Lau v. Nichols Essays

Title of Case: Lau v. Nichols: 414 US 563 (1974) Plaintiff: Kinney Kinmon Lau Defendant: Alan Nichols, San Francisco Unified School District Setting: San Francisco, CA Major Issues Raised/What is the case about? This case examines the responsibility that a school district has to establish a program that deals with the various language issues of non-English speaking students. Kinney Lau and other non-English speaking students brought forth a lawsuit trying to force the San Francisco Unifed School

a language other than English? What are requirements for testing, assessment and placement of ELLs? Explain the Lau V. Nichols case and its impact on second language learners. As a school leader, discuss possible challenges faced by ELL students who face language barriers that result in achievement deficits and what you need to be aware of / do to assist those students. In the Lau V Nicols case, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that San Francisco failed to make provisions for non-English speaking students

The Effects of Standardized Examinations in the Education System Standardized examinations have become routine within the education system and are present at almost every academic level. Exploring the original cause of their implementation and the subsequent effect that standardized examinations have demonstrated throughout the years shows how their use has changed dramatically. Standardized examinations were originally developed and implemented for the purpose of tracking an educational institutions

Keeping the 9 Month School Calendar Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of advantages of keeping the current 9-month school calendar as opposed to changing to a year-round calendar. Central Idea: The notion of changing from the 9-month calendar to a year-round calendar is a popular discussion on being an improvement to improve the education system in the United States. Even though there are many advantages to this change there are also many

Sociologist in modern society examined the important themes of how children are socialized in school and the effect of schooling on student’s life chances. Beginning in the 1960’s sociologist began to doubt that school could solve social problem and inequality. With rapid evolution in our education system, the term ‘Equality of Opportunity’ appeared. This theory signifies that everyone should be treated similarly without any form of prejudices or discrimination. However, some pertinent questions

Title of Case: Lau v. Nichols: 414 US (1974) Plaintiff: Kinney Lau Defendants: Alan Nichols, San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Setting: This occurred in San Francisco, CA during the early to middle 1970’s. Major Issues Raised and what is the case about The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) was integrated in 1971 by the federal courts. Nearly 3,000 students with Chinese lineage attended the district’s schools. Of the nearly 3,000 students, approximately 1,800 weren’t

light at the end of the tunnel that is surrounded by darkness he also creates suspense. The audience is dying to see what the meaning of the light is. Space Odyssey and Interstellar use the negative space differently. Both films show scenes in which spaceships are traveling through the universe. The spacecrafts appear small compared to the black universe. In Space Odyssey the earth is sometimes visible when we see the spaceships and space station. This is a further element for comparing size. In

to blow up the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, he knew how he would design the explosives so unique that the investigators knew they were designed by someone with military experience. McVeigh did not work alone on this project as Terry Nichols spent time in prison for aiding in the destruction. It is sad to note that an innocent mother was standing close to McVeigh when the bomb went off; thereby, killing her mother and children. There was nothing she could do as McVeigh had already lit

Smoke and debris filled the air. Thousands of people’s lives changed in a matter of minutes. 168 people including nineteen innocent children lost their lives because of one person’s decision. On April 19,1995, Oklahoma history was changed forever. Timothy McVeigh bombed the Alfred P. Murrah building and it was “the worst act of terrorism in American history” (Isikoff). Years later McVeigh was on trial “in courtroom C-204 in the United States Courthouse in Denver” (Morganthou). He was facing capital

INVESTIGATION: On 10-12-2015 at 2050 hours, I was notified by Sgt. E. Kelley # 3134 , of a traffic crash fatality that occurred on Livingstone Road, approximately 340 feet north of Deer Forest Drive at 2004 hours. I responded to the crash scene and upon arrival at approximately 2148 hours, I was assigned to forensically map the scene. Approaching the scene from the south, one could see a concrete utility pole off the east road edge. On the east side of the utility pole, there was a red Chevrolet

