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Police In Schools
Police In Schools Gang Resistance and Education Training Program In 1991, the G.R.E.A.T. Program was developed through a combined effort of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Phoenix Police Department. The program began as an eight lesson middle school curriculum. In early 1992, the first G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training was held, and in 1993, the program added four additional law enforcement agencies to assist in administering the program: La Crosse, Wisconsin,
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Home Schooling
Be True to Your School In Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, a family stranded on an island is forced to try to lead a normal life while being isolated from society. One aspect of daily life they have to emulate is school and learning. The family must take it upon themselves to teach and learn pertinent information. Similar to the Crusoe family, parents have been teaching their own children at home for years. In fact,
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Why You Shouldn'T Cut School
Ditching, especially in high school, has many drawbacks. One drawback of ditching is that you are not getting a good education when you ditch. A good high school education will have a huge impact in your future. Another reason you shouldn't ditch is that all the possible consequences greatly outweigh not attending in class. If you are aware of all the consequences you shouldn't even think about ditching. Every time you cut class you cutting
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Arguments For And Against School Uniform
The wearing of uniform in schools is a controversial topic in our society, and is constantly undergoing debate. Some people say that wearing school uniform would save parents' money, as there would not be competition between students for the trendiest clothes (which also raises social problems). But on the other hand, children need their own clothes anyway; to wear on weekends and when they go out with their friends, and school uniform is often very
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Effects Of Computer Technology In Schools
A computer is, "a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process data". This tool once predominately used in homes and offices is making its way into our educational system. Computer technology is a growing part of our society today. The increase of computer technology usage in schools has enhanced student learning. Therefore, it can be seen that there are many effects of computer technology in schools. Computer technology allows greater collaboration with peers
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Has The Amount Of Information On African Americans Increased In Secondary School American History Books?
With new discussions and debates about the changes needed to the curriculum of the United States Education System, especially in the area of history which scholars say that the curriculum leans toward an euro-centric model of teaching with information about European Countries and the Anglo-Saxon move to the United States. I wanted to look at American History and analyze it to see how much information is in books about African Americans and the details
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School Of Athens
School of Athens Raphael Santi was born in Urbino of 1483, he was a painter and architect of the Florentine school in the Italian High Renaissance. He studied under Pietro Perugino; but after leaving Perugino and moving to Florence he soon adopted the styles of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo (who were the artists who had established the High Renaissance style in Florence). During that time, Julius II requested decorations for the stanze (rooms) that
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Student Improvement Program In Alternative High School
Abstract This study examined program completion and student motivation among students within one particular alternative education high school program. Exiting students of the program are expected to have done so within 65 days. Based on the most recent student exit date prior to this study, only 18 of 29 students successfully completed the program within 65 days. Surveys were given to determine the motivational levels of the students failing to exit within the expected timeframe.
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School Uniforms
School Uniforms, an on going debate continues currently in America regarding uniform policy suggested to public and private schools. Thinking about this issue has led me to believe that making school uniforms mandatory would help improve schools in this country in many ways. First and most important, school uniforms would eliminate the pressure of fitting in and relieve the tensions between the new students and those who are already there. A dress code will expedite
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Home Schools Versus Traditional Schools
Home schools and traditional schools produce educated children. The methods and standards used set these types of schools apart from each other. Each type of school has benefits and shortcomings. The needs of the child in question should be weighed against the opportunities offered by each choice in education and only then should the decision of which kind of schooling is best for the child be made. Home schools and traditional schools are similar in
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School Truancy
In this Speech by Mr Frost His his intention is to form an argument against the statements put forward by the Principle in her previous speech, his first statement outlines this "To Speak against the proposal", which immediately informs of us of his Differing view. Mr Frost begins with a simile about how the proposed ideas are too harsh that there isn't a need in his opinion for such strictness, that they are extremes. His
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School Resource Officers
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The School Resource officer program provides the use of trained full-time Police Officers who will work within the educational system. The objectives of the School Recourse Officer Program is to promote and assist schools in providing a safe learning environment which will also improve relationships between law enforcement and the youth of today. The program attempts to promote a better understanding of the Law Enforcement Officers' role in society while educating students,
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Religion In Public Schools
