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American Involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, 2007.
A discussion of America's current role in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2,335 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper gives a general account of America's involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, focusing on the goals and dangers of a US presence in these nations. The author gives a background to the ethnic and religious conflict in Iraq, then describes the current conditions and government structure in Afghanistan. The author emphasizes that Afghanistan's extreme Islamic rule makes it difficult for the US to expect to normalize relations with this troubled nation. It is further stated that Democracy and human rights in Afghanistan, according to the Western concept and understanding, might not be feasible or possible in the short term. The author concludes that the primary purpose of an American presence in Afghanistan is the destruction of al Qaeda.
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"Anti-American violence has been increasing (Yaphe 2004). The imminent civil war is not likely to be between the Sunnis and the Shi'a, or between the Arabs and the Kurds. The clashes in many parts of the country were clearly a series of planned and coordinated attacks on US forces and civilians working on the reconstruction plan. The civil war is seen as likelier between religious extremists Sunni and Shi'a. Iraq is made up of 60% Shi'a Arab, 20% Sunni Arab and 20% Kurd. Sunni and Shi'a Arabs stand for Iraqi nationalism and want to maintain the country's political and territorial integrity according to the 1920 San Remo Treaty and the 1932 Treaty of Independence. And the Iraqi Kurds want to be part of Iraq only at the moment and their reluctance towards permanent status is a clear impediment to constitutional and territorial concessions. The second condition, which must be handled, surrounds the fate of transitional governance. Its nature, selection, and who would serve the cabinet posts were the points of dispute between the Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqis. The Governing Council apparently preempted UN-US efforts to form the new interim government by choosing a new president, two deputy presidents and a prime minister. Elections would not ensure perfect democratic governance or a pro-American government, but should reflect the consensus of the majority of the Iraqi people. What it took Britain to achieve a truly representative government after 900 years and the United States more than 225 years and a civil war has been made the goal for the Iraqis in only a year. And the third condition brings out the Governing Council's lack of legitimacy and the still undefined nature of political institutions. These issues cannot be resolved soon. The US needs to pass on real and transparent decision-making power on to the Iraqis (Yaphe)."
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Canadian Involvement in the War in Afghanistan, 2008.
An analysis of the liberal and realist views of Canadian involvement in the war in Afghanistan.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper argues that the Canadian military involvement in Afghanistan is laudable. It suggests that realists have a better understanding of the realities of international security and human rights protection than do liberals. The paper outlines the general content of both the liberal and realist arguments regarding Canadian involvement in Afghanistan and then briefly looks at how human rights and liberties can only be maintained if those who would violate those rights and liberties are held accountable.
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"To close, the realists are really the more perceptive of the two groups inasmuch as they seem to understand that international rules and protocols have no "teeth" (e.g.: enforcement) if they are not followed up by force. Moreover, it may be said that radicalized elements infused with religious radicalism and with an intense hatred of the west are not exactly the kind of people who will listen to diplomatic reason - or to sanctions (like embargoes) that can hurt others as much as they hurt them. In the end, the Canadian military is doing a good thing - and should be commended."
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The Vietnam War: Involvement and Escalation, 2006.
A look at how American minimal involvement in the Vietnam War escalated into full-scale involvement.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses American involvement in Vietnam during the Truman and Eisenhower presidencies, explaining that involvement at that time was minimal, and was primarily limited to diplomacy, combined with covert military support for the French, who were battling the Viet Minh insurgency. The paper then looks at how American involvement escalated when the French base at Dien Bien Phu fell in 1954, compelling French withdrawal from Indochina and causing American policymakers to conclude that the United States would have to take a more direct role in Indochina in order to prevent communist takeovers of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
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Parent?s Involvement and Student Academic Achievement, 2002.
An analysis of the necessity and benefits of parental involvement in their children's academic life.
2,554 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper highlights the history of parental involvement in students? academic achievements. The paper discusses what actions are necessary for effective parental involvement, the impact on students is outlined and the accruing advantages to the parents as well as to the children being educated are presented.
