The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review a case regarding "zero tolerance" discipline policies in schools and whether they infringe upon students’ constitutional rights. The case involved an eighth-grade student named Benjamin A. Ratner from Virginia who was suspended …
Studies On Deafness Yield Broader Benefits
Deafness is the most prevalent sensory issue among school children in the United States. Although it has been extensively studied, researchers are just starting to uncover the impact of sound and language on the learning growth of deaf children. Recent …
In Flip-Flop, Montana Opts To Vie For Race To Top
Months after education leaders in Montana expressed concerns about the urban bias of a federal education grant, those same leaders are now preparing to apply for the next round of funding. Montana was one of only 10 states that chose …
Despite NCLB Law’s Emphasis On Reading And Math, National Test Scores Show Little Change
The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress suggest that it is inconclusive whether the No Child Left Behind Act is effectively raising student achievement. While there have been minor improvements in math scores, reading achievement has remained …
Black Educators Hail Rapid Progress Of Their ‘Effective Schools’ Blueprint
The principles that underpin the "effective schools" movement are being embraced by an increasing number of school districts and states, as stated by educators, parents, policymakers, and state officials who gathered at a conference last week. This movement was sparked …
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The Role Of Personal Conflict In Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare’s choice of unique illustrations for historical events is what shapes the individual’s perspective on the event. Shakespeare shows the audience the effect of conflict through his Julius Caesar play. Through the portrayal and impact of the conspiracy on …
The Role Of The White Whale In Moby Dick
Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick’s white whale is often regarded as one of America’s most symbolism characters. The white whale is a symbol that can have many meanings for different people. It is also explicitly stated to have different meanings by the …
A Theme Of Equality In Phillis Wheatley’s On Being Brought From Africa To America
Wheatley opens her eight line block form poem by saying “‘Twas merci brought me out of my Pagan land.'” This means that God Almighty’s compassion brought her from Africa. Her imagery is based on her experience as an African slave. …
The Symbolism Of Fidessa, Her Saracen Partner, And Her Fiance In The Faerie Queene
Fidessa is a character that is introduced by Edmund Spenser, in book 1, second canto. This character is vital to understanding Spenser’s message in this poem: The Roman Catholic Church is corrupted and interprets Christianity incorrectly. Fidessa’s name, Fidessa’s description …