'Equal Opportunity For All & Preferences For None'
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A 5 page paper arguing in favor of the University of California's move to abandon affirmative action efforts in regards to college admission. This paper illustrates the ways in which affirmative action has failed to meet its true goals. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Eqop.wps

Affirmative Action and Women in Public Education
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This 8 page paper looks at the subject inclusive of a review of relevant literature and makes recommendations. The position of the paper favors affirmative action in this context in order to improve stereotypes of women as well as to help women to achieve in such professions. Bibliography lists 8 sources
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Race Exclusive Scholarships
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This 20 page paper examines the issue by looking at a variety of cases including the 1978 Bakke decision that spurred the debate on reverse discrimination. Legal cases are cited and the issue is discussed both in a legal and moral sense. The paper takes the position that affirmative action and race based scholarships are necessary.
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Technology Use in Adult Education
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A 5 page research paper that examines how technological advances have impacted the field of adult education. The writer particularly emphasizes how home computers have made online courses a viable alternative to attending a regularly scheduled class. Adult learners can now learn when it fits their schedules. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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School Uniforms / A Proposal
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This 7 page paper investigates the benefits of requiring students to wear uniforms in public schools, a policy more and more schools are adopting. The justification for such a policy is offered along with data from schools who have instituted school uniforms. The paper concludes with suggestions for a longer paper. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SchUn.wps

"Finding Forrester": Reality or Hollywood Glamour?
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A 6 page paper which examines the film "Finding Forrester" and discusses whether such a portrayal could be real or whether it is nothing more than Hollywood glamour. The paper utilizes Richard Rodriguez' work titled "The Achievement of Desire" which discusses aspects of educating the minority. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfindfr.rtf

"Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol
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A 6 page paper which presents a basic book report, discussing each chapter briefly. The paper also discusses the sociological theoretical perspective presented in the book, and a personal reaction to the book. No additional sources cited.
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"Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the article "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni. No additional sources cited.
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"The Water is Wide" : A Review of the Novel by Pat Conroy
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A 5 page review of "The Water is Wide", a novel chronicling the experiences of writer and educator Pat Conroy in 1969 on the near deserted island of Yamacraw off the South Carolina coast. Relates Conroy's trials, tribulations, and successes when charged with educating a largely illiterate group of student consisting of black fifth graders and older students. Recounts his innovative methods and perseverance which serve as an example to educators of the fact that one man can make a difference. No additional sources are listed.
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"Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"
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A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAchrsed.wps

'Learning Together'
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A 5 page paper which reviews the book 'Learning Together: A History of Coeducation in American Schools' by David Tyack and Elisabeth Hansot. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlearnto.rtf

'Multi-Age' Or 'Ungraded' Classrooms / How They Compare?
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A 10 page paper on the evolving organization of schools,which has come full circle in the way in which students are moved through the educational system. Starting with nineteenth century 'common schools' that did not separate children by age, through the introduction of graded schools in the mid-1800s which resulted in 'ungraded classrooms' for non-achieving students, the writer covers the twentieth century equivalent of these separate but unequal classes in 'special education' arrangements.for students not matching the lockstep of an age-graded system. Most recently, inclusive, multi-age classrooms and non-graded schools embody the philosophy that all children can learn--at their own pace and in their own way, with the help and example of peers of all ages. Bibliography lists 24 references.
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