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The Teaching Of Legal Ethics: Recent Developments In Ontario, Stephen G.A Pitel

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Letter To The Editors: Law And Law, Richard Henry Seamon

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Letter To The Editors, Charles W. Collier

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Special Methods And Tools For Educating The Transnational Lawyer: Exchanges, Ian Holloway

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

21st Century Literacies: Transforming Education For Next Generation Learners, Patricia A. Iannuzzi

Library Faculty Presentations

- 21st Century Literacies

- Millennials as Learners

- Engaging the Digital Native

- A Vegas Perspective

Administrators' Perceptions Of The No Child Left Behind Act Of 2001, Philip T. Harrison

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The purpose of this study was to determine administrator's perceptions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, with particular emphasis on the areas of standards, assessment, accountability, and parental choice. One hundred superintendents and 660 principals were randomly selected to participate in the study. The survey consisted of five questions regarding standards, five questions regarding assessment, five questions regarding accountability, and five questions regarding parental choice as each relates to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Administrators were asked to rate their level of agreement with each of the statements using an 8-point scale ( 1 …

The Effect Of Middle Level Grade Configurations On Eighth Grade Academic Achievement In Indiana, Bruce A. Hibbard

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The primary purpose of this study was to examine the effect of middle level grade configurations on eighth grade academic achievement as determined by the results reported on the ISTEP+ (Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus). Furthermore, the study analyzed the effects of grade configuration, school locale, and transition type on eighth grade academic achievement. A 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design was employed to collect and analyze the data for this study. One hundred eighty middle schools (grades 6-8), 4 7 junior high schools (grades 7/8), and 66 junior/senior high schools (grades 7-12) were examined using eighth grade …

Principals' Use Of Student Achievement Data To Improve Schools And Influence Change, Tracy Lorey

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The purposes of this study were to 1) determine how principals use student achievement data to initiate school improvement, and 2) examine the relationship between test scores and how change is influenced in schools. The study surveyed 262 principals of Title I elementary schools with a kindergarten through fifth grade configuration regarding data usage and their perception of change. 2004-2005 IS TEP+ percent mastery scores were utilized to determine the top and bottom performing schools for the data usage portion of the study. Percent mastery scores on the 2004-2005 ISTEP+ were also used to determine a relationship between perceived influences …

Designing State Aid To Education In The Presence Of Property Tax Exemptions Part 2, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

Designing State Aid To Education In The Presence Of Property Tax Exemptions Part 1, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

Parent And Student Voices On The First Year Of The Dc Opportunity Scholarship Program, Thomas Stewart, Patrick J. Wolf, Stephen Q. Cornman

School Choice Demonstration Project

In the 50 years since economist Milton Friedman published “The Role of Government in Education” scholars and policy makers have been debating how parental choice through market mechanisms can and does operate in education. Market “optimists” argue that education is a service that can be produced under a variety of arrangements and that parents are natural education consumers. Market “pessimists” argue that education is a public good that should be produced in government-run schools, and that school choice programs suffer “market failure” because only advantaged families will have the resources and experience to choose effectively.

Rating The Special Masters, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter

Policy Briefs

After the 85th General Assembly adjourned in April 2005, the Rogers School District, along with 48 other districts, filed a motion to the state Supreme Court to reopen the landmark Lake View school funding case, accusing the legislature of failing to increase school funding for the 2005-06 school year (see Policy Brief 17). The Supreme Court agreed and on June 9, 2005, reappointed former Justices Bradley D. Jesson and David Newbern as Special Masters to assess the plaintiffs’ claims. The Masters issued their report on October 3, 2005, concluding that “the state has not lived up to the promise made …

Superintendents Speak Out On Education Reforms, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter

Policy Briefs

In an effort to improve educational opportunities for all students, Arkansas has made education reforms in many areas over the past three years. The Office for Education Policy (OEP) recently distributed a confidential survey to superintendents across the state to see what kinds of successes districts are having as a result of these reforms and what challenges they still face. OEP also asked superintendents about teacher quality and supply issues in their districts, particularly in light of No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) requirement that all schools be staffed with “highly-qualified teachers.”

How To Pay For Education Finance Reform, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

Manpower Planning And University Enrollments: The Debate In Singapore, Eng Fong Pang, Linda Y. C. Lim

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Faced with growing resource constraints, many countries are grappling with the issue of how best to allocate resources to publicly funded universities. Quite a few governments have used manpower planning models to guide policies regarding university enrollments and resource allocation. These models typically derive educational enrollments from projected manpower requirements based on forecasts of economic growth. Recent public debate on university admissions policy in Singapore raises anew the question of the effectiveness of the manpower planning model that Singapore (and many other countries) relies on to guide university intakes. The Singapore government is committed to giving its universities greater autonomy …

2005 Multicultural Development Plan, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

No abstract provided.

