Education

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End of an Era

End of an Era

From: Fastest in the World

1918-1948. The quest for a naval contract, the establishment of Bell-Baldwin Hydrodomes Ltd., other self-propelled hydrofoils are made. Thee legacy of the two men is briefly explored. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada: A Case Study of Aboriginal Health

The Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada: A Case Study of Aboriginal Health

From: Aboriginal Canada Revisited

In his final report, issued in 2002, Romanow, among other things, addressed the health status of Aboriginal people in Canada (First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples). His recommendations, and … 22 $2.20 Add
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The Glaze Report: Control and Power to the Province (2017-2019)
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The Glaze Report: Control and Power to the Province (2017-2019)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The Global Education Reform Movement (2000-2010)
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The Global Education Reform Movement (2000-2010)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The Hardest Thing I Ever Did

The Hardest Thing I Ever Did

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Dawn Watson recounts the story of Raymond. The chapter discusses his frustrations with being unable to help his daughter with her schoolwork, being unable to reproduce his signature, Polly … 4 $0.40 Add
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The Hatred of Democracy

The Hatred of Democracy

From: In Defiance

How well does democracy work when the issues become polarized? The student debate raises the issues of decision making: out in the open or only at the ballot box? What happens when the media … ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Remembering Bell and Baldwin

Remembering Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

1957. Looks at the construction and launch of the Bras d’Or (Also known as R-103 and renamed Baddeck in 1962), an experimental prototype. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Political Response: the Minister's Action Plan (2014-2015)
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The Political Response: the Minister’s Action Plan (2014-2015)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The Revolt of the Rich

The Revolt of the Rich

From: In Defiance

A discussion of the financing of universities and class tensions over who controls the financing and how it affects access to education. The relationship between education and social change, … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Roots of Educational Reform
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The Roots of Educational Reform

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The Surprisingly Colourful History of Performance Indicators

The Surprisingly Colourful History of Performance Indicators

From: Counting Out The Scholars

Looks at the historical background that led to the use of Pis and splits this into five phases: I: Nineteenth Century Origins, II: The Cult of Efficiency & Taylorism, III: Behaviourist Social … ; 35 $3.50 Add
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The Think Tank Campaign to Privatize
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The Think Tank Campaign to Privatize

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The United Kingdom:

The United Kingdom:

Assessment Without End... Amen

From: Counting Out The Scholars

Case Study of the United Kingdom and Performance Indicators in high educational institutions there ; 43 $4.30 Add
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The United States or, Back to the Future with Pis

The United States or, Back to the Future with Pis

From: Counting Out The Scholars

Case Study of the United States and Performance Indicators in high educational institutions there ; 26 $2.60 Add
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The View from the Front of the Class

The View from the Front of the Class

From: Campus Confidential

An analysis of how universities have changed and what it is like inside the educational institutions separated as such: 42 The Good Old Days 43 Are the Fine Arts Undervalued? 44. The … ; 45 $4.50 Add
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The Word for Love

The Word for Love

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Beth Powning recounts the story of Linda. The story discusses disability, adult literacy, and the Read Saint John program. 6 $0.60 Add