Introduction
History of the Parents? Involvement
Background Overview
Growing Public Awareness
Research Findings on Procedural Progress
The Ongoing Effect
Development of Academics under the Perspective of Parental Involvement
The Montessori System
The Philosophy behind the Educational System
Linking Educational Materials to Practical Life Tools
The Environment and Students? Achievements in Subjects
Factors Affecting Parental Involvement
Importance of Parental Involvement
Effects of Parental Involvement
Benefits of the Effects
Conclusion
References
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"As educationalists search for ways to improve the modern educational system and to eradicate the problems in it, it is indispensable for them to investigate the causality of these problems and system?s shortcomings. It is apparent that the drawbacks do not come into being completely from academics. As a result, it is obvious that a dynamic involvement of parents in the education of their children is a requisite.
In order for student to achieve success academically, a relationship based on respect and mutual understanding between students, teachers, and parents is of the essence. Loopholes at any place in this relationship cause the academic achievements of a student to collapse into failures. However, an intimate and reinforced closeness can sustain immeasurable potential in student?s academic success (Brandt, Ronald S. (ED))."
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Parental Involvement in Education, 2006.
A literature review on the effect socioeconomic status has on parental involvement in their children's education.
1,946 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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The paper analyzes the relationship between socioeconomic status of urban parents and the extent of their involvement in their children's academic life. The researcher hypothesizes that a direct relationship exists between socioeconomic status and parental involvement. The literature review examines the relevance of parental involvement in education, reasons to promote parental involvement in education, and barriers to parental involvement in education that may include parental socioeconomic status.
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Parental Involvement in Education
The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Education
Socioeconomic Status and Academic Achievement
Theories of Parental Investment Behaviors
Parental Involvement Directly Linked With Economic Status
Summary of the Literature
Conclusions/Discussion
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"While collaborative involvement from parents is important to children's education, in many instances a lack of parental involvement is still evident in the school (Booth & Dunn, 1996). There are many reasons for this, including lack of time, confidence, attitudes regarding parent's role in education and parent's socio-economic status (Booth & Dunn, 1996). This study will focus on the role of socio economic status in parental involvement."
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Parental Involvement, 2004.
This paper discusses the importance of parental involvement in their children's formal education.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that the more positive a parent?s view of participation in a child?s education, the more likely that the child will have a balanced and positive self-conception. The author points out that parents of low-income black and Hispanic families are not well-represented among parents participating within their children's school because of commonly perceived barriers, such as language skills and social and cultural diversities. The paper stresses the importance of parent involvement during the middle-school years, since their children are facing new issues, and the guidance provided by actively involved parents is priceless to the middle-school student.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Parental Involvement
Effects of Participation of Parents on the Child
Reasons for Non-Participation of Parents
Parental Involvement Not Based on Level of Income
Parental Involvement in Minority Families
Barriers Parental Participation
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Guidelines for Parent Participation
Middle School Involvement
Conclusion
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"?Parental involvement? or ?parental participation? can be defined by many terms due to the fact that there are so many various avenues through which a parent can become active and maintain a vital role in the student?s education. The educational system within the global society as well as the ?No Child Left Behind Act' (NCLBA) has determined a protocol that is inclusive of parents, teachers, schools, city councils, communities and others in civic organizations work in conjunction to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education."
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Parental Involvement in Schools, 2002.
This paper discusses the pros and cons of parental involvement in the elementary school system.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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An examination of the pros and cons of parental involvement in the elementary school system, looking at how parents can help their children by becoming involved, while supporting the school and the community. The author shows how parental involvement is a controversial issue. Although findings show that parental involvement in the child's educational activities can be a positive and helpful experience, involvement can also be detrimental, and too personal or emotional involvement may actually hinder the educational process.
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"Parental involvement in the elementary school system is not a new idea. When fewer women worked outside the home, it was more common for mothers to spend time volunteering in their child's classroom, or help them with homework after school. Today, many educators and experts feel that parental involvement, especially in the elementary grades, can be beneficial for the children and the teachers, but too much of a good thing can also be detrimental to the classroom. Studies have also shown that parental involvement today is often based on the income level of the family, as lower income level parents are less likely to volunteer in the classroom, or become as involved in their child's education."
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Parent Involvement and Student Achievement, 2007.
