...Public School vs. School Choice The education system is a very complex one. A common controversial topic is whether public school or school choice is a better option for a student. In my opinion, I would go with the public school system. There are many factors as to why I believe public is better than school choice, including reasons like location, religion, selectivity, and education itself. Unlike private schools, public schools are neighborhood schools, so there isn’t much issue for students with travel. Many private schools are far and must require a child to travel further from home. With distance between a student’s home and private school possibly greater than that of a public school, the amount of gas usage is greater. Parents must also remember financial considerations. The cost of private schools may be unreasonable to some families, even though financial aid is available to those who cannot afford the tuition. I know that my parents wanted to send me to a private school, but we could not afford it even with financial aid, and there are numerous families currently in the same situation I was in. By paying for private school, parents would think they are paying for the best education, but in actuality the top schools in America are really public schools. The top high school in American for the year 2011 is the School for the Talented and Gifted, with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ranking second, according to US News...
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...Implication of the Assigned Report to Education Prepared by: Maria Michelle L. Arevalo – MAED (EM) Topic: EM 203 - School Seats and Tables, Storage and Displays; School Equipment; Fittings, Fixtures and Furnishings; Instructional Devices The quality of a school’s environment and its facilities has a strong influence on students’ learning and this implication examines the school (First Crayons Learning Center, Antipolo City) where I’m presently employed and its importance to teaching and learning in the school system. It begins with a brief overview of our development site and plan, and relates it to educational planning. It has been observed that many schools are now paying more attention to their school plant. School plant which includes all educational facilities has been repeatedly found to have a positive relationship with quality of education. Education today is delivered in an entirely new manner, with new tools, techniques, teaching methods, and changes in teaching methods require changes in school facilities. As I went through my report, I can say that a school plant: * will gear up expected outcomes of education, that will facilitate good social, political and economic freedom; * initiates effective teaching and learning and academic performance of students; * is an essential aspect of educational planning because unless schools are well suited, buildings are satisfactorily constructed and equipment adequately provided, much teaching and learning...
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...Topic #2: What does it mean to be ‘other’ in schools? Frustration is a major theme in what it means to be ‘other’ in schools, not only for students but also for teachers. Delpit (1998) explores this and showcases interviews conducted with African American and Alaskan teachers in America. It is demonstrated in their testimonies the exasperation they felt due to the lack of interest by both co-workers and parents in hearing their own interpretation of education. They express their irritation of not truly being heard. While many teachers gave up on trying to communicate to parents about their children, other educators were oblivious that their dialogue had been silenced. They were, according to Delpit, mistaking a lack of argument for agreement. Arab-Australian ethnicity is explored in Mansouri and Trembath’s (2005) writings. They found that in 2001 there were 209,372 people who spoke Arabic at home across Australia (ABS, 2001). These recordings show that Arabic is the fourth largest language, other than English, spoken in Australia (Mansouri & Trembath, 2005). However through Mansouri and Trembath’s evaluations it was discovered that students who wore a hijab were subjected to several occurrences of verbal abuse at school. The female students interviewed expressed their upset of being identified as a terrorist because of their religion. The male students discussed experiences of being excluded from jobs due to Arabic names like ‘Osama’ and ‘Mohammed’. The students expressed...
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...JROTC is different from other classes you can take at your school. It has more emphasis on physical fitness. Each week, we run or do some other form of physical fitness. It keeps us all in shape and ready for anything. It also has a large emphasis on independence and leadership, and allows a higher rank if you pursue the military. Each week we do some form of physical fitness, whether it be running or playing a game. It keeps us in shape and ready to do whatever is asked of us. Each time we do a presidential fitness test, each of us improves in some area of the test. The physical fitness we do helps us to feel better about how we're doing because we see our constant improvements. Each cadet helps each other with everything. It's part of our leadership. If there is something we're not sure of, we can ask one of our other cadets or one of our leaders. Each of them will try to help to the best of their ability or they will find someone that can help us. We are encouraged to do what we can independently, but we are never denied help if we need it. If a cadet decides he or she would like to pursue a role in the military, they are granted a higher rank than someone that didn't take a JROTC class. JROTC is a basic military class. In the class, we each learn about the military and its history. If we need any extra information about any branch of the military, our leaders can help us find someone that could answer more of our questions if they can't answer them themselves. Overall...
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...My 4th year High School Life, Different from Others Alyssa Bea Tanda, IV-Br. Flavius High school life is really fun. There are so many happenings in your life that you will never forget, so many things that had changed your life. For me there are many things in my life that changed a lot in me but I can say that the one that had changed me the most is my being a 4th year high school student. I don’t know why, but I really learned a lot in this part of my life. There are also some good effects of me being a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year high school student, but being a fourth year student is really different. It’s different from my other past experiences. The first day of 4th year came and I found out that my section is Br. Flavius, wherein my classmates were also my classmates when I was in 3rd year. At first I had thought of transferring to other section, because I want something new and I want to have new friends with other people. But then I had a realization that I can’t afford to be away from my friends. I also thought that it is God’s will that I am part of that section, so there is a purpose why I belong here. One of the main reasons why I decided not to transfer to other section is because I learned that the adviser of our section is Mr. Joseph Consignado. Even when I was still on the lower years, I already know his name. Many people say that he is one of the best advisers of the high school department. Every section that he handled was always known to be one of the best...
