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Public/Private Education, 2002.
A discussion of private school education versus public school education.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines the primary factors that influence parental choices involving public school education versus private school education such as affordability and quality. It establishes the basic underlying economic factors surrounding this difficult choice and determines whether the demand is strong for private school education. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of each type of school and the impact of parental interest in both types of schools on the availability of teaching positions.
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"Public schools possess many advantages for students. In quality school districts, teachers provide many benefits for students geared towards learning and socialization. For example, Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA offers Latin, Russian, Japanese, thermodynamics and artificial intelligence, and 153 of the school?s 392 seniors were National Merit Semifinalists in 2000 (Carnahan 172). In contrast, schools in large metropolitan areas are often overcrowded and riddled with crime and as a result, learning is limited. In the United States as a whole, only three in ten students are proficient in science at their grade level (Human Events 16)."
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Public vs. Private Education, 2006.
A proposal for a research study regarding the benefits of private versus public education.
13,000 words (approx. 52.0 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 247.95
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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.
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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
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"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."
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Privatization of Education, 2002.
Shows how the American government is moving towards the privatization of education and argues that this is not beneficial to the educational structure.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 106.95
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Governments have recently shifted from a Keynsian perspective towards a neo-conservative role. Decreasing public sector participation and privatization are manifestations of this trend. The privatization of education has been considered in this context. However, privatization of education threatens the social benefits of education and offers few benefits in return.
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Private Education, 2001.
This paper is an argument for the privatization of schools in the United States.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper argues that the American school system would be of better quality if it were privatized. The author discusses why the education in private schools is superior to public schooling, looks at the war on drugs, sex education, censorship, and dress codes.
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"The reason censorship is such a huge issue in a public school system is that a school must strive to please everybody in the community. It must grapple with abiding by the rights of free speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy, while at the same time trying to appease the demands of a variety of parents, all with differing opinions on how their children (and everybody else's) should be educated. The problem is exponentially enlarged in a large school with students numbering in the thousands. With large public schools becoming more common as the population grows, the debating has intensified. Common sense dictates that it is impossible to satisfy everyone in the community. Disgruntled parents do have the option of sending their children to private schools or home-schooling them, but the short supply of private institutions and private tutors puts alternative education at a high price, which many parents are unwilling or unable to pay."
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School Privatization and Education Tax Credits, 2002.
A look at school privatization and education tax credits.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines school privatization and education tax credits, two proposals to introduce choice and marketplace economics into education. Initially it outlines Gintis attributes and advantages of an ideal voucher-based system of choice. Then it compares this system to actual reforms in Ontario and Philadelphia, PA.
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Organizational Behavior in Private Catholic Education, 2006.
This paper studies the nature and dynamics of the Catholic high school educational institution of "O'Connell Consolidated High School".
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper looks at the school's mission that is best summarized through two specific objectives. Firstly, the school aims to prepare high school students to college education through the "principles of Catholic faith." Secondly, it also provides holistic personal development, basing this development through "productive Christian living."
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"Of course, the culture and behavior of the high school stated above are mainly ideal scenarios, conditions that the high school would want to achieve through quality education and faithful practice and belief in Catholicism. In general, O'Connell Consolidated has a pervasive culture, one that truly represents its members, particularly its students. Because of the strong Catholic values and principles inculcated in each Galveston O'Connell Consolidated student, there is strong adherence to strictly attaining 'proper behavior' not only in school, but in the community and their families as well."
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Privatization in Education, 2002.
The paper argues the pros and cons of privitazation in education.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 26.95
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This essay looks at issues surrounding the privatization of education by for-profit companies. It looks at why some people are in favor of this trend while others or not. It looks briefly at outside influences such as political issues.
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Privatization of Education in Egypt, 2005.
The paper discusses privatization as a solution for Third World educational problems and the ethical and legal controversies involved.
2,838 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper argues that, while the privatization of Egypt's state educational system is a controversial proposal that contradicts the national constitution's declaration that all Egyptians have the right to free education, the state educational system is currently collapsing, and the quality of education is getting increasingly poorer, requiring a substantial economic investment in order to fulfill the basic educational needs of the population. It explains that, since the Egyptian government cannot afford this additional investment and can barely afford the current cost of the state education system, the only solution lies in partial privatization.
