One might actually wonder how the nations indigenous populations became "inferior" cultures on their own land, or how a nation could have committed such atrocities in the name of "progress". ... Between 2008-2010 the graduation rate for Native Americans dropped from 54% to 50%. ... The Native American languages used to be spoken all throughout America, but after Columbus and the Europeans came that changed. Before Columbus and the Europeans came to America there were over 300 languages spoken by the native americans, now only 8 indigenous languages of the area of the continental United States...

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A young African American man is about to make a decision that will dictate and impact the rest of his life. ... All of these statistics show how much the minority population is being discriminated against. While helping the minority population, there is some backlash that is occurring against the white portion of our population. ... In general, African Americans and Hispanics continue to be in the back of the pack compared to the white population. Asian Americans are still at the head of the pack while Native Americans are rounding up the flank at the end. ...

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Mainly due to the fairness in society, in which each American has equal opportunity. ... Overall educational attainment levels in the population over time provide an indicator of the success of different population subgroups. ... White Flight is one reason why we as Americans could never be equal. ... Purposively, blacks make up 13% of the population, and only 1% of the population spends their money on black owned corporations. ... What is this American dream we so determinedly struggle to attain? ...

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The distance between the top and bottom rungs is widening and the population at the bottom is growing. ... The heart of the middle class has been hollowed out with 40 percent fewer workers achieving the earnings that defined America's middle class in the 1970's. ...

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American students compare poorly academically against students in many foreign countries. ... Many countries are improving their educational standards at a faster pace than America. ... The United States has a much more diverse student population from that of Finland, but better trained teachers could only benefit these students, as well as the rest of the student population. ... American parents complain that their children grow up too fast. ... There has been worldwide academic testing which proves that American students compare ...

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I grew up in what kids around here call "the bubble:- they typical American suburb, with the protective PTA moms and the fashionable "trendsetters of America."" ... Harlan, Kentucky, the once rich coal mining area in Appalachia, with a population a little over 2,700, gave me this opportunity. ...

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Since the early 1980's, the issue of America's flattering public school system has become a serious concern. ... If America's Public Schools are to meet the needs of the twenty first century, they must be reinvented. ... American schools are currently failing to provide students with an adequate education. Many public school facilities are out of date, under funded, and not prepared to handle growing student populations and the advent of modern technology in the classroom. ... American is becoming fed up with their public schools. ...

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Access is not a problem for most people in America. ... This levels the playing field for all people because access is not an issue for nearly anyone living in a city or town across America. ... The problem in our society is not access to a computer, but the inability of the entire population to function in the digital society. ...

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For example, Martin Luther founded the Lutheran religion and this religion still inhabits more than a third of the German population (at least a third of the population that still claims to have a religious belief). ... You might not think this is much different than Americans, yet there is one major difference. ... Unlike the American women who have equality to that of a male. ... America's educational system is pretty cut and dry. ... Usually at age 18, Americans decide on what they might want to do the rest of their life. ...

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Local High School Deputy Principal Not Meeting Student's Needs Today marks the beginning of what could be the most morally contentious event of the Singapore American High School's history: the day a student finally had the balls to bring his case against the local Deputy Principal, David Norcott. And after 2 years, there is an emerging consensus: we, the students of the Singapore American School, have a complete failure on our hands. ... The Singapore American High School Deputy Principal, Norcott, who bears an uncanny resemblance to our beloved father of fried chicken, Colon...

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This created a learning environment that isolated its students from minorities, other races and religions that make up the overall population of this country. ... Now, Jericho High School educates a more culturally diverse group consisting of Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Indians, Hispanics, and still has its fair share of Caucasians, however once mostly Jewish there is now a blend of religions including Protestants, Christians and the ever-growing Greek-Orthodox population. ... He felt as a Puerto Rican and a teacher that it was necessary to introduce the lives and culture of other pe...

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When reviewing testing scores among the gender population, recent studies indicate that males, regardless of ethnicity, do better on the SAT I than their female counterparts (refer to Chart 1). ... On the average, African Americans scored 106 points less than European Americans on the math portion, (Jencks and Phillips, p.3). ... These racial groups include African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Latinos and European Americans. ... Furthermore, because of these inconsistencies concerning test scores among gender racial groups, the content of the SAT I should...