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...this applies to the school context where certain students strive while others struggle in vain. What sets the mightiest to the weakest apart is the immense number of factors which I will split into three contexts, mainly individual, family and school aspects. This discussion will be revolving around Singaporean secondary school students, and my points for each context would be: one’s mind-set to do well (individual), parents’ expectations and finance (family), as well as the school environment. To start off, one’s mind-set to succeed plays a crucial role in determining their grades in school. This is due to the underlying fact that the main secret behind good grades is plain hard work and diligence which is not an easy feat. A student’s mental approach towards study, attendance in lectures, methods of learning, memorizing, concentration, confidence and study related extra-curricular activities are all vital factors that will influence his/her studies in school. This might seem like a mouthful but if the student is ingrained with the mind-set that they will do whatever it takes to do well, in a matter of time, a favourable outcome will be reached. For example, some hold a fixed mindset, in which they see abilities as traits that are not easily changed. In this view, talents are gifts—you either have them or you do not. Other people, in contrast, hold a growth mindset. They constantly harbour the belief that people can cultivate their abilities. In other words, they view talents...
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...1 Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 2 Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 3 Some people think that the government should make university education free for all students, regardless of their financial situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 4 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree? 5 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 6 Today, more and more parents depend on their children’s grandparents for childcare. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend? 7 In many countries, average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and for society as a whole? Suggest some solutions. 8 Some people believe that video games are harmless fun. Others, however, think that video games have a negative effect on their players. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 9 Some people think that advertising aimed at children should be banned....
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...Academic success in high school is determined by a wide range of factors. For some students, they may not have all of the perfect components, but they rise above their difficulties to have success. On the other hand, there are students who have every positive stepping stone possible, and yet they do not meet a high level of academic achievement in high school. These are some of the factors that can impact academic success in high school. Students, who succeed, usually have some combination of these factors in their background. Determination Whether a student is gifted academically or not, a consistent factor is personal determination. Students who are invested personal in a personal goal, whether it is simply graduating from high school or going on to post-secondary school, generally have higher levels of academic achievement. Take the student’s determination to achieve out of the equation. Work ethic A key component to success is a student’s work ethic. Students who are willing to put extra hours in to study and prepare for projects and presentations tend to improve their skills and academic abilities. Students who take less challenging classes or are satisfied with less than stellar work often will have the result of average academic success. Home life As much as teachers, classes and schools are factors in student academic success, parents and guardians hold an equally important role. This includes having adult figures who are positive role models who value the importance...
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...information and basic skills only. It has always included teaching the next generation how to be good members of society. Therefore, this cannot be the responsibility of the parents alone. In order to be a good member of any society the individual must respect and obey the rules of their community and share their values. Educating children to understand the need to obey rules and respect others always begins in the home and is widely thought to be the responsibility of parents. They will certainly be the first to help children learn what is important in life, how they are expected to behave and what role they will play in their world. However, learning to understand and share the value system of a whole society cannot be achieved just in the home. Once a child goes to school, they are entering a wider community where teachers and peers will have just as much influence as their parents do at home. At school, children will experience working and living with people from a whole-variety of backgrounds from the wider society. This experience should teach them how to co-operate with each other and how to contribute to the life of their community. But to be a valuable member of any community is not like learning a simple skill, it is something that an individual goes on learning throughout life and it is the responsibility of every member of a society to take responsibility for helping the younger generation to become active and able members of that...
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...Public School or Home School? Education is the key to reach success in life. People gain an education since they were a child with their parents for example how to speak, eat, walk and also how to read and count the number. Parents give their child as best as they can do, moreover for education. I believe all parents desire to spend much money in education for their kids brighter future. And when children become of age to go to school, many parents confuse to choose the right education for their kids. Nowadays there are two popular ways to gain an education; public school and Home school. Public school is school that build by government for their citizens, it is the most afordable for all kind of citizens. Besides that there is another way to gain education which is home school. Home schooling is not a new phenomenon, but a very old one. In Colonial days, families, including wealthy ones, educated their children at home, combining the efforts of parents, tutors, and older children (Hill,T,P, 2000). Home scholl usually built by private institution. The tuition fee is way more expensive than public school, because mostly home school provides private teacher for their students. The most popular is public school rather than home school. But those two options make many parents confuse to choose wich is better home schooling or public schooling. Some people believe public school is better in curriculum for their children but others think in home school is more focus in learning...