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"The educational system in Egypt is collapsing under the weight of overpopulation. Egypt has twelve state universities, as affirmed by the CEDEJ researcher, Iman Farag, with a total of 1.5 million students. Every year, the number increases (Farag). State universities students are exercising their right to receive a free education but, the Egyptian government is unable to meet the cost of their education. Consequently, universities' resources are poor, quality of education is unacceptable and there is a shortage of qualified instructors. Money is needed to correct all these problems but, the Egyptian government does not have it. Egypt confronts a similar problem in its primary, intermediary and secondary school systems. As mentioned in the Economist's "School's Out," Egypt has over 25,000 public schools, half of which have double shifts to fit in two school groups in one school day. Despite that, the average classroom has 45 pupils, at the least, and one hundred per class is not at all unusual. Over and above, the majority of the country's students only complete 5 years of school education, before dropping out ("School's Out"). Again, quality of education is poor, classrooms are overpopulated and there are not enough schools to satisfy the needs of the country's 16 million school age citizens ("School's Out")."
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Education Reforms: Private or Public, 2002.
This paper covers the current faults and weaknesses of the American education system and why either private or public reforms are necessary to improve it.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This essay starts off by listing some of the current downfalls and flaws with the U.S. education system. It then proposes some practical solutions to the problems mostly though intervention by private businesses and the private sector as a whole and not just the public. Mention is also made of the government's failure to promote or improve the system as well as what the true goals of education should be.
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"The United States education system is not at par with general standards of quality education worldwide. The problem lies with our school and college curriculum and lack of sound reforms in the area of education. Though every year, our administration declares that education reforms is at the top of its political agenda, still each year we fail to notice any changes in the school and college education."
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Private Schools, 2007.
This paper discusses the advantages of a private school education.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper explores the advantages of a private school education, including the long-term benefits regarding higher education and the workplace. The author cites that privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. The paper also examines the reasons for the success of these students. The author concludes that the many advantages of private school far outweigh the tuition costs that some see as prohibitive.
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"Every year millions of parents must make difficult decisions about their children's educations. Should they enroll their children in the nearby public school or find a private school in the area for their children to attend? The decision is daunting, but the well informed parent will soon see the advantages of a private education. Privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. Private schools educate students better due to smaller class sizes, more accountability for students, more parent involvement, fewer controls by the government, and a reduced number of discipline problems."
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Public versus Private Schools, 2009.
This paper looks into the discussion of public versus private education in the United States.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of American education. Specifically, the writer discusses the pros and cons of public versus private schools. The writer notes that parents, educators, and even politicians have joined the debate regarding public and private schools. The writer also points out that legislators have created legislation hoping to equalize the educational experience and millions of families homeschool their children or send them to private schools to avoid public schools at any cost. The writer discusses which type of school experience is better for children and their future and concludes that studies indicate that situation, location, and even individual students and their characteristics weigh heavily in these decisions.
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Public Schools
Private Schools
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"There are many reasons to send children to public schools. The most obvious for many Americans may be that they are largely "free," even though parents often have to pay for expenses such as school supplies, textbooks, and even uniforms in some cases. Even with these costs, the cost of public education is miniscule when compared with the costs of a private education, and for many people, they simply cannot afford private education even if they desire it. Private education is usually extremely expensive, making it out of reach more many poor and even middle-income families.
"Another compelling reason to consider public schools are the strict standards that govern teaching throughout the nation. In each state, public school teachers must be licensed, and they must keep those licenses current by continuing their education throughout their careers."
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Voucher Programs in Education, 2004.
A look at the advantages of vouchers and tax credits for private education.
1,617 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how, in today?s society, the right of parents to choose the educational system their child participates in is a valuable choice, and while some parents choose to have their children attend public schools, still others want their child to attend private institutions, both of a parochial and secular nature. It looks at how tax credits and vouchers play an important role in this decision and how, although there are opponents to the voucher and tax credit programs, there is a definite need for these programs within today?s educational system. It shows how they provide choice and competition and ensure a free market system where advancements and expansions are made possible.
