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Theoretical orientation and philosophy in adult education practice

The importance of theoretical orientation in adult education is an aspect that is intimately linked to philosophical questions that relate to the praxis and meaning of this form of education.

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Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, and Lucy Burns: first-wave feminism

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Reverse discrimination and its effects on employee behavior

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Causes and manifestations of burnout in special education teachers

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PTSD in Iraq veterans and the case of Blake Roberts

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Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" as allegory for McCarthyism and Cold War fears

Fear over reason: Modern witch hunts depicted in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and in the House Un-American Activities Committee

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Employee retention at defense contractors: corporate culture, compensation, and management support

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Rudolph Kastner's negotiation with the Nazis and Israeli trial

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Parental involvement and student achievement: critical review of Fan and Chen

Today's public schools face massive challenges: low test scores, greater accountability, and less funding. In addition, the schools of 2010 have become de facto parents, providing lessons in life skills, morality and even basic hygiene.

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