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Choose one of the current debates from Introduction to the Foundations of American Education (13th ed.) listed in Appendix A.
· Read the Yes and No opinions presented in the corresponding chapter in Introduction to the Foundations of American Education (13th ed.).
· Research the issue and find at least three reliable sources that support your opinion. · Write a 1,750-2,100 word persuasive paper supporting your opinion. Acknowledge the
arguments of the opposing side and refute them with your own research. Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
· Post your assignment as an attachment


these are the topics to choose from. 


• Chapter 1: Should Districts Offer Signing Bonuses to Attract New Teachers? (pp. 34-35) 
• Chapter 2: Should All Students Be Bilingual? (pp. 58-59) 
• Chapter 3: Can Retention Be Good for a Student? (pp.102-103) 
• Chapter 4: Is School the Best Place to Teach Tolerance? (pp. 116-117) 
• Chapter 5: Has Student Fund-Raising Gone Too Far? (pp. 172-173) 
• Chapter 6: Should Teachers Have the Authority to Remove Disruptive Students from Their Classes Permanently? (pp.204-205) 
• Chapter 9: Does Prepping for High-Stakes Tests Interfere with Teaching? (pp. 324-325) 
• Chapter 10: Should Today's Education Be Relevant to Tomorrow's Job Market? (pp. 340-341) 
• Chapter 11: Are Uniforms a Good Way to Improve Student Discipline and Motivation? (pp. 366-367) 
• Chapter 12: Should Special Needs Students Be Exempt from Graduation Tests? (pp. 414-415) 
• Chapter 13: Should School Computer Labs Be Phased Out? (pp. 456-457)