarantees as adults, but their needs for privacy may be as great, or greater, than their adult counterparts. To determine what measure of privacy, if any, high schools students can expect at home and school today, the paper provides an overview of the issue of privacy, followed by an analysis of its various dimensions as they apply to this segment of the population. A discussion of current and future trends is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Privacy and High School Students Today
Current and Future Trends
Conclusion
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"In the West, privacy assumes a more important role for many people, perhaps, than their counterparts in the East simply by virtue of the social emphasis on individuality in the former and the emphasis on the needs of the group first in the latter; nevertheless, people everywhere seem to agree to privacy is an important component of the human existence. This assumption was borne out by research conducted by Naz Kaya and Margaret J. Weber (2003), who found further differences even in the nations of the West as their concerned the reasonable expectation for privacy. "Although the desire for privacy varies from one situation to another," they say, "it appears that some cultures have a stronger preference for privacy and more privacy needs and gradients than others" (Kaya & Weber, 2003, p. 79). Other researchers have characterized different cultures as being "contact" and "non-contact" in their privacy expectations, with a clear reference to the Western concept of the "need for space" being involved in such assessments."
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Four-year vs. Five-year High Schools, 2006.
A critical review of Harry Krashinsky's essay, "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada".
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This paper discusses Harry Krashinsky's essay "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada", in which Krashinksky was able to exploite a unique historical event - a double cohort of high school graduates in Ontario in 2003, some with four years of high school and others with five years of high school - to test whether the quantity of education courses enhanced the human capital of graduates or whether it was simply a signal of higher ability.
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High School Economic Knowledge, 2007.
This paper determines whether U.S. high school students' opinions on economics issues will change as their knowledge of economics improves.
1,931 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This study examines students' knowledge and attitudes before and after taking a required economic course. The paper shows how students change their opinions with an improved knowledge of economics. The paper discusses how some authorities maintain that high school students require more practical economic information, yet others argue that the traditional model of teaching economics places too much emphasis on capitalism and on the American economy. The paper asserts that it is advisable for policymakers and educators alike to examine what techniques have worked best in order to help refine existing best practices and make the study of economics a more effective and relevant American high school course.
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"Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing amount of attention paid to how best to teach economics in the nation's high schools; for example, the National Council on Economic Education has produced and distributed a wide variety of curriculum materials that encourage active learning of economics in the high school classroom (Bellisimo, Maxwell & Mergendollar, 2001). "In many of the activities," the authors advise, "students participate in active learning but are not necessarily expected to make independent, critical, evaluative judgments and reasoned choices" (Bellisimo et al., 2001, p. 73)."
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High School Writing Centers, 2007.
An analysis of whether high school writing centers can better prepare students for college.
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses high school writing centers and how they benefit students for when they enter college. The paper focuses on how improved high school writing centers can benefit students by providing them with a better knowledge of how to write college-level papers and by assisting them in exploring their own writing abilities.
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"Can we use High School writing centers to better prepare students for college? Too often students are considerably under prepared when they enter college. In English 1101 at Kennesaw State University, students learn to write at a college level. This KSU Course Description details it as "Designed to teach principles of good writing. Attention to grammar, sentences, punctuation, diction, mechanics and major forms of discourse. Themes, parallel readings, and a short documented essay required." (354) Other universities have similar courses for first time college students. The question is whether or not this course is truly effective or whether it might be too late to start trying to get students motivated to better their writing skills. High school writing centers offer many advantages to students, including getting a jump-start on improving students writing abilities. Writing centers need to become more common in high schools, to not only give secondary schools' students the extra help in writing they need, but to create a network that is beneficial on a number of levels."
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Single-Sex High Schools, 2004.
A study proposal to examine how same-sex high schools impact the students when it comes to entering coeducational colleges.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This research proposal addresses the impact that single-sex high schools have on those who attend them. It looks at previously published literature about single-sex high schools and offers a proposed method of study. The proposal includes a discussion about the problem as well as an examination of same-sex schools and coed schools. Moving from a single-sex high school to a coed college is examined in terms of academic, relationship, and human nature issues. It also provides a discussion about any pitfalls that are expected in attending same-sex schools.
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"One study looked at the differences in same sex soccer teams and coed soccer teams. ?The purpose of the present study was to replicate and extend Stephens and Bredemeier (1996) in two ways. First, in addition to participants in an all-girls soccer league, a sample of male and female soccer players in a coeducational league was utilized. Second, based on research linking experience in higher contact sports with lower levels of moral reasoning in sport (Bredemeier et al., 1987), age and level of contact/collision sport experience were added as a potential predictors of likelihood to aggress."
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