The "secret" of good writing is to map out your main ideas and all the specific details that you wish to talk about ahead of time. Then, while writing a paper, stick to the ideas you mapped out, and do not stray from the "focus" you chose. ...
There's nothing stronger than a dream. Dreams are similar to goals in that you have to work hard to see them come true. Goals are the foundation of a successful life and remind me to keep focused, motivate me to excel, and allow me to maintain a good life balance For this reason, I strive to set s...
Diagnostic Essay Most students realize about halfway through their high school career that they are ready to migrate to some far away land, better known to the rest of us as college. Of course you have the few students who can't wait to drop out of high school, and the thought of paying to go to...
Like Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt, I literally work tirelessly in many educational and leadership roles. I sleep no more than six hours a night because of my desire to proficiently meet many of my commitments. Throughout my life, I have labored as long and as hard as I possibl...
The "I am" assignment was quite an eye-opener for me. I went into it thinking that my self-concept is clear, simple, and obvious to all. I was surprised to find that the way people view me is different from my own self-concept. It was also interesting to see that the words I thought people would use...
Ladies and Gentlemen, take a look at the young men and women sitting before you. Graduates, look at one another. Never before have we seen this group so neatly and uniformly dressed. Ordinarily you"ll find us wearing blue jeans, t-shirts, sports uniforms, designer outfits and thrift store clothes...
A Boy At War I chose the book A Boy At War written by Harry Mazer for my book report. The main character in the book A Boy At War is a boy named Adam. Adam's father was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Their family was required to move around a lot. Adam went from military school to ...
If I could go back to high school knowing everything I know now, it"d be the best time of my life. People use that phrase all the time, and they use it rather lightly. They say college is "the best years of your life," but I strongly disagree. College requires you to be too much of a grown-up, t...
Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...
Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...
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...
Standard 1: My Reflection on Child Development I am currently working with middle school students and I plan to be doing this in the future. Above all, I want to be committed to the learners, be able to make rash decisions intelligently, be reflective in all the lessons I carry out, and thoroughly understand my subject matter. I have learned that child development comes with maturation, as well as, the different stages of development. The thinking, social skills, and other characteristics of middle school students certainly do differ greatly from those of younger or older children. I have ...
When I was younger, we hardly ever got the opportunity to go out to eat. It was a rare occasion because my family didn't think it was a responsible idea to spend money going out to eat when we had plenty of food in our refrigerator. Another strong reason was because of how unhealthy eating at restau...
Since the 1970s, Mexican-Americans in the United States have been identified as apathetic, indifferent, and disinterested in the process of attaining an education. Many Americans point to the high Mexican-American drop-out rates and the low number of Mexican-American professionals as a confirmation of this stereotype. This Latino group has struggled to dispel the characterization. In response, Mexican-Americans, as well as Anglo-Americans, have searched for ways to counter such misinformation. As a result, many communities have adopted bi-lingual programs, in order to help Mexican-American...
