If I were the Superintendent of the School System there would be a lot of changes I would make. Some small some big but all very important. First I would, as Superintendent be more active in the schools taking part in classroom activities with the students on a weekly basis not only when there i...

If I were president I would strive to accomplish these three major things. First, I would strengthen our educational system, second, I would make certain that everyone has equal and fair treatment in our society, and lastly, I would secure our borders. Our education system in America is not one i...

Argumentative essayShould drug tests be given before a person is hired for a job? Yes, they should. Take a teacher for instance. Before a teacher is hired he or she would have a drug test in order to make a students parents feel secure about sending them to school, set a better example for the chi...

In the middle of a crowded commercial area and a low-income housing subdivision sits Rincon High School. The students at Rincon test at slightly below average on the Iowa Basic Skills Test, a generalized knowledge exam given nationwide to all students every year. St. Gregory College Preparatory S...

Many parents are choosing to educate their children at home because of security, morality and educational quality reasons. Public schools are worried about the accreditation of home schools and their loss of enrollment. Either way, authorities usually require school officials to cooperate with the...

For many decades, schools have become about fashion rather than education. During this time, public schools have debated whether students should wear school uniforms. There are people who think that school uniforms should not be required to wear in school. On the other hand, there are quite a few pe...

Born in 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, Carl Levin has been around through many of the past centuries events. He has been a senator through 4 terms, and has helped pass many acts that have helped people. He is a strong advocate for improved technology in schools to help increase modernize education. H...

Decisions Choosing a college can be a major decision in your life. I say this because your choice will determine the quality of education you will be receiving as well as shape your independence. During this essay, I plan to go over factors that should be acknowledged before selecting an ...

A question concerning my future educational plans strikes close to my heart. I have spent countless hours pouring over the different college guide books, speaking to admissions officers who visited my school, and discussing the subject with my family and friends. Am I interested in the traditions of...

Catherine Beecher was an eloquent spokesperson for women's education. Often referred to as the genius of a woman's true profession, Catherine pioneered to advance the equal opportunities for women in academic arenas by enthusiastically finding various schools as well as promoting women...

Everyone has heard the saying, "from rags to riches". What if you were in a situation where that saying was reversed? Would it change you forever? This is exactly what happened to Alex, the protagonist in the novel The Wild Children by Felicia Holman. This drastically changes Alex's l...

According to our former President Bill Clinton in the article "Can Uniforms save our school". Clinton states that "school uniforms are one step that may be able to break this cycle of violence, truancy, and disorder". The Mandating of uniforms was one of the first steps taken ...

Violence in Schools A large number of Australian schools have been taking actions to prevent violence in schools. In the last ten years in American schools there has been an increase in school shootings, where students have opened fire on their own classmates. Is Australia headed down the same p...

I have chosen to go into the field of elementary education. I have experience of adolescents and I expect to enjoy working with them. Teaching has been my dream for many years. I have given much thought about becoming a teacher and my family is very supportive of the career path that I have chose...

In chapter seven of Democracy and Education, Dewey states that education differs from community to community. "To say that education is a social function, securing direction and development in the immature through their participation in the life of the group to which they belong, is to say in effec...

Adult EducationA new facet of aging will accompany us into the 21st century, a pattern valuing lifelong learning. The next millennium will embrace a new kind of student: older adult, healthier, better educated and more financially secure. Baby boomers, who have had increased access to education thro...

E-Learning: The Educational Tool of the Future"Our schools face serious problems, including overcrowded classrooms, teacher incompetence and lack of security. Local education budgets hardly cover salaries, books and paper (Stoll 127)." He goes on to say that computers cannot solve any of these pr...

Coping With School Violence Violence is definitely a major problem in our school systems today. Establishing guidelines and observation by educational staff and parents cannot only deter violence but also prevent it. Noticing the early warning signs in a child's behavior is the key to observan...

A job after high school can solve many problems for students coming out of school. It may provide an income that is suitable to make it through some tough times. It keeps the student busy and out of trouble for the hours that they work, and could provide a sense of responsibility by trying to keep t...

Uniforms are commonplace in many important areas within society and are a source of affiliation and pride for those who wear them. Sport teams from house league to the professional level have uniforms. Medical professionals wear uniforms, as do public safety workers. Every school is a learning insti...

Topic: The Internet is the school of the future: For: First: 1. Students will not be denied access to a degree due to location restrictions. 9. Far away children – Location is now a problem of the past as in the future, most of the population should be (be careful with the...

Effects of Education How can education help you in your life? All people have the right to decide what they want to do in their life: they can choose whatever the want. If they just want to finish high school and start working, they can do so. If they want to get into college and get a degree, the...

Personal Goals Before the year ended I found myself in a reflective mood. Between family, work and shopping I found myself thinking about the years passed and what I could do to have a more successful career in my future ahead. I'd wondered whether I should go back to school to upgrade my sk...

The education system is one of the most important factors in a student's career. It sets a basis to what interests the student to pursue in life and future goals to achieve. Currently, students are forced to achieve performance standards as a requirement to graduate. Theses performance standards...

It seems as if the typical middle class citizen is practiced in the custom of ignoring the root cause of any educational issue today. The question of integrating moral and ethical components into the school structure is virtually taboo. The national standard is to escape all topics surrounding mor...