...Does America Need the Common Core? Because of the lack of educational benchmarks and standardization in the United States of America, the country is disjointed and subpar leaving students ill prepared to enter the workforce and college. This is evidenced by the persistent problem of students graduating and passing required exit exams in high school yet they still needed remediation upon entry to college. The Common Core is good because it provides a set of age appropriate learning goals and sets a national high-quality academic standard for Math and English to prepare students for college and the workforce. In essence, the Common Core defines what a student should know and be able to do at different grade levels. The Common Core is beneficial to all students, especially for those students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education or ‘STEM’ fields. They both teach problem solving skills and focus on learning to use Common Core modules for optimum results. In addition, students learn to think outside the box, they learn how to create a good argument, defend the argument, and look for patterns. Learning these skills will increase their problem solving and reasoning abilities, which prepares them for STEM jobs. Desiree Hall, writes, “The new work is challenging, based on rigorous new Common Core State Standards…they have to explain how they got it. That’s a real brain workout”(Hall). Moreover, the implementation of the Common Core makes it harder for...
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...funding affects the school public school system in many ways. Without the proper funding, the students do not get the proper books they need in order to participate in class. If a school doesn’t have enough money to buy the necessary amount of books, then kids are now sharing or using books with missing pages. In more well off school districts they don’t have those problems. In many American inner cities, there is a lack of funding in public schools resulting in the use of old, damaged textbooks and some teachers using personal funds to purchase new books. Pennsylvania is one state that has a history with a lack of funding issues. “Pennsylvania’s school districts were, and continue to be, highly dependent on the local wealth of their communities to support students’ academic achievement due to insufficient state funding” (http://www.paschoolfunding.org). Common Core Curriculum The issues with the Common Core curriculum are varied. The most obvious issue is that the students are forced to learn just the basics and it takes away from the creative teaching styles of some of the more senior and experienced teachers. Let’s say...
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...Valuable for My Child?" Why Is the PARCC Assessment Valuable for My Child? (n.d.): 1-2. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. "Home." Partnership for Assessment of Readin ess for College and Careers | PARCC. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Black, Paul. Of the PARCC Assessments (n.d.) 1-19. High&stakes!Examinations: Recommendations!for!the!design,!development!and! Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Herman, Joan|Linn Robert. "On the Road to Assessing Deeper Learning: The Status of Smarter Balanced and PARCC Assessment Consortia. CRESST Report 823." National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). 300 Charles E Young. Drive N, GSE&IS Building 3rd Floor, Mailbox 951522, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522. Tel: 310-206-1532; Fax: 310-825-3883; Web Site: Http://www.cresst.org, 31 Dec. 2012. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Matthew, White. "What are the pros and cons of the PARCC test?" New Jersey 101.5 – Proud to be New Jersey – New Jersey News Radio. N.p., 29 Jan. 2015. Web. 19 Mar....
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...The Common Core Curriculum The common core curriculum is very touchy subject amongs law makers, teachers, and the public. Many believe it is nothing more than a way for federal government to take control of the education system. Supporters suggest that it will improve education nationwide by implementing uniform standards for all to meet and even surpass. While researching this subject I learned much about the intended purpose, the application, and desired outcome of this program. I also was able to acquire a further understanding of both the supporters’ views and the opposition’s thoughts. As I concluded my research I was then able to form a validated opinion of the common core program. The common core curriculum was designed to focus on a student’s critical thinking skills, problem solving ability, and analytical skills. The method presented to do this was to make a uniform set of guidelines and goals across the boards so that teachers could better measure progress. As of today 44 states out of 50 have adopted these standards and conducted standardized testing to check progress through the year. Kansas adopted the standard October 12, 2010. The program works to better prepare students for the high demands that will be found at the college level, therefore making more successful citizens to sustain our growing communities. The concept of this program was put together by the education commissioners and governors of the nation. They gathered the input of experts, school...
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...The Future of American Education: No Child Left Behind Finding common ground, the United States Congress passed an act in 2001 shortly after George W. Bush took office. Originally proposed by President Bush’s administration, the act “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) received overwhelming bipartisan support. Originally intended to address widespread perceptions that public education was falling far short of expectations, the act has received much criticism. Indeed, almost ten years after the act was signed into law by President Bush on January 8, 2002 there is overwhelming evidence that the NCLB law is deeply flawed and is doing more harm than good in our nation’s public schools. Public recognition of the law’s shortcomings has produced a growing consensus of a fundamental need for overhaul. A new conception of the federal role in education needs to be addressed beyond standards, tests and punishment. Our nation’s schools need to be strengthened in order to truly leave no child behind, but how did such a promising law go so wrong? Reviewing the NCLB act there are many positive attributes: accountability standards are set and measured annually by each state to promote and foster educational growth and achievement; standards are set for teacher qualifications; reading, writing and math are emphasized; educational status and growth by ethnicity are measured to help close the achievement gap between white and minority students; schools are required to focus...
