Alternative Assessment v. Standardized
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A 4 page research paper that looks at alternative (or authentic) forms of assessment and compares these to standardized forms. While the majority of educators agree that assessment should play an integral role in the education process, many educators feel that this role is too important to restrict it to the use of standardized testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: Alternative Assessment v. Standardized

America's Commitment to Education
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This 3 page paper examines America's commitment to education and the fact that the system is in trouble. Bush's new legislation (No Child Left Behind) is mentioned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Essay Title: America's Commitment to Education

American Education Legislation in the 1990s
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A 27 page research paper that examines the main trends in legislation pertaining to education in the 1990s. The writer argues that two main trends have predominated. The first trend is exemplified by the 'Goal 2000' legislation which mandates that states set national standards to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education. The second trend is the ongoing thrust of federal legislation to increase access to higher education for minorities. This paper offers a synopsis of educational legislative highlights from the 103rd, 104th, and 105th Congress as well as current trends in state legislation before speculating on whether or not the major goals of federal legislation are obtainable. Bibliography contains 26 sources.
Filename: 90edu.rtf
Essay Title: American Education Legislation in the 1990s

An Ethical Model for Teaching
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This 4 page paper examines various philosophical models of education. A personal philosophy and ethics model is derived. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: An Ethical Model for Teaching

An Evaluation of Long Island Schools
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This 3 page paper looks at school districts on New York's Long Island. Positive and negative aspects are discussed. Some topics addressed are tracking, tenure and the Regents exams. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: An Evaluation of Long Island Schools

An Evaluation of Teacher Workshops to Increase Technology Use in the Classroom
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This 100 page paper provides an overview of a evaluation of teacher workshops and educator training programs designed to enhance the use of technology in the classroom. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: MHEdCo66.rtf
Essay Title: An Evaluation of Teacher Workshops to Increase Technology Use in the Classroom

An Evaluation of the DARE Program
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This 9 page paper examines the DARE program. The paper argues that the program does not work. The new DARE program is investigated but history is relayed about its origins. Alternatives are noted. Support is provided for the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA808war.rtf
Essay Title: An Evaluation of the DARE Program