...Do You Need Recess? America is falling behind the rest of the world in education. To try and fix this problem school districts have been eliminating recess for class time. Recess has been reduced or taken out of 40% of school districts in the U.S. This solution, instead of fixing the problem, has made it even worse. Recess needs to be put back in schools to help improve educational outcomes. Recess is important and needs to be put in middle and high schools because, the U.S is falling behind other countries in standardized tests and recess give the students a brain break to refocus for the next subject. Students can take all their energy out during recess so they aren’t overactive in class. Other countries have been scoring higher than the...
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...the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance..." —United States Code Section 20. There are most definitely people that would oppose this law, but most can agree. There should not be discrimination to women, and there shouldn’t have been from the start. Title IX provides women freedom to be able to do whatever men can do. Discrimination among women is huge and men feel that some sports should be kept for just men only. “The 1960’s were an especially important decade for transformations in American society, which supported the institution and protected of broad civil rights.” (Title IX: An Overview, Aliprandini, Michael) In 1972, less than 30,000 women nationwide participated in college athletics, while 170,000 men participated, according to the Washington Post. Now that Title IX is active, today more than 180,000 women play sports sponsored by their colleges. ”Women are 45 percent of the athletes at NCAA Division 1 institutions…” (Title IX: An Overview, Aliprandini, Michael) This shows that women have wanted to be involved in sports for a while. The number of women playing in college sports has increased 150,000 since Title IX started. This shows that women really have fought and are completely against the discrimination. “The law is applicable to all schools, colleges, and universities that receive federal funding, and it covers...
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...out of most people. That first loss that is handed to them during adolescence where their winning classmate throws up the “L” shape on their forehead and yells out “loser!” is almost unbearable. They completely bomb that group interview and are outshined by others in the same room where they have to openly compete for a spot in a company. Almost your entire life you have to compete either with yourself or others. Competition is very beneficial for adolescents and children need competition. Competition helps children learn their strengths and weaknesses, build character, and helps them learn how to be a team player. This why competition should be implemented, not eliminated. Even with all the greatness that can come from competition, many school officials and leaders are leaning towards a less competitive program. Competition is losing its importance...
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...the Association address called gambling the most serious threat facing intercollegiate athletics(Naughton A52). At the heart of the gambling problem on college campuses is college sports gambling. Gambling on college sports has two major impacts. First, gambling on sports just like casino gambling is addictive. Secondly, gambling on college sports has hurt the integrity of college athletics. Because gambling on college sports is causing negative consequences for college students, athletes, and athletic games, the U.S. government should ban all gambling on college sports, and steps should be taken to decrease the prevalence of illegal and Internet gambling on college campuses. On March 19, 1931, the Nevada state government voted to legalize gambling. At this time no one had ever heard of the term, sports book . It would be some forty years later before the first sports book would open up in Las Vegas. The Union Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas opened the first casino sports book in 1975. A sports book is a place where a bet can be made on a sporting event. Nevada is the only state where a person can bet on an individual game or sporting event legally. A person can bet on almost every professional sport, along with some collegiate sports, which mainly consist of men s basketball and football. The sports books in Las Vegas each have huge electronic odds boards that tell which teams are playing, the team that is expected to win, and how much the team is...
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...lesson in business ethics from his father who repaired cars. He graduated from Yale in 1969 and decided to work in poor Cleveland neighborhoods but later moved back to San Francisco where he headed a nonprofit center for foundations that funded schools. He was a marathon runner and wore lots of Nike shoes but later stopped buying them after reading stories of unfair working conditions in Nike overseas factories. Marc Kasky already sued several companies for false claim and advertising of their products and then asked for help from an old friend Alan Caplan to help sue Nike. They went ahead and sued Nike in April 1998 for false advertising and unfair treatment on workers. This case went on for a few years and had so many negative effects on Nike. Nike was accused of paying their workers under minimum wage and harassing their workers. After several years’ law suits Nike came to agreement in return of kasky dropping the case. They decided to give $1.5 million to an industry friendly factory group and published a corporate responsibility report stating it would create an industry wide systemic change, it would promote sustainability by eliminating toxic chemicals in shoe making and improve society by promoting the idea of sport with its benefit of healthy exercise and keeping young people out of trouble. I like this case and what Marc Kasky did in it. He always cared about the community and wanted everybody to be treated fairly. I really did not know why Nike was exploiting the workers...
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...particular genetic disease. Embryos free of that disease are implanted in the mother's womb. Introduced in the 1990s, it has allowed thousands of parents to avoid passing on deadly disorders to their children.” Are you willing to pay the price to have this perfect child? Many do not but the few that do, fully support it. Despite the limited amount of knowledge and awareness of the potential threats that are to be had by going through with this procedure the desire to have the perfect child is in high demand for these big spenders. If you are among those who choose this procedure and are willing to pay the high price to have this perfect child, you will have the opportunity to choose the desired personality traits and strengths such as in sports or being book smart. But it doesn’t stop there, height and weight and...
