Clashing Views on Educational Issues

You will research a current topic of interest relevant
to the K-12 environment. A literature review on the topic is needed to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the topic area. This paper must provide
background and historical information, as well as current and future impact. You
should include a cross-examination of the main points of both sides of the
topic. This style allows you to cross-examine both sides of this topic in an
attempt to highlight the most controversial parts of the issue. Your analysis
will consist of a driving force, a resisting force, and a plan for improvement
showing appropriate actions and tools. The supporting research should provide
the necessary information to compel any reader of your paper to appreciate your
position based on the information presented.

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Length
of assignment is 4-6 pages in the body of your paper. This does not count the
title or reference page.
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Current
APA format
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The
paper must be a Word document including a title page and reference page
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This
paper will be 4 to 6 pages and must use at least four sources outside of the
course textbook.

Below are just a few examples of possible topics for
research:
Standardized testing
Single- sex schools and/or classrooms
Gender or ethnic differences in discipline or test
scores
Politically correct or politically incorrect speech
Full inclusion of special students into all regular
school programs
School choice and vouchers
Standardized curriculum
Common Core
The Arming of teachers/administrators in schools
Universal preschool
No-Zero Grading Policies
School funding and student achievement
Charter school expansion
Electronic textbooks replacing print textbooks

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