School uniforms: Do they really improve student achievement, …
WEBApr 20, 2018 · Yeung, Ryan. Educational Policy, 2009, Vol. 23. doi: 10.1177/0895904808330170. Abstract: “One of the most common proposals put forth for reform of the American system of education is to require school uniforms. Proponents argue that uniforms can make schools safer and also improve school attendance and increase student achievement.
What's tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native …
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Tribal sovereignty also is a political status recognized by the federal government, protected by the U.S. Constitution and treaties made generations ago, and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Although the concept might seem relatively straightforward, there has been considerable disagreement between Indigenous groups and American government ...
How does social media use influence political participation and …
WEBOct 18, 2015 · The study’s key findings include: Among all of the factors examined, 82% showed a positive relationship between SNS use and some form of civic or political engagement or participation. Still, only half of the relationships found were statistically significant. The strongest effects could be seen in studies that …
Associated Press style basics - The Journalist's Resource
WEBMay 7, 2009 · The basics of Associated Press style from Boston University's College of Communications. The Associated Press was founded more than 150 years ago and now has thousands of employees working in more than a hundred countries for a readership that numbers in the millions. AP style is designed to address the …
Race, ethnicity and identity in America: Research roundup
WEBJun 16, 2015 · Below is a selection of research on race, ethnicity and identity in the United States. ————————-. Harris, Bryn; Ravert, Russell D.; Sullivan, Amanda L. Urban Education, March 2015. doi: 10.1177/0042085915574527. Abstract: “This mixed-methods study focused on adolescents who rejected conventional singular racial/ethnic ...
Fake news and fact-checking: 7 studies you should know about
WEBJan 13, 2020 · The researchers looked at how often the public interacted with stories from 569 fake news websites that appeared on Facebook and Twitter between January 2015 and July 2018. They found that Facebook engagements fell from about 160 million a month in late 2016 to about 60 million a month in mid-2018. On …
Code of ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists
WEBMar 30, 2009 · Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist’s credibility. Members of the Society share a dedication to ethical behavior and adopt this code to declare the Society’s principles and standards of practice. Seek truth and report it. Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting ...
Appointing federal judges and U.S. attorneys: An explainer
WEBAug 22, 2017 · Under the Constitution, the Federal Judiciary is a branch of government equal in power to the legislative (Congress) and executive (the president and cabinet) branches. The Federal Judiciary operates 94 district courts, each with a roster of judges who hear cases before a jury. The districts are organized into …
4 tips for covering religious exemptions to vaccine mandates
WEBSep 28, 2021 · She also researches and has written extensively on vaccine mandates and religious exemptions. Here are the four tips Reiss shared: ————————-. 1. Don’t assume employers, colleges or schools that require COVID-19 vaccinations will offer religious exemptions. If they do, don’t assume exemption requests will be approved.
Copyright-free images: How to find free photos and graphics
WEBAug 15, 2016 · After searching for your keyword, look beneath the search bar and click on: “Search tools”. “Usage rights”. Select “labeled for reuse,” or one of the other options as applicable. After you select an image, click “Visit page”. Now, images that appear will be generally free to use; some will require attribution.