...¨Common Core, bad for you, bad for the world¨ Although Common Core sets a nationally based set of standards for public schools in the United States, I believe the expectations are unreasonable given that every state and school can better improve their own their own educational systems. All students have different strengths and weakness’ that should be focused on locally and itś also hard for the teachers to run their classrooms the way they feel is best for their students. Educational standards should be an issue left to the states to come up with on their own. As a student of the Arkansas Public School system, I see the struggles that our teachers go through on a daily basis that is caused by the implementation of the Common Core standards. According to the Core Standards website, Common Core is not the curriculum that is taught, but the way that students are taught. Many teachers begin their teaching careers in classrooms and are encouraged...
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...On July 27, 2010, the Florida State Board of Education approved the adoption of the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics. This move reinforced Florida’s curriculum standards for these critical subjects. It evaluates our state’s academic progress with our country and the world. These Florida Core Standards in math and English language arts now include additional skills that Floridians have identified as important, while also ensuring that our kids are learning and absorbing the information they need to succeed at higher levels by improving critical thinking and analytic skills. In 2011-2012, the Common Core State Standards were implemented in kindergarten and first grade. Literacy Standards and the Standards of Mathematical Practice were fully implemented during the 2012-2013 school year.by 2014-2015 They were all fully implemented and assessed at all grade levels. Each school has established its own implementation plan as part of a Florida Department of Education workshop. These plans can be revised as needed and will be the basis of Common Core implementation at each individual school site....
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...Does America Need the Common Core? Because of the lack of educational benchmarks and standardization in the United States of America, the country is disjointed and subpar leaving students ill prepared to enter the workforce and college. This is evidenced by the persistent problem of students graduating and passing required exit exams in high school yet they still needed remediation upon entry to college. The Common Core is good because it provides a set of age appropriate learning goals and sets a national high-quality academic standard for Math and English to prepare students for college and the workforce. In essence, the Common Core defines what a student should know and be able to do at different grade levels. The Common Core is beneficial to all students, especially for those students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education or ‘STEM’ fields. They both teach problem solving skills and focus on learning to use Common Core modules for optimum results. In addition, students learn to think outside the box, they learn how to create a good argument, defend the argument, and look for patterns. Learning these skills will increase their problem solving and reasoning abilities, which prepares them for STEM jobs. Desiree Hall, writes, “The new work is challenging, based on rigorous new Common Core State Standards…they have to explain how they got it. That’s a real brain workout”(Hall). Moreover, the implementation of the Common Core makes it harder for...
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...order to participate in class. If a school doesn’t have enough money to buy the necessary amount of books, then kids are now sharing or using books with missing pages. In more well off school districts they don’t have those problems. In many American inner cities, there is a lack of funding in public schools resulting in the use of old, damaged textbooks and some teachers using personal funds to purchase new books. Pennsylvania is one state that has a history with a lack of funding issues. “Pennsylvania’s school districts were, and continue to be, highly dependent on the local wealth of their communities to support students’ academic achievement due to insufficient state funding” (http://www.paschoolfunding.org). Common Core Curriculum The issues with the Common Core curriculum are varied. The most obvious issue is that the students are forced to learn just the basics and it takes away from the creative teaching styles of some of the more senior and experienced teachers. Let’s say...
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...Valuable for My Child?" Why Is the PARCC Assessment Valuable for My Child? (n.d.): 1-2. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. "Home." Partnership for Assessment of Readin ess for College and Careers | PARCC. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Black, Paul. Of the PARCC Assessments (n.d.) 1-19. High&stakes!Examinations: Recommendations!for!the!design,!development!and! Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Herman, Joan|Linn Robert. "On the Road to Assessing Deeper Learning: The Status of Smarter Balanced and PARCC Assessment Consortia. CRESST Report 823." National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST). 300 Charles E Young. Drive N, GSE&IS Building 3rd Floor, Mailbox 951522, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522. Tel: 310-206-1532; Fax: 310-825-3883; Web Site: Http://www.cresst.org, 31 Dec. 2012. Web. 19 Mar. 2017. Matthew, White. "What are the pros and cons of the PARCC test?" New Jersey 101.5 – Proud to be New Jersey – New Jersey News Radio. N.p., 29 Jan. 2015. Web. 19 Mar....
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...The Common Core Curriculum The common core curriculum is very touchy subject amongs law makers, teachers, and the public. Many believe it is nothing more than a way for federal government to take control of the education system. Supporters suggest that it will improve education nationwide by implementing uniform standards for all to meet and even surpass. While researching this subject I learned much about the intended purpose, the application, and desired outcome of this program. I also was able to acquire a further understanding of both the supporters’ views and the opposition’s thoughts. As I concluded my research I was then able to form a validated opinion of the common core program. The common core curriculum was designed to focus on a student’s critical thinking skills, problem solving ability, and analytical skills. The method presented to do this was to make a uniform set of guidelines and goals across the boards so that teachers could better measure progress. As of today 44 states out of 50 have adopted these standards and conducted standardized testing to check progress through the year. Kansas adopted the standard October 12, 2010. The program works to better prepare students for the high demands that will be found at the college level, therefore making more successful citizens to sustain our growing communities. The concept of this program was put together by the education commissioners and governors of the nation. They gathered the input of experts, school...
