...Education Charter School is intended to help at-danger learners who are not succeeding in the customary setting. Customary instruction is Traditional training, is known as government funded schools conventional/traditional (Hoxby, 2004) Does the school framework needs to change? Which is better, Alternative or Traditional Education? Is sanction school the better formula for what's to come for our youngsters or is traditional/conventional training the better course for our kids. Research have demonstrated that scholars who went to contract schools for a long time have indicated a change scholastically superior to state funded school understudy in math and proficiency (Fryer, 2012). Research takes a gander at sanction schools vs. state funded schools in a cluster of states, including Florida, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Charter school scholars overshadow their standard state funded school associates. Students in New Jersey enlisted in urban sanction schools take in altogether all the more in both math and perusing contrasted with their conventional state funded school associates. More and more the weight is shifting more towards charter schools. The data is showing that it seems that students are really getting a better education in charter school system. Should parents consider taking their children to charter schools? This is a question that I hope will be answered during the essay? April Browne is a 3rd grade charter school teacher in a Newark charter school; this...
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...English 1113 February 16, 2012 Analysis Essay “Waiting for Superman” The importance and value of public education has declined over a period of decades in the United States of America. It portrays this concept in the documentary “Waiting for Superman” that the failing of schools is getting worse. The reformers of public education are not making much of an effort on this failing educational system. The movie explains public education system is about keeping the teachers unions happy, and having them line their own pockets at the expense of our children’s education. Charter schools being the hot spot where motivated parents are trying to send their children, however there is a limited space and a lot of applicants, the children are placed in the hands of luck. The American Federation of Teachers has been the most powerful and active teachers union. The teachers of today are a lot different from the teachers of the past decade. Today most teachers are unmotivated educators who have quit doing their job precisely. Teachers unions have guaranteed a life time job security to teachers. It doesn’t matter if you are resulting in high test scores in your classroom or low ones. It has become close to impossible to fire an underserving teacher due to tenure. Tenure was first brought up in Universities protecting professors from being fired for non-educational reasons. This has carried on to public schools. Teachers are to teach a certain number of years and after they are granted tenure...
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...talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent.” Public charter schools are simply another way to give parents choices in education for their children. The students in this state deserve every opportunity to have an exceptional education that will prepare them for success in our global economy. In the above article one of the first rhetorical devices I found was the weaselers affect. Where the author states “We are consistently ranked at the bottom of lists that we don't want to be on, and rarely make an appearance on the top lists in education.” The author is making an argument without specifying what these lists are and what their actual rankings are on the top list in education which may also be considered a proof surrogate. This also gives the author a way out if anyone challenges the statement. The others were euphemism and dysphemism. Both of the other devices were used in downplaying the benefits of charter schools where it stated “Public charter schools are simply another way to give parents choices in education for their children.” And also “The students in this state deserve every opportunity to have an exceptional education that will prepare them for success in our global economy. The Impact of this article was meant to sway the reader to sympathize with the school and maybe even help if possible with the schools mission to be ranked among the top schools in education. Furthermore I believe the story’s argument is weekend because they are...
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...2, 2008 School Choice – An Educational Custom Fit Imagine if only one size of pants were sold in stores and government regulations wouldn’t allow any other size to be made available to consumers. This may sound crazy but it’s much like what’s happening with the education of our nation’s children. As Americans we enjoy a wide range of personal choice, and thankfully it includes our ability to select the pants that fit us best. But think for a moment about traditional public education. For decades the public school system has offered a one size fits all approach to educating our nation’s children. As we approached the 21st century, the public school system began to show its age. More and more children began to fall behind in a rapidly changing environment marked by the introduction of personal computers and later the internet. Sensing a need for change, many people began to push for new educational models that would keep up with the times. This marked the beginning of the school choice movement. Both charter schools and school voucher programs are collectively referred to as “school choice” initiatives, in that they allow parents freedom to choose individualized education options for their children that are outside of the traditional “one size fits all’ public school system. A school voucher program provides parents with certificates that are used to pay for education at a school of their choice, rather than the public school to which they are assigned. Charter schools on the other...
