I feel that I am a unique leader in my community and school because I speak my mind honestly, always listen to what others have to say before voicing my opinion, and most importantly am a strong observer, which makes for an excellent leader. ... I feel that this scholarship will guide me to my future and assist me in accomplishing my dream of becoming a high school chemistry teacher. ... With the help of this scholarship and a college education, I would like to give something back to them and let them know that I appreciate everything they have done for me in my life. ... These steps have made...

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My dream is to build my very own business, and I believe The George Washington University will help me become a well-rounded, generally educated, and most importantly, socially conscious businessman. I am excited about beginning the management curriculum, and I am currently taking AP Microeconomics at my high school. ... I have always excelled in math, and I wish to apply logical reasoning and mathematic principles professionally. ... I have witnessed my parents, uncles, and aunts emigrate from India with practically no money to support their families. Through their hard work and sacrifice, th...

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Incorporating their dreams into different assignments is what I will strive to accomplish. This takes establishing a relationship with the student, learning their dreams, and tailoring certain assignments, not all, to allow them to express their dreams. ... I would give prompts that allow the students to incorporate their dreams into their writing, all the while relating it to the assignment, reading, and unit. For example, I could relate Frederick Douglass' dream of being free and able to do what he wants with a prompt asking what they want to accomplish and ultimately become. ... Whil...

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Keating replies; "I always thought the point of education was to think for yourself" and Mr. ... Others have had similar notions and have failed just as surely you will fail. ... Neil drops the school annual but, when he actually dares to dream of being an actor, his father steps in again; "We are trying to understand why you insist on defying us; whatever it is I will not let you ruin your life. You don't understand, you have opportunities that I never had, you"re going to Harvard and you"re going to be a doctor!". ... This intense scene also shows us the guilt, which is placed upon the ...

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Consequently, my envious mind has constantly stimulated and encouraged me to study hard to realize this dream. ... The experience allowed me to have my own definition of university life. ... I deeply understand that I have to do well in school before starting my career. ... This is, after all, how I intend to realize my dream of going to a prominent university. ... By taking the college selection process seriously, I will at least win a chance to access the best available opportunities for myself, and the possibility to realize what also has been my parents' dream. ...

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First of all, you have to look at how student debt impacts our economy. ... A close friend of mine, Des, has a dream to start a nonprofit organization in Newark that help the homeless. ... I know that in my future, a family is very far, as it is not about not being ready for that responsibility but more of the fact that I don't and will not have the financial backing in doing so, unless I dream up a technological innovation like Steve Jobs or become a multi-million dollar celebrity. ... I have two solutions. ... I urge administration to stand with this cause to create a better educationa...

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In my context, I will look at the one done in schools and universities (Halimm, 241). ... Martin Luther King addressed issues in his book "I Need a Dream" which he felt must be changed within America so as to be considered the great nation of which he dreamt. ... He believed that everybody including his own kids were equal and were supposed to have a better future. ... The education sector should be one which molds the learners into living their dreams by acquiring the right standards of learning. ... The learners should have ambitions which they want to achieve in future. ...

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Already, there have been too many injuries and deaths of students in schools. ... School dropout rates have been continuously increasing for a long time. ... I would like to see young teenagers enjoy their education and to leave high school with a firm foundation for college and soaring dreams for their futures. ... I need to learn more about how zero tolerance has been used in the school systems and how the students have responded to such discipline policies. I would also like to know of how the violence and crime rates have differed with such changes. ...

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In addition to providing me with an opportunity to apply what I have learned, this future position will expose me to the practical financial issues in the accounting world. Because of the excellent preparation SMU will have provided me, I will immediately excel and climb up the corporate ladder. ... Recently, I have started volunteering with a non-profit organization who specializes in guiding and counseling individuals who were victims to bullying. As child, I did not have a positive or stable influence to mentor or show me the importance of goodwill and education, which is why I plan to star...