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...certification on green cleaning products and high certification cost • Blue-green algae crisis effects • Inevitable “spring cleaning” of industry consolidation in the eco-cleaning products • International brands held 95.3% of market share of household cleaning products; They have invaded into green products market Uncertainty in this industry; highly susceptible to new regulations; increased competition from multiple-size competitors External analysis & issues • Customers’ shifting preference towards green products for their minimal environment effects and less health concerns • Confusing information in the media surrounding green cleaning products impeded consumers’ abilities to make informed purchasing decision • Stereotype towards common green cleaning products regarding inferior effectiveness/performance • “ value-action gap” • Media advocated for green products • Environment products were “not yet in fashion” Customers’ perception decides the future of green cleaning products Internal analysis & issues • Products: Differentiated from competitors in the market for “EcoLogo” certification and superior product efficiency; recommended by Quebec-based consumer protection organization • Positioning: local small manufacturer which lacked the economies of scale • Price: Very competitive price in the market • Cost: Increasing operating cost • Place: Quebec ; carried by many of Canada’s major pharmacies, grocery chains and “big box” stores ; weak presence outside of Quebec...
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...patients in need and to medical institutions. When it comes to the subject of human organs, there are a few ethical standards to consider. There are religious standards, social norms, ethical code, morals, and policies in which we should follow. Critics argue that permitting organs to be bought and sold is unethical. Meaning that to commercialize organs transplants would violate an ethical code and social norm. During my research I’ve found many pros and cons concerning the commercialization of Organ Transplants. One of the pros would be that it shortens the waiting time for those in need of transplants. For example, if you have been on a waiting list to receive a kidney and there are more donated organs you will receive one quicker to save your life. Another pro for commercializing organ transplants are an individual’s rights to have the freedom to do what they wish with their body organs. Some people might equate this example to abortion stating that the government shouldn’t be able to tell you what to do with your body. During NOTA (National Organ Transplant) act of 1984 “one commentator has argued that the "very existence of a law forbidding alienation of organs paradoxically portrays the human body as 'an article of commerce' that lies within the purview of Congressional power and would otherwise be subject to sale on the market."(Gwen, Mayes) There are some more pros to these organ transplants such as money incentives for...
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...Executive summary: This paper examines the issues in the supply chain management at Ford Automobile Company. Some of the issues identified includes: traditional supplier base which extends to thousands of suppliers, technology is not kept abreast and huge inventories. Further, virtual integration model as implemented in Dell Computers is discussed and its pros and cons to implement at Ford. Clearly, Ford operations make it difficult to gain all the benefits of virtual integration that Dell Computers have reaped. Recommendations are made to implement certain aspects like reducing suppliers, outsourcing non-core activities, direct sales, technology improvement, and production standardisation. In addition, key metrics are used to monitor and control the success of these measures. Table of Contents Executive summary………………………………………………………….2 Issue Identification ………………………………………………………….4 Root Cause Analysis…….……………………………………………...….. 5 Alternatives and Options…………………………………………….………7 Recommendations…………………………………………………………...9 Implementation……………………………………………………….…….11 Monitor and Control………………………………………………………..12 Conclusion…………………………………………………………….…….13 Issue identification: * Long Lead time * Organisational and process redundancies * Traditional supply chain model and outdated technology * Huge supplier base * Huge production network and social responsibility * Large retail network of private dealerships * Large finished good inventory *...
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...specific task, instead of numerous office duties, actual production time can be greatly increased. Outsourcing gives a business the flexibility to change third-party vendors whenever necessary. This process is not as time-consuming as the normal employee hiring process, because they are not screening individuals, they are considering established companies with proven track records. An excellent example of this is customer service. When a business outsources its customer service department, it does not have to hire and oversee thirty individual operators. Instead, it can hire one call center, which will perform all needed tasks. Recent studies show that information technology-related tasks are outsourced more than anything else. Other common department functions that are outsourced include human relations, training, accounting and supply management. Whether a business chooses to outsource on a...
