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A Cultural Shift in Education: Raising the Standards and Value of Public School Teachers in the US

student level, while overlooking the quality of the most important actor — teachers. As the shortage of teachers continues to increase across the United States, political leaders attempt to remedy this ... Current Policy and Context Before pursuing potential policy changes to improve the quality of U.S. teachers, it is important to first examine the status quo and the political arena in that any educational

Individualism Reverses Freedom in America Beginning with Political Freedoms

without its even noticing. That warning is this: if our natural tendency towards individualism goes unchecked, our political freedom as we know it will begin to dissolve and the powers of soft despotism ... Political Freedoms Danielle Moore 0 0 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in

Constitutional Theory & The Political Process

Constitutional Theory is at the center of legal and political debates in the United States. In recent decades, legal scholars and politicians alike increasingly treat their respective theories of ... judges ignore important political realities of their day and rule based on ideological or theoretical leanings. Conversely, it will show that both theories lead to constructive results when the presiding

Restoring The Public In Public Policy: Lessons from Lasch, Arendt, and Rawls

Contemporary political debates on the Left about equality tend to emphasize either equality of opportunity or equality of outcome. Neoliberals focus on market-based interventions that can increase ... be more precise in my estimation at how the various reactions correlate with political views. Let's start with the assumption that, generally speaking, while the political Right (especially in its most

The Life of Julia: A Failed Progressive Political Campaign

In his 2012 re-election campaign, President Barack Obama implemented what would become a highly controversial political ad called “The Life of Julia.” This ad followed the life of a fictional person

Information Communication Technologies in Bolivia: Fostering Political Development?

usage, cellular phones, and other wireless networks. Just as ICTs aid development of other kinds, they have also become instruments capable of influencing political development. Neither are these impacts ... limited to the developing world. ICT usage, for example, is much higher in the United States than in developing nations; indeed, it would be difficult to understand political life in the United States

VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017

law’s journey throughout the American governance system, including the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. This is supplemented by an examination of the core political theories on the ... to political theorist, Robert Dahl.1 Too often, the democratic process has been vulnerable to subversion by politicians' interests and motivations, as opposed to being purely driven by the public's

International Comparative Education: A Case for Russia

Russia has been Vladimir Putin, notoriously known as one of the most authoritarian leaders of Russia. As a result, the political situation has changed dramatically which affects the whole educational ... transforming the system democratically, where the lack of philosophical discussions is a direct outcome of Putin’s authoritarianism. Philosophy of Education The next discussion on the Russian education system

The Rwandan Genocide: A study for policymakers engaged in foreign policy, diplomacy, and international development

into surrounding nations (UNHCR). The eruption of fear, brutality, and violence as Rwandans massacred Rwandans stemmed from decades of civil war fueled by intractable existential, political, and ... context of culture in order for reform to be sustainable in environments where violent conflict involved ethnic tensions, political interests, and socioeconomic challenges. Historical overview of country

Gerrymandering: The Best Solution at Our Disposal

Partisan redistricting effectively distorts election outcomes across the country and must be resolved to establish a true baseline for the American political landscape. Unfortunately, the ... matters and what impact it can have. In short, population counts determine political representation and public funding. Article 1, Section 2 of the United States Constitution apportions both representatives

“It’s all Political, but Public Policy is Irrational”

A_Glance2010 .pdf ( accessed December 4 , 2011 ). Zimmerman , Bill, interview by Jaque King. Principal Political Consultant of Zimmerman & Markman (November 16 , 2011 ).

The Political and Economic Implications of the Asian Carp Invasion

economic and political consequences. ... : http://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/ppr Part of the Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons Recommended Citation - Article 3 The Political and Economic Implications of the

Utilizing the Private Sector to Address California’s Shortage of Qualified Public School Teachers

not only the political actors involved but also the circumstances that may restrict the proper implementation of the given recommendation. One major actor whose needs must be met is the California ... . Therefore, there must be an alternative solution that finds balance between engaging these political actors without requiring substantial adjustments from them. Purpose The purpose of this analysis is to

Caught in the Crossfire: A Policy Maker's Guide to Navigating Difference How should policy makers think of individuals and groups, of constructions of self and society

of the world, the political pressures they face are a constant reminder that individuals within a society rarely agree on morality. They are continually aware that humans see the world in deeply ... conflicting ways. The purpose of this paper is not to explore the different ways people see the world through philosophy or theology. Policy makers should always explore these subjects to pursue increasingly

Educating Citizens: Have We Kept the Founders’ Ideals for Higher Education?

obsession, and political correctness. Not even knowledge is prevalent in the postmodern university, if by knowledge we mean an integration of the disciplines into a coherent reality. Instead, we witness a ... deliberations on the development of its political philosophy. In turn, finally, the nation would be an example to the world and “the most powerful nation on earth, if that example exhibit dignity, humility, and

Indicators for Support for Economic Integration in Latin America

its geographic region. People may support integration based on their perception of other countries’ models or based on how much they feel their voice has political value. They may also fear it because ... both an opportunity and a challenge. Formed in 1991 to drive ?economic development with social justice,? Mercosur was a political alliance to bring countries together, a response to globalization, and a

An Exploration of Gender and National Security Through the Integration of Women into Military Roles

ancient philosophy, a notable case of advocating for women warriors is found in Plato’s Republic. In Book V, Socrates creates a city founded on the principle of justice in which women, being the guardians ... effective military leader. Confidence without 1 Later specified as auxiliaries—a key distinction in philosophy, but insignificant for the purpose of this paper. While there are many interpretations of

“Peace at Home, Peace in the World”: The Rise and Role of Nationalism in Turkish Political Life

There have been many arguments over recent years regarding the role of nationalism in an ever-globalizing world. Is nationalism becoming irrelevant? Will the nation become a political entity of the ... . Without such understanding, we shall remain bewildered onlookers of unpredictable political dramas in a world of contradictory trends and antagonistic forces.” 1 Nationalism in a Globalized World There

Epistemological Threads of American Journalism

of ?fake news? caused confusion and doubt to flourish, while it simultaneously ?pushed up the political temperature and increased polarization.?47 Michael Lynch, a philosophy professor at the ... . At the same time, it is also not possible to have a political life in America without journalism. A democratic society void of journalists would result in unguided and unchecked conversation amidst a

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Microcredit for Female Recipients in Mexico

Action, pg. 10). Furthermore, studies have shown varied results when specifically looking at microcredit as a mechanism for poverty alleviation. Because of microcredit’s philosophy to support poverty ... /publications/Where-Credit-is-Due_web.pdf. Karmakar , K. ( 2009 ). Emerging Trends in Microfinance. Economic and Political Weekly , 44 ( 13 ), 21 - 24 . Retrieved November 15, 2020 , from http://www.jstor.org