...students being alienated and never returning to school after being suspended or expelled are all byproducts of the zero tolerance policies adopted by their school district. School administrators have abandoned common sense due to their adherence to zero tolerance policies by applying the same discipline to students that are guilty of minor offenses and non-violent rules violations, or just poor judgment as they due to students that are repeat offenders that pose serious threats to the safety of the school. Under the Zero Tolerance policies African-American students are suspended at an approximate rate of 2.3 times that of Caucasian students nationally even when socio-economic factors are taken into consideration. These one-size fits all policies are also contributing to the elevated dropout rates related to repeated use of suspension and expulsion. The illusion that zero tolerance policies are making our schools safer has blinded school administrators to the fact that these draconian policies are contributing to the education problem in America. | Abstract . The Zero Tolerance policies that have been implemented in public school systems has eliminated common sense in determining disciplinary action, are racially biased, and are contributing to the growing population of high school dropouts. Strict adherence to so called Zero Tolerance policies has resulted in students being handcuffed, arrested and expelled from schools across the country for ridiculous offenses such...
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...Research Proposal Rhondalyn J. Cornett Grand Canyon University TCH-587 October 1, 2014 Abstract In this action research project the researcher talked to several teachers discussing the concerns they had in education. Most teachers cited discipline in the schools as the concern they most worry about in their classrooms. I researched several articles where schools have implemented School Wide Positives Behaviors intervention Supports (SPBIS) were put into place schools showed a decrease in discipline and an increase in academic achievement. In this action cycle we implemented the first intervention to see what significant data could be reviewed. Steps in Action Research Educators use action research just about every day they are working with students. The educator could be teaching a lesson or looking a class discipline you are using action research without realizing it. The steps in action research are: Identification of the problem area, Collection and organization of data, Interpretation of data, the action based on the data, and finally reflection (Ferrance, 2000). The first step in action research is to identify the problem. If there is a discipline problem in the classroom, the first question may be why? What is causing the inappropriate behavior? Is the problem something that the educator can help solve? When choosing where to begin in your research the educator will need to ask himself several questions. The questions should higher-order in nature. The questions...
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...Analysis of Zamora v. Pomeroy 639 F.2d 662 (1981) Level or Type of Court: United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Facts: The case of Zamora v. Pomeroy 639 F.2d 662 (1981) was a civil action case filed by the mother of a high school student. The mother claimed that her son’s constitutional rights were violated during a warrantless search of his school issued locker. The search of the school’s lockers was cleared by the Roswell Independent School District Superintendent and defendant, Pomeroy. The “sniffer” dogs which were brought to the school discovered marijuana in Vidal Zamora’s school locker. There was no suspicion of illegal substances in the locker before the search of the locker took place. School officials noted that no search...
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...indebted to our friends, for their support, as well as helping us in all the difficulties we faced. Finally we would like to express our gratitude and deepest thanks to our beloved parents, for there understanding and support for the completion of this project." Table of Contents 1. Executive summary………………………………………1 2. Introduction……………………………………………….2 3. Steps in developing the HR strategy of Saudi Snack Foods Ltd……………..…………………………………………….3 1. Recruitment and Selection…..……………………..3 2. Training and development…………………………4 3. Job analysis…………………………………………5 4. Job description and Job specification……………. 6 5. Job Design…………………………………………10 6. Appraisal Procedure………………………………11 7. Employee transfer…………………………………12 8. Hiring and Firing procedure………………………13 9. Employee's suspension of employment status/salary………………………………………..15 10. Policy guidelines and Legalization of employee status……………………………………………….16 11. Organizational chart……………………………….17 12. Personnel files custody, organization and review...18 13. Employee grievance……………………………….19...
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...amend the opening of classes. The existing school calendar which spans from June to March is often disrupted as destructive typhoons plague the region during the rainy season that’s why our lawmakers decided to move the opening of classes from September through May to avoid numerous class suspensions and serve to protect the students during strong typhoons. The Department of Education said that it is open to the proposal by some sectors, including lawmakers to move the opening of classes but they want to ensure the comfort of the students in school and stresses the need for a comprehensive study. While the Department of Education is open on the proposal, some did not welcome this idea. An initial survey on the matter conducted way back in 2009. On the respondents, 66 percent were against the move while 34 percent were in favor. [1] Also, another ground for rejecting the proposal is the traditions celebrated during summer and being not conducive in learning because of hot weather during March. The delay in suspension of classes is one of the reasons why our lawmakers and other sectors in the community urge to move the classes from June to September. Unexpected suspension of classes is hard on the part of students because they have to deal with floods, lack of transportations and diseases. Numerous class suspensions also cause irregularity of school days due to rains and floods, horrendous difficulties to and from school and danger to life from open drains and excavations...