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...1.Strategy for innovation Innovation: applications of new ideas to the products and processes that increase commercial values. Five techniques for innovating by using existing resources (inside the box): Subtraction: generating a new innovation by removing the existing components. Division: separate an object or service to multiple parts and rearrange the parts into something new. Multiplication: duplicate a current components and innovation by removing the existing components. Task unification: unifying unrelated functions or tasks. Attribute dependency: make previously independent attributes dependent on one another. Generating new ideas is easy, but making them into innovation is hardneed innovation strategy. Innovation strategy: long-term plan that improves firm’s innovation success rate. A good innovation strategy invests in innovation projects that align with company’s resources and capabilities and satisfy customers’ needs. Why important? It enables firm to introduce innovations to marketplace and thus remain competitive. It helps enhance the existing products and services so that improve customers’ utility. It improves the efficiency and output of the process of innovation. It helps to understand and manage the risk associated with innovation. 2.Inspiring innovation Internal sources of innovation * R&D: investment in basic researches (researches that advance knowledge) Investment in applied researches (researches for specific problem or...
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...What are the pros and cons of outsourcing to China? By: Introduction The Objective is to explore key factors and pros and cons in outsourcing to China. Research findings identify obstacles faced by both parties in outsourcing. Economic factors are motivational factors in outsourcing to China. Cost reduction, savings, and investment reductions are the main concerns. Benefits focus on core competence, flexibility, and market penetration. Companies in China have ran across several obstacles such as poor communication and lack of preparation. Common Approaches There appears to be three commonly used approaches to outsourcing decisions (as also noted by Bolumole et al. 2007): transaction cost economics, resource based theory, and network theory. Other researchers have explained differences between these approaches(e.g. Mayer and Salomon 2006) Service Provider The vast majority of Chinese enterprises dealing with outsourcing have a single service provider. The Chinese enterprise must establish the right business requirements in order to be successful. Some of the first generations of outsourcing the senior management teams were not very happy with the results of the first few years. The management did not understand how to construct a sourcing strategy to meet the business needs. Management was unclear about the outcomes expected from outsourcing with the provider. In order to prevent unrealistic expectations they found planning to be extremely important to develop the proper...
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...The Future of American Education: No Child Left Behind Finding common ground, the United States Congress passed an act in 2001 shortly after George W. Bush took office. Originally proposed by President Bush’s administration, the act “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) received overwhelming bipartisan support. Originally intended to address widespread perceptions that public education was falling far short of expectations, the act has received much criticism. Indeed, almost ten years after the act was signed into law by President Bush on January 8, 2002 there is overwhelming evidence that the NCLB law is deeply flawed and is doing more harm than good in our nation’s public schools. Public recognition of the law’s shortcomings has produced a growing consensus of a fundamental need for overhaul. A new conception of the federal role in education needs to be addressed beyond standards, tests and punishment. Our nation’s schools need to be strengthened in order to truly leave no child behind, but how did such a promising law go so wrong? Reviewing the NCLB act there are many positive attributes: accountability standards are set and measured annually by each state to promote and foster educational growth and achievement; standards are set for teacher qualifications; reading, writing and math are emphasized; educational status and growth by ethnicity are measured to help close the achievement gap between white and minority students; schools are required to focus...
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...in Tokyo. This is Free Range Food’s first attempt to compete on the international landscape. Since the local school systems contract begins in one year, Free Range Food must determine if their company can compete globally while simultaneously maintaining its eco-friendly business operations. Thomas L. Friedman, in The Lexus and the Olive Tree, explains globalization as a movement that enables individuals, corporations, and countries to reach around the globe farther, faster, deeper, and cheaper than ever before. Due to more accepting international trade laws and modern advances in technology business globalization is becoming more common and some will argue a necessary component to sustaining one’s business. This script will discuss four elements Free Range Foods must consider when deciding to whether to go global: 1-analyze the pros/cons of how at least two globalization strategies might apply to their decision 2-identify the factors to be reviewed before going global 3-make a recommendation on operational restructuring to make its operations global 4-state whether and how to manage its “eco-friendly” operations internationally Can anyone identify an example of globalization in the brief story mentioned in the beginning? [Slide 2] Globalization is the process a company takes when integrating...
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...In the recent years, cloud computing frameworks such as Amazon Web Services, Google AppEngine and Windows Azure have become increasingly popular among IT organizations and developers. We have seen a phenomenal increase in the usage and deployment of smartphone platforms and applications worldwide. We further identify research gaps covering critical aspects of how MCC can be realized and effectively utilized at scale. These include improved resource allocation in the MCC environment through efficient task distribution and offloading, security and privacy. Mobile cloud computing has recently attracted significant attention from both academia and industry. According to a recent study from Heavy Reading [9] the direct revenue of mobile cloud market will grow to about $68 billion by 2017. It is expected to achieve $1 trillion for the broader mobile cloud market. A similar forecast has also been made by ABI research , which predicts that the number of mobile cloud computing subscribers (like mobile users and mobile application providers) worldwide is expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, rising from 42.8 million subscribers in 2008, (approximately 1.1 % of all mobile subscribers) to over 998 million in 2014 (nearly 19 %). Security and privacy are challenging issues for MCC applications such as m-commerce, m-health and mobile social network applications. These applications are naturally resource intensive in terms of computation and storage. Using cloud computing resources...
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