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screenings at school. Social Skills: Madison works hard for her grades, but she does not want others to know that she needs support. Madison would rather earn a lower grade in a class rather than let others know that she needs support. Not sure if it is peer or self -realization that she needs assistance that prevents her from seeking support. Academics: Madison does not want help from special education in her inclusion classes. Even when she needs help, she refuses to accept the accommodations. She wants to do on her own and earn the grade. Teachers have noted that Madison often refuses to accept help and will argue or deny she needs the help even though data shows she does better when she receives accommodations (moving to a quiet setting to take tests). The IEP notes some of the behaviors that Madison exhibits when she is asked to utilize special education support.…

Common Core State Standard The Common Core State Standards have become a controversial topic among teachers, parents, government, and businessmen. Much has been written about the topic which has made it a bit confusing. The Common Core State Standards or CCSS, are a set of expectation or standards that students should be capable of performing in math and English language arts for every grade level. There are currently 45 states that have fully adopted the CCSS. (ABC ) The Common Core State…

started out using two peach baskets (“Basketball : A”). The first game of basketball was held on December 21, 1891; consisted of nine players on each team (“Basketball : A”). Dr. Naismith passed away in 1939 at the age of 78 (“Basketball : A”). How did the sport of basketball get into the position it is in today? In the 1920’s, the first international games were held (“Basketball”). Then, in 1950 in Argentina, the “4/10s” first world championship was held (“Basketball”). In 1936, basketball…

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are often referred to as the best NBA players in their respective era. Both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan have had amazing careers (Kobe still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers), but only one of them is the better basketball player. This comparison is one that will be made for years to come because of a multitude of reasons, mainly because they are the two best shooting guards to ever play in the NBA. To be the better basketball player an individual must show how…

Fundamental Arts Funding Fine arts funding is both a gateway to creativity and self expression among school aged students. In today’s society, a person has a greater chance of being seen as less intelligent while being involved in arts programs than a person would if they were involved in something pertaining to math or science. It has become less socially acceptable to be involved in arts programs that use up a large amount of money such as choir, band or theater; thus causing it to be removed…

Community College in Oregon became victims in a heart wrenching and growing epidemic: gun violence in America (OR Live). In the three years since the horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, 972 mass shootings have taken place and more than 82,000 Americans lost their lives at the hands of gun violence but little to no action has been taken to curtail the rise of gun violence in the United States (Lopez 2015). While the problem of gun violence in America is complex, the solution is…

school/middle school level of basketball coaching requires for an individual to be an accredited teacher (livestrong). Each state has its own requirements but most states follow pretty much the same…

One of those groups is the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. This nonprofit promoting group focuses on enforcing federal and state gun laws and makes sure that the public is aware of all crime caused by guns. The Brady Campaign announced that the passing of the Brady Law attributed to the reduction in deaths caused by guns in the United States to drop by 27% between 1999 and 1993 (“Brady”). On the other side of this opposition is the National Rifle Association, also known as the NRA. A…

He caught the ball with eight seconds left in the game. A defender ran towards him, one hand in the air to try to block the shot. As he jumped up, the entire crowd held their breaths. Everything was moving in slow motion; his arm extended and the ball spun out of his hand, gliding up into an arc headed towards the hoop. As the ball neared its highest point, the shot clock went off, and the shrill buzzer pierced through the silence. Everyone in that arena was focused on one thing: the basketball,…

them. According to former NYC Mayor Bloomberg, “The percentage of guns used in crimes that are brought here from out-of-state had increased from 85 to 90 percent” (Bloomberg). “OK! More background checks, sound great, let’s do it”. Unfortunately it is not that easy. This is where the politics gets involved, and this is the true essence of the problem. When a bill is proposed to enforce stricter background checks, the NRA gets involved. The NRA stands for National Rifle Association, they…