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...Katie Higgins Mr. Mishou English IV 12 April 2013 Title IX “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance” (Primer). These thirty-seven words make up the civil rights law Title IX, which is widely known for reforming athletics, although it is never directly mentioned. First, the detailed history shows how many people worked rigorously to get the law passed. Furthermore, Title IX’s numerous tests show how verify schools complying with the law. Lastly, Title IX has increased the participation of women in athletics significantly over the past forty years. Title IX, the controversial federal civil rights act, has shaped athletics to how they are today by creating equal opportunities for female athletes. Flashback forty-one years to before Title IX changed the lives girls and women forever. Girls were not encouraged to play sports at a young and scholarships were not available for women to play athletics in college. People like Pat Summitt, arguably one of the best women’s basketball coaches ever, was not receiving fair treatment while playing collegiate basketball. In 1972, before Title IX was signed, Summitt played basketball for the University of Tennessee-Martin. The team was given uniforms that were used in the Physical Education classes and placed numbers on the back with tape....
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...only goals Child Labor Activist 09/02/2015 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary ………………………………………………………….. 1 II. Introduction ………………………………………………………………....... 2 III. Roots ………………………………………………………………………….. 3 IV. Taking Care of Goals ………………………………………………………… 4 V. Labor Scandal ………………………………………………………………… 5 VI. Wages ………………………………………………………………………… 6 VII. Boiling Water ……………………………………………………………….... 7 VIII. The Stakeholders …………………………………………………………...... 10 IX. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………. 11 I. Executive Summary Nike is a name brand known for its sports athletic gear. This report will examine the issues of Nike on a controversial dilemma in which Nike is ethically responsible for manufacturing its goods. Nike has been known to be a sponsor for the highest paid names in the sports industry. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are two of many that benefit from the Nike endorsements. Analytically speaking large corporations like Nike Inc. tend to contract a large portion of factories overseas to avoid the strict working regulations in the United States. These third world countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, China, Korea, and Taiwan provide access to readily abundant cheap labor. Nike believed investing in developing countries to manufacture their products which led them to their current multi-billion dollar success. The exploitation scandal of Nike’s success includes labor issues, under age child labor, and wages. People may summarize...
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...Public Schooling VS Home Schooling COM/156 March 16, 2014 Pam Eshelman Now, more than ever, parents are exploring the options available to them concerning the education of their children. This decision, though a personal one for every parent, requires looking closely at the different benefits, as well as drawbacks of the options available to them. It goes without saying that both schooling options have their pros and cons, but many parents often question which one is better for their children. There is far more to consider than one might realize, so let us explore some of the lesser publicized aspects of the public versus home education dilemma. Home schooling can give a more direct and focused, although public school can have benefits in several ways like a child’s social development. First, let us look at some of the benefits of the home school. I was given an opportunity to interview my aunt Robyn Jeffords who home schooled all 5 of her children and the information below is all accredited to her. Home schooling can be good for a child in many ways. A homeschooled child often has access to a more direct one-on-one instructional setting, allowing for a very personalized learning environment. Within this setting, the parent can tailor every lesson to the specific learning style of the student, for optimum understanding of the material. It also means that the student can move as quickly or as slowly as needed. If the material is mastered...
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...Business Entities, Laws and Regulations Business Entities, Laws and Regulations When starting a business it is important that to check into the business entities, licensing, state laws, and all other necessary regulations in order to start the business. In this paper it will show the importance of the control mechanism, taxation, liability issues, and the risk issues that must be taken into consideration. In following scenarios the discussions will cover elements from above, and discuss employment laws and regulations, necessary for the business to be conventional when making decisions. Scenario One In this scenario Lou and Jose had made plans to open a sports bar and restaurant where their customers are welcome to socialize while enjoying sporting events on a large screen television. Though Lou and Jose do not have the money, but Miriam, a wealthy investor who doesn’t have the time to participate in the business want to help Lou and Jose by providing the necessary capital to start the business, while in return, Miriam wants a percentage of ownership. When taking control, taxation and liability, must go under consideration to the limited liability partnership, which would be the best business entity decision for Lou, Jose, and Miriam. The reason the limited liability partnership would be best, is because Miriam invested her money, and she would not be doing anything with the daily management of running the business, this can also can be as special partnership. When acting...
