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Oakland's 1996 Ebonics resolution and the resulting media controversy

"For optimal development and learning of all children, educators must accept the legitimacy of children's home language, respect (hold in high regard) and value (esteem, appreciate) the home cul-ture, and promote and encourage the active involvement and sup-port of all families, including extended…

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Legislative history and provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002

The Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002 was passed in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. It created the Department of Homeland Security as part of the largest U.S. government restructuring since the Department of Defense was created.

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Block scheduling's effects on high school student test performance

The use of block scheduling is an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional eight period school days for high school students. The theory upon which this shift is based is that students will be better able to prepare for classes which are fewer in number but longer in period length.

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Allied reshaping of the Middle East through treaties and secret agreements

Because of a number of elements, the Middle East found itself profoundly changed after World War I.

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Offshore drilling regulation and the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill

Gulf oil spill [...] whether the United States should continue to pursue offshore drilling. Offshore drilling made the headlines when the British Petroleum (BP) drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded on April 20, 2010.

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General William T. Sherman's military rise and Civil War impact

In history there are those personalities that have such a lasting impact upon an event, that the persona of the person can become larger than life. One such example is General William Sherman, who would go from obscurity to become one of the most influential generals in American history.

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Edward Robinson and the founding of biblical geography

Edward Robinson, 1794-1864) was an American biblical scholar. Robinson is often called the "Father of Biblical Geography," and was one of the earliest religious scholars to systematically and professionally catalog numerous sites and establish the Bible as a verifiable archeological map.

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The International Monetary Fund's role in the global economy

Globalization has had a remarkable effect on both the technological developments and the cultural attributes of a number of companies. Instant global communication is now possible, and individuals know they can instantly communicate with almost anywhere in the world -- and at an affordable cost.

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Therapeutic support groups for military personnel managing occupational and family stress

Being a military personnel member on active duty is by nature a stressful profession. When the stress of uncertainty, particularly during combat situations, need to be balanced with family life, stress is often compounded.

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Critical indicators for successful P-16/K-20 student transitions

mix-methods school reform study exploring critical indicators designed to assimilate the 21st century learner into the (p -- 16 / k - 20) education systems

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