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District 9 (Peter Jackson, 2009), a science fiction film produced by Peter Jackson, is a rare gem unlike the many sci-fi movies which have been released in our time. The story is established via a mix of standard third person camera and documentary footage and takes place in the present - a twist from your regular science fiction film which normally takes place in the future. The film, about a colony of alien refugees forced by humans to live in a South African slum, is an example of social satire by presenting

believe the Bible club has legitimate grounds to file suit for use of school facilities. Principal Gayle Dixon’s decision to deny the club use is based on her interpretation of the club’s charter to be discriminatory and not necessarily the law’s or districts. 2. No, I would say principal Dixon is not justified to deny use of school facilities because she is making the judgment based her beliefs and not the eye of the law’s. 3. Yes, the Bible club has the right to specify that only Christians

For several years, the focus of much single parent home research has been concentrated on households where the father is not present. Due to the prevalent influence of various psychoanalytical theories, and the enormous amounts of female headed households. Research shows that there are six general effects bestowed upon children who live in single parent homes; regardless of the reason for the single parent status. The six general effects are: • Loss of concentration or attention • Delinquency

Laura Westlake Dr. Brinda Roy English Composition I (33725) DATE: 11/16/2015 “STAAR Testing and Its Negative Effects”??? Every spring since 2012, every student attending 3rd grade through 8th grade and high school students across The State of Texas, sit down and takes the Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or The STAAR Test. The STAAR test is what student’s in Texas are taught about from the first time they enter their new classrooms, each year and what their teachers are required to teach.

backlash from the community resulting in fewer donations as well as lack of support for other school initiatives. The other critical issue that is present is the inappropriate relationship between staff member and student. As an employee of the school district, Mr. Bradley is expected to act in a professional manner with both staff and students. The physical contact he initiated with the student was unprofessional and could be seen as an abuse of power. As the scenario states, this is not the first time

panel contributed honestly about LCFF and LCAP as it relates to the states vision of moving forward in trying to close the achievement gap for all students. Paul Richman, California State PTA Executive Director opened the conversation by saying “districts need to focus on three T’s: Trust, Transparency, and Tenacity”. He emphasized the importance of parent involvement by stating “parent engagement is not a check-off item, it is a long term investment of time, resources, dedication, and capacity”

The superintendents of schools are the top executives in a school district. This position is one of the most prominent positions in an educational community. Because of this, school superintendents must be an outstanding citizen and a person of excellent character. Moreover, they must be able to communicate effectively with parents, community, and all stakeholders. Superintendents are responsible for leading every function for a school. With this title comes great responsibility. Superintendents

The second and final work I am critiquing is from a book entitled, ‘The Life of William Wordsworth: A Critical Biography’ written by John Worthen. I have selected a chapter which pairs nicely with article mentioned above. The chapter features both Wordsworth and Coleridge as well. However, it is not as critical as the article, it is more biographical and informational which is to be expected in a biography. The chapter focuses on the years 1806 to 1807. It begins with the mention of the death of

Xenophobia in District 9 Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth, not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is not concerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent Wikus contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9. The film

The inspiration for both William Wordsworth’s poem “I wandered as lonely as a cloud” and Dorothy’s journal entry comes from a walk they took in the Lake District along the Gowbarrow park. The daffodils alongside the riverbank struck both enough to write about them. Though daffodils serve as the focal point for both writings, Dorothy records the sight in front of her whereas William offers a more mystical and spiritual perception of the experience. The first hint that William’s poem is more mystical