A study proposal to analyze the effect of parent involvement on student achievement for elementary special education students.
2,134 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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Parent involvement has been identified through research and within the law as a key component to student success in school. This paper attempts to answer the question of whether parent involvement impacts student achievement for primary special education students with mild to moderate educational needs. Three objectives are followed in order to answer this question. They include: (1) identify successful parent involvement practices, (2) develop a plan to increase parent involvement and implement it with parents and teachers, and (3) provide professional and parent development on parent involvement to improve upon current practices.
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Abstract
Introduction
Research Questions/Objectives
Participants/Site Selection/Justification
Methodology
Instrumentation
Procedures
Data Analysis
Conclusions/Expected Results
Bibliography
Budget
Projected Timeline
Appendix
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"Research on the effect of parent involvement on specific areas of educational achievement and with specific populations has also been conducted, particularly in the area of reading. Monique Senechal (2006) found that parent involvement has a positive impact on children's reading acquisition. More specifically she noted, "Having parents teach specific literacy skills to their children was two times more effective than having parents listen to their children read and six times more effective than encouraging parents to read to their children" (Senechal, 2006). She found that parent involvement had a positive impact for children from kindergarten to grade 3, the most critical years for reading acquisition, and that the interventions were as effective for children experiencing reading difficulties as they were for normally-developing children (Senechal, 2006). "
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Parental Involvement and Abortion Rates, 2003.
A look at the relationship between parental involvement laws and abortion rates.
5,313 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 27 sources, APA, £ 91.95
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This paper explores whether policy endogeneity partially explains the negative relationship generally reported between parental involvement laws and abortion rates, since parental involvement laws are found to be negatively related to both teen and adult abortion rates. Since parental involvement laws may be more likely to be passed in jurisdictions with a higher level of anti-abortion sentiment, both the laws and anti-abortion sentiment may be responsible for lower abortion rates. To explore this possible interrelatedness, a religiosity-level variable was used as a proxy for anti-abortion sentiment, since anti-abortion sentiment might affect abortion rates directly and indirectly through the greater likelihood of the enactment of parental involvement laws.
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"The relationship of parental involvement laws and religiosity level to abortion rates was analyzed for teens and adults; regressions were estimated for four age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, and 30-34 years old. Residence county-level 1995 abortion rates were regressed against parental involvement laws and religiosity levels as well as several control county-level variables--restrictive public funding, unemployment rate, population density, percent of college graduates, extent of poverty, percent of married-couple families, and geographic region. The sample consisted of the 1,008 counties from the 17 states that reported abortion numbers by county and by age group."
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Parental Involvement in Low-Income Minority Students, 2005.
An in-depth discussion of the significance of parental involvement in education among low-income minority students.
5,987 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 98.95
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This paper explains the importance of parental involvement in education. The paper first begins with the design of parental involvement and then discusses types of parental involvement. Various factors are analyzed such as language and cultural differences and time constraints. The effects of parental involvement in family literacy programs is explored and extent of parental participation in low-income schools is also examined.
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Chapter One
Introduction
Background
Statement of Purpose
Significance of Project
Methodology
Delimitation of Project
Definition of Terms
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Rationale for the Project
Summary
Chapter Three
The Data
Introduction
Survey Results
Administrator
Teachers
Parents/Community
Students
Explanation of the Group
Chapter Four
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"The purpose for writing this paper was to scrutinize recent research on the significance of parental involvement in education among low income minority students. Another purpose was to see whether or not minority parents' participation in schools would enhance student test scores and other school related activities. Parents involved in workshops designed to teach homework tips for reading and math had students with greater academic achievement. In addition, it was important to find out if parental involvement negated language differences, cultural differences, and other caste barriers of minority students. In order to do this the researcher needed to study several individuals in a particular and chosen school district including parents, students, and teachers.
Reviewing the literature for this issue was also important because the information contained in the literature review provided a great deal of insight into what had been done in the past. This past information is vital for a complete understanding of what has been going on in the academic world when it comes to whether the involvement of the parents has anything to do with the way that children perform on tests and the kinds of grades that these children receive. Not all school districts may find that having parental involvement makes any kind of significant difference in how well their children perform, but since it seems logical that this would be the case, further studies are clearly needed to examine this issue more closely."
