Explores the structure and time spent on Physical Education in Australia and England. Discusses why physical education is so important and why it needs to remain part of the curriculum in both countries.

Discusses the differences between the ancient cities of Sparta and Athens.

When people speak of education it is generally regarded that education is beneficial to all persons involved with it. However in the case of Africa, this is not necessarily the truth. In Africa, Western education was forced upon the native people. The Africans already had a system of educating their youths in place before the coming of the Europeans to Africa. Generally, the purpose of Western education is seen as to benefit the Africans. The truth is different. Europeans educated Africans solely for the ability to exploit these people of their labor and intellect. Western education for Africans during the colonial period was not beneficial to the Africans, and was actually destructive to their traditional society.

Essay consists of a proposal to find if receiving an education is wirth the cost.

Provides a sample petition for government class. Argues against forcing music students to take fitness and weight training. Outlines convincing points of the argument.

The United States should abolish the "No Child Left Behind Act" immediately for the following three main reasons; firstly, we must realize the flaws in the plan, secondly, how the United States has suffered from the excessive spending of NCLB, and thirdly, how the NCLB infringes on states' rights.

Short essay on why academic freedom belongs in public high schools.

This essay explores the issues surrounding the task of closing the achievement gap.

This essay defends the practice of Affirmative Action. Debates the pros and cons of the issue. Explores the history of affirmative action and civil rights in America. Describes how other groups of people benefit from preferential treatment.

The notion of affirmative action first appeared when President Kennedy issued Executive Order 10925 in 1961 when he told government contractors to "take affirmative action" to ensure that the work force was free of racial discrimination.

Why does one have to go to school for at least twelve years? It is said that this is because education is what places one in society. Society tells us that education shows the people surrounding how one should be treated by their actions, which can be created by the amount of education that person has. But academic learning is increasingly replacing play and experiential hands-on education.

Considers if the United States government practices the brainwashing of its citizens. Contends that the government wants citizens to follow their rules and do it their way, and they force it upon them.

Essay explains the differences between American and Asian school systems.

The reasons for anonymous philanthropy with the example of Dr. James O'Neil Mayne's contributions to the University of Queensland in Australia.

A persuasive application essay for the acceptance to a boarding school.

Questions if single-sex schools are better for a student's education. Describes efforts by the Bush administration to test single sex public schools. Debates possible social effects of single sex schools.

My thought about taking tests. I argue that tests are necessary for education.

A review of research, and opinions by the author, that says spanking is not an effective form of punishment in schools. Researcher says teaching by fear does not enhance development and that the lessons of corporal punishment are short-term.

The pros and cons of charter schools and voucher systems. Charter schools are experimental institutions that allow innovative educational ideas to be developed without bureaucracy. Vouchers give poor parents greater control over their children's education by giving them the opportunity to enroll them in private schools.

Talks about things that people expect from high school and what they should give back...(won an essay contest)