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...I, Behishta Farah, represent my Client Jackie. On an average day my client Jackie was walking to school wearing her clothing of choice which happened to include a green bandana. However, on this day, she was arrested and charged with gang associated charges. The reason being that, the green bandana she was wearing violated with the government’s legislation of “Stop Gangs In Ontario”, Section 49. However, by doing so, many of Client’s charter rights were violated in the process which also highlighted some of the negative aspects of the newly created legislation. For Instance, Section 49 of the SGO violets Jackie’s fundamental freedoms which gives her the right to self expression, belief, opinion and freedom of thought, as listed in Section...
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...These are the two major piece of legislation discussed in the Senate yesterday. CHARTER BANK LEGISLATION The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee heard testimonies from government officials on a bill that would allow the government to set up the charter bank — named the Territorial Bank of American Samoa. While there was support of the bill from some senators, others also cautioned the government to trend carefully into getting such financial institution up and running until all pros and cons are thoroughly review. The Territorial Bank of American Samoa, or TBAS, “will serve as the government’s bank, as well as accept deposits from and make loans to the community at large,” Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga says.The governor said the tentative schedule for opening of the bank is June this year, but this schedule is dependent on the approval of legislation allowing the government to set up the Charter Bank, which will fill the void left behind when Bank of Hawai’i finally closed down all operations in the territory. The House has an identical Charter Bank bill which will be a subject of a committee hearing next Tuesday. Questions: 1.) Do you support the bill to set up the charter bank? Why? 2.) How do you think this bank will benefit the people in our district? 3.) People don’t seem to understand that if this bank does open, and they make deposits their money won’t be insured. How do you think our community will look at that? 4.) Given the history of...
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.................... 4 ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 8 REFLECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................................... 12 1 Introduction JHT Wildcats, a charter school, was formed in 2010,...
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...would argue against a law named that. The law has a noble principle goal which is to improve proficiencies and close the achievement gap for minority and economically disadvantaged kids. No Child Left Behind also set a bar for academic achievement. The course of action to achieve these goals is where the law lacks. NCLB places an emphasis on standardized testing. States get funding based on how well their schools perform. School districts produce better results by in turn limiting the curriculum to what’s on test. Students are robbed of a well rounded education. No matter what the lesson plan consists of schools need money. Think about it, would a plumber work without a wrench? Would you see landscapers without lawnmowers? Our teachers are trying to do their jobs without all the necessary tools of the trade. Children fall behind in math because there aren’t enough rulers. Grow up less with less exercise because the gym teacher was lost in budget cuts. In science class kids are cheated the opportunity to see what happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar. There are 4,768 schools in New York State where 51.9 billion dollars were spent on education.( CCD, 2009) A logical thinker would divide the two numbers and figure that’s a close estimate how much my neighborhood...
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...Bridget for my conference on my rough draft of Inquiry 2, she had me read my paper aloud. Reading it out loud made me realize how focused the paper really was on my thoughts and my opinions on the topic of the documentary. There was way too much emphasis on my thoughts on the public school systems of America, and not nearly enough rhetorical analysis of the documentary. I wrote what felt like millions of drafts and printed them all out and scribbled all over them. I also used Bridget as resource and took her ideas and comments into considering my final draft. Overall, I tried to focus the paper much more on a rhetorical analysis of the film instead of my own opinions on the issue (those can come in Inquiry Three!). Waiting for “Superman” Waiting for “Superman” examines one of the most heated debates in today’s political society: the question of what to do about public school systems in America. Most of the public schools in the country are funded based on local property taxes. This system leaves make schools in low- income areas deprived of the funding necessary to provide an adequate education for the children in these areas. The documentary proposes a solution to this problem: charter schools. Although a good idea in...
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...5 Performance measurement Nonprofit organizations need to view revenue as a resource needed to achieve their missions. Obviously, revenues must exceed expenses over the long-term or an NPO will not survive. —Glenn Rowe Key Topics: balanced score card, customer feedback, competitive comparison, strategic objectives, blue ocean strategy W hat makes an organization “good” at what it does? Or, as Jim Collins (2001) would ask, “What makes an organization great?” Most would acknowledge that accountability, effectiveness, and achievement of desired performance outcomes are minimal requirements for any organization’s success. These requirements demand a measurement system relative to an organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. This chapter discusses methods for establishing such systems. In doing so, we echo Worth’s (2012) concern that “nonprofit managers must be committed to performance measurement but should not become overly focused on it to the detriment of delivering their mission’s programs” (p. 157). Performance measurement Process Before engaging in performance measurement, it is vital to understand the level and scope of the process. Measurement can be conducted for effectiveness or performance at the program/project or organizational level. Effectiveness relates to achieving the mission, while performance is a broader concept that considers financial results and other variables related to the overall organization. Once the scope and level of...