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...management that analyzes and synthesizes workflow processes, improving labor productivity. The core ideas of the theory were developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the 1880s and 1890s, and were first published in his monographs, Shop Management (1905) and The Principles of Scientific Management (1911).[1] Taylor believed that decisions based upon tradition and rules of thumb should be replaced by precise procedures developed after careful study of an individual at work. In management literature today, the greatest use of the concept of Taylorism is as a contrast to a new, improved way of doing business. In political and sociological terms, Taylorism can be seen as the division of labour pushed to its logical extreme, with a consequent de-skilling of the worker and dehumanisation of the workplace. Contents [hide] General approach * Developed standard method for performing each job. * selected workers with appropriate abilities for each job. * trained workers in standard method. * supported workers by planning their work and eliminating interruptions. * provided wage incentives to workers for increased output. Contributions * Scientific approach to business management and process improvement * Importance of compensation for performance * Began the careful study of tasks and jobs * Importance of selection and training Elements * labor is defined and authority/responsibility is legitimized/official * Positions placed...
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...10-12 standard tests | 1 standardized test at Senior year | Students move to different teachers throughout the day and each year | Teachers stick to same group of students for 5 years | Top down policy for education, buy in difficult due to politics and lack of buy in | Policy driven by all stakeholders, students and teachers included | First New York: Bloomberg did to help turn around the New York School System: Small Schools - New York wanted to promote smaller schools. Smaller schools emphasized academic rigor; strong, sustained relationships between students and faculty; and community partnerships that offer relevant learning opportunities outside the classroom. New York was able to pay for this with a larger grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Given the current funding challenges in Idaho and the conservative nature of the state this may be a tough sell at least in the short-term. Choice - New York school system decided to make all of their schools open to anyone that wanted to go but you have to apply. Each student lists up to 12 schools that they want to attend in the order of priority....
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...THE IMPACT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC ACTIVIES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS, AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AMONG HISPANIC FEMALE 11TH GRADE STUDENTS A Dissertation By Kelly J. Manlove BS, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1996 MS, University of North Texas, 2006 Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF EDUCATION In Educational Leadership Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas May, 2013 THE IMPACT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC ACTIVIES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS, AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AMONG HISPANIC FEMALE 11TH GRADE STUDENTS A Dissertation By Kelly J. Manlove BS, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1996 MS, University of North Texas, 2006 This dissertation meets the standards for scope and quality of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and is hereby approved. Kamiar Kouzekanani, Ph.D. Bryant Griffith, Ph.D. Chair Committee Member Jacqueline Hamilton, Ed.D. Pamela Meyer, Ph.D. Committee Member Graduate Faculty Representative JoAnn Canales, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Graduate Studies May 2013 © Kelly Jean Manlove All Rights Reserved March 2013 v ABSTRACT THE IMPACT OF EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC ACTIVIES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS, AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AMONG HISPANIC FEMALE 11TH GRADE STUDENTS (March 2013) Kelly J. Manlove B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University M.Ed., University of North Texas Dissertation Chair: Kamiar Kouzekanani...
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...Adding Alternative Fuel Vehicles to Lotus Rental Car In an effort to bring down the gasoline cost for his fleet, Lotus Car's Chief Financial Officer is looking at the possibility of adding alternative fuel vehicles to its fleet. To make a sound decision, she decided to hire a consultant firm that would review and determine if implementing the addition of alternative vehicles would benefit the company. By performing thorough research, the consultants will first perform a comparison between gas vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. The consultant will then determine the advantages and disadvantages of adding alternative vehicles to Lotus Rental Car Company. Before the decision is made to add alternative-fuel vehicles to the Lotus fleet, we need to determine if AFVs truly are a feasible option. We must first acquire an understanding of alternative-fuel vehicles. As discovered in our research, there are currently a wide variety of alternative-fuel vehicles being used today. Alternative-fuel vehicles can operate on fuels other than gasoline or diesel. They come in a variety of forms, from commuter cars to large 18-wheelers. Using alternative fuels helps reduce our nation's dependence on imported oil and improves air quality. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) defines alternative fuels as electricity, ethanol, natural gas, propane, methanol, hydrogen, and biodiesel (U.S. Department of Energy, What is the Energy Policy Act of 1992, para. 2). Gas prices all over the world have...
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...Mix 6.1 Product 6.2 Price 6.3 Place 6.4 Promotion 6.5 People 6.6 Programs 6.7 Processes 6.8 Performance 7.0 Implementation 7.1 New package offering with Financial Analysis 8.0 Marketing Activities 8.1 Marketing Activities 9.0 Marketing Organization 10.0 Control 11.0 Summary Referencing Group Project Marking Guide 2 4 5 5 5 7 9 10 12 13 13 15 15 15 16 16 17 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 29 29 31 31 31 33 34 Executive Summary Singapore Contract Bridge Association (SCBA) is one of the sixty National Sports Associations (NSA) in Singapore, under the advisory umbrella of Singapore Sports Council (SSC), facing challenges in the area of increasing its revenue which will enable them to further promote the game Bridge to a larger target of the public. However, the perceived difficulties by the in-house committee was that the game Bridge compared to the numerous sports and games out in the market, has little...
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