Although the play "Simply Maria or the American Dream," reveals Maria's difficult experiences when she decides to follow her dreams and goals in life since her parents are old-fashioned. ... Miss Riley was mad at him because he wasn't following his dreams. ... For me, I could relate to their challenges because like Esperanza, I want to own a home one day so once it's paid off, I never pay rent to anyone again. And like Maria from the play, "Simply Maria or the American Dream," my parents never give me as much freedom as I would like since I always have to ask...

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It is my dream to help a future generation, my children, to make their dreams come true. ... I have learned that in education and success, you should realize what you have accomplished. But never be afraid to have dreams and work towards them. Your dreams are what keep you going when everything around looks unhopeful. ... This is exactly the path that I will follow to reach my dreams of a superior education. ...

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I know, as a child, I had many dreams of what I wanted to be when I grew up. Turning those dreams into reality seemed far away as a child but there was always the possibility of dreams coming true. ... I did my job well, as I have always done in any place I have worked. ... I have told them over and over that if they do not focus on their education, they will not be able to pursue any of the hopes or dreams they may have. ... In conclusion, I want to express my opinion, that even as we get older, we are never too old to follow our dreams and pursue the career interest that we have always wan...

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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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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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It inspired me to think "outside the box" and rekindled my desire to shake off the chains of societal expectations which I have felt holding me down in numerous occasions in my life. ... I have to agree, these feelings are very prevalent on the campus that I attend as well. ... How many people are robbed of their dreams and talents because they are told that college is the best place for them? ... All children have dreams and goals, and to tell them that that dream is not what is best for them and they shouldn't seek after it but instead go to college, is the same as stealing their fre...

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I came to the conclusion of Mary McLeod Bethune. I thought that I should be the one to analyze such a great educator and leader, and find what she did for the African Americans as far as education was concerned and how she established her own school. ... If it were not for Mary being sent to Sumter, South Carolina, she would have never met her husband. ... That did not stop Bethune from fulfilling her dream. ... Bethune had a dream and she would not rest until the dream was fulfilled. ...

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Rodriguez adds: "With a good education she could have done anything." ... Rodriguez himself confesses: "I come from another part of the world. I come from South of the border. ... He also says "I didn't decide, when I was child walking down the streets, that I was going to become an American. ... It should have over a hundred pages in length; anything under could not be a book. ...

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If there was one wish that could have been granted to this woman, it would have been to see her children get an education and get somewhere far in this world (34). In order for that dream to become a reality, she made it her responsibility in providing anything that her children needed in order to become educated. ... He stated that "If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother" (14). ... After walking across the state, he finally made it to the school he had been dreaming of going to since it opened just a few years ear...

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Free-spirited Sam and her stepbrother Patrick help Charlie discover the joys of friendship, first love, music and more, while a teacher sparks Charlie's dreams of becoming a writer. ... What this means is that you have the right to be yourself and stand up for what you believe. ... As well as when Charlie tells Sam about a dream that he has, "I told Sam that I dreamt that she and I were naked on the sofa, and I started crying because I felt bad" (Chbosky pg. 21). ... "I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands and doesn't try to sleep with peop...

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Lately I have been thinking in depth about bringing a purpose into my life. ... I have to admit, I was skeptical. ... It sounded like a dream come true. ... I will have the opportunity to venture outside the confines of my own security. ... I am anticipating that many of the colleagues I will have there will be in a similar situation, so I feel we will already have that as a common ground. ...

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Failure is not an option for me, whether it is knowing that my parents want, or need, to live vicariously through my achievements, a dream of giving my children more than what I had growing up, or my need for a sense of fulfillment. In my past attempt to get my degree, I didn't approach the situation the way I should have - I didn't have a game plan. ... Making sure that I have plenty of time to complete my class work is also extremely important. Ensuring that I actually have time to sit down, using my sources well, and giving my best effort is very important to writing the best pa...

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In this paper I will talk about George W. ... I will example how he thinks schools should be run. ... But he says this can only happen if make an environment where entrepreneurs can dream and flourish. ... Perhaps we have been sobered by tragedy. ... In this paper I have discussed Bush's plan to help the federal government with the education today. ...

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Personal Position on Student Vouchers I believe in the public education system. ... I do not believe in making the rich richer and the poor poorer, and unfortunately, I feel that is what student vouchers will eventually do. America was founded on the American Dream. ... Secondly, I don't want others educating my children in religion studies. ... What if I am protestant and the only private school was Catholic? ...

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"I didn't sit at home and dream them up. When I had a problem [directing], I made up a game. When another problem came up, I just made up a new game." ... Theatre Games have many purposes. ... As all articles I have come across suggest, Spolin's devotion and love for her work is truly an inspiration. ...

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Furthermore, I would have to agree with William Zinsser's description of the undergraduate. ... I, however, don't believe he is right. ... Competition separates dreams from realities. ... I do not believe that this is the case for most college students in our country today. ... William Zinsser believes that we as college students, parents and society have lost sight of the true value of an education, but I believe that we have been forced to redirect and reprioritize the value of college due to other forces at work. ...

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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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This idea is related with something Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person "always do what you are afraid to do." ... It didn't matter to him what Neill wanted; his father was forcing him to live his dream, instead of his son's. ... Then when they finally get done we have seen him break out of his mold that he has been put in. ... This movie has told me many new things that I had never seen before. ... There are hidden meaning in everything in our lives, and we just have to look for the signs. ...

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I expect to prove that the National Education Standards should no longer be put in place. ... In reality students could have just been taught what was need to pass the test and nothing else. ... She woke up in the middle of the night, calling out, "Daddy, Daddy, I can't sleep. ... "As testing increases, many schools have even added these activities to the standard curriculum" (Konrad). ... We tell them that the sky is the limit, follow your dreams, don't be afraid to be yourself and that being different is a good thing. ...

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States have also liberalized requirements for the home teacher (Latham 85). ... Some courts have stricken compulsory-education laws for being too vague or have found that more restrictive regulations exceeded the state education agency's statutory authority. ... "Some people think I am being paranoid or that I am overreacting. Frankly, I care more about what my son thinks than what a few friends or acquaintances think. I want him to know that I am not indifferent to his well-being. ...

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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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As for education in a new era of technology and virtual classrooms, the budget cuts towards Education have led communities to find a new way to raise their voices toward education system. The subject of charter schools is not new to American culture anymore, as discussions and controversies have arise about the economical impact caused by charter schools towards public schools. ... Nevertheless, charter schools are nothing new to American culture, they have been around long enough to create uncertainly and unhappiness among public school systems and Education Boards nationwide. ... Public Ped...

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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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Her mother wished for her daughter and her siblings "to have a good education and to "get on in the world"" (page 88) with desired professions such as a doctor. ... Sally Morgan is now currently a well-known artist famous for her aboriginal artwork, proving that aspirations and dreams are never to be out of reach or unrealistic, if you have the intelligence to believe in it, and the character to strive for it. ... The "sheltered young women" which were Brittain's contemporaries however "displayed no particular anxiety to have the capacity of thought developed...

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