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...In the cases R v Zundel and R v Keegstra the court states that the relationship between form and content in relation to freedom of expression are guaranteed by the Charter. Freedom of expression guarantees one’s freedom to express their own opinion, and beliefs. In addition, section 2(b) of the Charter does not guarantee ones protection from some forms of communicating statements. In R v Keegstra, Mr. Keegstra decides to express his opinion on the holocaust with his class. Furthermore while Mr. Keegstra unknowingly promotes hatred against jews. In Mr. Zundel case he promotes hatred through the publication of the statements that he knew to be false and that were likely to cause injury or mischief to a public interest. 2a) R v Zundel and R...
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...A Case Study Comparison of Charter and Traditional Schools in New Orleans Recovery School District: Selection Criteria and Service Provision for Students with Disabilities By Copyright 2008 Nikki L. Wolf B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1985 Submitted to the Department of Special Education and the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Kansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Dissertation Committee: _____________________________ Chairperson _____________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Dissertation defended: April 28, 2008 3336479 Copyright 2008 by Wolf, Nikki L. All rights reserved 2008 3336479 The Dissertation Committee for Nikki L. Wolf certifies that this is the approved version of the following dissertation: A Case Study Comparison of Charter and Traditional Schools in New Orleans Recovery School District: Selection Criteria and Service Provision for Students with Disabilities __________________________ Chairperson Date approved _________________ ii ABSTRACT In post-Katrina New Orleans, there is a growing concentration of charter schools. The Recovery School District (RSD) has oversight for the majority of these schools. To explore charges from community advocates that RSD charter schools restricted admission and provided inadequate services for students with disabilities...
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...Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Under Section 15 of the Charter, all Canadians regardless of their (1)“race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability” were officially given the right to be protected by the law, and benefit from the law without discrimination. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms (2)“reflect the fondest dreams, the highest hopes and the finest aspirations of Canadian Society” and although “Sexual Orientation” is not recorded under the sections protected from discrimination, it was deemed by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Egan v. Canada, 1995 case to be an equivalent ground to make claims of discrimination; Gay men and women are all equal in rights and dignity and should have protection of those rights. The Vriend v. Alberta case was monumental in that it was not only a conflict to Alberta’s Individual’s Rights Protection Act, but the rights of all homosexuals in Canada based on the Charter Section 15 (1). It was an igniter against the Province of Alberta, the Government of Canada, as well as conservative religious groups. It was a conflict of religious rights versus human rights and which aspect of humanity is of greater importance to Canadian society as a whole. The road to equality has been a long and hard road for all homosexuals, working towards this right the Vriend case was a small stepping stone on this long journey. Vriend demonstrated to society, that as stated in the Canadian Charter of Rights...
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...Learning Team Charter Analysis COM/285 September 20, 2010 Joan Horvath Learning Team Charter Analysis University of Phoenix uses Learning Teams to teach and reinforce common communication principles and practices that are also common in the workplace. Multiple Learning Teams are created in each class and each team is responsible for developing a Learning Team Charter. Each Learning Team Charter is a guideline of rules for that team and each team member must participate in the charter’s creation. A good team charter will cover team expectations to include the areas of communication, participation and conflict resolution strategies. We will be analyzing the Team D Learning Team Charter and the importance of effective group communication in this paper. The definition of group according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship (An Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 2010). Communication is defined as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior (An Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 2010). Group communication is the two definitions put together. Group communication is three or more people among each other discussing similar interest, goals, and subjects. Communication is a process that gives a shared meaning and understanding within a group. It is...
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...almost all kinds of education. I have been in public school, online charter, and private school education. Informally, many people have developed me into the person I am today, teaching me valuable life lessons that I should be grateful to have learned at such a young age. In public school, the level of education standards was unfortunate. It wasn’t the subjects that were covered, more of the unfriendly atmosphere that kept me away from focusing on my schoolwork. I was bullied enough in public school, that I transferred to a local private school on scholarships and grants. When first entering private school, I was shocked by the kindness I received. The teachers were understanding,...
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