Quality education is critical to the future of America's children. ... According to statistics, there are notable decreases in school violence and illegal offenses after the enactment of a school uniform or standardized dress code policy. ... For these and other reasons the American Civil Liberties Union have sided with parents and students in the fight against uniforms in public schools. ... According to Loren Siegel, Director of the Public Education Department, and the American Civil Liberties Union, " implementing mandatory school uniforms is dangerous because it gives the community a ...

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Quality education is critical to the future of America's children. ... According to statistics, there are notable decreases in school violence and illegal offenses after the enactment of a school uniform or standardized dress code policy.... For these and other reasons the American Civil Liberties Union have sided with parents and students in the fight against uniforms in public schools. ... According to Loren Siegel, Director of the Public Education Department, and the American Civil Liberties Union, " implementing mandatory school uniforms is dangerous because it gives the community a f...

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What is needed to improve the current educational system so that all Americans have an equal opportunity for education? ... But now statistics indicate that segregation is the new reality with almost half of all public schools in the West and South being nonwhite (Frankenberg). ... Did desegregation truly improve the quality of education African Americans received? In certain parts of the country, African American students benefited tremendously. ... In addition, studies indicate that the number of African Americans ob...

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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...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Title IX and Its Effect on Men's College Swimming College sports are very important to not only the athletes who participate in the sports but also to the schools themselves. The student athletes bring money and attention to the school that otherwise would not have been attainable. College sports also boost the school spirit of colleges. It gives the students something to come out and cheer for. Many college athletes participate in college athletics with a greater goal in mind, whether it is playing their chosen sport professionally or training to achieve a spot on the Olympic te...

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• Grade Level: High School