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Action Research Network Of The Americas--Inaugral Conference

i.e.: inquiry in education

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The Clark County School District Action Research Project, Brett D. Campbell

i.e.: inquiry in education

The Action Research Project (ARP) is an initiative sponsored by the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV for the past six years. The goal of this initiative was to support teachers understanding of teaching and learning. Participants have included teachers, principals, school nurses, school police officers and central administration directors. District leadership support for this initiative has been an important element it the success seen. The success of this program is being used as a model in other districts in Nevada.

Inquiry Into Co-Teaching In An Inclusive Classroom, Valerie F. Lava

i.e.: inquiry in education

A year-long inquiry was conducted in response to the following questions: How does the relationship and teaching practice of a new co-teaching partnership evolve throughout the course of a school year? How can a consultant support the work of a new co-teaching partnership? The work of a general education and special education teacher in their first year of co-teaching in a fourth grade inclusive classroom in an urban public school is described. Utilizing a collaborative consultation model, efforts to support the work of the co-teaching partnership were documented. Data collected and analyzed included: results of self-assessment surveys, audio-recordings of bi-weekly …

Promoting Interface And Knowledge Sharing: A Joint Project Between General And Special Education Preservice Teachers, Xiuwen Wu

i.e.: inquiry in education

This article reports the findings of a joint unit plan critique project between two preservice teacher cohorts seeking teacher certification in general education and special education respectively. The paper addressed three questions: 1) What common affordances does this joint project have for the general and special education preservice teachers? 2) What unique affordances does it have for each of the groups? 3) What do the preservice teachers learn about the use of visuals, technology, and UDL principles to create accessible math lessons for all students? The results showed that the project impacted positively on the preservice teachers by allowing them …

Practitioner Inquiry: Exploring Quality In Beginning Teacher Researchers' Work, Connie Dilucchio, Heather Leaman

i.e.: inquiry in education

Faculty researchers and instructors of the M.Ed. course, Teachers as Classroom Researchers, share their inquiry into the question, “In what ways can we, as teacher educators, influence and enhance the quality of teacher inquiry while preserving the individual teacher’s voice and role as new researcher?” Data, including semi-structured reflections, exit questionnaires, completed research projects, and observational records were collected from twenty-two teacher researchers during spring 2011. Analysis revealed that beginning teacher researchers: 1.) have concerns about quality of their research in data collection and literature reviews; 2.) acknowledge that classroom and university course constraints influence the quality of their …

Assessment For And About Teaching And Learning, Virginia M. Jagla

i.e.: inquiry in education

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Cplr 3213: Judgment Obtained Against Insured Cannot Serve As The Basis For A 3213 Motion Against The Insurer, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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Collateral Estoppel: Texas Judgment Against Common Carrier Given Collateral Estoppel Effect In Subsequent Action Brought By Other Plaintiffs In New York, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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Cplr 506(B)(2): Express Venue Provision For Comptroller Held Controlling In Action With Multiple Defendants, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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Cplr 2212(A): "Adjoining County" Theory Not Utilized By New York City Civil Court, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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Cplr 7503(C): Ten-Day Period Within Which To Apply For A Stay Of Arbitration Construed As A Statute Of Limitations, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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The Diversifying Corporation: Section 7 Darwinism And The Elusive But Essential Tests Of The Marketplace, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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No-Knock And Nonsense, An Alleged Constitutional Problem, Michael R. Sonnenreich, Stanley Ebner

St. John's Law Review

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Unfair Methods Of Competition As An Evolving Concept--Prelude To Consumerism, Everette Macintyre, Theodor P. Von Brand

St. John's Law Review

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The Right To Dissent: Protest In The Courtroom, Stanley H. Fuld

St. John's Law Review

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Cplr 3403: Special Preference Denied Seider-Based Plaintiff, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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The Legal Issues Of "Para-War" And Peace In The Middle East, Yoram Dinstein

St. John's Law Review

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Closing The Disclosure Gap In Corporate Take-Overs: The Williams Amendments And The Wheat Report, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

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The Arab-Israeli Conflict--Real And Apparent Issues: An Insight Into Its Future From The Lessons Of The Past, M. Cherif Bassiouni, Eugene M. Fisher

St. John's Law Review

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The Middle East Crisis, Cornelius F. Murphy Jr.