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Parental Involvement, 2005.
A discussion on parental involvement in education.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper discusses parental involvement in schools, noting that parents often express a desire to be part of the process but may not follow up and actually make themselves available to teachers, administrators, counselors, and the children themselves. The values of parental involvement are discussed, as well as the consequences of a lack of such involvement.
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"An element that is lacking in much of American education is parental involvement in the schooling of children at every grade level. Parents often express a desire to be part of the process but may not follow up and actually make themselves available to teachers, administrators, counselors, and the children themselves. The importance of parental involvement is noted by Carvalho (2001), who states that there is a great deal of research showing the value of parental involvement at home and at school, seeing such involvement as a remedy for what ails schools today. She also writes, Impediments to parental involvement are reduced to parents' timidity, uneasiness at school, time constraints, and lack of encouragement from teenagers, which can be reversed by school personnel's openness and warmth, and the provision of a range of opportunities for parents. In addition to involvement in traditional fund-raising, help at special classes, sports, bands, academic clubs, and parties, participation is ..."
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Parental Involvement in Schools, 2002.
An examination of the relationship between a teacher training program and the level of teacher behavior and parental involvement in a Georgia school system.
10,478 words (approx. 41.9 pages), 44 sources, MLA, £ 145.95
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This paper discusses how it is established that an effective parent-school partnership is essential in helping students become more successful. It proposes a study, which could be used to develop a training model for teachers to enhance parental involvement, set in two K-2 primary schools in the Clayton County School System in Georgia.
Outline
Introduction
The Problem
Problem Background
Review of Literature
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Limitations/Delimitations
Importance of the Study
Review of Literature
Background and History
Obstacles to Effective Parent Involvement
Effective Parent Involvement
Summary
Methodology
Research Design
Selection of Subjects
Instrumentation
Dependent/Independent Variables
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Appendices
References
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"There is little controversy about the value of parent involvement to the student. Many studies have shown that strong parent involvement in the schools supports student achievement. Henderson (1988) reviewed 49 separate studies dealing with parent involvement and concluded that they were highly beneficial. They tended to insure that students achieved higher grades and test scores, had more positive attitudes and behaviors, and that the schools they operated in were more successful and effective. In their review, Chavkin and Williams (1988) indicated that there were additional benefits of strong parent involvement that Henderson had left out, including improved school attendance, reduced dropout rates, and more parent and community support for the school systems in general. Thus, there is considerable support for the benefit of strong parent involvement programs."
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Parental Involvement and Student Academic Success, 2004.
An analysis of the influence parental involvement has on the academic success of the student.
2,387 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper presents a research proposal regarding parental involvement and student academic success. The proposal examines previously published literature on the subject and then proposes a study to further examine the impact of parental involvement on the academic success of students. The writer explores several possible methods of study and chooses one most appropriate to the study being proposed. The paper provides definitions and terms so that the reader has access to a full understanding of the study and its results. The paper explains why this new study is important to the topic of student academic success and parental involvement for the future.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Terms and Definitions
Methodology
Data Collection
Analysis
Discussion
Conclusion
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"For many years, parents and educators have worked to find the right combination of factors that will encourage and improve the academic success of students. Parents want the best for their students so that they can be successful in their adult life, and educators not only care about the students, but they know they are judged and rewarded based on how their students perform. When students are in the elementary grades the schools have a large amount of parental involvement. Parents come to the school to help with field trips, testing, projects and anything else the school has a need for. Parents are involved in PTO, art lessons and other activities that their students take part in. Parents at this level of education are generally willing to be involved with their children's education. In addition, at home the parents tend to be involved as well. They make time for homework, help the student check it over and remind them to turn it in on time. "
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Parental Involvement, 2005.
Discusses types and benefits of parental involvement in education.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses types and benefits of parental involvement in their children's education. It examines the role of parents either schooling their children at home, or sending them to a school. The different forms of parental involvement are looked at, as well as the impact of parental involvement on academic achievement of children.
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"The traditional images of an involved parent working with a child's school are those of the Parent-Teacher Association PTA member, the bake-sale mom and the parent who helps out in the school ..."
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