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The residents of Cumberland are almost evenly proportioned in gender with 47.7% of the population being male and 52.3% female. ... Only 4% of families with children are below poverty in the town of Cumberland and 22% of the population is under the age of eighteen. 5,135 of those children are enrolled in the widely respected public school system which consists of one high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. ... Of the remaining students, 3% are Hispanic and only 1% is African American. ...

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Most American families have computers installed in their homes which they use for work, school, and entertainment, as well as television sets, satellite dishes, stereo systems, and multi purpose devices. Schools are usually run through electronic means: attendance and grades are entered in and processed through computers, events and calendars sent through email, and pay roll checking through programs designed to tabulate and process the funds of American teachers. ... The Northeastern regions of population and industry are more developed in technological aspects that that of any other region a...

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School voucher programs provide choice in school attendance to low income populations. ... Society will not function equitably if only a percentage of the population has access to the prizes of society (education, status, etc.). ... Data shows that African Americans from urban regions of the country are more in favor of reducing class size, improving teacher quality, and increasing training for teachers and principals (McDonald). 2). ... Yes, great schools do serve poor populations, but they are few and alternatives are needed. 5). ...

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Does America honestly believe that segregation is gone? ... In comparison to European and Asian students, American student test scores are low internationally. ... However the issue is not that America has a bad education system, instead it is due to a large population of poverty. In 2013, when the effects of poverty were controlled, American students ranked near the top of the world. ... If America adopts Common Core then refugees would not benefit because they would remain poor. ...

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The intention of the speech is to point out that America has a problem with education. America is being overtaken by a lot of other countries when it comes to educating their population, and therefore something needs to be done. ... First of all she uses her authority as the First Lady of the United States of America. ... She kind of uses the American Dream to motivate the students. ... She is aware that her authority makes people listen to her, and she knows how much the Americans love to hear a story that can be put in to perspective with the American Dream. ...

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If the schools do nothing, most of the population will know how to use computers in the next 10 years, just as most of the population learned how to drive cars without school instruction." ... American schools have already spent more than five Billion dollars this year on high-tech gadgets and training, and many educators think laptops rank among the most promising of all. ... If the schools do nothing, most of the population will know how to use computers in the next 10 years, just as most of the population learned how to drive cars without school instruction." ...

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With the high rate of failures and drop outs, not to mention the ever-growing population of unemployed (if people only held more skills and brains, they wouldn't have a problem finding unique ways of making money, such as starting a business!)... Korea, Japan, and China all hold the top spots as countries simply pro at doing math; America barely even makes the list! ...

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The most prevalent reasons for not having a uniform policy are that uniforms: may produce financial hardship for a segment of the public student population, will not decreases distinctions between students, will not reduce violence, and most importantly infringe upon students" First Amendment rights. ... These are basic freedoms that Americans enjoy as a result. ...

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Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of student led conferences on minority student achievement. The study focuses on the social problem of student achievement and understanding how parental involvement influences minority student achievement. It is important for parents, as well as school districts, to understand the role of parents and the districts in the success of students. The foundation of the study is based on the theoretical frameworks of parental involvement and minority student achievement from Ogbu and Cross. The key research questions will focus on what pa...

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Also dropouts make up nearly half of households on welfare and prison population (Anonymous Prison Inmates). ... Many high schools in America fall short in preparing young adults for the real world. ... According to Leon Botstein, the American high school does not serve the same purpose as it did years ago. ... Americans are prepared for life at an earlier age today than they were years ago. ... Botstein proclaims that this idea can work and America needs to face cultural facts and realize that high schools are simply out of date. ...

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Why do our courts change laws for only a small percentage of our population? In 2000 several polls showed that over half of the Americans surveyed believed that public prayer in schools, and at public school events should be allowed. ... Through my research, I have found people would deeply feel it is unethical to try and remove our rights as Americans. ...

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Fifteen percent of our student population comes from international families. ... Experts estimate that within the next 25 to 50 years, there will not be a racial majority in America. ... Both world and American histories testify to such human tragedies. ...

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Imagine a world in which college tuition was nonexistent, and the only prerequisite to entering college was getting good grades. With this stipulation, people who wish to attain a higher education will have a better chance to do so. They can solely base the college that they wish to attend by consi...

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