St. John's Law Review

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Impact Of The Acquisition Indebtedness Provisions Of The Tax Reform Act Of 1969 On Corporate Mergers, Leonard L. Silverstein

St. John's Law Review

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Gaffney Resident's Estate Gift To Support Winthrop Permanent Endowment, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2012

• An estate gift from late philanthropist Mary Frances Fitzgerald Cagle will support Winthrop’s permanent endowment.
• The permanent endowment provides continuing support for university priorities such as student scholarships and the overall operation of the Winthrop University Foundation.

A Ceremony Of Carols, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2012-2013 Exceptions Rule: No Compromise

Described as one of Britain’s most musical choreographers, Alston has used works by a diverse range of composers to explore how choreography can animate the spirit of music. Featured in this program will be the American premiere of Alston’s most recent work, A Ceremony of Carols, choreographed to Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece for voice and harp. The music will be performed live by an all-female choir conducted by Montclair State’s Heather J. Buchanan, accompanied by harpist André Tarantiles. Also included will be Alston’s Roughcut and Unfinished Business, set to the music of Steve Reich and Mozart, respectively.

Lawrence University Names Princeton University Evp The College’S 16th President, Lawrence University

Press Releases

The Lawrence University Board of Trustees has named Mark Burstein, executive vice president of Princeton University, the college’s 16th president.

Burstein takes office July 1, 2013, succeeding Jill Beck, who is retiring June 30 after nine years as the college’s president. She was appointed the first female president in Lawrence’s 165-year history in 2004.

“I was drawn to Lawrence’s rigorous academic environment, its commitment to providing an individualized learning experience to all students and its unique combination of a strong liberal arts education with a nationally-recognized conservatory of music,” said Burstein.

“Through the dedication of its faculty, Lawrence provides an …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Board Of Governors Meeting, December 13, 2012, Marshall University Board Of Governors

Board of Governors Minutes

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Scis News 12/13/12, Slutzker Center For International Services

Newsletters from Slutzker Center for International Services - SCIS News

Travel and practical seminars schedule

Understanding And Framing Virtual Learning Environments To Engage Adolescent Literacies, Michael Wolf

Education 589 Projects

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Otter Realm, December 13, 2012, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

Burning the Midnight Oil: SQE Sits-In to Extend Library Hours -- Looking Back Reaching Forward -- New Year, New Law: What is on the Horizon for those 2012 Primary Election Propositions -- Youth Protest in Mexico: Students Take Stand Against PRI -- Veteran Finds Home -- Possible Housing Solution: "Luxury" Apartments to Arrive 2014 -- Inter-Garrison to Open at Reservation Road: East Campus Entrance a Reality -- When the Lights Go Out: Power Outage in Seaside and Marina -- Google Puts CSUMB on the Map: Google Maps Project Makes Campus Locations More Accurate -- Women Raise Flag of Victory: While …

Human Rights Policy Paper: Rape As A Tactic Of War, Sarah Fitzgerald

Global Studies Student Scholarship

This paper reports on rape used as a tactic of war, outlining the scope of the problem and introducing policy options to address the issue on a global scale. Policy options targeted at relief services include increasing direct aid through funding fistula surgeries, building rural hospitals, and providing skills training for women awaiting surgery. Additional policy options addressing the problem at its root include legislative changes to stop impunity at the International Criminal Court, revising the Convention on Genocide to include sex and gender, utilization of devices such as the Rape aXe, and changing the culture of misogyny through educational …

Adjunct Professor Named St. Petersburg Assistance Police Chief, December 13, 2012, Tom Scherberger

USF St. Petersburg Campus News and Press Releases

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