Zelig (1983), featuring the main protagonist of the same name who can transform to any group he is with, is a mockumentary produced by Woody Allen. According to Stam, a commenter on Woody Allen’s production, describes Zelig as a film in which “artistic discourse is tested in its relationship to social reality” (196), which means that Allen attempts to use Zelig as a challenge to the media representation on what is reality. I would suggest that Zelig’s importance lies on three aspects: The challenge

WFC Explosion Name Institution Affiliation(s) WFC Explosion 1. Hazard Definition/Description The West Fertilizer Company (WFC) explosion that occurred in April 17, 2013, is one of the most devastating industrial accidents in the history of the United States. The company was situated in the West City of Texas, and solely specialized in the distribution of farming supplies, such as grains and fertilizers (CSB, 2016a). The explosion involved fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN)

earlier, or a drug cartel. When the FBI, who code-named the investigation "OKBOMB", traced the truck back to McVeigh through a motel he had stayed at and accidentally signed his real name, they began investigating him for the bombing. On April 21, Nichols learned that he was being chased as well and turned himself

Ballad of Birmingham The Ballad of Birmingham was written by Dudley Randall in 1963. It was written after the bombing of a church on September 15, 1963 (16th Street Baptist Church Bombing). This bombing took place at a church in Birmingham, Alabama. The church was getting ready for their Sunday congregation. In the basement, five young girls were chatting in their best Sunday clothes (16th Street Baptist Church Bombing). The girls were filled with excitement. That Sunday was when the youth was going

Stress from events such as the Oklahoma City Bombing causes people to smoke. Studies show that tragedies such as the 9-11 attacks or the Oklahoma City Bombing causes people to smoke, which can lead to other negative effects. Most people remember where they were when the Oklahoma City Bombing happened. In the Oklahoma City Bombing “A total of 168 persons died and 675 persons sustained injuries”(Sample). If someone saw on the news that a building blew up and American lives were taken one could assume

The article, “Austin serial bomber may have other devices 'out there,' cops uncover 'treasure trove of information” -by Travis Fedschun- has a lot of information on the recent explosions. Mark Conditt was named the serial bomber in the Texas bombings on wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mark blew himself up when SWAT cars were chasing him down the highway in Texas. The police had evidence that he was the bomber because he was found on surveillance camera at the Fedex delivering two packages. He

There were only 6 children that survived the explosion and they were dug out of the bottom of all the debris by hand (PBS). Timothy McVeigh used an old getaway car to leave the scene. He was later caught because he had left a trail of evidence behind. The rear axle of the Ryder truck was found with a serial number on it. It was then traced back to the rental place where he had signed with an alias. However, during the investigation in Junction City, Kansas where the rental truck was purchased

In 1836, the gruesome death of a prostitute encaptivated the public eye and began a newspaper frenzy that centered on a morbid fixation of the life and death of Helen Jewett. Patricia Cline Cohen's The Murder of Helen Jewett pieces together the facts of Helen's life and death in an attempt to describe gender inequality in America by giving a meticulous account of life in the 1830s. (Insert small biography) Around three in the morning on Sunday, April 10, 1836 Rosina Townsend, the madam of the

Brown v. Board of Education - 1954 In 1951, Oliver Brown filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education of Topeka. This was the start of the Brown v. Board of education case. His daughter, Linda Brown, had been denied the right to go to school at an all-white school in the district. He believed that this denial went against the fourteenth amendment and its equal protection. During this time, the Separate but Equal clause was upheld which allowed for segregation. The case made its way to the supreme

hide their selves. Every day the people tell themselves that they are strong when they are not. Evey Hammond, the female lead in Wachowskis’s dystopian film V for Vendetta, is a character who changes from an ignorant submissive girl into a conscious bold woman who can stand on her own. The catalysts for this change was the abduction by V. Using intricate symbols, well put together film styles, and a complex plot line, the audience can connect with Evey Hammond, and understand her metamorphosis