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"Opponents of the government funded voucher system argue that scholarships, or vouchers, issued by the government sector would only extend the problems of the public educational system over to the private sector. Since the idea is based on a free market economy, the concern is that the very nature of the public will limit that economy. With vouchers would come a public demand for guidelines and policies requiring specific regulations, opponents say, and this would fundamentally negate the free market economy (Coulson, ?Criticism of Government Vouchers?)."
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Critical Issues in Public Education, 1996.
Discusses a number of critical issues facing U.S. public education. Topics include the role of technology, the use of vouchers for private education, taxpayer rebellion over funding & the demand for effectiveness.
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"Public school education may be on the verge of more revolutionary change than has occurred during the history of its existence. It may even face modification, or a move away from the mandate to provide common public education for all students. This is a critical time for the American educational system. There are a number of important issues that need to be explored and reflected upon before decisions are made that impact both staff and students, as well as the community as a whole. The issues at the top of the list include: (1) the role of technology, (2) the possibility of the extended use vouchers and increased use of private schools,(3) the funding problems that public schools face as taxpayers rebel against fully funding..."
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Promotional Plans for Tertiary Education, 2008.
This paper is a literature review on effective promotional plans for tertiary education (private universities).
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper is a short literature review of tertiary educational systems around the world. The paper discusses promotion of this system, along with a number of other challenges the system is facing, including identifying how best to accommodate the increasing number of students, how to mobilize staff and resources, how to develop relevant curricula and teaching procedures, as well as how to remain competitive during a period of skyrocketing costs.
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"There are some important constraints and considerations that must be taken into account in developing appropriate promotional plans for tertiary educational institutions in order to ensure their effectiveness, though. For instance, depending on the geographic setting, a promotional plan for a tertiary educational institution could highlight the additional and more lucrative employment opportunities afforded to graduates. For instance, Shavit, Muller and Tame (1998) maintain that the linking of educational qualifications and occupational achievement is the weakest in less stratified and standardized social systems. According to these authors, 'In Ireland -- a weakly stratified system -- employers rely on success in school because this is tested according to nationally standardized procedures, and thus workers' credentials represent their respective rank in the job queue' (p. 7)."
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Independent Schools vs. State Education, 2007.
This paper looks at the debate on the subject of independent schools versus the state education in the United Kingdom.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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In this article the writer discusses independent and state education in the United Kingdom. The essay points out the history of independent schools and their structure today and looks at the arguments for and against independent education and state education. The paper also looks at what measures these two sectors are taking in order to prove their well being, such as bursary programs for the independent sector. Statistics are also included to back up the arguments of either side. The writer then points out that the main points on which the different sectors disagree is the financial aspect of today's education such as the high fees charged by the independent sector, or the discriminatory aspects of the independent sector towards families which do not have the financial mean to afford a private education. The essay concludes that the main problems with this debate is that there is no perfect answer, there will always be different opinions and abolishing the independent sector is not a solution.
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Introduction
The History of Independent Schools
Positive Aspects of Independent Schools
Reducing the Elitism in Independent Education
The Extra Benefits provided by the Independent Education
The Negative Aspects and Arguments against the Independent Sector
Why Private Schools will Probably Survive, and Some Ways to Secure that Survival
Conclusion
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"In the United Kingdom, there are two main types of schools the state owned schools, which are owned by the government, and the independent schools also called private or public schools, which are privately owned. In the U.K there is a long-lasting debate about the well-founded of the independent sector, private school have the advantage of offering a broader education at a higher level and also have their own good musical, and sporting facilities which makes them really attractive. However they are highly criticised by the state sector due to their expensive school fees, their elitism, and their tax benefit due to their charitable status. An independent school is one that charges schools fees, and that does not rely on the government. Such schools have existed for centuries in the UK but are most common in England. To fully comprehend this topic it is important to look at the history of independent schools."
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