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...affordable price. * Nature of the Business Our business focuses on producing healthy food like Ampalaya Nuggets. Ampalaya is rich in many vitamins like it is good source of vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium. Ampalaya is also rich in antioxidants that protect the cells of the body from damage of free radicals (metabolic by-products usually waste). And it prevents from diabetic. Even if the ingredient is Ampalaya we prevent the tastes of bitterness of it to encourage the people to eat our product. Other services are being supplied also to the Market Industries. * Location * SWOT Analysis Strengths: * Affordable price * Quality product * Accept whole/retail orders * Healthy products Weaknesses: * Other people don’t recognize the product made by Ampalaya * Competitors Opportunities: * School days * Celebrations * Wholesale Threats * Calamities II. Management Aspect * Company Logo Our logo contains printer with document and stethoscope. Printer with document tells our service offered while the stethoscope express our service of editing, lay-outing, restoring and beautifying images, documents, and other form of media. * Business Signage This signage means a lot. Green...
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...affordable price. * Nature of the Business Our business focuses on producing healthy food like Ampalaya Nuggets. Ampalaya is rich in many vitamins like it is good source of vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium. Ampalaya is also rich in antioxidants that protect the cells of the body from damage of free radicals (metabolic by-products usually waste). And it prevents from diabetic. Even if the ingredient is Ampalaya we prevent the tastes of bitterness of it to encourage the people to eat our product. Other services are being supplied also to the Market Industries. * Location * SWOT Analysis Strengths: * Affordable price * Quality product * Accept whole/retail orders * Healthy products Weaknesses: * Other people don’t recognize the product made by Ampalaya * Competitors Opportunities: * School days * Celebrations * Wholesale Threats * Calamities II. Management Aspect * Company Logo Our logo contains printer with document and stethoscope. Printer with document tells our service offered while the stethoscope express our service of editing, lay-outing, restoring and beautifying images, documents, and other form of media. * Business Signage This signage means a lot. Green...
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...Running Head: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PAPER Environmental Analysis Paper University of Phoenix June 29, 2009 Introduction: Environmental Analysis This paper intends to present an environmental scan that outlines the major issues that are important to the continued future of public education within a large local school district. The objective in using this scan is to use the data found in a manner where educational administrators as well as those stakeholders in education can strategically plan for the future. Environmental scanning is the process where internal interaction concerning external factors regarding an organization can have an impact on an organization’s decision making (Ringland, 2002). There are many benefits in using an environmental scan. First, it allows organizational members to determine the strengths and challenges affecting the organization. This process is useful for several reasons. Environmental scanning helps identify strengths and weaknesses; is an essential element of effective strategic planning; and more importantly, raises awareness about potential issues (Ringland, 2002). Environmental scanning is a strategy that organizations should use in order to identify opportunities and changes that may affect future success. The information obtained from an environmental analysis enables organizations to forecast events, plan for the future and predict changes. There are three external environmental components within an organization and they...
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...practices, and a lack of research into the high rates of detentions, absenteeism and suspensions for Indigenous students, attendance rates across all levels of education are lower for Indigenous students than those of non-Indigenous students. Research and government policy is now attempting to address these issues. Through culturally sensitive policies of inclusion, and focused strategies embedding Indigenous perspectives in education models, progress is possible towards alleviating the current poor state of Indigenous students in the Australian school system. The State of Aboriginal Education All young Australians are entitled to equal educational opportunity. Until Indigenous Australians can choose from the same range of futures as other Australians, we are not achieving our nation’s promise as a democratic society (Kemp, D. in METYA, 2000, pg. 3). Aboriginal people have been described as the most educationally disadvantaged group of people within Australia (ATSISJC, 1995). Their attendance rates across all levels of education are lower than those of non-Indigenous Australia (ABS, 2006). Poverty, health problems, infant mortality, infectious diseases, and a life expectancy that is between 15 to 20 years lower are all major factors adversely affecting their education potential (ATSISJC 1995; ABS, 2006). This essay will review strategies from government and private sectors regarding Aboriginal students in Australian schools. It will evaluate and propose effective...
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...Jordan Murry 4/24/14 Sociology of Sport 233- Final Paper Undefeated Sociological Analysis It is my honor to be doing my first submission of a topic based on the sociological aspects of the sports world in this month’s addition of Sports Illustrated. First off, let me start by saying “Undefeated” was an excellent film choice to look at from a sociological perspective. Not only does this film posses multiple theories and sociological concepts, but it also has real-life stories built into the film. The viewer almost feels a personal relationship with these characters by how detailed and up close the documentary is. The first theory that the film shows is the conflict theory. The Manassas High School football team is in Memphis, Tennessee. The team is compiled of poor inter-city kids in the western Memphis region. The Manassas Tigers football program has had a reputation for being an “easy win” on the opponents’ schedule for the last 110 years. The explanation for the consecutive failing seasons was due to the prominent power plant in Manassas shutting down. This caused the population rate to rapidly decline, thus resulting in an extreme loss of student athletes. The town, school, and football program never recovered because of this reputation. Meanwhile, a couple miles down the road in towns like Westwood and Munford, the football programs flourished because of the large population. These towns prospered because of a vast array of available jobs creating wealthy...