"...Schools do more than train children's minds. They also help to nurture their souls by reinforcing the values they learn at home and in their communities. I believe that one of the best ways we can help out schools to do this is by supporting students'rights to voluntarily practice their religious beliefs, including prayer in schools.... For more than 200 years, the First Amendment has protected our religious freedom and allowed many Faiths to flourish
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Teenagers And Drugs In High Schools
Drug use is an increasing problem among teenagers in today's high schools. Most drug use begins in the teenage years, these years are the most crucial in the maturing process. During these years adolescents are faced with the difficult tasks of discovering their self identity, clarifying their sexual roles, assenting independence, learning to cope with authority figures and searching for goals that would give their lives meaning. Drugs are readily available, adolescents are curious and
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School Uniforms
School Uniforms School uniforms have been around for over a century in the private school sector of the United States. In the 1980s school officials in California began considering mandatory school uniforms in public schools as a way of decreasing gang related violence. The ensuing debate gained momentum in January of 1996 when President Clinton endorsed the idea in his State of the Union Address. The issue of requiring school uniforms in public schools is
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School
Ever since I was a young kid I have always been interested with aircraft. I was so curious of how airplane's fly. I remember taking my toys apart to see how it works. As a kid I wanted to go to the airport to watch the airplanes land and fly and pondered how this happens. Other kids wanted to go to the amusement places. As I grew older I became more and more interested in
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School
Ever since I was a young kid I have always been interested with aircraft. I was so curious of how airplane's fly. I remember taking my toys apart to see how it works. As a kid I wanted to go to the airport to watch the airplanes land and fly and pondered how this happens. Other kids wanted to go to the amusement places. As I grew older I became more and more interested in
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School Funding
There is much controversy existing over the idea of funding schools through licensing agreements with Coca-Cola and fast food companies. Some argue that there are many benefits, while others are strongly against the idea. Some of the advocates for school funding through such agencies say that students are encouraged do well through programs such as Pizza Hut's "Book It", where rewards are given to the students for various reasons, such as reading or doing well
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School Uniforms
Sosa 1 Yelfris Sosa 09/19/05 School Uniforms. School Uniforms is an issue that has been discussed for years because many people think they should be require in public schools, others don't agree. Here are three reasons why the school uniforms could be required in public schools. First, they are economical. Second, they set organizational and disciplinary standards. Third, uniforms help students develop a sense of unity. At the end of August we go to
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Importance Of School
The Important Things When young children go to school, they mostly think they are there to get good grades. People all over America debate its importance and what should be taught in school. The most important things you learn in life are not in a classroom, they are out in the real world, everyday situations that we learn and grow from. Children should learn only to brighten there own individual knowledge and to learn moral
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Schools And Society
Government Provided Rights to Individuals with Disabilities Over the years the Government has provided numerous rights to individuals with disabilities. These rights only came about from the combined efforts of parents and professionals. These years have brought about many improvements. Public Law (PL) 94-142 is the starting point of legislation for special education. PL 94-142 consists of six major components. These components are FAPE (free appropriate public education), LRE (least restrictive environment), IEP (individualized education
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School Voilence
School violence has escalated from one-on-one weaponless fights for personal disagreements with said person. This is no longer the case. Due to the media, video games, and society in general, this has escalated into all-out, deadly weapon assaults on innocent lives for reasons they themselves are usually unaware of. The media, specifically movies and television, have had a major affect on our society as a whole. The gruesome murders shown on such shows as CSI,
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Making Schools Safer For Kids
"Making schools safer for kids" In the article, "Making schools safer for kids" Deedee Corrdini explains how much school violence there is caused after school between the hours of 2 and 8 p.m. She says that schools can consider later starting times to meet children's learning patterns better and could extend the school day to reduce those hours in the afternoon when kids are vulnerable and tempted to turn to crime and violence (Corradini pg
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High School Grammars Importance
Do you think high school grammar is important? Yes. I think it is a very important part of high school, and it helps you in many areas. Grammar can have a huge effect on how intelligent you sound and whether what you're saying or writing makes sense. There are many reasons why grammar is important, and why you should work hard to learn it. It will help you while writing papers to get into college
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Arts In Schools
I. Objectives What do you plan on accomplishing within the week? What concepts, ideas, or theories will you teach? Remember, these should relate to the Big Picture and Bridges you outlined in your Project Description. Set at least 3 objectives for each week. Some words you may want to use: enhance, expand, continue, address, build, foster, develop, increase, identify, demonstrate, etc.: Ð'* Apply their knowledge of the universal principles of dance to a new form
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