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...Effect Essay Do School Uniforms Restrict Students’ Freedom? What do baseball players, flight attendants and even restaurant’ clerks have in common? They all wear uniforms to do their work efficiently. School uniform requirements have been controversial among students, parents, and school officials. Do school uniforms restrict students’ freedom? Some students and parents believe that forcing students to wear uniforms ignores their basic rights. But uniforms have lots of strong point for students because school uniforms can help students when they are more sensitive and emotional than any of time in the whole life. School life is between adulthood and childhood. In other words, students are experiencing sudden change in their life; so they are very sensitive about their appearance. Especially, students tend to follow fashion trends because they accord importance to things that they are able to see. Also, they feel and share anxiety together. They can feel comfortable when they notice that they belong in the same group, which contains similar people to them. This means that students can get confidence and emotional stability when they are same with others in a group. Thus, wearing school uniforms eliminates the problems of worrying about appearance and fashion because all students wear school uniforms. Also they don’t need to agonize what to wear in the morning before going to school. One effect is that students can save the time to prepare for school, instead. Furthermore...
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... Abstract Females in school are exposed to all kinds of different rules that takes away their right to express themselves. During this essay you will find reasons why dress codes are difficult to follow upon female student. This essay will also explore some of the different controversial issues between schools and female students due to the dress code policy, and the different ways females use to fight back. School dress codes are more for females than males, because schools see women as distraction for males and others. Schools dress codes are messing with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gives the students the right to express themselves, without hurting others. We will see how females fight back on what they believe it is taking their freedom of speech and freedom to express their unique personalities. Fighting For Freedom Women like to express themselves through clothing, shoes, hair, make up and all kind of different accessories. Regardless of what color, religion, what body size or shape they have, females like to personalize their style using fashion and new trends. While parents drill on their female children the importance to love and feel comfortable with themselves no matter how they look. Schools portrays women as a “distraction” for men and others. They are constantly making changes to the school dressing codes, especially for female students from kindergarten to high school because of their natural sexuality...
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...Introduction The average student in a public school already faces a multitude of dilemmas without putting busing into the equation. Busing is defined as sending a student from one neighborhood, or part of town, to another neighborhood to integrate public schools. Another name for busing is also desegregation busing, and it usually happen in towns where one went to the closet school next to them, neighborhood schools, but it caused segregation in the schools since most neighborhoods consisted widely of one race. Also busing usually happens in large cities as those cities have large numbers of minorities and multiple schools. Some examples of where busing took place in America by large numbers is Boston MA., Louisville KY., Nashville TN., and many more cities. The government’s purpose of busing was not to cause riots or problem but to desegregate the schools, and the government felt busing would be the only way to solve the problem of segregated schools. The idea of busing at least started with Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka in 1954, which ruled that schools segregated by race are unconstitutional. However, the desegregation of schools especially in the south did not occur until around ten years later. (Ashenfelter et al, 2005). Not until 1971 did the Supreme Court rule busing to be used to desegregate schools, with the...
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...Prayer In School Kevin Magilligan Grand Canyon Univ Prayer In Schools The United States was founded on freedom. One of those freedoms is the Freedom of Religion. Our forefathers knew that there had to be a separation of church and state. This allowed citizens of the US to practice any religion they may chose and the government would not interfere. A plethora of court cases have ruled that having prayer in school is unconstitutional. While having prayer in school that is not sponsored by the administration is constitutional. Groups such as Moms in Prayer are for having prayer in schools. While the American Civil Liberties Union are against having prayers in schools. "To secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience: Neither the United States nor any State shall establish any official religion, but the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed. The United States and the States shall not compose school prayers, not require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity." Congressman Ernest Istook (R-OK). Prayer in school is a debate that has been going on since the 1960’s with the landmark case of Engle V Vitale. The case found that a school wide solicited prayer recited by the students was unconstitutional. This ruling led to other litigation where school sponsored prayer was not allowed, such as during sporting...
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...Active School Shooter Introduction The intention of this paper is to look at and present some issues and strategies that members of a school community think about when trying to create safer schools. Particularly when addressing an active shooter in a school setting. A major issue to consider when trying to keep all schools safe, is the simple fact that no two schools are the same. Understanding this can lead us to the conclusion that it is impossible to have one global plan or program that can be 100% effective in all schools. “Violence prevention programs work best when they incorporate multiple strategies and address the full range of possible acts of violence in schools. For any set of policies to work, it must be established and implemented with the full participation and support of school board members, administrators, parents, students, community members, emergency response personnel, and law enforcement.” (Kramen, 2008.) If these responsibilities were not shared, the success rate for safe school policies would be very low. Parents send their children to school and think that during that time they are studying and doing other productive, educational things. The last thing parents expect is something terrible happening to their child while at school. School violence is happening more frequently than it should and something needs to be done to stop it. Not only does an act of school violence, especially a school shooting, affect the individual student it reflects poorly...
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