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Afterschool FCAT tutoring improves fifth grade reading test scores

Students in the state of Florida are assessed annually by standardized tests to ensure that students are reaching specific educational benchmarks. One of the main areas in which students are tested is reading ability. The FCAT 2.0 tests students in their ability to read against specific benchmarks.

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Greek warfare practices and the development of city-states

History provides us with insight on how cultures of the past operated and understood their existence and way of life. During the peak of Greek civilization, many new developments occurred that set apart this culture from others.

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Sex education in schools and teenage pregnancy prevention

The level of independence exercised by the youth today at one hand is empowering them but on the other hand it is proving to be a curse. The health issues and the ailments detected among teenagers are a serious question on the stability of their lives and future.

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Linda Myers' expatriate assignment failure at SK Telecom in South Korea

The position with SK Telecom in South Korea "seemed like a dream job" for Linda Myers, who would become one of the first American female executives in the South Korea (p. 124). Yet Myers, and her organization, underestimated the importance of understanding the nuances of Korean culture.

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Guilt and death in Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Hardy's "The Man He Killed"

Edgar Allen Poe's 1843 short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" is about a young man who becomes mortally obsessed with an old man's creepy eye and ultimately kills him.

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Manager personality traits and team performance using MBTI

Leadership involves overseeing subordinates for the success of the organization. In the past, the role of the subordinate was passive, with leaders viewed as authoritarians.

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Transformational leadership in promoting ethical climate across cultures

Some researchers have argued that transformational leadership is effective in promoting ethical climate and practices in order to influence individuals' ethical behaviors in workgroups.

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Early childhood mental health risk factors and intervention programs

Recent research shows that mental health problems can manifest in early childhood.

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Edward Bach's flower remedies: effectiveness despite scientific skepticism

Edward Bach devised and compounded a system of plant-based homeopathic-style tinctures for emotional and psychological healing. The Bach flower system was the first of its kind and remains the most thorough set of homeopathic remedies for mental and emotional distress.

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Learning needs assessment at the University of San Diego Counseling Center

The University of San Diego Counseling Center (USDCC) has been established to provide enrolled students with access to quality counseling and healthcare services.

~10 min read

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