|
Papers On Education Politics
Page 4 of 53
|
|
Race Exclusive Scholarships
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: Raceexc.wps
The Texas Response to Ending School Quotas
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. Examines the Hopwood case and affirmative action ruling as applied to Texas colleges and universities. While some find it interesting that a southern state is actively interested in pursuing minority attendance at colleges and universities, it is not at all an unusual occurrence. Because minorities make up a substantial number of the Texas population, by adding these minorities to the attendance at Texas colleges and universities this will drive the enrollment up. This in turn creates more funds for the institution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAhopwd.rtf
School Uniforms / A Proposal
[ send me this paper ]
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?
[ send me this paper ]
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
[ send me this paper ]
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.
Filename: RAkozolsvg.wps
"Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which analyzes
the article "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: RAschlspcl.wps
'Learning Together'
[ send me this paper ]
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
A Proposal for Passaic County
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper proposes that Passaic county implemented a large scale literacy program. This is a paper that uses a prompt submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The importance e of literacy is discussed. Demographics for Passaic County, New Jersey are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA509PC.rtf
A Proposal for School Safety
[ send me this paper ]
This 4 page paper uses the Columbine massacre as a springboard for discussion. A proposal is made for school safety. Would such measures have prevented Columbine? The paper evaluates the proposal in light of the horrific event. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA516sch.rtf
