People having ambitious and abilities, should have the chance to develop them, move up, have social mobility and take positions in society according to the education that they got related to their abilities. ... It is fair for individuals and for their sake to develop their abilities regardless of their background. ... They should utilize their abilities wherever they are, develop them and put them in the right place. ... In countries where there is flatten top and wider bottom, there will be no equality of opportunity. ... Furthermore, in countries where there are good public schools, there a...

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No matter how large or little a country is, national defense strategies are always taken as a matter of consequence. They are always put in the top orders of priority when it comes to administrating a country. The national defense strategies are seen and operated differently varying from country to country. ... Some people even propose abolishing it by assuming it does no more good to the country. ... The armed forces seem to complain of inadequately recruiting professionals to develop their proficiency as fewer educated men are called up. ...

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Once the curriculum is developed, they decide if there are any new materials needed. ... " Many other answers compared well with the findings of model programs around the country. ... Funds or grants also should be used to develop a curriculum. ... For starters, while asked what some limiting factors were while developing curriculum, Mr. ... The PECAT that I studied is used, along with the HECAT, NASP Stars, and other model programs around the country. ...

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Back in Vietnam, my father was a veteran that helped serve the country he grew up in. ... During the years of growing up in this country, it opened my eyes to appreciating the greatness of the people and the true understanding of knowledge, especially during my sophomore year when I joined The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) in high school up until now. Being in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has given an appreciation of honor as a young citizen and developed a sense of responsibility among subordinates. ... Being a new student from a different country, along...

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Therefore, their knowledge will be developed comprehensively both in academic sector and social sector. ... Meanwhile, the government can spend part of the national budget on investing in many other important sectors such as industries, agriculture to develop the economy, or improving the infrastructure, healthcare system and education system when the national high school examination is eliminated. This seems to be a more practical way to use the limited budget of the country. ... This may have both positive and negative effects on the future of many students and the whole country. ...

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The future of the American public school system is significant because the maintenance of an informed and productive community is vital to the future of this country. ... For more than a century, America's public schools have been an essential source of the country's strength. ... Entering the 1998-1999 school year, there was an all time high enrollment of 51.7 million students in public schools throughout the country (Good). ... Despite the need to develop youth as fully as possible, society treats youth in careless and irresponsible ways. ... With the education, system is seri...

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Being a first generation American, I predominantly appreciate the opportunities this country has to offer. ... I find it rather ironic, yet appropriate, that I wish to begin my college career in the city that is the country's capital, which symbolizes independence, justice, and equal opportunity. ... More than just becoming a well-educated student of business, I believe the four years spent in college will allow me to develop the skills necessary to become a good citizen. ...

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Even a delay reduces the chances that a young person will become a regular smoker as an adult and diminishes the odds for developing lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases later in life. ... These changes have also been evident in developed countries outside the US (Hill et al., 1998; Adlaf et al., 1997), suggesting that some kind of broad societal influence may be responsible. ...

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Two countries that display one of the each teaching styles are the United States and Finland. In the United States education system, standardized tests are highly emphasized while the dropout rate is among the highest amongst developed countries and students spend less time in school. ... This belief has successfully rocketed the Finnish education system to rate among the highest amongst developed countries in the world. ... If the United States was to adapt the Finnish's practice on education, the success rate would potentially climb in the country. ...

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The development of a country depends to a large degree on the amount of resources invested in education and the extent to which this investment succeeds in enhancing the quality and productivity of its people. ... It is generally accepted that the standard of education is directly correlated with the level of economic progress of a country. For many years the national government has been focusing on the improvement of the education system in the country. ... The current ratio in the country reaches 1:55, he added. ...

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They also need to take professional development time to understand how their discipline can connect to other disciplines and develop knowledge they may not have, change assessment strategies and somehow prepare students for high stakes testing at the same time (Loepp, 1999). Implementing this kind of change requires some measure of creativity among the teachers, something some may not necessarily have, in order to vary assessments and develop instructional strategies to address cross-disciplinary concepts and ideas (Vars, 2001). ... In fact, even those who worked closely with the leaders in ...

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"Public education, too, was rapidly promoted on a nationwide scale, using as a foundation the kind of education developed in the Tokugawa period temple schools. ... In Japanese Society Today Tadashi Fukutake points to the Japanese educational system as being one of the main factors contributing to the problems of social development within Japan: Education has been of crucial importance, as attested by the fact that Japan alone, of all the countries in Asia, has achieved exceptional economic development. But for this society to develop to a point where it is worthy to be called a "culturally...