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...interferes with one's concentration or performance. Kidshealth reports, “Test anxiety is actually a type of performance anxiety — a feeling someone might have in a situation where performance really counts or when the pressure's on to do well. For example, You've done all of your homework and studied hard, and you think you have a grip on the material. But then the day of the test comes. Suddenly, you blank out, freeze up, zone out, or feel so nervous that you can't get it together to respond to those questions you knew the answers to just last night”. According to Shannon Miller, school psychologist with the Germantown Teacher Association “These stress levels has increased over the many years, especially since the rise of the new Common Core standards and high stakes test attached to students.” If we would just do away with Standardized testing children will have less thoughts of suicide and self harm. In BBC’s view according to a poll of 420 members around half saw others doing self harm and 89% of the members said the cause of stress was testing. Others may argue that stress is a motivator which allows your brain to work harder and achieve more. Lohmann from Psychology today maintains, “The problem lies in whether you perceive stress as a friend of an enemy. As an enemy,...
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...school systems contract begins in one year, Free Range Food must determine if their company can compete globally while simultaneously maintaining its eco-friendly business operations. Thomas L. Friedman, in The Lexus and the Olive Tree, explains globalization as a movement that enables individuals, corporations, and countries to reach around the globe farther, faster, deeper, and cheaper than ever before. Due to more accepting international trade laws and modern advances in technology business globalization is becoming more common and some will argue a necessary component to sustaining one’s business. This script will discuss four elements Free Range Foods must consider when deciding to whether to go global: 1-analyze the pros/cons of how at least two globalization strategies might apply to their decision 2-identify the factors to be reviewed before going global 3-make a recommendation on operational restructuring to make its operations global 4-state whether and how to manage its “eco-friendly” operations internationally Can anyone identify an example of globalization in the brief story mentioned in the beginning? [Slide 2] Globalization is the process a company takes when integrating...
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...Language Laura Lynch Nevada State College ABSTRACT This paper discusses the significance of utilizing standard language and writing skills as it relates to multiple tiers of communication required in the nursing profession, as well as the importance of maintaining these elite level communication skills. In addition, this paper also includes a comparison between two minority authors that argue for the importance of their respective Chicana and black, “native tongues “. The pros and cons of their arguments is contrasted against authors’ Allen, Chapman, O’Connor and Francis (2007), whom address the significance of language and writing within the area of professional nursing that upholds the elite verbal and written communication standards practiced in nursing today. The Communications and the Language of Nursing The language spoken in the profession of nursing requires a wide spectrum of core communication skills that provide a verbal bridge of common understanding of illness, healing, wellness or prevention. These skills require the continual change and transformation of the nursing profession’s language. From the perspective of the patient’s bedside and nurse-to-nurse communications, through the nurse to the specialist, the criteria for common core can be acknowledged. Additionally, the personal slang and reflections of self identification shared in Anzaldua and hooks’ essays demonstrates the immediate need for the requirement of a common core language required to maintain...
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...more talk.” In WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF GLOBALIZATION this presentation, Weidenbaum makes five key recommendations: • Make the World Trade Organization More Transparent • Ease the transition of people hurt by globalization • Strengthen the International Labor Organization • Use the Internet to give consumers an educated voice on overseas production • Welcome voluntary business standards Murray Weidenbaum holds the Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professorship at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is also honorary chairman of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy. Dr. Weidenbaum served as Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Economic Policy in the Nixon Administration and as President Reagan’s first Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004-3027 www.wilsoncenter.org MURRAY WEIDENBAUM WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF GLOBALIZATION Remarks by MURRAY WEIDENBAUM A Presentation to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Washington, D.C. March 5, 2003 WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS LEE H. HAMILTON, DIRECTOR PROJECT ON AMERICA AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY SERIES ON GLOBALIZATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph B. Gildenhorn, Chair; David A. Metzner, Vice Chair. Public Members: James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress; John W. Carlin, Archivist of the United States; Bruce Cole, Chair, National ...
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...credibility for its well trained staff, well maintained equipment, safety standards, and technological developments. The performance of the organization has caught the attention of some foreign firms, and additional business ventures will analyzed. China’s second-largest airline has proposed a joint-venture offering shares, profits, cultural know-how for equipment and managerial know-how. Australia’s HNZ group has proposed an acquisition and has offered their staff, equipment, and cultural know-how in exchange for technological expertise and heavy equipment. Finally the sister corporation VIH Cougar in the Gulf of Mexico could be further expanded. The analysis completed was a competitor analysis; Bristow, PHI, and CHC are all industry leaders bringing their own expertise to the table. Bristow is one of the largest companies in the industry and recently started using TCAS2’s (traffic collision avoidance system) for new equipment. PHI dominates the North American oil and gas market, and has the most air time experience of all firms. CHC also has strong ties with oil and gas firms, but after a significant loss they are looking to be acquired by another firm. Overall the helicopter industry is growing due to the new exploration sites for oil and gas, and many opportunities exist. The second part of the analysis was comparing the economic, political, legal systems: and cultural, ethical, and human rights standards of the three countries to gain further insight into the degree of risk...
