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Lau v Nichols
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This 9 page paper begins with an chronological outline of the laws addressing English language learners, both before and after the Lau case. The writer then provides a comprehensive overview of the Lau v Nichols case beginning with initial complaint filed on behalf of 12 Chinese-American students in San Francisco, a case that asked only that the school district teach the children English, and the final outcome from the U.S. Supreme Court. Actual excerpts of the different written decisions are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGlau.rtf

Lauren Resnick And The Principles Of Learning
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This 5 page paper has three sections. The first provides a short academic biography of Lauren Resnick and a brief overview of the Institute of Learning founded by Resnick. The second section explains Accountable Talk, one of Resnick's nine principles of learning and then offers three examples of how Accountable Talk would be actualized in a classroom. The third section explains Academic Rigor, another of Resnick's nine principles of learning and describes three examples of how Academic Rigor has been implemented in schools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrsn9.rtf

Laurence Kohlberg's "Moral Education":
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This 6 page paper discusses the ideas of Laurence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan in terms of moral education. Specifically, this paper examines conventional-level morality, post-conventional morality and autonomous level of morality. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSGillig.rtf

LAW 94-142 AND TEACHING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
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This 10 page paper discusses the impact of 94-142 Education of Hanicapped Act on the teaching of mentally challenged and disabled students. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBspneeds.rtf

Law and Ethics of Drug Testing in California Schools
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A 7 page paper which examines the laws and ethics regarding drug testing in California schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAdrgcat.rtf

Law and School Uniforms
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A 7 page research paper that examines both sides of the debate going on concerning the implementation of mandatory school uniforms in public school. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khlawsch.wps

Laws, Court Decisions, and Legislation Pertaining to the Rights of People with Special Needs in Education
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An 11 page overview of the diversity of considerations which are reflected in the laws, court decisions, and legislation pertaining to the rights of people with special needs. The author provides a detailed summary of several of these considerations and emphasizes that applications range from addressing the needs of individuals with physical disabilities to addressing the needs of individuals with specific cultural characteristics which make special educational provisions a necessity. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPedSpec.rtf

Leadership & Empowerment In Higher Education
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A 15 page paper. Institutions of higher education have been in a state of transition across the world for at least the last decade. As a result, they have had to re-examine how they are governed and managed. In the scenario for this paper, a new college head has "empowered" staff members but many do not know what they are supposed to do. The essay discusses leadership styles, specifically, the democratic style, total quality management and the European Foundation for Quality Management's Excellence model. Empowerment is also discussed in terms of what it means and how it can go wrong. These two topics are analyzed in terms of the scenario, which leads to conclusions and recommendations for the college/university in the scenario. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PGldem.rtf

Leadership and Education
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the necessity for leadership in education, and outlines possible leadership qualities. This paper also relates these to existing educational models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHLeaEd4.rtf

Leadership In Education
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This 5 page paper discusses leadership in education. The research focusing on educational leadership is plentiful, yet, despite the volumes, leadership remains an elusive concept. This essay reviews some of the literature and what is said about the characteristics and theories of leadership in educational settings. Sizer's essential schools concept is mentioned as is stewardship leadership. A list of commonalities among leaders is provided as are other comments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGedldr8.rtf