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"Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis
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4 pages in length. The authors present a number of viable methods for implementing a school-wide system of early identification and intervention, not the least of which includes evaluating existing theory, knowledge and practice; providing ongoing professional development; screening young children in a proactive manner if they are at risk for learning problems as well as behavioral or emotional issues. No bibliography.
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"Crack" Use in Urban Schools
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of students. All regions and all types of communities show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of 1990 high school seniors in nonmetropolitan areas reported illicit drug use in the previous year, while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions of males are involved in illicit drug use, especially heavy drug use, the gap between the sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBcrackT.doc

"Hunger Of Memory : The Education Of Richard Rodriguez"
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3 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory speaks to the inherent challenge of ethnic survival within America's culturally-defiant society. The author's primary recollection of how he obtained his stellar education is that it had to be reached by means of significant compromise: Rodriguez all but shunned his Mexican heritage to earn the economic and social status he ultimately achieved. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCRichRodr.rtf

"Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol
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A 6 page paper which presents a basic book report, discussing each chapter briefly. The paper also discusses the sociological theoretical perspective presented in the book, and a personal reaction to the book. No additional sources cited.
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"The Water is Wide" : A Review of the Novel by Pat Conroy
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A 5 page review of "The Water is Wide", a novel chronicling the experiences of writer and educator Pat Conroy in 1969 on the near deserted island of Yamacraw off the South Carolina coast. Relates Conroy's trials, tribulations, and successes when charged with educating a largely illiterate group of student consisting of black fifth graders and older students. Recounts his innovative methods and perseverance which serve as an example to educators of the fact that one man can make a difference. No additional sources are listed.
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"Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"
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A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAchrsed.wps

'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation
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This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tracking.wps

2 Article Critiques/Studies w/Elementary Students
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A 4 page paper that offers 2 article critiques. Each critique begins with an abstract of the article and then offers evaluation. The first article pertains to a study about social skill instruction to disabled students and the second article deals with reading fluency instruction with students who have emotional and behavioral problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kh2ebd.rtf

A Comparison of Pivotal Response Training and Discrete Trial Training
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This 12 page paper is a literature review that describes and explores and compares the use of Pivotal Response Training, PRT and Discrete Trial Training, DTT in the treatment of autistic children. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEPRTDIT.rtf

A COMPARISON OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS TO REGULAR CLASSROOMS
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This 4 page paper contrasts and compares special education classrooms and regular classrooms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBpsyed.rtf