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...Different Schools Evette Grayson Ashford University EDU650: Teaching Learning and Leading in the 21st Century Instructor: Kimberly Smith July 13, 2014 Introduction. The educational development of students around the world differ. From the teaching methods to the philosophies of each teacher to the needs of their students, schools have adjusted themselves to cater to the needs of their students. With the many differences in teaching and learning methods, the ongoing debate of how a student is taught and what they learn is ongoing. Still, at the core of this debate is that all parties involved agree that the primary focus is the student. This paper will illustrate the commonalities and differences between an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS and a high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA. This paper will also be supported by interviews from two teachers to help further explain the educational standards of today’s times and its effect on students. Summary From my interview with Kyle Hill, a public high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA, alongside my readings of an interview with Janice Thomas, an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS, the similarities and contrasts in the teaching and learning vary greatly. There is the obvious age gap between the two, as well as the sex of the instructor that contribute a part in the differences in the teaching. However, the commonality that all teachers share is that the focus is- and has always been- on the best needs...
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... 6 aprile 2011 Disclaimer This document has been prepared by and is the sole responsibility of Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) for the sole purpose described herein. This document and the information contained herein does not contain or constitute an offer of securities for sale, or solicitation of an offer to purchase securities, in the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan or any other jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would require the approval of local authorities or otherwise be unlawful (the “Other Countries”). Neither this document nor any part of it nor the fact of its distribution may form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or investment decision in relation thereto. The securities referred to herein have not been registered and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or pursuant to the corresponding regulations in force in the Other Countries, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless such securities are registered under the Securities Act, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available. The content of this document has a merely informative and provisional nature and is not to be construed as providing investment advice. The statements contained herein have not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, either...
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...[pic] NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Student: Zandra H. Davis, Ed.S. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN Follow these procedures: If requested by your instructor, please include an assignment cover sheet. This will become the first page of your assignment. In addition, your assignment header should include your last name, first initial, course code, dash, and assignment number. This should be left justified, with the page number right justified. For example: |DavisZECE7001-8-5 | Save a copy of your assignments: You may need to re-submit an assignment at your instructor’s request. Make sure you save your files in accessible location. Academic integrity: All work submitted in each course must be your own original work. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by your instructor. Knowingly submitting another person’s work as your own, without properly citing the source of the work, is considered plagiarism. This will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course. It may also result in academic dismissal from the University. | | | |ECE7001-8 |Dr. Patricia Candler | | ...
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...have chosen is the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which was established by the European Commission in 1960 but it wasn’t until 1962 that it actually came into effect. Within this essay I am going to look at the justification of the policy’s operation at an EU level and its impact on Ireland over the last few decades. This policy was a necessity to EU integration, as agriculture is one of the single biggest economic sectors. The Common Agricultural Policy is viewed as a partnership between Europe and its farming community. The policy has gone through many modifications and reforms since its creation and it continuing to change in the present day. The Common Agricultural Policy was established as a policy that would enhance the social structure of agriculture in Europe while preserving the environment and the safety and quality of the goods that famers were producing. CAP maintains commodity price levels and subsidises production within EU Member States. Many different types of mechanisms are used to achieve this, such as, import quotas and levies as well as internal intervention prices, which serve as a floor for market prices. In addition to this, there are also production quotas. These are in place to avoid the over production of foods that draw in financial support well in excess of their market price. The policy itself is set at the EU level in order to ensure fair conditions for each member state to follow. It is then up to each individual member state to follow these conditions...
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...new channels | Strong Client Relationship (Barclay) | Strong client relationship building system, targeted to its working client base | Weaknesses: Inefficiency (CIBC) | Current banking system is not fully utilized because investment exceeds scale of operations | Ineffectiveness (Barclays) | BRAINS system is ineffective in facilitating internet and telephone banking, and operations are manually intensive and costly compared to competitors. | Competitive Advantage: (CIBC)Well established since 1920’s, is the only major bank serving the Caribbean as a separate unit, and has an effective and efficient banking system (ICBS).(Barclays) Strong customer relationships which resulted in its market position and maintained its margins. Core Competencies: (CIBC)Market leader in credit card sales, retail banking, offshore and capital market activities. (Barclays) onshore business, rationalization, and controlled development of offshore business. Conclusion: There are a few resources that both companies can take from each other. Firstly, CIBC has an efficient banking system that is underutilized while Barclays operations are more manual intensive and costly. Secondly, Barclays has branches in almost every country in the Caribbean which is...
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