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...1. For this analysis of a research article, I chose Hammill Institute on Disabilities’s article titled Toward a Conceptual Integration of Cultural Responsiveness and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Suppor from March 2011. Vincent, C., Randall, C., Cartledge, G., Tobin, T., & Swain-Bradway, J. (2011). Toward a Conceptual Integration of Cultural Responsiveness and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 219-229. 2. There are widely documented cases across the United States of racially and culturally disproportionate discipline outcomes, whether through higher suspensions and expulsions of African American students, as well as higher students being referred to Special Education. 3. The purpose for this study is to outline that Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) is not enough and there must be an...
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...• Academy ol Management Executive, 2001. Vol. 15, No. 4 Are you sure you have a strategy? Donald C. Hambrick and James W, Fredrickson Executive Overview After more than 30 years of hard thinking about strategy, consultants and scholars have provided an abundance of /rameworks for analyzing strategic situations. Missing, however, has been any guidance as to v^hat the product of these tools should be—or virhat actually constitutes a strategy. Strategy has become a catchall term used to mean whatever one wants it to mean. Executives now talk about their "service strategy," their "branding strategy," their "acquisition strategy," or whatever kind of strategy that is on their mind at a particular moment. But strategists—whether they are CEOs of established firms, division presidents, or entrepreneurs—must have a strategy, an integrated, overarching concept of how the business will achieve its objectives. If a business must have a single, unified strategy, then it must necessarily have parts. What are those parts? We present a framework for strategy design, arguing that a strategy has five elements, providing answers to five questions—arenas: where will we be active? vehicles: how will we get there? differentiators: how will we win in the marketplace? staging: what will be our speed and sequence of moves? economic logic: how will we obtain our returns? Our article develops and illustrates these domains of choice, particularly emphasizing how essential it is that they form a unified...
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...Introduction INFORMATION Students at High Schools in St.Louis are not allowed to use cell phones during school hours. The Disciplinary actions for students caught using a cell phone are: First Violation: The device will be confiscated and a parent/guardian must schedule a conference at the school to retrieve item. Second Violation: The device will be confiscated, student fined P1,200.00, parent/guardian must schedule a conference to retrieve the item, and (1) day suspension of student. Third (or more) Violations: The device will be confiscated, student loses privileges of possessing electronic devices for 1 year, student fined P2,400.00, more suspension days and/or referred to Student Tribunal Court. School districts across the states have similar policies because cell phones and other electronic devices are seen as an interference to the learning process. On the other hand, there are arguments that these rules are too strict and school districts should find ways to embrace the cell phone technology used by students on a daily basis. LITERATURE CAUSE AND EFFECT In today’s fast-moving and globalised world it is almost impossible to imagine our day-to-day life without mobile-phones. It is one of the most successful inventions of the 20th century, which has become a convenient means of communication. Modern mobile phones perform many other functions as well; they can substitute for such devices as music players, cameras and organizers. Most of them also...
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...Are You Sure You Have a Strategy? Author(s): Donald C. Hambrick and James W. Fredrickson Reviewed work(s): Source: The Academy of Management Executive (1993-2005), Vol. 15, No. 4, Themes: Business Strategies and Employee Development (Nov., 2001), pp. 48-59 Published by: Academy of Management Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4165785 . Accessed: 17/01/2012 13:33 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. Academy of Management is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Academy of Management Executive (1993-2005). http://www.jstor.org rV Academy of Management Executive, 2001, Vol. 15, No. 4 ....................................................................................................................................................................... Are you a sure you have strategy? Donald C. Hambrick and James W. Fredrickson Executive Overview After more than 30 years of hard thinking about strategy, consultants and scholars have provided an abundance...
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...This case examined the legal authority of a school board’s power to impose academic sanctions upon students for nonattendance. The named plaintiff in the class action suit, John A. Campbell, alleged that the school board’s policy exceeded the authority granted to them, and therefore was unconstitutional. The New Milford attendance policies in question were outlined in detail in the student handbook, which was distributed annually: • Students, who were absent, sans administrative waiver, for more than twenty-four class periods in a yearlong course, did not receive credit for the course. • After the first unapproved absence, each additional unapproved absence resulted in a five-point reduction in the course grade, with the reduction limited...
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