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We are in a childcare crisis in this country - a crisis that will ultimately effect every American citizen. ... These children represent the future of this country. ... However, without safe and appropriate care after school, these kids have a greater likelihood of developing behavior problems both in and out of school. ...

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Aware of this relationship between the home environment and school success, over the years multiple programs have been developed within Australia and other countries, to develop closer relationships between schools and communities in order to enhance student performance. ... Some of the more recent literacy initiatives such as the TTALL (Talk To A Literacy Learner) program have been meeting these requirements by responding to community language and culture in order to develop genuine partnerships with community members rather than just imposing school literacy practices. ...

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In 1985 Justice Powell residing in the United States Supreme Court stated in his opinion that "No one doubts that there has been serious racial discrimination in this country. ... In other words, when do we draw the line and say that our country has met the internal order of racial and ethnical equality? ... The case against the Boston Latin School is only one of many cases similar in context around the country. ... If the Supreme Court refuses to overturn the appeals courts rulings, school districts all over the country could be unable to use racial criteria's in admissions to public ...

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At the time there were approximately 730 public schools, 78 percent of which were one teacher, one classroom, small country schools (Swarbrick, 2012). Country schools were state funded by a 'capitation grant', unfortunately, this meant costs were linked to student's attendance (Swarbrick, 2012). However, being in the country meant children; had to partake in the running of the farm, or could not get to school due to the weather conditions. ... Along with many of the following curriculum changes; country schools also had year 9 and 10, in secondary school, learning compulsory ag...

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The team set out to develop a set of recommendations in line with the identified area of District Capacity improvement. ... A comprehensive design and methodology for the visit, including an implementation plan and a set of instruments were developed for use by the task team members. ... The role of an ideal Subject advisor should be to facilitate growth and support teachers in developing their subject content knowledge. ... A large cohort of teachers from neighboring countries compounded this view as subject advisors, teachers and principals felt that there was not enough done to capacitat...

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Lander (2011) defines Gypsy, Roma and Travellers as communities who choose a traveling existence and roam around the country to earn a living. ... The Plowden Report highlighted the plight of GRT children as they were "probably the most severely deprived in the country" (Plowden Report, 1967, p.59). ... This approach was developed through a willingness to form relationships with GRT families to tackle problems and resolve potential issues. ...

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After attacking politicians for having flaws, the author then goes on about how disappointed he is with the country and how he believes that corporate involvement with schools only damages the system and society. ... From early on, the human race has strived to acquire information, develop its own thinking, share ideas, and question its surroundings. ...

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Believe it or not, this competition is subject to lawsuits and many schools in this country have already experienced lawsuits regarding the valedictorian issue. ... And, why should there be an additional special reward for this if it is something that will benefit the students themselves in developing their work ethic for their future. ...

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Growing up, as a child of seven, living in Brooklyn New York, was a complicated challenges for me, and as well my siblings. I can confirm for sure " we were limited to the amount outside extracurricular activities that are generally abundant in rich communities. Having access to extracurricular act...

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It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. ... This connection, if successfully positive, can develop resiliency, community links, social capital and an economic future for young people. ... Where school communities and service providers are able to establish effective partnerships, there is a much greater chance of developing comprehensive, integrated responses to the needs of young people. ... Learning in the community gives young people opportunities to develop, apply and refine valuable skills and knowledge while increasing their capacity t...

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It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. ... This connection, if successfully positive, can develop resiliency, community links, social capital and an economic future for young people. ... Where school communities and service providers are able to establish effective partnerships, there is a much greater chance of developing comprehensive, integrated responses to the needs of young people. ... Learning in the community gives young people opportunities to develop, apply and refine valuable skills and knowledge while increasing their capacity t...

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Every state across the country is home to several colleges, ranging from private and public institutions; religion affiliated colleges; technological schools; and two-year community colleges. ... He believes that a college education can equip students with these vital skills that they failed to develop through high school. ... Author Ralph Heibutzki writes in his article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that by connecting with different types of people, students will develop better social skills, which can be crucial for them in their future workplaces. ...

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In response to these problems Noble prizewinning economist Milton Friedman developed a plan that, though a radical departure from the status quo, would empower parents as well as quality educators. ... Albert shanker, president of American Federation of Teachers until his death in 1998, argues that there is no evidence that privating the public schools works or that the public wants discipline and academic standards, which can be provided by public schools modeled after those of countries with better primary and secondary education than the United States. ...

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