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Papers On Special Populations & Conditions
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"Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis
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4 pages in length. The authors present a number of viable methods for implementing a school-wide system of early identification and intervention, not the least of which includes evaluating existing theory, knowledge and practice; providing ongoing professional development; screening young children in a proactive manner if they are at risk for learning problems as well as behavioral or emotional issues. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCChildRisk.rtf
"Crack" Use in Urban Schools
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of
students. All regions and all types of communities
show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of
1990 high school seniors in nonmetropolitan areas
reported illicit drug use in the previous year,
while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan
areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions
of males are involved in illicit drug use,
especially heavy drug use, the gap between the
sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBcrackT.doc
"Hunger Of Memory : The Education Of Richard Rodriguez"
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3 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory speaks to the inherent challenge of ethnic survival within America's culturally-defiant society. The author's primary recollection of how he obtained his stellar education is that it had to be reached by means of significant compromise: Rodriguez all but shunned his Mexican heritage to earn the economic and social status he ultimately achieved. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCRichRodr.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.
Filename: RAkozolsvg.wps
"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.
Filename: PPwatrWd.wps
"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
'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation
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This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tracking.wps
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