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Showing 1 to 20 of 52 for “"Changing demographics"”.
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Changing Demographics in Latvia by Changing Ethnic Law
This thesis examines language and citizenship laws in Latvia to determine how they have been used to change Latvia's internal ethnic identity and external geopolitical relations. A discourse analysis of two of the region's major news sources is the central method for data analysis, allowing for a …
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The future of the wealth management industry : evolution or revolution?
… it, the wealth management industry is facing changing demographics, regulations, and technologies. This thesis examines the major trends impacting the industry, namely regulations and technology, to see where the industry is headed.
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Advocating for Full-Day Kindergarten: A Policy Advocacy Document
… in Northwest Suburban School District A. With changing demographics, student needs, and evolving parent work patterns, the full-day kindergarten model would positively impact the local school community. </p>
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A Longitudinal Study of Block Scheduling in One South Carolina High School: A Descriptive Twenty-Five Year Case Study From Traditional To Block
… rate, SAT scores, BSAP/HSAP scores, the changing demographics, and the voices of the principals and veteran teachers. The study used mixed methods. The quantitative data described, analyzed, and interpreted the graduation rate, SAT scores, BSAP/HSAP test scores, and the changing …
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Distortion and Revolution in Texas U.S. Congressional Redistricting Politics: 1972-2014
… between measures of district compactness and changing demographics (decreasing non-Hispanic White percentage and increasing Hispanic percentage) on a measure of electoral bias, as measured by a metric called distortion during this transition. Distortion is the difference between the percentage …
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Batteries not included : the marketing of sex toys to women
… toy companies are examined with emphasis on the changing demographics of the sex toy user. Woman-owned sex toy stores such as Good Vibrations are studied with regards to their marketing approaches which rely on sexual education. The mainstreaming of sex products is examined, as is the lessening …
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Changing the High School Core Literature
… Has the core literature changed over time with changing demographics? The review of the literature established the existence of a core literature, and that most high school students read from a fairly small list of books. The literature review reveals that students are not happy with the book …
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Catholic Identity in Independent Catholic Schools
The changing demographics of elementary Catholic education in the United States has fundamentally shifted the educational landscape. In response to some of these changes, independent Catholic schools have arisen as a viable alternative to the traditional parochial school. This study describes how …
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Building a national technology and innovation infrastructure for an aging society
… to technology and innovation to cope with the changing demographics. 'Technological innovations to accommodate the elderly have existed since centuries ago, and they been useful in extending the human capability beyond perceived limitations of aging. However, new technologies developed with the …
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An analysis of the marketing tactics used to influence millennial generation students in their decision to attend a two-year or a four-year college
… attend either a two-year or a four-year college. Changing demographics and projections indicate a decline in the number of high school graduates within the next three to five years. This shift translates into fewer college applications and more competition among institutions of higher learning …
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Breaking the Cycle: African American Family Involvement and the Transition From Early Childhood to Elementary Education
… for these African American parents. Today's changing demographics has also effected these parents ability to remain highly involved in school. They all depend on strong familial support systems in order to participate at school and maintain full time and additional part time jobs. These …
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The Impact of Principal's Actions on High Performing Hispanic Schools
As changing demographics have shifted Texas to a majority-minority state, Texas public schools have struggled to address the needs of both the changing population and the longstanding disparities in educational achievement between racial and ethnic groups. Building on research by Reyes, Scribner, …
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Drama is Life! Exploring Ethno-Drama as a Model for Designing a 21st Century Secondary Drama Curriculum
In a world of rapidly changing demographics combined with growing global nationalism and increased connectivity, educators are forced to reconsider many previously held assumptions. This study proposes an innovative approach to drama education, which responds to these challenges. This response is …
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Teaching english language learners in mainstream science classrooms: teacher practice and educational opportunity
… district as a whole.</p> <p>Along with the changing demographics, the findings reveal a district-wide policy of equalizing educational opportunity through equal treatment. Language policies provide critical decisions about how to measure what students know in all subjects. The assimilation …
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Kindergarten Teachers’ Perceptions and Beliefs of School Readiness in Kindergarten Children
With the ongoing changes in education and the changing demographics of students in schools, the topic of school readiness is imperative. When children enter elementary school behind academically and socially, they are not prepared to be successful learners in kindergarten. Because school readiness …
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Creating transportation policy in a network that utilizes both contract carriers and an internally managed fleet
… of factors including a strong economy, changing demographics and increased regulatory control has resulted in a U.S. For-Hire Truckload (TL) industry that is increasingly pressed to meet shippers' needs for freight services. As demand now exceeds supply, the buyer/seller relationship has …
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Supplemental Instruction In A Community College Developmental Mathematics Curriculum: A Phenomenological Study Of Learning Experiences
Mirroring the changing demographics of the nation, the community college student population continues to grow in size and in diversity. Almost half of all students who enter these institutions need at least one remedial course, which is often developmental mathematics. Developed in 1973, …
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Assessing and mitigating vulnerability chains in model-centric acquisition programs
… budget cuts, disruptive technologies, threats, changing demographics, etc.) and related programmatic decisions (e.g., staff cuts, reduced training hours) may lead to cascading vulnerabilities within model-centric acquisition programs, potentially jeopardizing program success. Program managers …
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Exploring the Educational Paths of Mexicanas: Testimonios of Academic Success
… California K-12 student population. The recently changing demographics are not problematic; rather, the problems that inspired this study include a legacy of inadequate education (under-education) and the lack of support of Latina/o students throughout the P-20 educational system (preschool …
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Combating employee burnout in long-term care
… long-term care is a growing concern due to the changing demographics of individuals admitted to nursing homes in the United States. There is an increase in the number of admissions to nursing homes that include residents with dementia or some form of major mental illness. In addition to having …
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