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This humble upbringing gave me the unique insight of how certain policies have both functioned and failed for many of the inhabitants of the lower-middle to lower economic classes. ... At first, I was unable to fully understand why my parents were acting this way, but this notion was soon to change. ... I have set the bar high for my vocational path and I plan to achieve my goals. I plan to earn a master's degree in public policy paired with a law degree to give me the vital tools I need to inspire change, and in particular to the curriculum model that is currently utilized. ... Only thou...

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Entrepreneurship is a complicated business which people have to develop people skills, practice saving/spending money wisely, and taking risks. ... He engaged the students in conversation and ultimately inspired them to achieve their dreams. ... Also included in The Dean's Welcome, she states, "I hope that as undergraduates, you will make the most of your Georgetown education and be an active participant in life here at the McDonough School of Business, is emotionally appealing to the students. ...

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Computers have changed the way we work, regardless of profession. ... Computer technology has made the dream of distance learning a reality. ... Although having all these benefits, there are some drawbacks to having computers in schooling systems. ... I found that having a laptop of my own for educational purposes such as research and note-taking was very beneficial but at the same time, I spent the last two years of high school staring at a computer screen, taking notes, reading, everything become electronic. In the end, it did help me get better in taking faster notes through college; howeve...

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What started out as the dream solution for a financial crisis in the now Shelby County School District in Memphis, TN, turned out to be a nightmare for the more seasoned or older teachers. ... Employees have the right to continue working beyond any required retirement age that applied in the past. Compulsory retirement is when an employer forces an employee to retire because they have reached a certain age. ... I feel as long as an employee is able to perform their duties to the expected job performance level with proficiency and competency; they should be afforded the right to work until th...

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With today's generation, students have a lot more responsibilities and are forced to grow up faster than the previous generations. ... The students have been taught the impression that getting good grades will have a good career and good life-style. ... I remember back in high school when I did an interview with teachers and students about cheating, I was surprised by the answers I got. ... These drugs have the effects that stimulate, or excited brain activity. The students believe that these drugs will keep them in good shape so they can pursue their educations, their dreams, and thei...

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Education is to have children act on their own knowledge, to construct systems and to alter and mold structures so that the world is a better place for everybody [ CITATION Sta92 l 1033 ]. ... Personally, I have untapped faith in the ability of education, through the medium of curriculum, to educate children to critically analyze themselves in relation to their community, understand the evils of their community, develop a vision of a better society, and bring about that vision. ... I have to let students know they are important to me, assume and truly believe that each student has the potent...

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Once upon a time we wanted our children to become high achievers, which starts in preschool; but over the years we let that dream go. ... They may have had trouble and did not get the help they needed. ... You can't have one but not the other" (1). ... Head saying, "I think you could spend an unlimited amount of money on education and it will never eliminate crime" (Prann 2). ... Prann's closing argument, in the words of District Attorney Patrick Head, "We have crime committed by people that have no respect for human life; we have crimes committed by people who ha...

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"I think that MOOCs may allow peace in the world.... Niazi is only one of thousands and thousands of students who have completed these rigorous, computer-simulated courses. ... As of recent, MOOCs have gained vast popularity and a number of websites have begun to host these courses taught by university professors from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Berkley. ... The MOOC uprising may have started merely a few years ago, but the original system of distance education dates back to the 18th century. ... Although MOOCs are still in their infancy, MOOCs have alread...

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Introduction In this paper, I will refer to several different ethnic groups. ... I may use the term "minorities" when referring to both or either group. ... The Problem Joseph Yeado, a researcher for the Education Trust, reports that according to the US Department of Education, in the past 3 years, more blacks and Hispanics have enrolled at 4-year universities and the graduation rates have risen to 40 percent for blacks and 51 percent for Hispanics across the country. ... The Solutions Many different solutions have been attempted to help close the opportunity and achievement gaps. ....

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Under such system, children of non-American ethnic have had a special treatment in their early academic career. Children of minority groups have been thought various subjects in their native tongues. ... Mexicans have been the main source of cheap labor in America. ... "Some Latino leaders have tried to describe Unz's measure as immigrant bashing, but their case was weak. ... But Latino support seemed to have shrunk with every new poll. ...

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