School Finance Reform And Property Values, Part 2: Public Service Capitalization, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

Charter School Funding: Inequity’S Next Frontier, Meagan Batdorf, Chester E. Finn, Bryan Hassel, Larry D. Maloney, Eric Osberg, Sheree T. Speakman, Michelle Terrell

School Choice Demonstration Project

Of all the controversies swirling around the nation’s charter schools, none is more hotly contested than the debate over funding. Charter opponents charge that] these autonomous public schools are draining scarce resources from public school districts. Proponents, by contrast, complain that charter schools do not get their fair share of public education dollars.

The Relationship Between Indiana High School Building Conditions And Istep Math/English Scores In Indiana High Schools, Michael Scott Syverson

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This study examined the relationship between the condition of school building conditions and the achievenh:>11 l on the Indiana Statewide Test for Educational Progress. Selected high schools from the state of Indiana with various enrollments and socio-economic factors were used in this study. Building condition scores were determined by the Commonwealth Assessment of Physical Environment which was completed by building level Principals of 50 s0.lected high schools from a possible sample of 244. The survey was mailed to building level Principals and outlined 25 questions regarding building facility conditions in ar.eas of structural and cosmetic conditions. Principals from the …

School Finance Reform And Property Values Part 1: Property Tax Capitalization, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

School District Responses To State Aid Programs, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

2005 Diversity And Multicultural Education Project, Houston-Rogers Consulting, Inc.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

No abstract provided.

Grace Fraser Integrated Education In Practice, Carl Milofsky

Northern Ireland Archive

Education researcher Grace Fraser talks about her research on the founding and operation of integrated schools and the challenges of running them. She distinguishes between schools that were called integrated but did little in terms of programs, schools that were integrated and ran educational programs but did little to affect interaction, and those that intensively worked to teach children about tolerance and to involve principles of integration into all aspects of their programs. Integrated schools began as non-funded, parent initiated efforts to create an alternative style of education. Parent involvement took enormous work and this process a major focus of …

The Unintended Consequences Of Property Tax Relief, John Yinger

Center for Policy Research

It’s Elementary is a series of essays on topics in education and education policy. The main focus is on education finance in New York State, but general research findings in education and education policy issues in several other states are also discussed. John Yinger, Professor of Economics and Public Administration at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University is the author of most of these essays, although a few are written by or co-authored with other scholars.

Explaining Variation In State Implementation Of No Child Left Behind, Julie Gronquist

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

The Impact Of The Facilitated Individualized Education Program Training On Case Conference Meetings, Marsha Anne Britton Bialaszewski

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This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of a program for improving facilitation skills of case conference coordinators during individualized education program meetings throughout the state of Indiana. The population of the study included case conference coordinators within the state of Indiana who have been trained in the Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) process, and case conference coordinators from the state of Indiana who have not been trained in the FIEP process. The case conference coordinators included administrators from all levels, special education directors, and other educators who were determined to be case conference coordinators by their respective school …

Analyzing Changes In Indiana School Finance, Steven C. Disney Jr.

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The purpose of this study was to analyze Indiana school superintendents' perceptions of the impact of the recent changes in Indiana school funding on local school districts. Indiana school superintendents' perceptions of whether the 2003 Budget Bill (HEA 1001) impacted school district personnel, educational programs, facilities, and transportation differently because of assessed valuation per student and student enrollment were tested. Differences in superintendents' perceptions because of years of superintendents' experience were also tested. The independent variables were defined as: 1) assessed valuation per student, 2) student enrollment, 3) superintendents' years of experience, and 4) Budget Bill HEA 1001. The dependent …

Prevalent Leadership Characteristics Among Principals/Lead Teachers In Alternative Education Programs For At-Risk Youth, Marcia Reeser Hill

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The State of Indiana passed alternative education legislation in 1997 to meet the needs of at-risk students who were not succeeding in the traditional school setting. The number of alternative education programs and schools in Indiana had increased 28% from the 1997-1998 academic year to the 2004-2005 academic year. There are virtually no studies linking leadership styles to effectiveness in alternative education programs for at-risk youth in Indiana. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the prevalent leadership styles among principals/lead teachers in alternative education programs for at-risk youth in Indiana identified as effective. The problems …

Barriers To The Superintendency, Jill A. Bisping

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The purpose of this study was to confirm the factors contributing to the scarcity of eligible, licensed applicants for the superintendency, and to confirm what barriers existed for those choosing to consider the superintendency as a career. Of the responding participants, Indiana public school superintendents, 67%, and licensed superintendents who are not currently serving as a superintendent, 45%, responded to eleven identified barriers, six factors that superintendents may face in the political arena, and five factors of stress. Each group also provided descriptive data that included age, gender, and current salary. Only public school superintendents were asked to provide data …

Perceptions Of Indiana Superintendents Regarding Utilizing The Services Of A Clerk Of The Works, A Construction Management Firm, Or An In-House Project Manager, Jerrill Vandeventer

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The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of Indiana superintendents regarding utilizing the services of a clerk of the works, a construction management firm, or an in-house project manager to provide project oversight for school corporations. The study identified 20 responsibilities in 3 different categories. Budget management capabilities, communication skills, and expertise in construction management were incorporated into a research survey. The degree to which superintendents perceived how the three construction managers would perform each of these tasks was compared to years of experience in their present position, the emollment of their corporation, and the assessed value …